World Heritage Sites of the Philippines

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The Philippines are a rich mosaic of Filipino, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, West European, and American civilizations thriving in a topical paradise with exquisite aqua blue water and endless white beaches. Our foray into these islands of Paradise is an introduction to this land of fiestas and fun-loving, friendly and hospitable people.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit one of the Banaue Viewpoints to see the most awesome rice terraces
    • Visits to Intramuros, the Spanish Colonial City in Manila, the ruins of Fort Santiago,
    • Visit the town of Bontoc and its museum of old photos and artifacts of the tribal minorities of the Cordillera.
    • Visit one of the four Baroque Churches in the Philippines
    • Visit Fort San Pedro, the smallest tri-bastion in the country

What's this trip about?

    The Philippines are a rich mosaic of Filipino, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, West European, and American civilizations thriving in a topical paradise with exquisite aqua blue water and endless white beaches. Our foray into these islands of Paradise is an introduction to this land of fiestas and fun-loving, friendly and hospitable people.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 8 people
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityManila
End CityManila

Travel Themes

  • Birding
  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Philippines

Attractions

  • Banaue
  • Manila

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Accommodation as mentioned or similar, including hotel taxes
    • 22 Meals as mentioned (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch)
    • All sightseeing and transfers by private transportation
    • Services of local English speaking guides cum drivers
    • Entrance fees to museums and sites included in the itinerary

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Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Manila

Mabuhay! We are warmly welcomed to the capital city of Manila. We get our first experience of this busy and colorful city as we are driven from the airport to our hotel. Overnight: Dusit Thani Hotel, Manila (2 nights)

Day 02: Manila

Our morning city tour includes visits to Intramuros, the Spanish Colonial City in Manila, the ruins of Fort Santiago, the old Spanish garrison and military headquarter, San Agustin Church*, Casa Manila, Baluarte de San Diego, and the walls of Intramuros. After lunch, ...

Day 03: Manila/Banaue (Drive 471 Kms/8 hours)

We leave Manila for Banaue. The drive will take about 8 hours and is along the scenic countryside of the Northern Luzon of the Philippines. We arrive in Banaue late in the afternoon. Overnight: Banaue Hotel, Banaue (2 nights) (B, L)

Day 04: Banaue

Full day tour of Banaue Rice Terraces* and local villages by private jeepneys. We drive through the trail that leads to Banga-an, a typical traditional Ifugao village set in the middle of a valley surrounded by terraces. Trek down to the village to see and experience ...

Day 05: Banaue/Sagada (280 Kms/3 hours)

Morning, we depart for Bontoc, the heart of the Cordillera Mountains. Bontoc is at the crossroad of the Cordillera Provinces. We visit the town of Bontoc and its museum of old photos and artifacts of the tribal minorities of the Cordillera. Then we take the road to Sa...

Day 06: Sagada/Vigan (Drive 185 Kms/5 hours)

After breakfast, we depart for Vigan*. Declared as a World Heritage Site in 1999, established in the 6th century, Vigan is the best example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia. Its architecture reflects the blending of cultural elements from other parts of the ...

Day 07: Vigan/Laoag (Drive 82 Kms/2 hours)/Manila (Flight)

We leave the hotel after breakfast for a tour of Vigan. In Vigan, we visit the old houses and museums that relate the history of the town. A must see is the Pagburnayan, where the age-old jar making industry in Vigan can be observed. Lunch at a local restaurant. Then ...

Day 08: Manila/Puerto Princesa (Flight)

We take our flight to Puerto Princesa. A tour of the city commences after arrival which includes visits to the Puerto Princesa Ethnological Museum, the Butterfly Farm, the Crocodile Farm, the Public Market, the Port and some coastal communities. Then rest of the day at leisure. Overnight: Aziza Paradise Hotel, Puerto Princesa (2 nights) (B)

Day 09: Puerto Princesa

After an early breakfast, we take off for a full day tour of Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park*. We head to the town of Sabang town crossing of the marble cliff landscape of Cabayugan. In Sabang, we take an outrigger-motorized boat to St. Paul National ...

Day 10: Puerto Princesa/Cebu (Flight)

We take a flight to Cebu. Cebu City tour upon arrival with lunch at local restaurant. A tour of Cebu’s important landmarks. Visit Fort San Pedro, the smallest tri-bastion in the country; Magellan’s Cross which marks the spot where the first Christian Filipinos were ba...

Day 11: Cebu/Bohol (Ferry)

In the morning we take a ferry ride to Bohol. Bohol Countryside tour upon arrival. A tour showcasing the history, culture, and nature in just one destination. The tour begins with a visit to the Blood Compact Shrine, a historical landmark commemorating the 1st treaty ...

Day 12: Bohol

Day free at leisure to enjoy the sun, sand, and beach. (B)

Day 13: Bohol/Manila (Flight)

Morning, we are transferred to the airport for our flight back to Manila. The rest of the day is free at our leisure. Overnight: Dusit Thani Hotel, Manila (1 night) (B)

Day 14: Depart Manila

We bid farewell to the country of Paradise Islands, as we are transferred to the airport for our departure flight. Check out time is by 1100 hrs. (B)

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Price From $3,390
Price per day$242
Single supplement (single occupancy)$760
Last Updated: 7/16/2018

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