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Suggested Itineraries Illustrated here are our holiday suggestions, with tried and tested Itineraries we know will link up well. HOLIDAY PACKAGES
Legaspi is famous for the Mount Mayon volcano, and you can enjoy interacting with magnificent Whale Sharks & Manta Rays in Donsol. Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan, lies on Honda Bay, good for diving and watersports, and close to St Paul's Underground River. El Nido is one of the top tourist destinations in Palawan, often referred to as the Philippines' "Last Frontier". Here you'll find a stunning landscape of limestone cliffs, blue lagoons, and amazing wildlife. Boracay's famous White Beach has been described as the “finest beach in the world". Cebu has a number of beach resorts, with fabulous hotels, bars and restaurants, plus world class diving spots. Bohol has beautiful tropical beaches, the amazing Chocolate Hills, Loboc River, and of course, the Philippines Tarsier - the world's smallest primate. Go to Full Itinerary...
Sagada is a town nestled among picturesque mountain scenery. The Banaue Rice Terraces stand as the most awe-inspiring man-made landscape in the Cordilleras. Legaspi is famous for the Mount Mayon volcano, and you can enjoy interacting with magnificent Whale Sharks & Manta Rays in Donsol. Bohol has beautiful tropical beaches, the amazing Chocolate Hills, Loboc River, and of course, the Philippines Tarsier - the world's smallest primate. Cebu has a number of beach resorts, with fabulous hotels, bars and restaurants, plus world class diving spots. Boracay's famous White Beach has been described as the “finest beach in the world". Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan, lies on Honda Bay, good for diving and watersports, and close to St Paul's Underground River. El Nido is one of the top tourist destinations in Palawan, often referred to as the Philippines' "Last Frontier". Here you'll find a stunning landscape of limestone cliffs, blue lagoons, and amazing wildlife. Go to Full Itinerary...
Sagada is a town nestled among picturesque mountain scenery. The Banaue Rice Terraces stand as the most awe-inspiring man-made landscape in the Cordilleras. Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan, lies on Honda Bay, good for diving and watersports, and close to St Paul's Underground River. El Nido is one of the top tourist destinations in Palawan, often referred to as the Philippines' "Last Frontier". Here you'll find a stunning landscape of limestone cliffs, blue lagoons, and amazing wildlife. Cebu has a number of beach resorts, with fabulous hotels, bars and restaurants, plus world class diving spots. Bohol has beautiful tropical beaches, the amazing Chocolate Hills, Loboc River, and of course, the Philippines Tarsier - the world's smallest primate. Go to Full Itinerary...
In Manila, we first enjoy a tour of the Philippines' capital. We then fly south to Bohol, which has beautiful tropical beaches, the amazing Chocolate Hills, Loboc River, and of course, the Philippines Tarsier - the world's smallest primate. A visit to Cebu presents a pleasant discovery of its rich history, multifaceted culture and captivating people. It provides a glimpse of the country's glorious past, with a number of preserved historic relics standing until today. Taking a boat to the Camotes Islands, we enjoy a few days at a beach resort at San Francisco. We catch a boat to Ormoc, on the island of Leyte, where we explore Ormoc City, and Lake Danoe, and the Tongonan National Park & Hot Springs. Moving on to Tacloban, we take in the scene of General McArthurs landing point at Palo during WWII when the Americans began the liberation of the Philippines. We travel back to Manila where our journey concludes. Go to Full Itinerary...
Coron Island is to be found to the north of Palawan. This beautiful part of The Philippines is popular with divers and explorers with various watersports and excursions available. Enjoy aquatic activities like scuba diving, kayaking, and jet skiing, to land-based adventures including island trekking and rock climbing. Boracay's famous White Beach has been described as the “finest beach in the world". Boracay is firmly established as one of the major tourist destinations in the Philippines. With a seemingly endless list of sports and activities on offer, areas of outstanding beauty to visit and hundreds of places to eat, drink and be merry, this island is just waiting for your visit. Go to Full Itinerary...
