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Philippines, Cebu

Discovering the Philippines 4*

Tour
Private

Deal negotiated for you

  • The 7, 9, 11 or 13-night tour in the 4-star accommodation as mentioned or similar
  • Meals as listed in the 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
  • Personal welcome by our representative upon arrival at the airport.
  • Lunch cruise on the Loboc River
  • Dinners on 24 December, 25 December and New Year's Eve for all stays during this period
  • Tourist tax and service charges
Customise your trip on the Options page.

Your stay starts here

Discovering the Philippines 4*

The Philippines, an archipelago of more than 7,000 islands in the Pacific Ocean, captivates with its diversity and cultural richness. This country is distinguished by its warm welcome and the kindness of its inhabitants, known for their welcoming smiles. As you explore these islands of striking contrasts, you'll discover a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity, wild beauty and luxurious comfort. The Filipinos themselves are among the country's most precious treasures, embodying a spirit of cooperation, piety and strong family ties. They have been able to absorb and integrate various foreign cultural influences while preserving their unique identity, creating an authentic and captivating atmosphere for visitors. The Philippines' rich history, marked by centuries of trade with Chinese, Indian, Islamic, American and Spanish traders, is reflected in the country's culture and traditions. Western and Asian influences blend harmoniously, revealing a fascinating and diverse cultural heritage. Filipinos, with their passion for life, open-mindedness and attachment to their roots, embody a genuine hospitality that remains an essential pillar of the Filipino experience.

This private tour is initially available in 8 days, but to prolong the pleasure, you can opt to extend your stay in Bohol, for stays of 10, 12 or 14 days.

Your itinerary, day by day:

Day 1: Arrival in Cebu

Day 2: Cebu - Sumilon

*day 3: Whale Shark Watching in Oslob** *Day 3: Whale Shark Watching in Oslob** *Day 4: Whale Shark Watching in Sumilon

**Day 4: Sumilon

Day 5: Sumilon - Bohol

*day 6: Bohol: Chocolate Hills and Loboc River** *Day 7: Bohol - Bohol

Day 7: Free day in Bohol

For the 8-day stay: Day 8: Last day in Bohol and departure for Cebu for your return flight

For the 10-day stay: days 7 to 10 free in Bohol and transfer Bohol - Cebu on day 10 for your return flight

For the 12-day stay: days 7 to 12 free in Bohol and transfer Bohol - Cebu on day 12 for your return flight

**For the 14-day stay: days 7 to 14 free in Bohol and transfer Bohol - Cebu on day 14 for your return flight **

Your detailed itinerary

DAY 1 | Arrival in Cebu

Arrival in Cebu.

Customs formalities. You will be welcomed and assisted by our representative, who will offer you:

  • Fresh mango juice
  • Refreshing towels
  • Bottle of mineral water
  • Welcome gift: dried mango.

Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 2 | Cebu - Sumilon

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Sumilon (approx. 3-hour drive then 30 - 45 minutes by boat). Make your own lunch arrangements. Settle into your hotel room.

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

DAY 3 | Whale shark watching in Oslob

Breakfast at the hotel.

7 p.m.: pick-up time from the hotel lobby. You will then continue on to visit the Oslob Whaleshark with lunch.

Oslob is a town three hours south of Cebu City where you can see and swim with whale sharks also known as Butandings (Filipino name). You can expect to see up to 4 (or more) whale sharks, including mature males, females and a few juveniles. The fishermen divide the whale sharks into two groups and feed them between 6 a.m. and 1 p.m. with artemia (their natural food) from small fishing boats so that visitors will be sure to see quite a few of them. Whale sharks live in the area all year round and the best time to spot them is just after dawn, when the sea is generally calm. Guests must pay $20 per person to enter the Tanawan boarding area. Watching whale sharks is on many people's bucket lists, and in recent years the Butanding Tours to Oslob have become a must. Oslob is now known the world over as one of the best whale shark observation and swimming sites in the world.

The whale shark is the largest fish in the world. It is between 4 to 14 metres long and weighs around 10 tonnes. Harmless to humans, it only eats plankton or small fish up to 10 centimetres long (sardines, anchovies). It is therefore an exception in regards to the rest of the shark family.

Lunch at the hotel. After the trip, return to the hotel.

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

DAY 4 | Sumilon

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day - make your own dining arrangements.

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

DAY 5 | Sumilon - Bohol

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to the port of Dumaguete at 1 p.m: Dumaguete - Tagbilaran ferry.

Arrival at the port of Tagbilaran. Welcome by our MASAYA WONDERLAND representative and transfer to the hotel.

Make your own lunch arrangements. Settle into your hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 6 | Bohol: the Chocolate Hills and the Loboc River

Breakfast at the hotel.

