Arrival to Manila. Explore Intramuros.
Intramuros, literally translated as “within the walls”, is the former center of ecclesiastical and commercial power. Shielded from the rest of the city by perfectly preserved high walls, Intramuros is a quiet area and is home to colonial heritage of great interest. Visit Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church & Museum, and Casa Manila among other notable places. Drop by Rizal Park where the Philippines’ national hero, Jose Rizal, was executed.
Head to the oldest Chinatown in the world where you will be tasting Chinese cuisine refined with local taste through the centuries. Lunch on one of the many restaurants lined up along Ongpin Street. Make sure to leave room for several other stops you will be making for food samplings and authentic finds.
Continue on to Makati, one of the country’s top business districts, for a rolling tour. Proceed to Yuchengco Museum for which houses the art collection of Ambassador Alfonso T. Yuchengco. Ayala Museum has various galleries and exhibitions of both history and art. Before it closes for the day, visit the American Cemetery which houses the most number of graves of any cemetery for U.S. personnel killed during World War II.
Start Time: 0900
Meals: Lunch
Notes: Museums closed on Mondays
BOHOL COUNTRYSIDE TOUR
One of the most common ways to explore the island province is a trip to some of its most notable attractions. Pay a short visit to Baclayon Church made from coral stone cut from the sea by a workforce of over 200 laborers, still retains its centuries old architectural design and is considered the best preserved in the region despite being one of the oldest. See and be amazed with the tarsier, the world’s smallest monkey, in the Tarsier Sanctuary. While at it, don’t miss the chance to meet Carlito Pizzaras dubbed as the “Tarsier Man”. For lunch, proceed with Loboc River Cruise with Filipino-style lunch on board a floating restaurant.
A leisurely drive will take guests through scenic countryside of thick nipa palms, coconut plantations and mahogany forests going to the town of Carmen. Go up to the highest point to view the Chocolate Hills, consisting of 1,268 haycock hills with heights ranging from 40-120 meters. During the summer, the dome-shaped grass-covered limestone hills dry up and turn brown transforming the area into rows and rows of chocolate “kisses”
Start Time: 0900
Meals: Lunch
We might need this for touring.
Free day to enjoy beach, diving or island hopping tours.
Optional Balicasag and other boat trips, please suggest!! we want leave some days open and optional that divers can dive
Ferry to Cebu island and transfer to Moalboal for overnight stay. Is there time to do something late afternoon?
Swim with sardines and snorkeling. Optional canyoneering tour and late afternoon transfer to Cebu for overnight stay.
Early pick up at the hotel going to Kawasan Falls. It is one of the most famous attractions in Cebu especially for those seeking for that adrenaline rush. It is well visited by both foreign and local tourists. Kawasan Falls is a three- tiered cascade of crystal clear waterfalls. The waterfalls make up the Matutinao River System, also awarded many times as the cleanest inland body of water in the country. The water coming from the falls is clean and crystal clear.
Do a light trek from the entrance to reach the first tier and dip in the cool pools. The more challenging hikes are going to the second and third tiers. The experience includes rock hopping, trekking, cliff jumping and water slides throughout the entire trail. After the activity, have lunch at a local restaurant or on a cottage by the falls.
This Moalboal getaway takes you to some of the most well-known attractions in the municipality.
Pescador Island is a popular spot for snorkeling where abundant marine life dance on beautiful coral reefs. Swim with hundreds and thousands of shiny sardines at the Sardine Run, and the sea turtles at Turtle Point. Occasionally spot dolphins while navigating your way through various snorkeling sites. Take it easy at the Basdaku White Beach before heading back to the resort.
Morning flight to Coron. Is there something we could do this afternoon like half-day boat trip?
Coron is more than just its gorgeous beaches. This quaint town also has its own set of charms that you can discover in this half-day land-based tour.
Get to know more about local life and culture by visiting some of the town's landmarks, as well as a cashew nuts processing center. Do some souvenir shopping at local arts and crafts shops. Your next stop will be a hike to the top of Tapyas Hill, where an iconic cross and the Hollywood-like "CORON" sign await. After this hike, take the opportunity to soothe and soak tired muscles at the therapeutic waters of Maquinit Hot Springs.
CORON ISLAND ULTIMATE TOUR
Full day snorkelling and islands trip
This ultimate tour takes you from one lake to another, including lagoons that are perfect for leisurely dips.
Kayangan Lake is hailed as one of the cleanest in the country and known for its crystal clear water cradled by limestone cliffs, this lake has become the flagship destination of Coron. The first of the Twin Lagoons is where boats dock, while the second one is hidden and can be accessed by walking on a man-made bridge. Or, if you are a thrill seeker, you may choose to dive underneath a rock and swim a good 3-meter distance. Skeleton Wreck is one of the most popular snorkelling spots in Coron Bay. It is 5 to 22 meters deep. Coral Garden is another popular spot with colourful corals and teeming marine life.
Start Time: 0800
Meals: Lunch
Free day
Atienza ferry to El Nido. Transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free.
Free for optionals
The El Nido Tour A will take you to the most awe-inspiring rock formations and lagoons which can only be found in Bacuit Bay. A visit to Big Lagoon is a running tour on board the outrigger boat, approaching the lagoon in the middle of karst limestone formations you are welcomed by water so clear and full of marine life. Big lagoon is a breeding ground for fishes and crustaceans. Shimizu Island has stunning limestone cliffs where swiftlet nest and produce the much sought-after bird's nest soup, believed by Asians to have healing powers.
The final destination after a long day on tour is Seven Commandos Beach. It is named after the 7 remaining Japanese commandos who lived in the island as stragglers after World War II. The island has a long white sandy beach lined with palms trees.
Start Time: 0830
Meals: Lunch
Free for optionals
Transfer out and flight ENI MNL
