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.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, enjoy a full day tour of Bohol, including its scenic countryside. Start by visiting Blood Compact Shrine, a historical landmark commemorating the 1st Treaty of Friendship between the east and the west, before visiting the centuries-old Baclayon Church & Museum. Then, drive to Loboc to get a chance to encounter a tarsier, one of the world’s smallest primates. From here, embark on a 50-minute long river cruise on board a native catamaran where you will get to enjoy delicious Filipino food for lunch. Later, you will make your way to Chocolate Hills, driving through the lush Mahogany Man-Made forest and the green farmlands in Bilar and Batuan to enjoy a visit to Butterfly Farm and gaze at the variety of native species. You will end your tour by witnessing the cone shaped hills of Chocolate Hills atop a viewing deck. Overnight stay in Panglao-Bohol.

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the entire day at your leisure. Alternatively, we suggest you take part in a full day excursion of dolphin watching before heading to Balicasag Island to swim with its turtles*. Overnight stay in Panglao-Bohol. *Optional Dolphin watching and Excursion to Balicasag Island: Go on an aquatic adventure of a lifetime where you will get to observe dolphins in their natural habitat before diving and swimming with the resident sea turtles in Balicasag Island.

Breakfast at the hotel. Take a fast ferry back to Cebu and transfer to the airport for an internal flight to Boracay. Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure; take this time to acquaint yourself with your new surroundings. Why not explore the island’s pristine white sand beaches? Overnight stay in Boracay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today is yours to spend as you see fit. Kick back, relax and enjoy the beauty of this charming small island known for its romantic sunsets and famous Filipino hospitality. Alternatively, you can take part in our optional helmet diving experience* that is sure to leave in complete awe. Overnight stay in Boracay. *Optional Helmet Diving Experience: Helmet diving is the easiest and safest way to explore the underwater world where you get to literally walk among sea creatures and marine life—truly a once in a lifetime experience.

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy another day completely at your leisure; take in the magic of Boracay at your own pace. Alternatively, why not go on an island hopping adventure*? Overnight stay in Boracay. *Optional Island Hopping Tour with Lunch: Unearth the wonders of the Philippines’ most serene beaches in this excursion through various islands, including Puka Beach, Coral Garden, Tambisaan Beach, Ilig Iligan Beach and Crocodile Island where you will get to snorkel in the crystal clear waters and swim with colorful marine life. Lunch will be provided.

Breakfast at the hotel. Free morning to spend at your leisure. In the afternoon, board a flight to head back to Manila where you will spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Perhaps you can take this time to do some last minute souvenir shopping to take back home with you. Overnight stay in Manila.

Breakfast* at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for your return flight back to Canada.** Arrive in Canada and end your trip.* Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day. ** If your return flight departs in the afternoon, it is possible that your arrival in Canada will be the next day.