Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Manila
Manila- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Rizal Park Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit National Museum of the Philippines Complex (Fine Arts Museum, Natural History Museum, Anthropology Museum)
- Visit Casa Manila in Intramuros
- Welcome meeting and dinner at hotel rooftop in Intramuros
Landmarks National Museum of the Philippines Complex Casa Manila Intramuros - Day 2
Manila
Manila- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Rizal Park Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Manila
- Visit Rizal Park
- Explore Intramuros including Fort Santiago and San Agustin Church
- Visit Binondo (Chinatown) including Binondo Church and Santa Cruz Church
- Local ice cream treat
Optional Activities
- Bamboo bike tour of Intramuros
Landmarks Rizal Park Intramuros Fort Santiago San Agustin Church Parian Gate Puerta Real Binondo Church Santa Cruz Church - Day 3
Manila to Laoag
Manila to Laoag- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Ilocos empanada, a speciality of the Ilocos Region—crispy deep-fried pastries traditionally filled with green papaya, mung beans and egg)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Java Hotel)
Included Activities
- Short flight to Laoag
- Excursion to Malacañang of the North museum
- Visit Paoay Church (UNESCO listed)
- Walk across La Paz dunes
- Dinner with Ilocos empanada
Optional Activities
- Sandboard across La Paz dunes
Landmarks Malacañang of the North Paoay Lake Paoay Church La Paz dunes - Day 4
Laoag
Laoag- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Java Hotel)
Included Activities
- Walk to Kabigan Falls with local guide
- Visit Kapurpurawan rock formations
- Visit Cape Bojeador Lighthouse in Burgos
- Walk through Laoag historic centre and main plaza
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Kabigan Falls
- Swimming at Pagudpud beach
- Visit Laoag museum
- Visit Tanap-Avis viewpoint (alternative if Kabigan Falls inaccessible)
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
Optional Activities
- Explore Vigan's historic centre
Landmarks Vigan - Day 6
Vigan
Vigan- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Felicidad)
Included Activities
- Explore Vigan by kalesa (horse-drawn carriage)
- Visit Syquia Mansion
- Visit Padre Burgos Museum
- Visit Old Carcel Museum
- Visit St Paul's Cathedral
- Visit Plaza Salcedo
- Visit Bantay Church and bell tower
- Visit traditional burnayan pottery workshop
- Visit local weaving workshop for Abel Iloco textiles
Optional Activities
- Pottery making at burnayan workshop
- Lunch and community experience at Caoayan Pinakbet Farm
Landmarks Syquia Mansion Padre Burgos Museum Old Carcel Museum St Paul's Cathedral Plaza Salcedo Bantay Church - Day 7
Vigan to Sagada
Vigan to Sagada- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Masferre Country Inn)
Included Activities
- Drive to Sagada
- Visit Echo Valley with hanging coffins
- Visit Lumiang burial cave
Landmarks Echo Valley Lumiang cave - Day 8
Sagada to Bontoc
Sagada to Bontoc- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Masferre Country Inn)
Included Activities
- Visit Bontoc ethnographic museum
- Walk along Maligcong rice terraces to Favarey village
- Meet locals in Favarey village
Landmarks Bontoc Maligcong rice terraces Favarey village - Day 9
Bontoc to Banaue
Bontoc to Banaue- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Banaue Grandview Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Bangaan village
- Meet Ifugao indigenous people
- Examine traditional bale houses
- Walk through Batad rice terraces
- Rice pounding demonstration
- Rice wine tasting
- Visit traditional Ifugao house
Optional Activities
- Local interactions at Bangaan and Batad
Landmarks Banaue rice terraces Bangaan Batad rice terraces Sadel - Day 10
Banaue to Mabalacat
Banaue to Mabalacat- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Abes Farm)
Included Activities
- Full-day drive to Mabalacat
Optional Activities
- Lunch at restaurant stop
Landmarks Mount Pinatubo - Day 11
Mabalacat
Mabalacat- Meals
- Breakfast (Boxed breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Abes Farm)
Included Activities
- Trek to Mount Pinatubo crater
Landmarks Mount Pinatubo crater - Day 12
Mabalacat to Manila
Mabalacat to Manila- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (City Garden Grand Hotel)
Included Activities
- Off-road drive through volcanic lahar canyon
- Walk through volcanic terrain
- Visit natural hot springs and spa area
- Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Sand baths
- Mud pack treatments
Landmarks Pampanga hot springs and spa area - Day 13
Manila to Bohol
Manila to Bohol- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Bohol Beach Club)
Included Activities
- Flight to Bohol Island
- Airport transfer in Bohol
Landmarks Alona beach - Day 14
Bohol
Bohol- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Bohol Beach Club)
Optional Activities
- Relax on the beach
- Snorkeling
- Scuba diving
- Dining at local restaurants
Landmarks Alona beach - Day 15
Bohol
Bohol- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Bohol Beach Club)
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation
- Island exploration
Landmarks Alona beach - Day 16
Bohol to Manila
Bohol to ManilaIncluded Activities
- Flight to Manila
