Philippines 360: Bohol, Palawan & Boracay - copia

Arrive at Ninoy Aquino International Airport and meet your driver for an air-conditioned transfer to your hotel. On the way, take your first look at Manila, the capital of the Philippines. Located on Luzon, the largest island in the Philippines, Manila is a modern metropolis with a unique mix of Filipino, Spanish, Chinese, and American influences.

Overnight stay in Manila.

Breakfast at the hotel.

The day is yours to spend at leisure in Manila. To absorb the city's multicultural atmosphere, explore the wonderful baroque colonial churches, the Buddhist and Taoist temples, or the Golden Mosque. Alternatively, venture to Rizal Park, which contains the Chinese and Japanese Gardens, the National Museum and the National Library of the Philippines, as well as a planetarium and orchidarium. 

For another way to see all Manila has to offer, join our optional Intramuros Bamboo Bike Tour. 

Overnight stay in Manila.

*Optional Intramuros Bamboo Bike Tour:  Take a leisurely three-hour cycle through Intramuros on a guided bamboo-bike tour. Travel through the historic walled city, stopping at Manila Cathedral, the ruins of the Aduana Building, and Fort Santiago.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Enjoy an air-conditioned private transfer from Manila to Ninoy Aquino International Airport for the 1-hour 20-minute flight to Bohol. 

Meet your driver on arrival at Bohol Panglao International Airport for your private air-conditioned transfer to your hotel in Panglao.

An island off Bohol's southwestern coast, Panglao has a laid-back local character with palm-lined roads and turquoise seas. It's the perfect place to relax after Manila. 

Overnight stay in Bohol.

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Spend the day at leisure in Bohol, famous for its pristine beaches and spectacular diving opportunities. 

For a different way to experience Bohol’s stunning natural landscapes, you might like either of our optional experiences: Full-day Oslob Whale Shark Encounter * or Bohol Countryside & Loboc River Cruise**. 

Overnight stay in Bohol.

*Optional Full-day Oslob Whale Shark Encounter:  Travel via fast ferry from Panglao to Oslob for a guided, eco-friendly snorkel with magnificent whale sharks. Experience these mesmerising animals in their natural habitat first-hand, before returning to Panglao for an organic lunch with ocean views. 

**Optional Bohol Countryside & Loboc River Cruise:  Discover Bohol on a private full-day tour. Visit Corella Tarsier Sanctuary and meet the world's smallest primates; taste traditional Philippine cuisine as you cruise down the Loboc River; and stop at the Chocolate Hills national geological monument, a UNESCO-recognised collection of 1,268 hills. 

Note: These optional activities cannot be combined on the same day.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Enjoy a day at leisure in Bohol. Take this opportunity to enjoy the wonderful beaches, or the world-famous diving. Or, if you prefer, explore Bohol’s capital, Tagbilaran City. 

Alternatively, you may choose to join either of our optional activities: Balicasag Turtle and Dolphin Hopper* or Bohol Highlights Tour**.

Overnight stay in Bohol.

*Optional Balicasag Turtle and Dolphin Hopper:  Board an early morning outrigger and go in search of spinner and bottlenose dolphins. Continue to the Balicasag Island Protected Marine Sanctuary for a chance to snorkel among tropical corals and fish. Before finally exploring Turtle Point to encounter graceful sea turtles in their natural habitat. 

**Optional Bohol Highlights Tour:  Tour Bohol's cultural and natural highlights, including Dauis and Baclayon churches, and learn about traditional salt production, Asin Tibuok. Follow this by visiting the world's smallest primate at the Corella Tarsier Sanctuary, before rejuvenating with a Loboc River Cruise with traditional Philippine dishes. End with a visit to the Chocolate Hills National Geological Monument and a stop at Crescencia Food and Coffee for more traditional treats and a cup of local coffee. 

***Note: These optional activities cannot be combined on the same day.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Take an air-conditioned transfer from your hotel in Panglao to Tagbilaran City Port before catching a ferry to Cebu. On arrival at Cebu City Port, you will be transferred to your hotel in Mactan City Centre in an air-conditioned vehicle. 

Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Take this time to explore Cebu, the ‘second city’ of the Philippines. Discover its colonial past by visiting Colon Street or see Fuente Osmeña, often called the ‘Heart of Cebu’. 

