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Manila, Leyte & the Central Visayas - 18 Days

Manila - Bohol - Cebu - Camotes Islands - Leyte - Manila

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.

Day 1 - Arrival Manila

Transfer to Hotel.

Day 2 - Manila Sight-Seeing Tour, Evening Dinner Cruise

Day 3 - Transfer to the Island of Bohol

Pick up Hotel Lobby. Transfer to Airport. Flight to Tagbilaran, Bohol. Arrival Tagbilaran. Transfer to Resort.

Day 4 - Bohol Countryside Tour including lunch

Explore six main Bohol attractions:

Blood Compact, a marker which commemorates the spot where Datu Sikatuna, a native chieftain forged a blood compact with Don Miguel Lopez de Legazpi representing the king of Spain for the purpose of fostering friendly relations between the two countries; considered as the first treaty of friendship between the brown and white races

Centuries-old Baclayon church and museum

Loboc - Bilar Man-made forest

Chocolate Hills, the provinceʼs signature attraction

Loboc River cruise, a fascinating boat ride along palm-fringed banks
Philippine tarsiers, considered the smallest living primate, dating its existence to more that 45 million years ago

Day 5 - Whale and Dolphin Spotting - Balicasag Island
One of the countryʼs richest scuba diving sites is Pamilacan Island noted also its huge whales and manta rays, between the deep sea of Bohol and Mindanao.

Whale and dolphin-watching has become a popular ecotourism activity in the area where sightings have been almost certain.

Dolphin species abundant in the area are bottlenose, spinner, and spotted while 13 species of cetaceans are found including the melon-headed and baby sperm whales.

The tour likewise includes a visit to an uninhabited yet beautiful white sandy islet where a group can bathe exclusively by themselves.

For the more curious who love to explore the underwater marine life, one may opt to go snorkeling or diving.

Day 6 - Transfer to the Island of Cebu

Transfer to Port. Fast Ferry to Cebu. Arrival Cebu. Transfer to Hotel

Day 7 - Twin Island Heritage Tour.

Trace the journey of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan when he landed in Cebu on April 1521,till his defeat by chieftain Lapu Lapu in the Battle of Mactan.

Visit Major landmarks in Cebu like Magellan's Cross, Fort San Pedro, Basilica of the Santo Niño and Casa Gorordo Museum, and Taoist Temple. Visit the National Liberty Shrine, site of the triumphant battle of Lapu Lapu over Magellan.

Visit to the Shrine of our Lady of the Rule parish church, and Guitar Factory. Includes lunch

Day 8 - Southern Heritage Countryside & Village Experience

Enjoy a day’s excursion down South passing by centuries-old churches and colourful markets; impressive church facades, and religious shrines. Most significant is the church of CARCAR dedicated to St.Catherine of Alexandria;and the Theotokos Shrine (mother of God). Final stop is Carcar town,alive in a blend of Spanish Architecture seen in ancestral homes and local artistry in crafts like shoe making, basket weaving and delicacy cooking. Experience authentic village life in a water buffalo "carabao" ride, a tricycle spin to the market, a drink of fresh coconut wine and basket weaving. Includes lunch

Day 9 - Transfer to Camotes Islands

We catch a boat to the Camotes Islands, a small group of three unspoilt Islands where we will stay at one of the Beach Resorts.

Day 10 - Free Day at Camotes Resort

Day 11 - Transfer to the island of Leyte

Transfer to Port. Ferry to Ormoc City, Leyte

Day 12 - Leyte Tour

Tour of Ormoc City and visit to Coconut Farm and Rice Fields. Includes lunch

Day 13 - Trip to Lake Danao

Lake Danao is a guitar-shaped lake covering an area of 148 hectares. Viewed from the top, it looks like an uncut diamond thrown into a rugged topography of verdant growth, glimmering with magnificence. Hemmed by the cloudcapped Amandiwin mountain range, the lake is about 15 kilometers northeast of Ormoc City. Includes lunch

Day 14 - Transfer to Tacloban City

Day 15 - Tacloban City Tour

includes McArthur Landing Memorial. The visit includes the Philippine-Japan Peace Commemorative Monument and Park, the Maria Kanon Madonna of Peace Shrine, Sto. Niño Shrine and Heritage Museum where you can also find a chapel inside the shrine itself; the People’s Center and Library and the Balyu-an Park.Includes lunch

Day 16 - Free Day in Tacloban City

Day 17 - Transfer to Airport. Flight Back to Manila
Overnight stay in Manila

Day 18 - Transfer to Airport for flight home

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