Philippines, 12 Days · Private tour including beach holiday

Bohol, El Nido and Coron

Relaxation, nature, beauty and plenty of seascapes all in the same holiday

Welcome to this tour of Bohol, El Nido and Coron, three of our favourite spots in the Philippines thanks to the sheer immensity and allure of nature found here: impressive lagoons in which we'd spend our lives swimming, the peculiar relief of the Chocolate Hills, the vivid and vibrant seabeds... you won't want to miss it! Fancy joining us?

Bohol, El Nido and Coron

Departure date

Departures from April 2024 till December 2024

From

London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow...

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Travel details

Day 1 City of origin - Cebu

Day 2 Cebu - Bohol - Panglao

Day 3 Panglao - Bohol - Panglao

Day 4 Panglao - Balicasag - Panglao

Day 5 Panglao - Bohol - Cebu - El Nido

Day 6 El Nido

Day 7 El Nido

Day 8 El Nido - Coron

Day 9 Coron

Day 10 Coron - Manila

Day 11 Manila - City of origin

Day 12 City of origin

City of origin - Cebu

Departure with destination Cebu. Night on board.

Cebu - Bohol - Panglao

Transfer to the port to take a ferry to Bohol. Upon arrival, we'll meet up with the local guide and head over to the hotel in Panglao.

Panglao - Bohol - Panglao

Includes: BreakfastLunch
Breakfast. Departure from hotel to discover the famous Chocolate Hills. We'll do so on quad bikes or twin-person buggies to truly get to see this fascinating landscape. The tour lasts around 45 minutes and we'll venture right into the heart of these characteristic hills. Afterwards, we'll get to see how local people live by following a stunning route over to the small waterfalls of Pangas. As the road isn't the best for cars, most people get there by motorbike. We'll have lunch at a restaurant overlooking the River Loboc. In the afternoon, we'll visit the butterfly farm and the bamboo bridge. And our last trip of the day will be to the tarsier conservation centre, home to the world's smallest primates, who are nocturnal animals that sleep during the day (hence the time of our visit). At the end of the visit, we'll return to the hotel in Panglao.

Panglao - Balicasag - Panglao

Includes: BreakfastLunch
Breakfast. Early morning boat trip to the island of Balicasag, an hour away. And once there, it'll be time to dive into the water with all our snorkelling gear on. This diminutive island is famous for its seabed and its coral cliffs, home to many a turtle. We'll have a fantastic morning in the water. At midday, we'll head over to Virgin Island, which boasts a stunning white-sand beach. We'll enjoy a delicious lunch on board. Afterwards, we'll return to the hotel in Panglao and have the rest of the day at leisure.

Panglao - Bohol - Cebu - El Nido

Includes: BreakfastLunch
Breakfast. Morning transfer to the port of Bohol to catch a ferry to Cebu. Upon arrival at the port, we'll head to the airport to take a domestic flight to El Nido. Arrival in Palawan. Transfer to hotel in a classic tricycle and rest of the day at leisure.
El Nido

El Nido

Includes: BreakfastLunch
Breakfast. Departure to the jetty to kick off the day's activities. First stop will be Helicopter Island, which has a stunning beach where you can snorkel and marvel at the transparent sea. We'll then head to Secret Beach and Matinloc, where we'll see an abandoned shrine. Lunch included. Afterwards, we'll visit Laguna Grande and Laguna Pequeña, which are reachable by kayak or by boat. We can enjoy our time at the lagoons and then pop over to Seven Commando Island, where we'll have time for a refreshing swim before heading back to El Nido. Return to hotel and overnight stay.
El Nido

El Nido

Includes: Breakfast
Breakfast. Day at leisure to continue exploring the area and discovering hidden corners.

El Nido - Coron

Includes: Breakfast
Breakfast. Transfer to the port of El Nido to take the boat to Coron, which will take around three and a half hours, depending on the sea conditions. Mid-morning arrival in Coron and transfer to the hotel. The town of Coron is the commercial hub of the island, with all kinds of shops, restaurants and street food stalls. Rest of the day at leisure to mooch around or enjoy some sightseeing.

Coron

Includes: BreakfastLunch
Breakfast. Day spent exploring the island of Coron. The waters here are so pure and clean that in some places they boast a visibility of up to 24 metres deep. What's more, the island is famous for being an area where Japanese ships were shipwrecked during World War II, and is a true karst paradise of cliffs, rocks and turquoise lagoons. It's home to the Tagbanua ethnic group, one of the oldest tribes in the Philippines, so the inland areas are very protected with restrictions on tourist access. The main attractions of Coron are Lake Kayangan and Lake Barrakuda, which combine salt and fresh water, and several lagoons, such as the Twin Lagoon, ideal for a refreshing dip thanks to the dramatic temperature shifts from one area to another. We'll enjoy a seafood lunch in a truly spectacular setting. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Coron - Manila

Includes: Breakfast
Breakfast. At the prearranged time, transfer to the airport to take a domestic flight to Manila, where we'll spend our last night in the Philippines. Transfer to hotel and rest of the day at leisure.
Manila

Manila - City of origin

Includes: Breakfast
Breakfast. At the prearranged time, transfer to the airport. Flight to City of origin destination. Night on board.

City of origin

Arrival. End of the trip and our services.

Your trip includes

  • Return flight.

  • Internal flights.

  • Ferry segments according to program.

  • Accommodation in selected hotels or similar category.

  • Transfers according to program.

  • Visits in private tour as per itinerary and not marked as optional, except in El Nido and Coron, as group tours.

  • English-speaking local guides.

  • Diet: 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches.

  • Insolvency protection.

Your trip doesn't include

  • Any other service not previously mentioned as included.

Expected Hotels (or similar)

In this section you will find a selection of hotels according to the category specified in the itinerary.

Day 1

Days 2 - 4

Days 5 - 7

Days 8 - 9

Day 10

Day 11

Flight

Overnight stay on board.

Flight

Important remarks

- Triple rooms in Philippines are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.

- The baggage allowance on domestic flights of most airlines in India is usually 15 kg per person, so lower than on international flights. Please take account of this when packing your bags.

- Please check with your international vaccination centre about the recommended healthcare measures in Philippines.

- Depending on the return flight, the trip may be one day longer.

- To reconfirm services at the destination, please send us your passport details within 24 hours of booking.

- Please check which documents are required to enter the country.

- The order of the itinerary may be altered for logistical reasons, without prior notice, but no scheduled trips will be cancelled (except in the case that adverse weather conditions prevent its realisation).

- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.

- Prices are calculated based on admission fees to the sights as of the date of publication. If there is an increase in these prices, you will be promptly informed.

- If you are a person with reduced mobility, please contact us to confirm the suitability of the trip.