Highlands to Islands

El Nido

Highlands to Islands

15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS EASY-MODERATE GUARANTEED DEPARTURE MIN PAX: 06 DELUXE FROM AU $5,178 PP

Our Highlands to Islands package showcases the Philippine’s diverse landscapes beyond its picturesque coastline bringing you to Luzon’s mountainous Cordillera region, passing the ancient rice terraces of Banaue. You will be high up on a mountain one day and enjoying the pristine beaches on the next. The 15 Days tours cover the must-see of Manila, Vigan, Sagada, Banaue, Bohol, Cebu and Palawan region.

Vigan

1

1 Sagada 2 Banaue

1 Clark

Manila

2

2 El Nido

2 Puerto Princesa Cebu

1

2 Bohol

Tour Notes: Itinerary Can be tailormade

Tour Type: Tailor-made Group Journey Group size: Minimum 06 and above Departs daily: Choose your dates Best Time to Travel: November to June Accommodation: Various Category available Added Value: Travelling during one of the festival or Fair

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Day 1: Arrival Manila

On arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, you will be met by Tour Manager who will assist you with the transfer to the hotel. Stay overnight in Manila.

Day 02: Manila – Vigan B L

After breakfast travel to Vigan, lunch en-route in Tarlac or Pangasinan. Afternoon enjoy orientation tour walking around Calle Crisologo and St. Agusine Church and Plaza Burgos. Stay overnight in Vigan.

Day 03: Vigan – Sagada B L

After breakfast check out and enjoy your guided half day sightseeing tour of Vigan City. You will ride a “Kalesa,” a horse-drawn carriage and visit Bantay Bell Tower, Heritage Village, Crisologo Museum. Your kalesa ride ends at a local restaurant where you will have your lunch before travelling via winding mountain to Sagada. Stay overnight in Sagada.

What’s included: 14 Nights deluxe accommodation Travel by air-conditioned vehicle and boat Group assistance and transfers Meals as specified THO Tour Manager Local English-speaking tour guide Monument entrance fees Airfare Clark - Bohol Cebu - Puerto Princesa in economy class Sightseeing as specified (Manila City Tour, Ilocos Norte Tour Bangaan Village & Rice Terraces Tour Sagada City Tour and Trek Bohol Countryside Tour Cebu Twin City Tour Puerto Princesa Underground River and El Nido Island Hopping Tour A) Bottled water while travelling and all current collectable taxes.

Manila

Day 04: Sagada Tour – Banaue B L

The perfect place for nature lovers, the Sagada beginning your tour of the ancient burial caves and understand the culture and belief of Toraja people of Sulawesi. After your lunch at a local restaurant travel east to Bontoc, capital of Mountain Province. Here, we visit an ethnographic Bontoc Museum. Stay two nights in Banaue.

Day 05: Banaue B L Bangaan Village & Rice Terrace Excursion

After breakfast starts your guided tour riding a private local non-airconditioned jeepney and head to the village of Bang-an. Immerse with some of the local rice farmers to know more about the two thousand years of rice terraces. Enjoy lunch and continue to some other villages and viewpoints before heading back to Banaue.

Day 06: Banaue – Clark B L

After an early breakfast travel to Clark, en-route stop for lunch at a local restaurant. The day is free to relax and stay overnight in Clark.

Day 07: Clark – Bohol B

After breakfast transfer to Clark airport to board a flight to Bohol. On arrival, you will be met by your English speaking tour executive, who will assist with transfer and check-in at the hotel for two nights.

Day 08: Bohol B L Countryside Excursion

Start your full-day tour of the Bohol countryside, visiting the centuriesold Baclaon church, a man-made forest, the Tarsier sanctuary and the Chocolate Hills. Later proceed to Loboc town and enjoy cruising on the Loboc river passing riverside villages, mangroves and nipa palm with lunch.

Day 09: Bohol – Cebu B L

After breakfast transfer to Tagbilaran Port to board a ferry to Cebu. After lunch enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Cebu, discover the rich history and fascinating culture. Visit Fort San Pedro, the Magellan’s Cross, the Basilica Minore del Santo Nino, The Heritage Monument, Taoist Temple in upscale Beverly Hills Subdivision. Stay overnight in Cebu.

Day 10: Cebu – Puerto Princesa B

After breakfast transfer to Mactan Airport to board a flight to Puerto Princesa, a coastal city in the Palawan island Stay two nights in Puerto Princesa.

Day 11: Puerto Princesa B L Subterranean River National Park

After breakfast accompanies our guide and board the boat to the Subterranean River National Park, the 8.2 kilometre-long underground river that boasts jaw-dropping cave formations, stunning limestone cliffs and pristine water. After visiting the UNESCO World Heritage in Palawan, a sumptuous lunch will be served. Return to the hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 12: Puerto Princesa –El Nido

B L

After an early breakfast travel to El Nido. Enjoy the scenic ride with lunch and photo stops. Stay two night in El Nido.

Day 13: El Nido

B L

Island Hopping Excursion (A)

Today enjoy Island Hopping as we travel by motorboat to witness breathtaking views and magnificent rock formations, limestone cliffs, clear waters of Big Lagoon, Entalula Island, Secret Lagoon, Seven Commandos and Shimizu Island. While the crew prepare your lunch you may opt to swim, snorkel or just relax.

Day 14: El Nido – Manila ( B , Snack)

After breakfast transfer to Lio airport to board your flight to Manila. On arrival enjoy an orientation tour around the city visiting Intramuros – The Walled City of Manila, Fort Santiago, Casa Manila, San Agustin Church passing by Rizal Park, Cultural Center (CCP) and International Convention Center (PICC). Snack will be served before transfer to hotel. Stay overnight in Manila.

Day 15: Manila Departure (B)

After breakfast tour finishes with a direct transfer to Manila International Airport.