Duration13 Days
Pick-Up & Drop-OffIncluded
MealsSome included
Start & End LocationManila > Manila
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Guaranteed DepartureWhat's Included
- 12 nights in 3-4 star accommodation
- All internal flights with 20kg of checked luggage per person
- Some meals
- All transport
- All activities as per itinerary
What's Excluded
- International flights
- Visas
- Some meals
Why Do We Love This
A 13 Day private Philippines holiday package starting and ending in Manila. This 13-day Philippines holiday package is perfect for couples and families looking for an adventure in the beautiful Philippines!
What to Expect
This amazing 13-day adventure in the Philippines takes you from Manila to Boracay for its crystal-clear waters, white-sand beaches, and bustling island nightlife. From Cebu to Oslob to swim with the whale sharks and brave the breathtaking Kawasan Falls. Then Puerto Princesa to visit one of the 7 wonders of the natural world: the underground river. To El Nido and Coron to see some of the most beautiful islands in the world!
This Philippines Explorer tour is an independent tour package that includes accommodation in private rooms (3-4* hotels) as well as internal flights, expert local guides, some meals, all transport, and activities as per itinerary.
Itinerary
Mabuhay! Welcome to the Philippines! Upon your arrival at Manila Airport, you will be met and transferred to your accommodation for check-in. Enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure to settle-in and explore the city on your own.
Meals included: N/A
Accommodation: Hotel in the heart of Makati City, Manila
Enjoy the day in Manila at leisure before heading off in the evening on a 2-hour historical sunset bamboo bike tour. Enjoy a view of the sunset, a buffet of Spanish Filipino food in a heritage restaurant, and a live Filipino cultural show with this Sunset experience! You will be leisurely toured around the historic walled city of Intramuros Manila using bamboo bikes (Bambikes). Our local tour guide will share with you stories of Intramuros and the Philippines while you enjoy the sightseeing. Just before the sun sets, we will lead you to the Skydeck of The Bayleaf Hotel where they will serve you a complimentary drink as you watch the sunset over Manila Bay. When you’ve finished your refreshing drink, it’s almost time for dinner. Make your way to Barbara’s Heritage Restaurant where an eat-all-you-can buffet of Filipino food is waiting. A live Filipino cultural show will play as you dine.
Meals included: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in the heart of Makati City, Manila
Today you will be picked up from your Manila hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight to Boracay. You will arrive at Caticlan airport, near the island of Boracay. Our transfer van will pick you up at the airport and take you to the Caticlan pier where you’ll board a traditional banca boat for the short 15-minute ride to Boracay Island. Once on the island another minibus will take you from the Boracay pier to your Boracay Accommodation in Station 2. Tonight you will have free time to explore white beach at leisure!
Meals included: N/A
Accommodation: Beachfront resort
Hit the open water on a banca boat for an awesome Island Hopping day trip including cliff jumping, snorkeling and lunch. Island Hopping in Boracay is a not to be missed experience! Cruise off the shore of Boracay in an outrigger boat & snorkel in coral gardens. Experience snorkeling at Crocodile Island & visit the Northern part of the Island; Puka Beach. During the adventure, the outrigger boat will also pass by magic island & Crystal Cove Island. Tonight is yours free to spend at your leisure!
Meals included: Lunch
Accommodation: Beachfront resort
Today is yours to spend the way you like, with a bounty of incredible options available on this beautiful island. You may wish to try helmet diving or kitesurfing, take a sunset dinner cruise or just relax the day away with a cocktail on the beach!
Meals included: N/A
Accommodation: Beachfront resort
This morning you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight to Cebu. Cebu City’s energy is infectious: its bar and club scene is justly famous throughout the archipelago and dining out is a delight, with a dizzying choice of restaurants. Upon arrival in Cebu you will be transferred to your Cebu city hotel and have the evening to explore the city as you please.
Meals included: N/A
Accommodation: Hotel in the centre of Cebu City
Ready for an adrenaline rush? Travel via private car charter to Oslob where you’ll get up close to the friendly whale sharks. This slow-moving filter-feeding carpet shark is one of the largest known fish species – and a true sight to behold. On the trip, you will not only get to snorkel and swim with the whale sharks, but also participate in the feeding. You will need to wake up bright and early for this adventure and get to your hotel lobby in time for your 3:00 am-4:00 am pick up. The trip starts with a scenic drive along the Southern Cebu coastline. Once you arrive in Oslob, get your snorkelling gear and swimming attire on before hopping in the water for your whale shark encounter – make sure to capture your moments with the whale sharks with your GoPro! Head next to Kawasan Falls, a pristine natural paradise nestled near the Badian mountains. Up the Matutinao River. Equip your canyoneering gear and set out on a slippery and exciting path. Scramble, hike, climb and jump your way through a trail that takes you through ravines, across gorges and waterfalls, and into natural pools. Part of your journey follows the Kanlaob River, famed for its blue water. Pause for lunch midway through your canyoneering journey, replenishing your energy before wrapping up your afternoon with more swimming below the Kawasan Falls and the drive back to your hotel.
Meals included: Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in the centre of Cebu City
Say goodbye to Cebu and transfer to the airport for your flight to Palawan, voted the most beautiful island in the world 2 years in a row! When you arrive at Puerto Princesa you will be transported to your hotel in Puerto Princesa and spend the rest of the day at your leisure.
