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Philippines, 19 Days · Private tour including beach holiday
Manila, Coron, El Nido, Oslob, Bohol and Siargao
From
£4,184
£3,784
Departure on 06/09/2024 from London
The best of the Philippines
Ready to embark on the journey of your life? Then, welcome to the Philippines and to a tour designed to discover the best places in the country and enjoy the finest hotels. Seeing as special occasions require unique and unforgettable trips, we would like to propose a truly spectacular route: Manila and its historical legacy; Coron and its amazing seascapes; El Nido and its legendary beaches; Oslob and the chance to swim with whale sharks; Bohol and its Chocolate Hills; and Siargao, one of the most unspoilt islands in the Philippines... heaven on earth. Who could resist this?
Departure date
Departures from May 2024 till December 2024
From
London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow...
Travel details
City of origin - Manila
Departure with destination Manila. Night on board.
Manila
Arrival and transfer to hotel. Upon arrival, our representative in Manila will be waiting to give you all the details about the tour.
Manila
Breakfast. Entire day to visit Manila. We'll start off on our journey through the history of the Philippines by visiting the well-known Intramuros area, a small colonial city within the great megalopolis that is Manila, with remains of the only truly "European" city that still exists in Asia. The tour includes the Church of San Agustín, the courtyard in the Casa Manila, the Rizal Museum, Fort Santiago and the bastion of Santa Bárbara that rises above the River Pasig. From Intramuros, we'll head to the San Miguel district to have lunch at a very special restaurant. After lunch, we'll take you to visit the Presidential Palace of Malacañang and the Library. In the afternoon, we'll take a walking tour through the streets of the Binondo and Quiapo districts. Return to hotel.
Manila - Coron
Breakfast. In the morning, transfer to airport for flight to Coron. Upon arrival at the tiny airport of Bususanga, our hotel partners will transfer you to Coron, crossing the rural areas of the island. Rest of the day at your leisure. The town of Corón is the commercial hub of the island of Bususanga and has all kinds of shops, cute restaurants and street food stands, so today is a great day for exploring the centre. Our recommendations for this first day are: visit Maquinit Hot Spring, a natural spa located on the outskirts of the village; climb Mt. Tapyas, from where you'll enjoy spectacular views; or, if you like adventure, rent a motorbike and tour the island on your own. There are many, many options.
Coron
Breakfast. Day spent exploring the island of Coron. The waters here are so pure and clean that, in some points, they have a visibility of more than twenty-four metres. 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. Return journey to hotel for overnight stay.
Coron - El Nido - Miniloc
Breakfast. Morning transfer to the port to catch a ferry to El Nido. Upon arrival, transfer to the island of Miniloc and overnight stay. Evening meal (included).
Miniloc
Free day with breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Miniloc
Free day with breakfast, lunch and dinner.
El Nido
Breakfast. Transfer by regular boat to the port of El Nido and transfer to the hotel.
El Nido - Oslob
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to take a flight to Cebu. From there, transfer to Oslob. Arrival and overnight stay.
Oslob - Bohol - Panglao
Breakfast. Early in the morning, we'll take you to the starting point of the tour, where one of the local guides will give you a briefing about whale sharks and the safety measures used to protect them from tourism. You can get changed there and leave your clothes in the lockers. Then, you'll be taken to the departure point. The first stop is where you'll be able to swim with the whale sharks. You'll set off on a canoe and just a few metres off the coast, you'll stop off to spot the sharks in their natural habitat. You'll see that there are different sizes, with the biggest measuring over six metres in length. Their sheer size is amazing... you'll definitely be awe-inspired. After enjoying this once-in-a-lifetime experience, we'll depart for Cebu and then cross to Bohol on a ferry. Arrival in Bohol and transfer to hotel on Alona Beach in Panglao.
Panglao - Bohol - Panglao
Breakfast. Day spent visiting the most iconic landmarks of Bohol. The tour will start at about 8.00 am. Our local guide in Bohol will pick you up at your hotel and take you to see the most extraordinary primates of Bohol, the Tarsiers. Eyes the size of their brain and the ability to jump 40 times the length of their body are just some of the things that make the tarsier a fascinating animal. After this visit we will cross the Bamboo Bridge and the Man Made Forest until we reach the falls. Here you can bathe in a naturally beautiful environment. Our next stop are the Chocolate Hills. Travel in quads or buggies along a route that lasts around 45 minutes.
Our lunch spot is reached by entering the jungle and crossing the river. We end the day with a visit to the butterfly garden. Return journey to the hotel.
Panglao
Breakfast. Day at your leisure, during which we recommend snorkelling in Balicasag or Pamilacan, exploring Panglao by tuk-tuk, or heading over to Dumaluan beach.
Panglao - Siargao
Breakfast. Morning transfer to the port of Tagbilarán for crossing to Cebu. Transfer to the airport to take a flight to Siargao. Arrival and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at your leisure.
Siargao
Breakfast. Lying off the coast of General Luna are three small islands that will be today's destination: Naked Island, Daku Island and Guyam Island. Swimming, relaxing on the white sand, exploring the quaint local villages or snorkelling will be the activities that we can enjoy during the day. Lunch included.
Siargao
Breakfast. Day at your leisure. The island of Siargao cherishes an air of calm and beauty now lost in many of the other islands of the Philippines. It boasts pristine white-sand beaches, enticing lagoons, caves, coral reefs, strange rock formations, exotic wildlife, endless rice fields, waterfalls, and a large wildlife reserve in its mangrove forests. Take it as it comes and enjoy these days at your leisure.
Siargao
Breakfast. Free day.
Siargao - Manila - City of origin
Breakfast. Transfer to Siargao airport for return flight to Manila. Flight to City of origin destination. Night on board.
City of origin
Arrival. End of the trip and our services.
Your trip includes
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Return flight.
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Internal flights.
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Ferry segments as per itinerary.
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Accommodation in selected hotels or similar category.
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Transfers as per itinerary.
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Visits in private tour as per itinerary and not marked as optional, except in Oslob and Coron, as group tours.
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English-speaking local guides.
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Diet: 16 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 3 dinners.
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Insolvency protection.
Your trip doesn't include
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Any other service not previously mentioned as included.
Destinations Visited
Expected Hotels (or similar)
In this section you will find a selection of hotels according to the category specified in the itinerary.
Flight
Overnight stay on board.
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.