Philippines 360: Beaches, Jungles, History

Arrive at your Canadian departure airport, ready for a flight to Manila. Night on board. * If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

Upon arrival at the airport in Manila, you will be picked up by one of our representatives, taken to your respective vehicle before transferring directly to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight stay in Manila.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport in Manila for an internal flight to Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Upon arrival, you will be picked up by one of our representatives and transfer to your hotel for check-in.In the afternoon, take part in a half-day guided tour of Puerto Princesa where you will visit the city’s most famed landmarks, including Mitra’s Ranch, the Cathedral, Plaza Cuartel & Baywalk, Binuatan and Bakers Hill. Overnight stay in Puerto Princesa.

Enjoy the entire day at your leisure—the perfect way for you to discover this beautiful city at your own pace. Alternatively, we recommend taking part in our optional Underground River tour*, considered to be Puerto Princesa’s most famous attraction. Overnight stay in Puerto Princesa.*Optional Underground River Tour: Known for its beautiful limestone cliffs, turquoise waters, and majestic cave formations, take a boat to visit this subterranean national treasure, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a New7Wonders of Nature.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport in Puerto Princesa for an internal flight to Cebu, known for its historical sites, luxury resorts and vibrant nightlife. Once you have arrived, spend the rest of the day as you see fit; why not pay your respects to one of the many historical temples and religious sites of the city or perhaps even visit Cebu’s Botanical Garden? Overnight stay in Cebu.

Breakfast at the hotel. Take part in a Cebu-Mactan Twin City tour showcasing the best of the two cities—touching on everything from culture, history, shopping and gastronomy.Start by tracing the early history through Cebu’s most famous landmarks such as Magellan’s Cross and the Philippines Taoist Temple all the way down to the Lapu-Lapu monument and Magellan's Shrine in Mactan. You will also have the opportunity to get in touch with the eclectic mix of foreign influences and local traditions in places like Casa Gorordo, the Guitar factory and the colorful native markets. A lunch buffet will be included. Overnight stay in Cebu.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today is yours to spend as you see fit. Alternatively, you can choose to participate in one of two optional activities. The first is whale shark watching in Oslob and island hopping through Moalboal*. The second is whale shark watching in Oslob and a canyoneering adventure in Badian**. Overnight stay in Cebu.*Optional Full-Day Whale Shark Watching in Oslob and Island Hopping through Moalboal: Depart very early in the morning (around 3 am) to get to Oslob, located in the southern tip of Cebu, to embark on a whale watching and/or snorkeling expedition before island hopping and exploring the natural wonders of the Moalboal where you will get to visit Turtle Point, Pescador Island and witness a show-stopping sardine run. Lunch at a local restaurant is included.**Optional Full-Day Whale Shark Expedition is Oslob and Canyoneering Adventure in Badian: Depart very early in the morning (around 3 am) to get to Oslob, located in the southern tip of Cebu, to embark on a whale watching and/or snorkeling expedition before heading over to Badian to take part in a high-energy canyoneering activity through Kawasan Falls. An early lunch is included.Please note: You can only select one of two optional activities. It is not possible to do both.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the port for a fast ferry ride to Bohol, an island province known for its coral reefs and unusual geological formations, notably the Chocolate Hills. Once you’ve arrived, you can enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight stay in Panglao-Bohol.