Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Manila
Manila- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Rizal Park Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit the National Museum of the Philippines Complex (Fine Arts Museum, Natural History Museum, Anthropology Museum)
- Visit Casa Manila in Intramuros (faithful reconstruction of a Spanish colonial-era mansion)
- Optional welcome dinner on hotel rooftop in Intramuros
Landmarks National Museum of the Philippines Complex Casa Manila - Day 2
Manila
Manila- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Rizal Park Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Manila including Rizal Park
- Visit Fort Santiago in Intramuros
- See San Agustin Church, Parian Gate, Puerta Real and Japanese Cannon in Intramuros
- Local ice cream treat in Intramuros
- Explore Binondo Chinatown including Binondo Church and Santa Cruz Church
Optional Activities
- Bamboo bike tour of Intramuros
Landmarks Rizal Park Fort Santiago San Agustin Church Parian Gate Puerta Real Binondo Church Santa Cruz Church Regina Building Perez-Samanillo Building - Day 3
Manila to Laoag
Manila to Laoag- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Ilocos empanada, a specialty of the Ilocos Region - crispy deep-fried pastries traditionally filled with green papaya, mung beans and egg)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Java Hotel)
Included Activities
- Flight to Laoag
- Visit Malacañang of the North museum
- Visit UNESCO Paoay Church (Church of Saint Augustine)
- Walk across La Paz dunes
- Dinner featuring Ilocos empanada
Optional Activities
- Sandboarding across La Paz dunes
Landmarks Malacañang of the North Paoay Church Paoay Lake La Paz Dunes - Day 4
Laoag
Laoag- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Java Hotel)
Included Activities
- Walk to Kabigan Falls through rice paddies and forest with local guide
- Visit Kapurpurawan white rock formations
- Visit Cape Bojeador Lighthouse in Burgos
- Walk through Laoag's historic centre and main plaza
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Kabigan Falls
- Swimming at Pagudpud beach
- Visit Laoag's recently opened museum
- Visit Tanap-Avis viewpoint (alternative if Kabigan Falls visit not possible)
Landmarks Kabigan Falls Tanap-Avis Viewpoint Pagudpud Kapurpurawan Cape Bojeador Lighthouse - Day 5
Laoag to Vigan
Laoag to Vigan- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Felicidad)
Included Activities
- Drive to Vigan
Landmarks Vigan Historic City - Day 6
Vigan
Vigan- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Felicidad)
Included Activities
- Explore Vigan by kalesa (traditional horse-drawn carriage)
- View ancestral houses in Vigan's historic streets
- Visit Syquia Mansion
- Visit Padre Burgos Museum
- Visit Old Carcel Museum (National Museum Ilocos Regional Museum Complex)
- Visit St Paul's Cathedral and Plaza Salcedo
- Visit Bantay Church and its historic bell tower
- Learn about ancient pottery craft at traditional burnayan pottery workshop
- Visit local weaving workshop to see Abel Iloco textiles production
Optional Activities
- Try pottery making at the burnayan workshop
- Browse and purchase locally made handicrafts at weaving workshop
- Community-run farm-to-table lunch experience at Caoayan Pinakbet Farm with musical and cultural performance (lunch not included)
Landmarks Vigan Historic City Syquia Mansion Padre Burgos Museum Old Carcel Museum St Paul's Cathedral Plaza Salcedo Bantay Church Caoayan Pinakbet Farm - Day 7
Vigan to Sagada
Vigan to Sagada- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Masferre Country Inn)
Included Activities
- Visit Echo Valley to see hanging coffins
- Visit Lumiang cave burial cave
Landmarks Echo Valley Lumiang Cave - Day 8
Sagada to Bontoc
Sagada to Bontoc- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Masferre Country Inn)
Included Activities
- Walk along Maligcong rice terraces (two hours on mostly flat terrain)
- Visit Favarey village and meet locals
- Stop at typical rice storage hut
Landmarks Maligcong Rice Terraces Favarey Village - Day 9
Bontoc to Banaue
Bontoc to Banaue- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Banaue Grandview Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Bontoc Museum
- View Banaue rice terraces
- Jeepney ride to Hapao village
- Walk through Hapao rice terraces (approximately two hours walking time)
Landmarks Bontoc Museum Banaue Rice Terraces Hapao Rice Terraces Hapao River - Day 10
Banaue
Banaue- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Banaue Grandview Hotel)
Included Activities
- Jeepney ride to Bangaan village
- Meet Ifugao indigenous people
- Learn about traditional bale houses
- Trek to Batad (approximately two hours)
Landmarks Bangaan Village Batad Rice Terraces - Day 11
Banaue to Mabalacat
Banaue to Mabalacat- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Abes Farm)
Landmarks Mount Pinatubo - Day 12
Mabalacat to Manila
Mabalacat to Manila- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast), Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (City Garden Grand Hotel)
Included Activities
- 4x4 jeepney ride to Mount Pinatubo trailhead
- Trek to Mount Pinatubo crater
- Return journey to Manila by road
- Farewell dinner in Manila
Landmarks Mount Pinatubo Crater - Day 13
Manila to Bohol
Manila to Bohol- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Bohol Beach Club)
Included Activities
- Flight to Bohol Island
- Airport transfer to resort
Landmarks Alona Beach - Day 14
Bohol
Bohol- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Bohol Beach Club)
Optional Activities
- Snorkelling
- Scuba diving
- Dine at local restaurants
Landmarks Alona Beach - Day 15
Alona Beach
Alona Beach- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Bohol Beach Club)
Optional Activities
- Explore Alona Beach
- Explore Bohol Island
Landmarks Alona Beach - Day 16
Bohol to Manila
Bohol to ManilaIncluded Activities
- Transfer to Bohol-Panglao International Airport
- Flight to Manila
