13 NIGHTS - MANILA – BOHOL - PALAWAN

Day 1 –

• Arrival in Manila
• Pick you up in the airport and then proceed to City Tour- if time permits

Day  2  –  

Pagsanjan Falls Trip

• On this day, after breakfast pick up at the hotel and drive on the way to Laguna.
• We will be driving around 3 hours to the Town of Pagsanjan located in Laguna.
• Along the way we shall view the Beauty of vast rice field, the Filipino local community and lifestyle, some historical places and attraction. And while on the way to Pagsanjan falls we shall stop over just for the toilet if needed.
  Located in Laguna, Pagsanjan Falls is one of the most visited tourist spot south of Manila and is the place where the movie “Apocalypse Now” with Marlon Brando was shot. Vast rice fields and coconut plantation can be seen along the way from the riverside resort

Pagsanjan Falls (indigenous name: Magdapio Falls) is one of the most famous waterfalls in the Philippines. Located in the province of Laguna, the falls is one of the major tourist attractions in the region. The falls are reached by a river trip on dugout canoe, known locally as “Shooting the rapids”, originating from the municipality of Pagsanjan. The boat ride has been an attraction since the Spanish Colonial Era with the oldest written account in 1894. The town of Pagsanjan lies at the confluence of two rivers, the Balanac River and the Bumbungan River (also known as the Pagsanjan River).

Arrival in Pagsanjan Falls:

• We will take a small boat shooting the Rapids boats (Banca) more or less 1 hour and 45 minutes to the main “Most Famous Waterfalls in the Philippines”.
• Enjoy this exciting ride as the boat is skilfully maneuverer upstream by two expert boatmen.
• While we were heading to the main taller falls, we shall stop by to the first falls, “Talahib Falls” for some great viewing and picture taking for about 10 minutes, and then proceed to the biggest waterfalls of the Philippines where you can see and enjoy.
• After spending some time at the falls, return downstream by ‘shooting the rapids’– your boatmen will steer past huge boulders in churning waters at top speeds for a fun, exhilarating ride!
• Please make sure to bring extra clothes since you will be wet and covers for your camera, wallet and cellphone.
• Wear light dress.
• After 2 hours of boating adventure, back to the Lodge.
• Change your wet clothes in the shower room, and then proceed to Pagsanjan lodge.
• Lunch in the restaurant along the river
• Drive back to Manila . On the way back visit a local community , their habbits, houses and daily activities

Day 3 –  _ Punning Springs

After breakfast we shall drive north to the direction of Mount Pinatubo and Clark Base.

• Upon arrival in the base camp you will be riding on a 4×4 for about 10-20 minutes up to the 3^rd station, and from there you will start to walk by foot going to the hot spring pools and enjoy the relaxing water
• After a much needed soak in the 3^rd station, you would return to 2^nd station where you will be buried from neck to toe in hot sand.
• The custom heating system will help your circulation and may even relieve some joint pain, while you relax for anywhere between 15-30 minutes.  After this is complete, you will be given the opportunity to be covered in mud from the erupted Mt Pinatubo lahar.  The mudpack is said to help with allergies, and promote healthy skin.
• Lunch will be served in the location
• After the whole day tour, you will drive back to your hotel.

Day  4-

 Transfer to Bohol and Choco Hills Tour

After an early breakfast get transferred to the airport to your flight to Bohol.

Bohol is a first income class island province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region, consisting of the island itself and 75 minor surrounding islands. Its capital is Tagbilaran City. With a land area of 4,821 square kilometres (1,861 sq. mi) and a coastline 261 kilometres (162 mi) long, Bohol is the tenth largest island of the Philippines. To the west of Bohol is Cebu, to the northeast is the island of Leyte and to the south, across the Bohol Sea is Mindanao.

The province is a popular tourist destination with its beaches and resorts. The Chocolate Hills, numerous mounds of limestone formations, are the most popular attraction. The formations can be seen by land (climbing the highest point) or by air via ultra-light airplane tours. Panglao Island, located just southwest of Tagbilaran City, is famous for its diving locations and routinely listed as one of the top ten diving locations in the world. Numerous tourist resorts dot the southern beaches and cater to divers from around the world. The Philippine tarsier, amongst the world’s smallest primates, is indigenous to the island.

Upon your arrival proceed to your day’s tour-Choco Hills Tour.

Country Side Tour in Bohol

• Drive on the way to Carmen, Bohol to visit the most famous Chocolate Hills.
• We shall travel about an hour. Along the way you can see the many exquisite Bohol churches.
• River Cruise via Floating restaurant with Buffet lunch on Board.
• After the sightseeing in Chocolate Hills, we shall proceed to Corella to see the Tarsier Sanctuary.
• The tarsiers are believed to have already existed 45 million years ago. However, they have become an endangered species.
• Visit also the Bilar Mam-made forest, Hanging bridge and Butterfly Garden.
• Optional: Before leaving, you might want to keep a souvenir of your trip to the Tarsier Sanctuary and of your trip to Bohol, Philippines. There are souvenir shops around where you can buy t-shirts with tarsier print, key chains, and more.

