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North Philippines Explorer + Bohol Beach Extension

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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Manila

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rizal Park Hotel), Hotel (Rizal Park Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit National Museum of the Philippines Complex (Fine Arts Museum, Natural History Museum, Anthropology Museum) - free admission, less than 20-minute walk from hotel
    • Welcome dinner on rooftop of hotel in Intramuros (optional for those attending welcome meeting)
    Landmarks
    National Museum of the Philippines Complex
    Intramuros
    Ninoy Aquino International Airport
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  2. Day 2

    Manila

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rizal Park Hotel), Hotel (Rizal Park Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Rizal Park
    • Visit San Agustin Church, UNESCO World Heritage site
    • Jeepney ride to Binondo
    • Exploration of Binondo Church and Santa Cruz Church
    • Visit Escolta commercial district with Art Deco structures including Perez-Semanillo building

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Chinatown
    • Bamboo bike tour of Intramuros
    Landmarks
    Rizal Park
    Intramuros
    San Agustin Church
    Binondo
    Binondo Church
    Santa Cruz Church
    Escolta
    Perez-Semanillo Building
  3. Day 3

    Manila to Laoag

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Late lunch at local restaurant serving authentic Ilocano dishes)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Java Hotel), Hotel (Java Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Laoag
    • Late lunch at local restaurant serving authentic Ilocano dishes
    • Visit Malacanang of the North museum
    • Visit Paoay Church (Church of Saint Augustine), UNESCO World Heritage site
    • Walk across La Paz dunes
    Landmarks
    Malacanang of the North
    Paoay Lake
    Paoay Church (Church of Saint Augustine)
    La Paz Dunes
  4. Day 4

    Laoag

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Java Hotel), Hotel (Java Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Kabigan Falls
    • Guided forest trek through flora and fauna following rice paddy trails
    • Swimming at Kabigan Falls
    • Lunch in Pagudpud
    • Beach time at Pagudpud
    • Stop at Kapurpurawan rock formations
    • Visit Cape Bojeador Lighthouse in Burgos

    Optional Activities

    • Additional swimming or beach relaxation at Pagudpud
    Landmarks
    Kabigan Falls
    Pagudpud
    Kapurpurawan
    Cape Bojeador Lighthouse
  5. Day 5

    Laoag to Vigan

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Felicidad), Hotel (Hotel Felicidad (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Vigan

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Vigan's cobbled streets, colonial villas and 16th-century cathedral
    Landmarks
    Vigan
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  6. Day 6

    Vigan

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Felicidad), Hotel (Hotel Felicidad (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Kalesa (horse-drawn carriage) tour of Vigan
    • Visit well-preserved Vigan houses
    • Visit National Museum Ilocos Regional Museum Complex
    • Visit Padre Burgos Museum
    • Visit Old Carcel Museum
    • Visit Burnayan pottery shop and learn pottery-making traditions
    • Browse hand-woven fabrics and antiques
    • Visit Calle Crisologo and sample Ilocano delicacies
    Landmarks
    Vigan
    National Museum Ilocos Regional Museum Complex
    Padre Burgos Museum
    Old Carcel Museum
    Burnayan
    Calle Crisologo
  7. Day 7

    Vigan to Sagada

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Masferre Country Inn), Hotel (Masferre Country Inn (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Sagada
    • Visit Echo Valley to see hanging coffins
    • Visit Lumiang cave, burial cave
    Landmarks
    Echo Valley
    Lumiang Cave
  8. Day 8

    Sagada to Bontoc - Favarey Village

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Masferre Country Inn), Hotel (Masferre Country Inn (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Bontoc municipality
    • Two-hour walk along Maligcong rice terraces
    • Climb steps to Favarey village
    • Meet local villagers and learn about backyard burial traditions
    • Stop at traditional rice storage hut on return hike
    Landmarks
    Maligcong Rice Terraces
    Favarey Village
  9. Day 9

    Bontoc to Banaue

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Banaue Grandview Hotel), Hotel (Banaue Grandview Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bontoc Museum
    • Jeepney ride to Hapao village through mountains, gorges and canyons
    • Walk around Hapao rice terraces
    Landmarks
    Bontoc Museum
    Banaue Rice Terraces
    Hapao Rice Terraces
    Hapao River
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  10. Day 10