For a full afternoon exploring Cebu, you may choose to join our optional Historical Cebu City Tour *.

Overnight stay in Cebu.

*Optional Historical Cebu City Tour:  Explore Cebu City with a private guide, visit Fort San Pedro, Plaza Independencia, Basilica Minore del Santo Niño, Magellan's Cross, Yap-San Diego Ancestral House, the Heritage Monument, Taoist Temple and a museum.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer from your hotel to Mactan-Cebu International Airport for the 1-hour 20-minute flight to Puerto Princesa. 

On arrival, transfer to your hotel. Spend the afternoon at leisure, explore downtown, or take in the sunset at Baywalk Park, a popular seafront promenade. 

Overnight stay in Puerto Princesa.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Spend the day at leisure in Puerto Princesa enjoying the beaches and ample swimming and snorkelling on offer. 

Alternatively, you may join our optional Puerto Princesa Underground River & Mangroves Tour*.

Overnight stay in Puerto Princesa.

*Optional Puerto Princesa Underground River & Mangroves Tour: Travel to Sabang for a guided boat journey through the Puerto Princesa Underground River, one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy this guided tour of the world’s longest underground river before continuing with a tour of a serene mangrove forest, observing the ancient trees and abundant wildlife. End your experience with a lunch of delicious local Philippine dishes. 

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Transfer from your hotel in Puerto Princesa to El Nido with our air-conditioned vehicle. After arriving in El Nido, spend the afternoon at leisure, admire the karst limestone cliffs that surround the town, or stroll along the white-sand beachfront and enjoy the clear waters of El Nido Bay. 

Overnight stay in El Nido.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Spend the day at leisure, relax in the beautiful surroundings of El Nido. Explore the town, or the nearby beaches. Swim in El Nido Bay or hike to one of the nearby clifftop viewpoints. 

You may also like to join our optional El Nido Island Hopping Experience*.

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*El Nido Island Hopping Experience (B):  Explore El Nido on a small-group boat tour with an English-speaking guide. Visit Snake Island Sandbar, Cathedral and Cudugnon caves, Entalula Beach and Popolkan Island, with time to swim and snorkel and lunch included.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Enjoy another day at leisure in El Nido. Take time to enjoy one of the town's many restaurants and taste the fresh seafood for which it is famous. Afterwards, enjoy a swim or snorkel at one of the many beaches which surround the town. 

Alternatively, you may like to join our second optional El Nido Island Hopping Experience (B)*.

Overnight stay in El Nido.

*Optional  El Nido Island Hopping Experience (A):  Cruise Bacuit Bay on a small-group island-hopping tour to Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island and 7 Commandos Beach, with opportunities to swim and snorkel, kayaking equipment and an island lunch included.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer from your El Nido hotel to El Nido Airport and continue by air to Caticlan.
On arrival at Caticlan Airport, transfer to your Boracay hotel by land and boat.

The remainder of the day is at leisure on the island of Boracay. Known as a haven for relaxation, take your time to explore Boracay’s beaches for ample opportunities to rest, swim, and snorkel. 

Overnight stay in Boracay.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Spend the day at leisure in Boracay or choose the optional Boracay Island Explorer*.

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*Optional Boracay Island Explorer: Explore Boracay by private boat. Stop at Diniwid, Tambisaan, Puka, and Balinghai beaches, weather permitting. Swim and snorkel the Coral Garden, and make lasting memories with a Kawa Hot Bath photo.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Enjoy another day at leisure in Boracay, relax and take the time to rejuvenate surrounded by nature. Alternatively, you may choose to join our optional Boracay Sunset Paraw Sailing*.

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*Optional Boracay Sunset Paraw Sailing:  Sail along White Beach on a private traditional paraw and watch Boracay's famous sunset from the water. The perfect photo opportunity and the best way to see the spectacular island during golden hour. 

Each paraw can accommodate up to four people. 

Breakfast at the hotel.

A shared transfer takes you from your Boracay hotel to Caticlan Airport by land and boat, with terminal and environmental fees and assistance included. 

On arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, meet your driver for a private transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in central Manila.

The remainder of the day is at leisure. Wind down your trip with Manila’s most famous sights, and the delicious tastes of the Philippines. 

Overnight stay in Manila.

Breakfast at the hotel. 

On your departure day, take a private transfer from your hotel to Ninoy Aquino International Airport for your onward journey.