The Philippine tarsier (Carlito syrichta), known locally as mawmag in Cebuano/Visayan and mamag in Luzon, is a species of tarsierendemic to the Philippines. It is found in the southeastern part of the archipelago, particularly on the islands of Bohol, Samar, Leyte and Mindanao. It is a member of the approximately 45-million-year-old family Tarsiidae, whose name is derived from its elongated “tarsus” or ankle bone.  Formerly a member of the genus Tarsius, it is now listed as the only member of the genus Carlito, a new genus named after the conservationist Carlito Pizarras.

Day  5- 

  – Rice Terraces and Waterfalls of Bohol

Cadapdapan Rice Terraces are the answer to Bali’s popular Tegallalang Rice fields. These rice terraces have been carved out of the mountains and are truly spectacular to wander through or view from an aerial perspective.

We shall leave our hotel after breakfast and drive around 1  hour till we reach the beautiful Rice Terraces .

After that  we shall proceed to Can – Umatad Falls Can-Umantad Falls in Candijay is one of the most impressive waterfalls you will find on the incredible island of Bohol, Philippines!

After the tour drive back to your hotel in  Anda  Bohol.

Day  6 –

 –  Lamanoc island – transfer to Panglao

Lamanoc is regarded as a mystical island and also dubbed as the “cradle of civilization” of the province. By exploring the island, you’ll be able to understand why it is called as such.

Until today there are some ceremonies related to the past when people follow spiritual rituals and Shaman prayers

Visitors can either travel on foot when low tide and by paddleboats during high tide and set foot on the island within 10 minutes. 

Lamanoc is famous for its limestone cliffs and flourishing plant life and wildlife. Check out the caves and you’ll find old clay jars and several boat coffins. Not just that, there’s also a rock shelter that contains graffiti dated during the prehistoric era.

Exploring the island, you’ll learn about the island’s origin which started way back the pre-colonial times.

The locals practice their centuries-old tradition they were accustomed to, such as offering gifts to a diwata whom, according to them, is the protector of the island.

For the people of Lamanoc, the observance of such tradition will bring them abundant food harvest which is rooted in their strong ancestral beliefs even before they were converted to Christianity by the Spaniards.

After the tour drive to your hotel in Panglao – around 2 hours of drive  

Day 7

 –  Swimming with whale sharks

Drive around 60 minutes to Lila where you will find the amazing whale sharks

You can swim with them and snorkel in the area

Enjoy the beach and the hotel facilities

Day 8-

Transfer to Puerto Princessa

After breakfast , drive to the port. Take the ferry to Cebu – around 2 hours . Transfer to the airport for your flight to Puerto Princessa . Upon arrival  drive around 2 hours to your hotel in Sabang. Dinner in the hotel. 

Day 9 –

Visit the famous underground river –  one of the wonders of the world. After that enjoy a relaxing sailing among the Mangroves.  Proceed to  see a local village and end your day with the exciting zipline.

Overnight in Sabang.

Day 10   –  

Transfer to El Nido

• After breakfast proceed to   your flight to EL Nido
• After landing enjoy a short tour of EL Nido town with Tricycles!

Proceed to the famous zip line of EL Nido – a unique experience !

• Transfer to your hotel
• Rest and leisure.

Day 11 –

Island Hopping –

• After breakfast at the hotel, pick up at the hotel and proceed to island hopping.
• Explore the site of island hopping with following famous destination.
• Big lagoon
• Small lagoon

Big Lagoon

One of the more popular snorkeling spots in El Nido, it has deep emerald waters and is frequented by sea turtles.

Small Lagoon

Day 12-

Another day of island hopping and snorkeling in the magnificant islands of EL Nido bay.

Reached through a crack between rocks, the small lagoon is enclosed by towering marble walls. Don’t miss the “private” pool in the innermost part of the lagoon.

Secret lagoon

The secret lagoon is an interesting island because it’s divided onto two by a giant limestone’s. It was named secret lagoon because to get to it, you had to swim through hole formed into a cliff. On the other side was a hidden pristine lagoon. The island is clean, typical white sand, and tress is very rampant at the back of the island providing good shade to have snacks or lunch.

Day  13  –

El Nido – Manila flight- City Tour

• After breakfast at the hotel, Pick up then transfer to LIO airport for your flight back to Manila

Manila City Tour

• proceed to Manila City Tour.
• The tour starts with a visit to the old city ( Intramurus ) Rizal park,  with a visit to San Agustin Church, the oldest stone church in the city which has a museum of religious and secular art. In addition we will also visit Barrio San Luis which is a complex of

• Enjoy a local folklore with dinner in the famous Barbara restaurant in the old city

Day 14 – departure

Last day to finish your tour and shopping and departure

Free day in Manila for shopping and sight seeing

Depart to your destination

Hope you enjoy your trip