9 Days Best Philippines Island Escape

Manila, Boracay, Cebu, Bohol

Tour Code: TAT-Philippines-04

Tour Type: Private Tour

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Tour Feature

  • 9 days holiday brings you to visit the most classic sites of the Philippines
  •  Private tours, great introduction to this nation of islands.
  • Holiday takes you to Manila, Boracay, and Mactan Island for an exploration

 

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Day 1 Arrival Manila

Airport pick up, Transfer to hotel

Meals: No meal
Overnight: In Manila

 

Upon arriving in Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, you will be greeted by our local guide driver and transferred to the hotel. Enjoy your leisure time for the rest of the day.

Manila City View
Manila City View

 

Day 2 Manila

Discover the charms of Old Minila: Rizal Park, Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church, Casa Manila

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: In Manila

 

Take a step back in time as you discover the "Charms of Old Manila". The tour starts with a visit to historic Rizal Park, where the remains of our country's national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, lie within the cornerstone of the Rizal Monument. Tour heads on to the old walled city of Intramuros built during the Spanish colonial period. The first stop is Fort Santiago which served as the headquarters of the military might of the Spanish, American, and Japanese colonizers until its destruction in 1945. Tour then proceeds past the San Agustin Church, the oldest structure in the country which dates back to 1571. The next stop is Casa Manila, a reconstructed 19th-century mansion replete with 16th to 19th-century furniture and furnishings. The last stop is a visit to the newly-opened "Bahay Tsinoy", a museum on the Chinese in Philippine life.

Fort Santiago
Fort Santiago

 

Day 3 Manila

Pagsanjan Falls

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: In Manila

 

Enjoy a 2-hour drive southeast of Manila passing through quaint provincial towns, rice fields, and coconut plantations. Arrive at one of the country's prime attractions: the town of Pagsanjan. Embark on a boat ride in a dug-out canoe up the river, amidst rising gorges and steep canyons covered with lush tropical vegetation. Reach a large waterfall and a highlight will be the thrilling experience of "shooting the rapids" in the rapid descent downstream. Your canoe is expertly steered through swirling waters and tricky passes by highly experienced boatmen. Afterward, return to Manila.

Pagsanjan Falls
Pagsanjan Falls

 

 

Day 4 Manila - Caticlan - Boracay

Transfer service to airport, Fly to Caticlan, Boat Trip to Boracay

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: in the resort at Boracay

 

Enjoy a leisurely morning in the hotel of Manila. Then you will be picked up and transferred to the airport. Catch a flight to the island of Panay where the Caticlan Airport airport is located at. Walk for about 5-10 minutes from Caticlan Airport to the wharf, from which you will take a Bangca(a kind of local boat) to Boracay for about 15 minutes.

 

Boracay is the Philippines' top tourist draw and most famous beach,  a tropical island surrounded by stunning white sand beaches and clear blue waters located about an hour's flight from Cebu or Manila. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.

 

Note:

  1. There isn't any airport on the island of Boracay. Therefore, All the flights to Boracay will fly to Caticlan Airport or Kalibo International Airport, both of which are located on the island of Penay. You will fly to Caticlan Airport or Kalibo International Airport, which will be subject to the actual flight schedule. 
  2. If the flight flies to Kalibo International Airport, tourists will first take a bus or private car (1.5-2 hours )from the airport to Jetty Port, from which tourists will take a Bangca (local boat) to Boracay for about 15 minutes. 

Boracay
Boracay

 

Day 5 Boracay

Enjoy leisure time on the island

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: In the resort at Boracay

 

Today is totally free and at leisure. You can take advantage of any optional activities available or simply relax.

Boracay
Boracay

 

Day 6 Boracay

Enjoy leisure time on the island

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: In the resort at Boracay

 

Today is totally free and at leisure. You can take advantage of any optional activities available or simply relax.

Boracay
Boracay

 

Day 7 Boracay - Caticlan - Cebu

Free and take flight to Cebu, Cebu city tour: Basilica Minore del Santo Nino, Fort San Pedro, Casa Gorordo

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: In Cebu

 

Enjoy your free time, then take a boat to the airport,  taking a flight and moving to Cebu for 30 minutes. 

Check-in at a resort with a quiet private beach. Continue your amazing island escape trip. 

In the afternoon, you will embark on a historical tour of the Philippines' oldest city: Cebu. Visit Magellan's Cross, planted in 1565, Basilica Minore del Santo Nino, which dates back to 1565, and Fort San Pedro, the oldest triangular fortress in the country. Afterward, you will view the former house of Cebu's first Bishop, Casa Gorordo. See uptown Cebu with the Taoist Temple, which provides stunning views of Cebu City and Mactan. The rest of the day is at your leisure. 

Cebu
Cebu

 

Day 8 Cebu - Bohol - Cebu

Bohol island hopping trip

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: In Cebu

 

Today, you will embark in the early morning on a lovely full-day tour to the nearby island of Bohol, where you will enjoy a beautiful showcase of history, culture, and nature. This countryside tour includes lunch on a river barge through the jungle and a visit to see tarsiers, one of the world's smallest primates. You will also see the famous Chocolate Hills; 1,268 incredible cone-shaped hills complete with hundreds of limestone karsts. Return to your hotel late in the afternoon. 

Chocolate Hills
Chocolate Hills

 

Day 9 Departure Cebu

Transfer to airport

Meals: Breakfast

 

Free at leisure before transfer to the airport to catch your homebound flight. 

 

Service ends

Price Includes

  • Internal flight or train as specified
  • Private transfer between the airport or railway station, attractions, and hotels
  • Private licensed English speaking guide and driver service
  • Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast on sharing basis
  • All attraction entrance fees as specified
  • Meals mentioned in the itinerary

 

Price Excludes

  • International air tickets or train tickets for arrival and departure
  • Gratuities to your tour guide and driver at your own discretion
  • Visa Fees
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional tours, meals, activities, and services
  • Comprehensive travel insurance

 

Remarks:

-The reference prices are based on a group of 6 persons, with local 4- start superior accommodation

-The prices are not valid during the national holidays. Please feel free to contact us to ask the detailed prices based on your traveling dates and group size.

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