Coron Island is to be found to the north of Palawan. This beautiful part of The Philippines is popular with divers and explorers with various watersports and excursions available. Enjoy aquatic activities like scuba diving, kayaking, and jet skiing, to land-based adventures including island trekking and rock climbing. Boracay's famous White Beach has been described as the “finest beach in the world". Boracay is firmly established as one of the major tourist destinations in the Philippines. With a seemingly endless list of sports and activities on offer, areas of outstanding beauty to visit and hundreds of places to eat, drink and be merry, this island is just waiting for your visit. Go to Full Itinerary...
Legaspi is famous for the Mount Mayon volcano, and you can enjoy interacting with magnificent Whale Sharks & Manta Rays in Donsol. Coron Island is to be found to the north of Palawan. This beautiful part of The Philippines is popular with divers and explorers with various watersports and excursions available. Enjoy aquatic activities like scuba diving, kayaking, and jet skiing, to land-based adventures including island trekking and rock climbing. Puerto Galera is one of the world's most beautiful bays, where all kinds of activities can be enjoyed, including swimming, sailing, watersports and diving. Go to Full Itinerary...
Bohol has beautiful tropical beaches, the amazing Chocolate Hills, Loboc River, and of course, the Philippines Tarsier - the world's smallest primate. Cebu has a number of beach resorts, with fabulous hotels, bars and restaurants, plus world class diving spots. Boracay's famous White Beach has been described as the “finest beach in the world". Boracay is firmly established as one of the major tourist destinations in the Philippines. With a seemingly endless list of sports and activities on offer, areas of outstanding beauty to visit and hundreds of places to eat, drink and be merry, this island is just waiting for your visit. Go to Full Itinerary...
Sagada is a town nestled among picturesque mountain scenery. The Banaue Rice Terraces stand as the most awe-inspiring man-made landscape in the Cordilleras. Legaspi is famous for the Mount Mayon volcano, and you can enjoy interacting with magnificent Whale Sharks & Manta Rays in Donsol. Bohol has beautiful tropical beaches, the amazing Chocolate Hills, Loboc River, and of course, the Philippines Tarsier - the world's smallest primate. Cebu has a number of beach resorts, with fabulous hotels, bars and restaurants, plus world class diving spots. Boracay's famous White Beach has been described as the “finest beach in the world". Boracay is firmly established as one of the major tourist destinations in the Philippines. With a seemingly endless list of sports and activities on offer, areas of outstanding beauty to visit and hundreds of places to eat, drink and be merry, this island is just waiting for your visit. Go to Full Itinerary...
Legaspi is famous for the Mount Mayon volcano, and you can enjoy interacting with magnificent Whale Sharks & Manta Rays in Donsol. Bohol has beautiful tropical beaches, the amazing Chocolate Hills, Loboc River, and of course, the Philippines Tarsier - the world's smallest primate. Cebu has a number of beach resorts, with fabulous hotels, bars and restaurants, plus world class diving spots. Boracay's famous White Beach has been described as the “finest beach in the world". Boracay is firmly established as one of the major tourist destinations in the Philippines. With a seemingly endless list of sports and activities on offer, areas of outstanding beauty to visit and hundreds of places to eat, drink and be merry, this island is just waiting for your visit. Go to Full Itinerary...
Bohol has beautiful tropical beaches, the amazing Chocolate Hills, Loboc River, and of course, the Philippines Tarsier - the world's smallest primate. Olango Island has an international wildlife sanctuary and nature centre situated in an important wetlands area - one of the most important ornithological areas in Asia. Siquijor is the magical and mystical island of the Philippines which used to be part of Negros Oriental and it was at that time called Island of Fire. Cebu has a number of beach resorts, with fabulous hotels, bars and restaurants, plus world class diving spots. Boracay's famous White Beach has been described as the “finest beach in the world". Boracay is firmly established as one of the major tourist destinations in the Philippines. With a seemingly endless list of sports and activities on offer, areas of outstanding beauty to visit and hundreds of places to eat, drink and be merry, this island is just waiting for your visit. Go to Full Itinerary...
Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan, lies on Honda Bay, good for diving and watersports, and close to St Paul's Underground River. Nearby Sabang has one of Palawan's most beautiful beaches. A national park can be reached by walking along the beach and then through rainforest (around 2.5 miles), or by taking a 15 minute boat ride. This area is extremely active with wildlife, including Philippine macaques, monitor lizards and the highly endangerd, flightless, tabon bird. El Nido is one of the top tourist destinations in Palawan, often referred to as the Philippines' "Last Frontier". Here you'll find a stunning landscape of limestone cliffs, blue lagoons, and amazing wildlife. Take a boat to explore the many nearby islands which include Miniloc, Vigan, & Snake Island. Go to Full Itinerary...
Enjoy interacting with magnificent Whale Sharks & Manta Rays in Donsol. The fireflies on the Donsol river should not be missed, and it is easy to get mesmerized by their dancing! Legaspi City is one of the Bicol Region's top tourist destinations, famous for the Philippines' most active, and almost perfectly formed, Mayon volcano. The Mayon Volcano is the most popular tourist attraction in the Bicol region. Puerto Galera is one of the world's most beautiful bays, where all kinds of activities can be enjoyed, including swimming, sailing, watersports and diving. Go to Full Itinerary... NATURE & WILDLIFE HOLIDAY PACKAGES
Legaspi is famous for the Mount Mayon volcano, and you can enjoy interacting with magnificent Whale Sharks & Manta Rays in Donsol. Bohol has beautiful tropical beaches, the amazing Chocolate Hills, Loboc River, and of course, the Philippines Tarsier - the world's smallest primate. Cebu has a number of beach resorts, with fabulous hotels, bars and restaurants, plus world class diving spots. Boracay's famous White Beach has been described as the “finest beach in the world". Boracay is firmly established as one of the major tourist destinations in the Philippines. With a seemingly endless list of sports and activities on offer, areas of outstanding beauty to visit and hundreds of places to eat, drink and be merry, this island is just waiting for your visit. Go to Full Itinerary...
Legaspi is one of the Bicol Region's top tourist destinations, famous for the Philippines' most active, and almost perfectly formed, Mayon volcano, and you can enjoy interacting with magnificent Whale Sharks & Manta Rays in Donsol. Bohol has beautiful tropical beaches, the amazing Chocolate Hills, Loboc River, and of course, the Philippines Tarsier - the world's smallest primate. Cebu has a number of beach resorts, with fabulous hotels, bars and restaurants, plus world class diving spots. Boracay's famous White Beach has been described as the “finest beach in the world". Boracay is firmly established as one of the major tourist destinations in the Philippines. With a seemingly endless list of sports and activities on offer, areas of outstanding beauty to visit and hundreds of places to eat, drink and be merry, this island is just waiting for your visit. Go to Full Itinerary...
Legaspi is one of the Bicol Region's top tourist destinations, famous for the Philippines' most active, and almost perfectly formed, Mayon volcano. Witness evidence of this magnificent mountain's destructive past. You can also enjoy interacting with magnificent Whale Sharks & Manta Rays in Donsol. Bohol has beautiful tropical beaches, the amazing Chocolate Hills, and of course, the Philippines Tarsier - the world's smallest primate. Take a cruise on the Loboc river, enjoy scuba-diving, or go dolphin and whale-watching. Relax on the beautiful beaches of Panglao Island.. Go to Full Itinerary...
Legaspi is famous for the Mount Mayon volcano. Witness evidence of this magnificent mountain's destructive past. Head for Donsol where you can enjoy interacting with magnificent Whale Sharks & Manta Rays. Malapascua was "discovered" fairly recently, only in the early 90s. The island was first known for its wide white sand beach, and it has also become known for its beautiful coral gardens and excellent local diving spots. Go to Full Itinerary... CITY & BEACH HOLIDAYS
Panglao island has Bohol's best sandy beaches, the most well known being Alona Beach. This is a quieter alternative to Boracay island, although there are still bars, restaurants, and watersports activities. This beautiful stretch of sand also has many crewed boats available for hire, either for diving, or just for a relaxing excursion out to sea. Bohol in a nutshell is a little bit of Cebu, Palawan and Boracay rolled into one - Cebu for its rich history and Spanish heritage; Palawan for its lush flora and unusal fauna; and Boracay for its white sandy beaches and resort atmosphere. But make no mistake - Bohol has a unique local flavour unseen in any other part of the Philippines. Throw these all into the mix, and you have one great holiday destination. Go to Full Itinerary...
