Highlights of Philippines with Bohol and Cebu [14 Days]

Pagudpud
Laoag
Vigan
Highlights of Philippines with Bohol
and Cebu [14 Days] Sagada
Bontoc
Banaue
San Fernando City
Baguio
Manila, Laoag, Vigan, Baguio, Bontoc, Bohol & Cebu
Laoag
Map
Price
Minimum 5 person Guaranteed Departure
Manila
Land Only Including Tipping
N
No. of nights
Coach
Boat
per person
Sagada
Flight
Single Room Supplement
Tagaytay
From $3,525
Vigan
Naga
From $990
Bontoc
Laoag
Banaue
1N Vigan
Baguio
Sagada 1N
Bontoc
2N
Legazpi
Boracay
Caticlan
1N
Banaue
Baguio
Manila 3N
OUT
IN
Tagaytay
Manila
2N Cebu
Tagaytay
2N
Bohol
Boracay
Caticlan
Day 01: Australia - Manila [D]
Fly to Manila. On arrival, Meet and transfer
to hotel. Enjoy Manila half day city tour. The
tour starts right in the heart of Philippines’s
financial district, the City of Makati. Have a
glimpse of Makati’s hustle and bustle as you
drive through on your way to the capital city,
Manila. Onwards Rizal Park on scenic Roxas
Boulevard, arrive in Intramuros, “The Walled
City”, to see ancient walls, church ruins and
relics from Spain’s Conquistadores. Sites to
visit: American War Cemetery, Rizal Park, Fort
Santiago, San Agustin and Manila Cathedral.
Legazpi
Naga
Legazpi
After the tour enjoy delicious dinner with
cultural show. Overnight stay at Hotel Jen
Manila or similar
a local jeepney assembly plant on your way
back. Lunch in a Local Restaurant then back to
Manila for overnight
stay.
Boracay
Caticlan
Day 02: Tagaytay Ridge Tour [B|L]
Day 03: Manila - Laoag - Vigan [B]
After breakfast, proceed to Tagaytay Ridge
Morning free until transfer to airport for flight
Tour. About an hour andSabang
a half drive south of
to Laoag. Arrival in Laoag, meet and transfer
Puerto Princesa
Manila lies the picturesque City of Tagaytay.
to hotel for check-in. Laoag – Ilocos Norte (2
It offers a panoramic view of Taal Lake and
Hours away from Vigan – Long before Laoag
Volcano, the “lake within a volcano within a
was established in 1580 with St. William the
Sabang
lake within a volcano”. This vista
can be
hermit as its patron Saint, Chinese and JapaPuerto Princesa
savored from atop the People’s Park in the Sky. nese merchants visited the area, which was
Stop by the Bamboo Organ of Las Piñas and
renowned for its gold mine. Loaog eventually
Ceb
Bohol
C
Bohol
board a motorized outrigger boat. The Seawaters
around Pamilacan Island is home to at least
(6) species of whales and Dolphins.
Day 11: Bohol - Cebu [B]
Departure to ferry to Cebu. On arrival, meet
and proceed to Cebu City Tour. Visit Fort San
Pedro, Magellan’s Cross. The oldest street
in Cebu, which is the Colon Street, and the
famous Carbon Market where goods are sold
at lowest price. Appreciate Cebu’s rich culture,
creatively assimilating foreign influences with
local folk sensibilities, as seen in old churches
like the Basilica Minore and majestic Taoist
Temple. Enjoy scenic beauty driving through
hilly residential areas and colorful gardens
of Beverly Hills. Overnight stay at Maribago
Bluewater Resort (4*)
Day 12: Cebu - Freeday [B]
became the capital of Ilocos Norte and Loyal
Marcos Country.
Day 07: Banaue - Hapao Village Rice
Terraces [B]
In the afternoon, enjoy Laoag City Tour, Sights
to see include St. Williams Cathedral, Paoay
Church and Malacanang of The North. Proceed
to Vigan. Overnight at Hotel Luna or similar
After breakfast, using local non-air conditioned
jeepneys visit the picturesque town of Hapao,
where you will view the Banaue rice terraces, a
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Includes soft
hiking in going down the terraces and village.
Day 04: Vigan - Baguio [B]
Day 08: Banaue - Manila [B]
Morning enjoy Vigan Heritage Tour. Spanish-era
mansions, cobblestone streets and Kalesa
(horse drawn carriage) are the hallmarks of
historic Vigan. Miraculously spared by bombing
in WWII, Vigan was designated a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. Sights to see include Archibishop
Palace, St. Paul‘S Cathedral, Mestizo District,
Padre Jose Burgos National Museum, Pottery
Factories and Santa Maria Church. In the
afternoon, proceed to Baguio. Overnight stay at
Baguio Burnham Suites or similar
Depart Banaue for Manila via San Jose and
North Expressway. The gateway to Banaue is
through the land locked evergreen provinces of
Nueva Ecija and Nueva Vizcaya. Countryside
settings such as rice fields surrounding the
small towns and villages are common sight
showing simplicity of living. Arrival in Manila.
Overnight stay at Hotel Jen Manila
Day 09: Manila - Bohol [B|L]
Baguio City Tour in the morning. Baguio is the
gateway to the mighty Cordillera Mountain
Range and the City offers the best handicrafts
particularly wooden handicrafts and metal
ornaments. We will visit Baguio Botanical
Garden, Baguio Cathedral, Burnham Park,
Baguio City Market. Later proceed to Bontoc /
Sagada via scenic Halsema Highway.
Overnight stay at St. Josephs Inn in Sagada
Breakfast in the hotel, free at leisure until
departure transfer to Naia Domestic for
check-in. Depart Manila for flight to Tagbilaran.
On arrival, meet and greet then start Bohol
Countryside Tour. A full day tour to the scenic
countryside of Bohol which showcases the
history, culture and nature of the province.Visit
Blood Compact Shrine, Baclayon Chruch &
Museum, Chocolate Hills, Bilar Man-Made
Forest, Loboc River cruise with Lunch and
Tarsier Sanctuary. Overnight stay at Bohol
Beach Club or similar.
Day 06: Sagada - Bontoc - Banaue [B]
Day 10: Bohol: Freeday [B]
Day 05: Bagiuo - Bontoc - Sagada [B]
After breakfast, visit the picturesque town of
Sagada, stop and see their ancient burial caves
with mummified coffins. Visit also the Bontoc
Museum, founded by a Belgian Sister, which
houses a varied collection of authentic artifacts
and photos from the mountain tribes. Then,
proceed to Banaue. Overnight stay at Banaue Hotel
Breakfast in the hotel. Rest of the day free at
leisure or join optional tour.
Optional Tour: Pamilacan Marine Life Tour
with Lunch
0500H - An early morning boat trip to the
seawaters southeast of Tagbilaran City on
Breakfast at the hotel. Whole day free at leisure
Day 13: Cebu - Manila - Australia [B]
Free at leisure until departure transfer to Cebu
Mactan International Airport for check-in
Departure Cebu for flight to Manila. On arrival,
transfer to Ninoy Aquino International Airport
for your homebound flight back to Australia
Day 14: Arrive Australia
Arrive home today.
Inclusions
■ 4* Deluxe hotel or local best hotel
accommodation with daily breakfast
■ Transportation throughout
■ Jeepney tour at Banaue village
■ Meals as listed
■ English speaking local guide
■ Entrance fee
Exclusions
■ Any flights and taxes
■ Tipping for guide
■ Travel insurance
■ Personal expenses
Departure Dates
2015-17 Dates
Daily Till 31 Mar 2017