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Philippines, Manila

Discover the Philippines with 3- and 4-star stays

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Private

Deal negotiated for you

  • 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
Customise your trip on the Options page.

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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.

Transport included
This price includes :
  • 12-night tour in 3- and 4-star accommodation or similar
  • Meals as listed in the programme
  • The chosen length of stay
  • Welcome by our representative at the airport of arrival with refreshments, towel and welcome gift
  • 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 baggage of 20kg per person
  • Visits mentioned in the programme with an English-speaking guide
  • Booking fees
  • Service charges and taxes included
  • Tourist tax and service charges included
  • Emergency assistance from our local offices
  • 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
  • Tips for the driver-guides
  • 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

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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