Boracay's famous White Beach has been described as the “finest beach in the world", and not without good reason. This stretch of white powdery sand stretches for 2.5 miles, and is just one of the many beautiful beaches Boracay has to offer. Today, Boracay is firmly established as one of the major tourist destinations in the Philippines. In fact, TripAdvisor voted it No.1 beach in the whole of Asia. With a seemingly endless list of sports and activities on offer, areas of outstanding beauty to visit and hundreds of places to eat, drink and be merry, this island is just waiting for your visit. Go to Full Itinerary...
Mactan island lies to the east of the city of Cebu, and is the main tourist area. There are several luxury hotels and resorts, some with private beaches and watersport facilities, and the region is also home to the international airport. A visit to Cebu presents a pleasant discovery of its rich history, multifaceted culture and captivating people. It provides a glimpse of the country's glorious past, with a number of preserved historic relics standing until today. There are several famous monuments and landmarks on Mactan Island, and there are also workshops where you can see the manufacture of guitars - one of Cebu's most famous exports. A short boat crossing delivers you to the beautifully peaceful Olango Island with its picturesque lanes, lovely scenery, and international wildlife and nature sanctuary, situated in an important wetlands area. Go to Full Itinerary...
On the island of Mindoro lies beautiful Puerto Galera, described as one of the world's most beautiful bays. All kinds of activities can be enjoyed here, including swimming, sailing, water sports and diving. Puerto Galera is easily reached from Manila, requiring no internal flights. This is one of the Philippines' most popular holiday destinations, due not only to its relative close proximity to the capital, Manila, but also because of the numerous beautiful sandy beaches surrounding the town. Puerto Galera is also one of The Philippines' best dive sites, and much of the area is now a marine reserve. Several hotels have facilities especially created to cater for the requirements of divers. Shallow waters abound also, to the delight of snorkelers. Go to Full Itinerary... PALAWAN HOLIDAY EXTENSION or MINI-BREAK
Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan, lies on Honda Bay, good for diving and watersports, and close to St Paul's Underground River. Nearby Sabang has one of Palawan's most beautiful beaches. A national park can be reached by walking along the beach and then through rainforest (around 2.5 miles), or by taking a 15 minute boat ride. This area is extremely active with wildlife, including Philippine macaques, monitor lizards and the highly endangerd, flightless, tabon bird. El Nido is one of the top tourist destinations in Palawan, often referred to as the Philippines' "Last Frontier". Here you'll find a stunning landscape of limestone cliffs, blue lagoons, and amazing wildlife. Take a boat to explore the many nearby islands which include Miniloc, Vigan, & Snake Island. Go to Full Itinerary... CENTRAL VISAYAS HOLIDAY EXTENSION or MINI-BREAK
Bohol & Cebu Bohol has beautiful tropical beaches, the amazing Chocolate Hills, Loboc River, and of course, the Philippines Tarsier - the world's smallest primate. Cebu has a number of beach resorts, with fabulous hotels, bars and restaurants, plus world class diving spots. Enjoy boat trips, watersports, or just relax in the sun. Take a ferry to nearby Olango island to experience its nature and birdlife. A visit to Cebu presents a pleasant discovery of its rich history, multifaceted culture and captivating people. Go to Full Itinerary...
Leyte & Camotes Islands On Leyte, with a guide to accompany you, you should explore Ormoc, and Lake Danoe, or Tongonan National Park and Hot Springs. Vist local coconut farm and rice fields. Travel to Isabel, small village 2 hours north. Take a boat to the Camotes Islands, and enjoy a beach resort at San Francisco. Take in the scene of General McArthur's landing point at Palo during WWII when the Americans began the liberation of the Philippines. Go to Full Itinerary...
