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
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.
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.