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Pearls of the Philippines in 3- and 4-star hotels

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Private

Deal negotiated for you

  • The 10 or 12-night tour in the 3- and 4-star accommodation as mentioned or similar
  • Board according to programme
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Return airport-hotel and inter-hotel transfers by private vehicle
  • transfers listed in the programme during the tour
  • A personalised welcome by our representative at the airport of arrival
  • Tourist tax and service charges
  • Sightseeing as mentioned in the programme with an English-speaking guide
Customise your trip on the Options page.

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Pearls of the Philippines in 3- and 4-star hotels

Experience a unique adventure in the Philippines with a tour that takes you from the fascinating urban contrasts of Manila to the pristine beaches of Siquijor, a mystical island of enchanting charm. Continue your journey by exploring Bohol, famous for its Chocolate Hills and tarsiers, before finishing in style at El Nido, where turquoise lagoons and majestic cliffs offer a natural spectacle of rare beauty. A comprehensive experience combining culture, nature and a complete change of scenery, for unforgettable memories.

This private tour is initially available for a duration of 11 days. Should you wish to continue enjoying the tour, you have the option of extending your stay in El Nido to a total of 13 days.

Your itinerary, day by day:

Day 1: Arrival in Manila

Day 2: Manila - Dumaguete Siquijor

Day 3: Siquijor: Banyan Tree and Cambugahay Waterfalls

Day 4: Siquijor - Bohol

Day 5: Bohol: Chocolate Hills and Loboc River

Day 6: Free day in Bohol

Day 7: Bohol - Cebu

Day 8: Cebu - El Nido

Day 9: El Nido: Snorkeling and beaches

Day 10: Free day in El Nido

Day 11: ** **Last day in El Nido and departure for Manila for your return flight

For the 13-day stay: Days 10 to 13 free in El Nido and transfer El Nido - Manila on day 13 for your return flight.

By displaying the itinerary, you can interact with points of interest and learn more about the stages of your tour.

Your detailed itinerary

Day 1 | Arrival in Manila

Arrival in Manila.

Customs formalities.

Welcome by our representative with assistance:

  • Fresh mango juice
  • Refreshing towels
  • Bottle of mineral water
  • Welcome gifts (dried mango, local rum).

Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle (journey time between 30 minutes and 1 hour).

Make your own arrangements for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 | Manila - Dumaguete - Siquijor

Breakfast at the hotel.

Private transfer and domestic flight to Dumaguete.

Private transfer to Dumaguete seaport.

Crossing from Dumaguete to Siquijor with Oceanjet in Tourist Class (approx. 1 hour).

Arrival in Siquijor, welcome and transfer to hotel.

Settle in at the hotel.

Make your own lunch and dinner arrangements, overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3 | Tour of Siquijor by Tuk Tuk

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure for a Tuk Tuk tour of the island of Siquijor.

First stop: the Balete Tree or Banyan Tree, which is 4 centuries old. The locals believe that this tree is inhabited by spirits. The tree provides water for the village.

You will then visit the Church and Convent of Saint-Isidore, built by a Spanish priest in 1884 in Lazi. It is the largest and oldest monastery in Asia. It is recognised as a national cultural treasure.

Discover the Cambugahay Waterfalls. A three-tier waterfall with refreshing water that is perfect for swimming. Bring a towel and a change of clothes as there are no changing rooms at the falls. Lunch prepared by the hotel can be taken either at Cambugahay Falls or by the sea on Politon beach.

Visit to the Shell Museum and its exhibition of shells found on Siquijor.

Meeting with a "Bolo-bolo" healer. A healing ritual involves the use of a glass of clean water, a black stone, and a tube. Using the tube, the healer blows into the glass of water, moving it across the affected area of the patient's body. The water in the glass slowly becomes cloudy, filled with brown, cottony organic matter believed to be the bad elements removed from the patient's body. The process is repeated several times until the water remains clear, an indication that the impurities causing the disease have been eradicated.

Tour of the church of St Francis of Assisi and its bell tower. Built in 1783, it is the first church you will see when you step off the Siquijor jetty.

Discovery of San Juan de Capilay Lake. The natural spring water that flows through this lake serves as a picnic area for locals at weekends.

Return to your hotel.

Make your own arrangements for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4 | Siquijor - Bohol

Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning free to enjoy the hotel facilities.

Make your own lunch arrangements.

Departure for the port of Siquijor.

Departure by ferry for the island of Bohol (journey time approx. 3 hrs 30 mins).

Arrival at Tagbilaran port and transfer to the hotel.

Make your own arrangements for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5 | Bohol Tour

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure for the BOHOL COUNTRYSIDE TOUR (lunch included). Head for the tarsier sanctuary, home to several specimens of the world's smallest primate. This forest spanning several hectares is the animal's natural habitat, where it lives in complete freedom. A guide will take you in search of them.

Then it's off to the Loboc River. Climb aboard your boat and enjoy this ride along the emerald green water, surrounded by dense tropical vegetation. A buffet lunch will be served on board.

After your cruise, meet your driver who will take you to the famous Chocolate Hills. On the way, you'll pass through the Bilar Artificial Forest, where a very special atmosphere reigns amidst the many mahogany trees that rise high into the sky. Upon arriving at the Chocolate Hills, climb the few steps leading up to the headland to admire the panoramic view of these unique geological formations.

