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See the Philippines from all angles, from quaint indigenous villages and picturesque islands to bustling Manila city. You will visit ancient rice terraces in the mountains, natural wonders like the Chocolate Hills and many historical sites.

Explore Filipino culture and cuisine with influences from ancient Chinese traders, Spanish conquistadors, and American rulers. You will enjoy the warm hospitality of the Filipino people on this wonderful journey.

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10 Days, 9 Nights: Manila, Makati, Banaue, Sagada, Bohol, Pamilacan Island

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TRIP OVERVIEW **(*UNESCO World Heritage Sites)**

Manila City Tour
Intramuros
Fort Santiago
San Agustin Church
Manila Cathedral
Rizal Park
Manila American Cemetery and Memorial

Manila By Night
Bangaan Rice Terraces*
Bangaan Village Life
Sagada City Tour
Hanging Coffins
Bontoc Museum
Cultural Performance

Bohol City Tour
Sandugo Blood Compact
Chocolate Hill*
Philippine Tarsier and Wildlife Sanctuary
Loboc River Cruise
Pamilacan Island Cruise

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS TOUR

THE CHOCOLATE HILLS
Over 1000 grass-covered hills on Bohol island

EYE-OPENER, THE CHOCOLATE HILLS

Awe at the amazing geological formation of over 1000 grass-covered hills on Bohol island. They are rumored to be the after mess of a fight between two feuding giants who hurled rocks and boulders at each other.

BANGAAN RICE TERRACES, A UNESCO HERITAGE SITE

Gather an insight to the ancient and current life of the Ifugao tribe who farm these 2,000 year-old hand-constructed terraces that soar 5000 ft above sea level.

BANGAAN RICE TERRACES
2,000 years old hand-constructed rice terraces that soar 5000 ft above sea level.

GRAFFITI TAGGED JEEPNEY

This decorative public transportation is ubiquitous in the Philippines and reflects the Filipino spirit – resilient, innovative, and optimistic.

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Manila | Arrival

Upon arrival at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free.

Manila | Old & New Manila City Tour, Manila By Night

This half day City Tour is a great introduction to Manila. Explore the Spanish-era landmarks - the Walled City of Intramuros including Fort Santiago (a Spanish medieval fortress), San Agustin church and Manila Cathedral. Walk through Rizal Park (Manila’s iconic central park) where Filipino patriot José Rizal was executed leading to Philippine Revolution against Spain. Drive through Ayala Avenue, a major thoroughfare in the modern metropolis of Makati. Next we proceed to the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial interring over 17000 soldiers who died during World War II. If time allows, we continue to Manila Convention Center, Avenue of the Arts, and Mall of Asia.

Explore Manila after sundown by partaking in a sumptuous feast of exotic local dishes and delicacies. After dinner, we continue the adventure by visiting one or two bars with different atmospheres.

Breakfast

Dinner

MANILA CATHEDRAL
Welcomes visitors with a weathered Romanesque facade and graceful cupola. Inside are a gilded altar, a 4500-pipe organ and rosette windows with beautiful stained glass.

MAIN GATE OF FORT SANTIAGO
Explore the gardens, plazas, fountains as well as the dungeons that incarcerated the national hero, Jose Rizal.

GRAFFITI TAGGED JEEPNEY
This decorative public transportation is ubiquitous in the Philippines and reflects the Filipino spirit - resilient, innovative, and optimistic.

Manila To Banaue

Depart from Manila by private car, driving through scenic countryside with stunning rice fields surrounding small towns and villages along the way. Voyage back in time as you cross Dalton Pass where many American, Japanese, and Filipino soldiers lost their lives during the final days of WWII. Then continue to Bagabag where picturesque mountains and rivers start to ascend.

Breakfast

Banaue | Rice Terraces And Village Tour

Visit a Bangaan village that offers a closer look into the Ifugaos’ lifestyles.

In the morning we board a colorful jeepney (jeep bus) to a traditional village nestled in the rice terraces of Bangaan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We meet the locals who farm these breathtaking terraces, and discover their culture and daily routines. We head to a lookout point for an amazing view of the rice terraces.

Breakfast

BANGAAN RICE TERRACES
2,000 years old hand-constructed rice terraces that soar 5000 ft above sea level.

Banaue | Sagada And Bontoc Discovery

After breakfast, we visit the culturally rich town of Sagada where descendants of the indigenous peoples still continue the way of life and customs of their ancestors. Weather permitting, we unveil the mysteries of the Igorot’s bizarrely beautiful hanging cliff side coffins, a tradition still practiced to this day. Enjoy a local lunch before proceeding to the Bontoc Museum which preserves the indigenous history and heritage with a collection of authentic artifacts and photographs. Later we enjoy a captivating cultural performance performed by local people who interpret their customs and traditions for you through song and dance.

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Lunch

HANGING COFFINS OF SAGADA

A curious idea on how to reach the heavens in the afterlife.

Banaue To Manila

After breakfast, we drive back to Manila. The rest of the day is free.

Breakfast

Manila – Bohol

This morning, transfer to Manila airport for your flight to Bohol- Panglao airport. Upon arrival, you'll be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.

Breakfast

Bohol | Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers & River Cruise

Today we tour the historical landmarks of Bohol, such as the marker for the blood compact (friendship treaty) and Baclayon Church. Pass by the man-made mahogany forest on your way to the legendary Chocolate Hills. These breathtakingly beautiful 1,268 grass-covered limestone domes are on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List. Come face to face with one of the planet’s smallest monkeys during a quick visit to the Philippine Tarsier and Wildlife Sanctuary in Corella. Next is a relaxing Loboc River cruise with lunch served on board. Your river cruise will be shared with other passengers.

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Lunch

THE CHOCOLATE HILLS
Over 1000 grass-covered hills on Bohol island

TREE-CLIMBING TARSIER
In addition to the giant eyes, it is capable of bounding off into the night in a single leap.

LOBOC RIVER CRUISE
Admire the picturesque riverscape while enjoying lunch and music on a floating restaurant.

Bohol | Pamilacan Marine Life Adventure

We sail around the picturesque Pamilacan Island as you search for wild dolphins in their natural habitat with professional dolphin spotters on this exciting day trip. You’ll also enjoy sights of other amazing marine life such as sharks and whales. Please note that the best time to see whales is from March to June. A picnic lunch will be served.

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Lunch

Bohol

After breakfast the tour ends. Hotel check-out and transfer to Bohol- Panglao airport for your flight to Manila international airport and your flight home.

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