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.
Your stay starts here
The beauty of the Philippines in 3-stars and 4-stars stays
Discover the wonders of the Philippines on an unforgettable tour, from the vibrant capital Manila to the paradise beaches of Bohol, via the crystalline waters of Coron and the breathtaking landscapes of El Nido, before returning to Manila to round off this unique adventure.
This private tour is initially available in 11 days, but to extend the pleasure, you can opt to extend your stay in El Nido to 13 days.
Your itinerary, day by day:
Day 1: Arrival in Manila
Day 2: Manila - Bohol
Day 3: Bohol: the Chocolate Hills and the Loboc River
Day 4: Day at leisure in Bohol
Day 5: Bohol - Coron
Day 6: Coron: Lakes and Lagoons
Day 7: Free day in Coron
Day 8: Coron - 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
Your detailed itinerary
Day 1 | Arrival in Manila
Arrival in Manila.
Customs formalities.
Welcome and assistance by our representative, who will offer you:
- 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 - Bohol
Breakfast at the hotel.
Private transfer from the hotel to Manila airport.
Domestic flight: Manila - Bohol.
Arrival in Bohol.
You will be met by our local representative and transferred in an air-conditioned vehicle (journey time approx. 20 mins).
Settle in at the hotel.
Make your own arrangements for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3 | Visit to the Bohol countryside
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for the Bohol Countryside Tour (private tour of the Bohol countryside) with 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 accompany you for the duration of your visit.
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 arrangements for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4 | Bohol
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day - make your own dining arrangements.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5 | Bohol - Coron
Breakfast at the hotel.
Check-out from the hotel and transfer by ferry from the port of Tagbilaran to Cebu (journey time approx. 2 hrs 30 mins).
In Cebu, private transfer to Mactan airport and flight to Coron.
Arrival in Coron in the afternoon, welcome and private transfer to the hotel (approx. 30 min drive).
Settle in, make your own dinner arrangements, and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6 | Coron Ultimate Tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for the Coron Ultimate Tour (non-private excursion).
An adventure not to be missed and unique to Coron, where you can discover the exceptional beauty of the island with its magnificent limestone formations. Explore enchanting lakes and lagoons, crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches, magnificent shorelines, fish of all kinds, and colourful underwater gardens. Coron is truly an underwater paradise.
This island-to-island trip will take you to some exceptional places. Explore the unique and fascinating beauty of Kayangan Lake and discover the mystery of Twin Lagoons and its limestone rocks. Enjoy the shallow waters of the CYC beach, with its powdery white sand and thousands of fish.
Taste and savour the delicious lunch prepared by the crews at Atyawan Beach, then enjoy the relaxing atmosphere on this beach while taking in the magnificent ocean views.
Return to the hotel.
Make your own arrangements for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7 | Coron
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day to enjoy the hotel's facilities, private beach (sun loungers, hammocks, deckchairs) and water sports (paddles, canoes...).
Make your own lunch and dinner arrangements.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 8 | Coron - El Nido
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, departure for the port of Coron, followed by a ferry transfer to El Nido, an unspoilt picture-postcard village (sailing time approx. 4 hrs).
Arrival, transfer, and settle in at the hotel.
Make your own lunch and dinner arrangements.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
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 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, private beach (sun loungers, hammocks, deckchairs), and water sports (paddles, canoes...).
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 (approx. 30-minute drive) and flight to Manila.
Arrival in Manila, welcome, and assistance in getting to the international airport (MNL) for your return flight.
EXTENSION IN EL NIDO (for the 13-day stay)
- If you choose the 13 days / 12 nights stay:
Days 11 to 12: Breakfasts at the hotel. Free days. Make your own lunch and dinner arrangements, overnight stays at the hotel.
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 in the 3- and 4-star hotels (local standards) stated, or similar:
- Manila: 1 night at the The Belamy House Managed by HII 3* (or similar)
- Bohol: 3 nights at the Bluewater Panglao Resort 4* (or similar)
- Coron: 4 nights at the Asia Grand View Hotel 4* (or similar)
- El Nido:
- 11-day trip: 2 nights at the Charlie's El Nido Managed by HII 3* (or similar)
- 13-day trip: 4 nights at the Charlie's El Nido Managed by HII 3*(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 meals
During your tour, you will enjoy breakfast and the other meals mentioned in the itinerary.
Useful information
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.
The transfer from Coron to El Nido is by ferry or tourist-class boat.