Malapascua was "discovered" fairly recently, only in the early 90s. The island was first known for its wide white sand beach, and it has also become known for its beautiful coral gardens and excellent local diving spots. The island interior is filled with lush tropical flora with an array of colourful flowers found growing amongst the ever-present palm trees. A network of sandy paths intersperse the island taking you from sleepy fishing villages to idyllic deserted bays. Go to Full Itinerary... MANILA & LUZON HOLIDAY EXTENSION or MINI-BREAK
Legaspi - Donsol - Puerto Galera Legaspi is famous for the Mount Mayon volcano, and you can enjoy interacting with magnificent Whale Sharks & Manta Rays in Donsol. On the island of Mindoro lies beautiful Puerto Galera, described as one of the world's most beautiful bays. All kinds of activities can be enjoyed here, including swimming, sailing, water sports and diving. Puerto Galera is easily reached from Manila, requiring no internal flights. This is one of the Philippines' most popular holiday destinations, due not only to its relative close proximity to the capital, Manila, but also because of the numerous beautiful sandy beaches surrounding the town. Puerto Galera is also one of The Philippines' best dive sites, and much of the area is now a marine reserve. Several hotels have facilities especially created to cater for the requirements of divers. Shallow waters abound also, to the delight of snorkelers. Go to Full Itinerary...
Banaue - Sagada - Legaspi - Donsol The Banaue Rice Terraces stand as the most awe-inspiring man-made landscape in the Cordilleras. Sagada is a town nestled among picturesque mountain scenery. Legaspi is famous for the Mount Mayon volcano, and you can enjoy interacting with magnificent Whale Sharks & Manta Rays in Donsol. Go to Full Itinerary...
Donsol & Legaspi Legaspi is famous for the Mount Mayon volcano - one of the most symetrical volcanos in the world. Visit Donsol and enjoy interacting with magnificent Whale Sharks & Manta Rays. Take a Firefly river tour - the fireflies on the Donsol river should not be missed, and it is easy to get mesmerized by their dancing! Go to Full Itinerary...
Banaue - Sagada The Banaue Rice Terraces stand as the most awe-inspiring man-made landscape in the Cordilleras. Sagada is a town nestled among pine forests at an altitude of 1.480 meters and although it also boasts of picturesque mountain scenery and rice terraces, it is best known for the hanging coffins on the flanks of the limestone cliffs and in the grottoes called The Valley of Echoes. Go to Full Itinerary... |
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Manila - Legaspi/Donsol - Puerto Princesa - El Nido - Boracay - Cebu - Bohol - Manila
Manila - Sagada - Banaue - Sorsogon/Legaspi/Donsol - Bohol - Cebu - Boracay - Puerto Princesa - El Nido
Manila - Sagada/Banaue - Puerto Princesa - El Nido - Cebu - Bohol - Manila
Manila - Bohol - Cebu - Camotes Islands - Leyte - Manila
Manila - Coron - Boracay - Manila
Manila - Donsol/Legaspi - Coron Island - Puerto Galera - Manila
Manila - Bohol - Cebu - Boracay - Manila
Manila - Sagada - Banaue - Legaspi - Donsol - Bohol - Cebu - Boracay
Manila - Legaspi - Donsol - Bohol - Cebu - Boracay - Manila
Manila - Bohol - Olango Island - Siquijor Island - Cebu - Boracay - Manila
Manila - Puerto Princesa - El Nido
Manila - Legaspi - Donsol - Puerto Galera - Manila
Manila - Legaspi/Donsol - Bohol - Cebu - Boracay - Manila
Manila - Legaspi/Donsol - Bohol - Manila
Manila - Legaspi/Donsol - Malapascua - Manila
Enjoy the beaches of Boracay. How long you stay is up to you!
Enjoy the beaches of Boracay. How long you stay is up to you!
Enjoy the beaches of Boracay. How long you stay is up to you!
Puerto Galera - One of the world's most beautiful bays.
