Day 01: Arrival Cebu (Private)
Arrive in Manila, meet and greet by our representatives who will assist you to your transfer to the hotel. Check-in and overnight at your preferred hotel.
Day 02: Cebu to Bohol (Private/Shared ferry)
Breakfast at the resort. Depart for transfer to port for ferry to Bohol. Arrive in Bohol, meet and greet then transfer to your resort. Free time to explore the Island. Overnight at the resort.
Day 03: Bohol Countryside Tour (Private)
Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for the Bohol Countryside Tour. The tour begins with the centuries old Baclayon Church and museum which was partly damaged during the earthquake of 2013. After, there is a visit to the Tarsier Conservation Center to see the unique tarsier, one of the smallest mammals on the planet. Enroute to the Chocolate Hills, you drive through the lush Mahogany Man –Made Forest and the green farmland in Bilar and Batuan.
View the 1,776 awesome cone-shaped hills known as the Chocolate Hills from a viewing deck on the top of one of these hills. Drive back to Loboc for a 50-minute river cruise along nipa-lined river on board a native catamaran. A sumptuous barbecue lunch is served on board. The river cruise will surely relax both your body and mind as you view nature’s beauty of rolling hills, graceful coconut trees and green nipa palms lining the riverbanks. After the cruise, proceed to the hotel and check in. Overnight at the resort.
Day 04: Bohol to Siquijor (Private transfers/Shared ferry)
Breakfast at the resort. Depart for transfer to port for ferry to Siquijor. Arrive in Siquijor, meet and greet then transfer to your resort. Free time to explore the Island. Overnight at the resort.
Day 05: Siquijor Island Tour (Private)
Breakfast at the resort. Discover the mystical island paradise of Siquijor, also known as ” the Island of Fire” which refers to the eerie luminescence produced by swarms of fireflies nestled among the foliage of molave trees. Your island excursion begins with a rolling tour of the St Francis de Assisi Bell Tower and San Juan de Capilay spring, before visiting the century old Balate Tree in Lazi.
In the historical town of Lazi, we will marvel at the century old St Isidore Labradore Church and Convent. For the fit and adventurous, we hike down 300+ steps to take a dip at the Cambugahay Falls, a three-tiered falls. Lunch at a local restaurant. Head back to the resort in the afternoon. Overnight at the resort.
Day 06: Siquijor To Oslob (Private transfers/Shared ferry)
Packed breakfast at the resort. Depart for transfer to port for ferry to Dumaguete then continue to ferry to Samboan Cebu. Arrive in Samboan, meet and greet then proceed to tour.
Day 07: Kawasan Canyoneering & Moalboal Sardine Run (Private)
Breakfast at the resort (possibly packed). Check out and depart for a fun filled day at Kawasan Falls and Moalboal. Trek to Kawasan Falls. Take in the thrill! Climb to the waterfall’s second level, plunge into its cool waters or balance yourself in a bamboo raft under gushing waters. Have your picnic lunch under the trees and have time to relax amidst nature’s bounty. Moalboal is well known for its amazing marine life and pristine white sand beaches.
One of the town’s main attractions is Pescador Island, which is considered a world-class dive site due to protected corals and marine species. At Pescador Island, snorkel among spectacular coral reef and grab the chance to meet sea turtles. Experience the sardines run, where you’ll swim with a huge school of fish. Marvel at the sight of these shiny and tiny creatures swimming in perfect unison. Head to Cebu City. Overnight at your preferred hotel.
Day 08: Cebu – Puerto Princesa (Land Transfers Private)
Breakfast at the resort. Check-out and proceed to the airport for your flight to Puerto Princesa. Upon arrival in Puerto Princesa, meet and greet by our representatives and transfer to your resort in Sabang. Overnight at the resort.
Day 09: Underground River Tour – El Nido (Private)
Breakfast at the resort. Commence Underground River Tour. One of the world’s longest underground rivers, the St. Paul’s Underground River is located within what has been designated Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park Take a 20-minute outrigger boat ride to the park where guests board smaller outrigger canoes for the journey inside the underground river.
The boat travels three kilometres into the cave and one is treated to a spectacular display of rock formations and cathedral-like chambers which Mother Nature has sculpted for millions of years. The river has been recently declared as a World Heritage site and names as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Proceed to the El Nido via land travel after lunch. Check in and overnight at your resort.
Day 10: El Nido Tour A (Joined)
Breakfast at the resort. Commence El Nido Island Tour A. This tour takes you to three of the most beautiful lagoons located around Miniloc Island: Big Lagoon and Secret Lagoon. Swim and snorkel and enjoy the breathtaking views these three lagoons offer. Tour A also takes you to Shimizu Island where a white sand beach awaits eager sunbathers. Shimizu is also where you will stop for lunch and spend most of your time.
Next stop will be 7 Commando Beach. This beach prides itself with its white sand beach. A little bar that will serve you refreshing tropical fruit juices as well as alcoholic drinks. Snorkelling is highly recommended as encounters with sea turtles are quite often. Overnight at your preferred resort in El Nido.
Day 11: El Nido Tour B (Joined)
Breakfast at the resort. Tour B’s first stop is at “Snake island”. No, it is not infested with snakes but instead has a sandbar that resembles one. Cross the sandbar and feel how it is like to walk in the middle of the sea. The adventure continues at Pinagbuyutan island. The island is an enormous limestone formation which dates back to 125 million years ago. On one side of the island, a beautiful beach which faces Malapacao island makes a perfect spot for rest unless of course you’d want to jump into the water and snorkel.
After Pinagbuyutan, the tour takes you to Entalula beach, located up north of El Nido its long white beach interspersed with tropical vegetation pretty much looks like… Paradise? The tour then takes you to you to Cudugnon caves, an important archeological site where earthenware dating from the Sung Dynasty (960-1279) have been discovered. This site was also a hiding place for locals during World War II form the Japanese forces. Expect to meet various types of fish and even some turtles during the tours! Overnight at your preferred resort in El Nido.
Day 12: El Nido To Manila City Tour – OUT (Private transfers)
Breakfast at the resort. Depart for transfer to airport for flight to Manila. Arrive in Manila, meet and greet then proceed with Manila City Tour. The tour begins with a visit to the Rizal Park where the Philippines’ national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, was executed by Spain in December of 1896. A monument to the hero stands at the park where his remains are also buried. The tour then proceeds to the walled city of Intramuros which was built by the Spanish colonizers during the 16th century. The next stop is at the historic Fort Santiago which was a fortress built of the conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and became the seat of military power during the Spanish, American and Japanese colonial periods.
The second stop is at the San Agustin Church which was completed in 1607 by the Augustinians. San Agustin has the distinction of being the oldest standing church in the Philippines. There is also a museum which exhibits artifacts from the bygone Spanish era. The tour then crosses the street to the Casa Manila, once a colonial villa during the Spanish period and is now a museum which serves to recreate a typical household during the era. Drive by the oldest Chinatown in the world – Binondo (or if time still permits, you may stop and walk around a bit). Stop at Barbara’s Heritage Restaurant for buffet Dinner OR a restaurant at Mall of Asia or Ayala Mall Manila Bay. Transfer to the international terminal for your flight back home.