    Banaue to Batad

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Banaue Grandview Hotel), Hotel (Banaue Grandview Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Jeepney ride to Bangaan
    • Meet Ifugao indigenous people
    • Visit traditional bale house and examine its architecture
    • Two-hour trek from Sadel to Batad through rice terraces with panoramic viewpoints
    Landmarks
    Bangaan
    Batad Rice Terraces
  11. Day 11

    Batad to Mabalacat

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Abes Farm), Hotel (Abes Farm (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Full-day drive to Mabalacat
    Landmarks
    Mount Pinatubo
  12. Day 12

    Mabalacat to Manila

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (City Garden Grand Hotel), Hotel (City Garden Grand Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Santa Juliana station
    • 4x4 jeepney ride to volcano trailhead
    • Trek to Mount Pinatubo crater (approximately two hours each way)
    • Lunch
    • Drive back to Manila
    • Farewell dinner
    Landmarks
    Mount Pinatubo
    Santa Juliana Station
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Manila to Bohol

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bohol Beach Club), Hotel (Bohol Beach Club (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Bohol
    • Transfer to resort
    Landmarks
    Alona Beach
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  14. Day 14

    Bohol

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bohol Beach Club), Hotel (Bohol Beach Club (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Relax on Alona Beach
    • Dine at local restaurants
    • Snorkelling
    • Scuba diving
    Landmarks
    Alona Beach
  15. Day 15

    Bohol

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bohol Beach Club), Hotel (Bohol Beach Club (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Beach time at Alona Beach
    • Explore the island
    Landmarks
    Alona Beach
  16. Day 16

    Bohol to Manila

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Bohol-Panglao International Airport
    • Flight to Manila
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    November 20th, 2024
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    The best Tour guy ever!! Always on the go.. always ready to guide and quickly adjust our schedule as needed to...
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    Traveled in November 2024
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    Thank you so much for your kind words about your Explore leader! We're happy to hear he made such a positive impact on your trip with his energy, adaptability, and dedication. Well be sure to pass on your glowing feedback. Thanks again for sharing your experience!
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    March 2nd, 2023
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    Mount Pinatubo ascent, even if it did mean getting up very early. The ascent itself was a doddle, but we feared...
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    December 4th, 2023
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    Loved it all, few people on our trip didn't know about the extension going to Bohol, you might want to make that more...
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    January 8th, 2020
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    I have said good value for money but I had a free single room otherwise I might have thought otherwise. Loved the...
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    May 17th, 2019
    4.3
    The Bohol extension was excellent and the tour Leader Rey was brilliant
    Traveled in December 2017
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    Thanks for your review and praise for Rey. Glad you had a nice trip.
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    Jane

    Asked on October 4th, 2025

    single room available ? price? flight prices approx?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten October 2025

      Twin share = £2635 + £900 single room supplement

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten October 2025

      Flight only cost - £940.00 per person. These flights will include 20kg checked in baggage per person.

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    Sonia

    Asked on May 29th, 2024

    When do dates come out for 2025, as wanted to ho April or later

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      Sonia

      TravelerWritten May 2024

      Am intrested in this tour in March when do dates come out to book, It is a tour for over 50 i hope.

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      Sonia

      TravelerWritten June 2024

      would like a direct flight if poss .or early on on the 9th march as thats when tour starts .but hoping to get someone to swap 1 day at wotk with me

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      Sonia

      TravelerWritten June 2024

      Also is this a senior tour

    • Explore!OperatorWritten June 2024

      We can't confirm you anything for the moment as the tour dates are not released for 2025. We can get back to you as soon as we know the dates.

    • Explore!OperatorWritten June 2024

      We are sadly not operating this trip with the Beach Extension. We do have the North Philippines Explorer trip on sale for 2025 but not with the beach extension.

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    Veronica

    Asked on November 24th, 2022

    Single supplement price please

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      A single accommodation for this tour is +£922. You can make a booking on a single basis from the beginning.

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