Philippines Discovery

Philippines Discovery Tour

Discover the culture and nature of the Philippines—Southeast Asia’s lesser-visited gem. Journey from the stunning rice terraces of the northern highlands to colonial Vigan and the sand dunes of Laoag, before finishing on the beaches of Bohol to view the magnificent Chocolate Hills.

Tour Overview

• Fully Inclusive – Touring with guides and entrance fees
• Included Meals – 12 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches, 12 Dinners
• Flights – International flights and current taxes
• Accommodation – 12 nights in 3+/4-star accommodation
• Group Tour – Max Group Size: 18
• Physical Rating: 3 – Longer walking and gentle-paced physical activities

Itinerary

Days 1-2: Fly to Manila
Fly overnight to Manila with an evening arrival and transfer to your hotel in the cosmopolitan area of the city.

Dinner

Day 3: Pampanga
Enjoy a rolling tour of Intramuros – the colonial centre of Manila – before transferring north to the hills of Pampanga.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Mount Pinatubo
Hike to the magnificent crater lake of Mount Pinatubo and visit a local indigenous village. For those who do not wish to hike, the nature trails at Green Canyon resort are an easier alternative.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Banaue
Transfer to the northern highlands (Cordilleras) and gateway to the rice terraces of Luzon. En route, visit San Guillermo Church in the town of Bacolor.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Hapao Rice Terraces
Board a jeepney and head into the highlands for a walk through the rice terraces, arriving at a hot spring where you can bathe in the river and in the warm rock pool.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Sagada
Take a day trip to visit the fascinating hanging coffins and burial caves of Sagada, enjoying incredible scenery en route.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Baguio
Make your way to the pleasant city of Baguio, visiting the market area, presidential mansion, weaving workshop, and municipal park.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Vigan
Head to the coast and arrive at the charming colonial town of Vigan, the only UNESCO World Heritage city in Southeast Asia besides Malacca in Malaysia. Wander the cobblestone streets, visiting colonial houses, museums, and a pottery workshop.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Laoag & Fly to Manila
See the city of Laoag and its coastal sand dunes before flying back to Manila.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: Fly to Bohol
Take a morning flight to the beautiful island of Bohol and explore Panglao Island, including Hinagdanan Cave and the lovely Bohol Bee Farm, where you can enjoy organic ice cream.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: Chocolate Hills
Visit the stunning Chocolate Hills, enjoy lunch on a river cruise, and visit the tarsier sanctuary. Tarsiers are intriguing creatures and the smallest primates in the world.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13: Cebu
Take the ferry to Cebu and enjoy a tour, finishing with great views overlooking the city and bay.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14: Fly Cebu to UK
Board your flight to the UK, arriving home the same or following day.

Breakfast