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- The 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
- Tourist-class boat or ferry transfers as mentioned in the programme
- Domestic flights Manila - El Nido; El Nido - Cebu; Tagbilaran - Manila with 1 piece of 20kg luggage per person
- Welcome by our representative at the airport of arrival with refreshments, a towel and a welcome gift
- Sightseeing as mentioned in the programme with an English-speaking guide
- Tourist tax and service charges
- Emergency assistance from our local offices
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Discover the Philippines with 3- and 4-star stays
Immerse yourself in the heart of the Philippines and marvel at the diversity of its spectacular landscapes. This tour will take you through the thousand-year-old Banaue rice fields, masterpieces of human ingenuity nestled in the mountains. Continue on to El Nido, where turquoise lagoons, karst cliffs and dreamy beaches offer a heavenly experience. Finally, explore the enchanting island of Bohol, famous for its Chocolate Hills and tarsiers, the world's smallest primates. An authentic and exotic journey of natural wonders and cultural discoveries.
This private tour is available in 13 days.
Here is the itinerary, day by day:
Day 1: Arrival in Manila
Day 2: Manila - Banaue
Day 3: Sagada Tour in Banaue
Day 4: Batad Village to Banaue
Day 5: Banaue - Manila
Day 6: Manila - El Nido
Day 7: El Nido Tour
Day 8: Free day in El Nido
Day 9: El Nido - Bohol
Day 10: Bohol Countryside Tour
Day 11: Free Day in Bohol
Day 12: Free Day in Bohol
Day 13: Return to Manila and flight home
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 (between 30 minutes and 1 hour) to your hotel.
Make your own arrangements for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2 | Manila - Banaue
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for Banaue. On the way, stop off at the semi-buried church of Bacolor, a poignant testimony to the resilience shown in the face of the eruption of Mount Pinatubo. This church, partially buried under the ashes, has a unique atmosphere and an impressive view of the natural history of the region.
Lunch on the way.
Arrive in Banaue late afternoon and check into your hotel.
Make your own arrangements for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3 | Sagada Tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure from Banaue towards Sagada. On arrival, set off on the SAGADA TOUR. Sagada is famous for its hanging coffins. This traditional way of burying the dead is still used today. Not everyone qualifies for burial in this way; among other things, you have to be married and have grandchildren.
Visit to the Bontoc museum.
Make your own lunch and dinner arrangements.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4 | Visit to Batad
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit the village of Batad. Batad is famous for its amphitheatre-shaped rice terraces, which have been on UNESCO's World Heritage List since 1995. Take a jeepney to the end of the road, then walk 500m to reach the village of Batad. Take a dip in the cool, relaxing waters of the Tappiyah Falls, a magnificent natural pool.
Make your own lunch arrangements.
Return to the hotel in the late afternoon.
Make your own arrangements for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5 | Banaue - Manila
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure from the hotel and return to Manila by private vehicle.
Arrival in Manila late afternoon.
Make your own arrangements for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6 | Manila - El Nido
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Manila domestic airport and flight to El Nido.
Welcome at the airport and transfer to your hotel.
Settle in for your overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7 | El Nido Tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for EL NIDO TOUR A (SIC - 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 coral and the hundreds of species of colourful fish. Your first stop is Big Lagoon, followed by Shimizu Island and the magnificent Payong Payong beach. Shimizu is an island with superb limestone cliffs that provide a nesting ground for "balinsasayaw" (edible-nest swiftlets), whose nests are considered by some Asian cultures 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 8 | Day at your leisure in El Nido
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day at your leisure in El Nido.
Make your own lunch arrangements.
Make your own arrangements for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 9 | El Nido - Bohol
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to El Nido airport.
Flight to Cebu.
Arrival in Cebu; welcome and transfer to the port of Cebu.
Ferry crossing from Cebu to Bohol.
Arrival in Bohol, welcome and transfer to hotel.
Make your own lunch and dinner arrangements.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10 | Bohol Countryside Tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for the BOHOL COUNTRYSIDE TOUR (private - 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 Artificial Bilar 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 dinner arrangements.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 11 | Day at your leisure in Bohol
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day.
Make your own lunch and dinner arrangements.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 12 | Day at your leisure in Bohol
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day.
Make your own lunch and dinner arrangements.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5 | Return flight
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Panglao airport and return flight to Manila.
Arrival in Manila, welcome, and assistance in getting to the international airport for your return flight.
Your Accommodation
During your tour you will stay for 12 nights in the three and four-star hotels (local standards) stated, or similar:
Manila: 2 nights at the four-star Bayleaf Intramuros (or similar)
Banaue: 3 nights at the three-star Tam-Han Hotel 3* (or similar)
El Nido: 3 nights at the four-star Lime Resort El Nido (or similar)
Bohol: 4 nights at the four-star Blue Water Panglao (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 Accommodation
During your tour, you will enjoy breakfast and the other meals mentioned in the itinerary.
Useful things 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 with a sign. On the last day, you will be transferred from Bohol 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 programme are operated by private vehicle.
The Cebu - Bohol transfer is by ferry or tourist-class boat.