A very special natural phenomenon awaits you that day. 9 a.m.: You will be picked up and driven to the Chocolate Hills. No, don't take it literally, it's not something just for people with a sweet tooth. And yet the landscape you'll see is reminiscent of chocolate hills. In a very flat area, there are more than 1,200 conical hills. There are various myths surrounding the origins of this landscape. Your guide will be able to tell you all of them. You'll also have the chance to see the Bilar Man-Made Forest. The forest stretches for two kilometres and is densely populated with mahogany trees. This forest is called man-made as the mahogany trees were planted by students many years ago. You can also admire the famous tarsiers. It's a popular Bohol icon. The Philippine tarsier is known as one of the world's smallest primates. It is regarded as the mammal with the largest eyes in proportion to its body. You must never touch them, and you must turn off your camera flash, as they are very fearful and vulnerable animals.

Then, it's off to Baclayon church. Considered one of the oldest Catholic churches in the Philippines, it is dedicated to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. It was founded in 1596.

End the day with a visit to the "Blood Compact Shrine" monument in Tagbilaran. This marks the site of the pact between Sikatuna and Miguel Lopez de Legaspi (local people and Spaniards). This act symbolises the peace and friendship between them, a pact that was sealed on 16 March 1565.

Lunch cruise on the Loboc River. A visit to Bohol is never complete without a trip along the Loboc River and lunch. The floating restaurant will not satisfy your hunger cravings, but the lush trees along the serene river during this cruise will provide an opportunity for absolute relaxation. Once you've boarded the floating restaurant, you can choose your seat and start eating. Everywhere you look, there are lush green trees and blue skies.

After the visit, transfer to your hotel.

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

DAY 7 | Day at your leisure in Bohol

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free day to enjoy the hotel's facilities, private beach (hammock, sun loungers) and water sports (paddleboarding, canoes, etc.). Make your own lunch and dinner arrangements, overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 8 | Bohol - Cebu (for the 8-day stay)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Depart for the port of Tagbilaran to catch a ferry to Cebu. Departure by ferry to Cebu in business class.

Arrival at the port of Cebu. Transfer to Cebu airport. On arrival, our team will assist you with check-in formalities for your international flight.

BOHOL EXTENSION in 10-, 12- or 14-day package

If you opt for the 10 days/9 nights package:

  • Days 7 to 9: Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to enjoy the hotel's facilities, private beach (hammock, sun loungers) and water sports (paddleboarding, canoeing, etc.). Own arrangements for lunch and dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.
  • Day 10: Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for the port of Tagbilaran to catch a ferry to Cebu. Departure by ferry to Cebu in business class. Arrival at the port of Cebu. Transfer to Cebu airport. Arrival at Cebu airport. Our team will assist you with check-in formalities for your international flight.

If you opt for the 12 days/11 nights package:

  • Days 7 to 11: Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. Make your own lunch and dinner arrangements, overnight stay at the hotel.
  • Day 12: Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for the port of Tagbilaran to catch a ferry to Cebu. Departure by ferry to Cebu in business class. Arrival at the port of Cebu. Transfer to Cebu airport. Arrival at Cebu airport. Our team will assist you with check-in formalities for your international flight.

NB: the international flight must be after 7 p.m.

If you opt for the 14-day/13-night package:

  • Days 7 to 13: Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. Make your own lunch and dinner arrangements, overnight stay at the hotel.
  • Day 14: Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for the port of Tagbilaran to catch a ferry to Cebu. Departure by ferry to Cebu in business class. Arrival at the port of Cebu. Transfer to Cebu airport. Arrival at Cebu airport. Our team will assist you with check-in formalities for your international flight.

Your Accommodation

During your tour you will stay for 7 nights in the four-star hotels (local standards) stated, or similar:

Cebu: 1 night at the four-star One Central Hotel & Suites (or similar)

Sumilon: 3 nights at the four-star Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort (or similar)

For the 7-night stay: Bohol: 3 nights at the four-star Bluewater Panglao Resort (or similar)

For the 9-night stay: Bohol: 5 nights at the four-star Bluewater Panglao Resort (or similar)

For the 11-night stay: Bohol: 7 nights at the four-star Bluewater Panglao Resort (or similar)

For the 13-night stay: Bohol: 9 nights at the four-star Bluewater Panglao Resort (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 stay, enjoy the meals mentioned in the programme.

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 Cebu airport, you will be met by our representative with a Masaya sign and your name. On the last day, you will be transferred from Bohol to Cebu by ferry and then by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cebu airport. 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. Please note that no driver or vehicle is included during the free stay in Bohol.

Dumaguete - Tagbilaran - Cebu transfers are included and are made via Oceanjet Tourist Class ferry.

Important: The departure flight must take off after 7 p.m.

Transport included
This price includes :
  • The 7, 9, 11 or 13-night tour in the 4-star accommodation mentioned or similar
  • Meals as listed in the programme
  • The chosen length of stay
  • Booking fees
  • Personalised welcome by our representative on arrival at the airport.
  • Return airport-hotel and between-hotel transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Transfers listed in the programme during the tour
  • Lunch cruise on the Loboc River
  • Dinners on December 24, December 25 and New Year's Eve dinner for stays during this period
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Tourist tax and service charges included
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
  • Environmental and conservation costs
  • And, more generally, everything not mentioned in the "This price includes" section above
  • Airport tax on leaving the Philippines (850 pesos or €15 per person) to be paid in advance

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: http://eco-calculateur.aviation-civile.gouv.fr

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