On the way back to the hotel, stop off at the Baclayon church.

Make your own arrangements for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6 - Bohol

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free day - make your own dining arrangements.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 7 | Bohol - Cebu

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure from the hotel, transfer by ferry from the port of Tagbilaran to Cebu (journey time approx. 2 hrs 45 mins).

Welcome and private transfer to the hotel.

Settle in, make your own dinner arrangements, and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 8 | Cebu - El Nido

Breakfast at the hotel.

Private transfer from the hotel to Cebu Airport.

Flight Cebu - El Nido.

Arrival in El Nido. You will be welcomed by our local representative.

Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to the hotel (journey time approx. 30 minutes).

Make your own lunch and dinner arrangements.

Day 9 | El Nido Tour

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure for the EL NIDO TOUR (lunch included).

El Nido is famous for its beautiful white sandy beaches and limestone rock formations. On this tour, you'll discover magnificent lagoons, beaches, and snorkelling spots where you can swim and admire the corals and the hundreds of species of colourful fish.

Your first stop is Big Lagoon, followed by Shimizu Island and, finally, the magnificent Payong Payong beach. Shimizu is an island with superb limestone cliffs that provide a nesting ground for "balinsasayaw" (swifts), whose nests are considered by the locals to have valuable healing properties.

Lunch on one of the islands.

Return to the hotel in the late afternoon.

Make your own arrangements for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10 | El Nido

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free day to enjoy the hotel's facilities and the nearby beach.

Make your own lunch and dinner arrangements, overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 11 | El Nido - Manila (for the 11-day stay)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to El Nido Airport and return flight to Manila.

Arrival in Manila, welcome, and assistance in getting to the international airport for your return flight.

EXTENSION IN EL NIDO (for the 13-day stay)

If you opt for the 13 day/12 night stay:

Days 11 to 12: Breakfasts at the hotel. Free days. Make your own lunch and dinner arrangements, overnight stay at the hotel each night.

Day 13: Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to El Nido Airport (approx. 30-minute drive) and return flight to Manila. Our team will assist you with the check-in formalities for your return flight.

Your Accommodation

During your tour you will stay for 10 nights in the three and four-star hotels (local standards) stated, or similar:

Manila: 1 night at the three-star Belamy House in a Studio Room (or similar)

Siquijor: 2 nights at the four-star Coco Grove Resort in a Deluxe Room (or similar)

Bohol: 3 nights at the four-star Panglao Resort in a Deluxe Queen Room (or similar)

Cebu: 1 night at the three-star Quest Hotel Cebu in a Deluxe Room (or similar)

11-day stay : El Nido: 3 nights at the four-star Lime Resort El Nido in a Deluxe Room (or similar)

13-day stay : El Nido: 5 nights at the **four-star Lime Resort El Nido in a Deluxe Room (or similar)

NOTE: The hotels listed above are subject to availability. Changes may be made, however, we will always try to accommodate you in hotels of a similar category.

Your board

During your tour, you will enjoy breakfast and the other meals mentioned in the itinerary.

Good to know

CUSTOMS FORMALITIES:

All travellers must present a passport valid for 6 months from the date of arrival in the Philippines and a return or onward ticket. For more information, visit the website of the Embassy of the Philippines in France (https://parispe.dfa.gov.ph/).

It is possible to travel to the Philippines without a visa. The entry stamp issued on arrival by the immigration service authorises a stay of up to 30 days.

On departure at the airport, travellers must pay a tax of 200 pesos in Manila (less in the provinces) for domestic flights and 550 pesos for international flights (unless the tax is included in the price of the ticket).

CURRENCY:

The Philippine peso is the currency of the Republic of the Philippines. Its international ISO 4217 code is PHP. As of 01.10.2024, 1 PHP corresponds to 0.016 EUR. Conversely, 1 EUR corresponds to 62 PHP.

TRANSFERS:

Airport/hotel transfer: on arrival at Manila airport, you will be met by our representative holding a Masaya Wonderland sign. On the last day, you will be transferred from El Nido to Manila by domestic flight. Our team will assist you with the check-in formalities for your international flight.

Transfers mentioned as included in the itinerary are in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

Transfers from Siquijor to Bohol and Bohol to Cebu are by ferry or tourist-class boat.

Transport included
This price includes :
  • The 10- or 12-night tour in 3-star and 4-star accommodation as mentioned or similar
  • Meals as listed in the programme
  • The chosen length of stay
  • Domestic flights Manila / Bohol - El Nido / Cebu - Coron / El Nido - Manila with 1 piece of luggage weighing 20kg per person
  • Transfers listed in the programme during the tour
  • Boat or ferry transfers (Bohol Cebu Coron El Nido) as mentioned in the programme in tourist class
  • Visits mentioned in the programme with an English-speaking guide
  • Booking fees
  • Tourist tax and service charges included
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Mandatory airport taxes
This price does not include :
  • Personal insurance (unless taken out at time of booking)
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Excursions not included in the booking or purchased separately
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the description
  • Tips for the driver-guides
  • Environmental and conservation costs
  • And, more generally, everything not mentioned in the "This price includes" section above

Useful information

Useful information

Practical details

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.
Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.
For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.
Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.
The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.
Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...
Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.
Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.
Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.
To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.
The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.
See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.
In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.
You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.
You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.
There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.
Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.
In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.
Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.
Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

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