Meals included: N/A
Accommodation: Hotel in the centre of Puerto Princesa City
This morning after breakfast head over to UNESCO World Heritage Site, Palawan Underground River. Spend the morning exploring the underwater cave systems by boat and be at absolute awe at this amazing wonder of nature. Later today you will be transported by van to the stunning El Nido. The drive to El Nido takes approximately 6 hours so you will arrive in El Nido town at about 10pm.
Meals included: N/A
Accommodation: Hotel in the centre of El Nido town
Explore white-sand beaches, coral reefs, and so much more with an island-hopping tour from El Nido. From hidden beaches and shrines; lagoons and beaches; and caves and coves to explore exotic islands in the Philippines. Plus, enjoy lunch and free snorkel equipment rentals during your experience.
Meals included: Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in the centre of El Nido town
This morning you hop on the ferry from El Nido town and cruise across the sea to the small fishing village of Coron. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure exploring the town.
Meals included: N/A
Accommodation: Hotel in the centre of Coron
Today you’ll set off on an island-hopping adventure to visit the stunning lagoons and lakes in the area. Cool off in the clear blue sea and take in the rays. Get a picture-perfect view of Kayangan Lake, the cleanest lake in the Philippines Discover the Barracuda Lake, a natural wonder that’s famous for its layers of cold, warm, and hot water Explore Siete Pecados Marine Park where you can observe vibrant tropical fish and admire coral gardens Experience this tour with a delicious lunch at Beach 91 which you will indulge in along with the views of the ocean
Meals included: Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in the centre of Coron
Sadly all good things must come to an end! This morning you will have breakfast at the hotel before being transferred to Coron airport for your flight to Manila (included)
Meals included: N/A
Accommodation: N/A
Frequently Asked Questions
All your activities, accommodation, transport and some meals are included, so you’ll just need money for any extra meals, drinks, shopping and any onward travel. We recommend you bring at least $500 AUD spending money per person.
We always recommend travelling with a backpack and packing light! 10-20kgs of stuff should be plenty. It’s usually pretty hot in the Philippines, which makes pulling too much luggage around a somewhat sweaty affair.
Most nationalities including Australia, UK, Europe, NZ, Canada and US do not need a visa to enter the Philippines. If you plan to stay in the Philippines for longer than 30 days you will need to extend your visa for a fee of approximately $80 AUD. We recommend checking with your local Philippines consulate for up to date visa requirements and costs. If you need any further help with visas just ask us.
Policies
Please take the time to read and understand the conditions of booking set out below prior to booking a trip with us.
1. Our contract
All bookings are made with Do You Travel (ABN 28 564 274 760) (us/we). By booking a trip with us you are deemed to have agreed to these Booking Conditions (which constitutes the entire agreement between you and us) and your booking will be accepted by us on this basis. The services to be provided are those referred to in your booking confirmation invoice.
2. Deposit requirement
You are required to pay a non-refundable deposit per person per trip for your booking to be confirmed. If your booking is made within 60 days of the departure date then the full amount is payable at the time of booking.
3. Acceptance of booking and final payments
If we accept your booking we will issue a confirmation invoice. A contract will exist between us from the date we issue the confirmation invoice or if you book within 60 days of departure the contract will exist when we accept your payment. Payment of the balance of the trip price is due 60 days before the departure date. Your card will be charged the remaining amount on this day. If this balance is not paid on or before the due date we reserve the right to treat your booking as cancelled and retain your deposit.
4. Free and flexible changes
For bookings made in 2020, we’ve dropped our trip transfer fee. This means you can change your trip, for any reason, up to 14 days before your scheduled departure date. No hassle, no questions asked and no charge. If you choose to amend your booking, you can select any new departure date that is suitable.
Cancellations
Cancellation by the traveller:
If you need to cancel your booking with Do You Travel you will need to notify us in writing (by e-mail).
- 60 days or more prior to departure, we will offer you the choice of moving to a different trip or forfeiting the deposit.
- Between 31 and 59 days prior to departure, we will retain the deposit or 50% of the total booking cost; whichever is greater, and
- 30 days or less prior to departure, we will retain 100% paid by you in connection with the booking.
You are strongly advised to take out cancellation insurance at the time of booking which will cover cancellation fees. If you leave a trip for any reason after it has commenced we are not obliged to make any refunds for unused services. If you fail to join a tour, join it after departure, or leave it prior to its completion, no refund will be made. The above cancellation fees are in addition to fees which may be levied by accommodation providers, travel agents or third party tour and transport operator fees.
Cancellation by the operator:
Do You Travel may cancel a trip at any time prior to departure if, due to terrorism, natural, disasters, political instability or other external events which make it difficult or unsafe to run the tour. If we cancel your trip, you can transfer amounts paid to an alternative start date or in circumstances where cancellation is due to external events outside our reasonable control, refunds will be offered less any unrecoverable expenses such as domestic flights booked already by Do You Travel. We are not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of your booking including, but not limited to, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance excess or non-refundable flights.
6. Open Dated bookings
Any tours purchased via Open Dated booking online will be price locked at the value of the tour made at the time of booking.
Your Open Dated booking is valid for life.
Scheduled tour dates will be available on the website once travel restrictions are lifted.
You will be emailed a notification when the dates become available and you may select your desired travel date at any time from then.
You must notify us of your desired start date or tour preferences more than 60 days prior to the start date of your tour. Your request for a start date or tour change will be subject to the availability of your desired tour or date.
Once you have selected a start date we will email you an invoice to pay the remaining balance of your booking, which will be due for final payment 60 days prior to your tour start date.
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