Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Manila
Manila- Start point
- The Bayleaf Intramuros, 9/F Muralla St, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines (Bayleaf Intramuros Hotel, Hotel reception, 17:00)
- 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 (Spanish colonial-era mansion reconstruction)
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 Rizal Park
- Visit Fort Santiago in Intramuros
- See landmarks including San Agustin Church, Parian Gate, Puerta Real and Japanese Cannon
- Local ice cream treat in Intramuros
- Explore Binondo (Manila's Chinatown)
- Visit Binondo Church
- Visit Santa Cruz Church
- View historic Regina and Perez-Samanillo buildings
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 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
- Breakfast included
- Domestic 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
- Sandboard across La Paz dunes (weather permitting)
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
- Breakfast included
- Walk to Kabigan Falls 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
- Swim at Kabigan Falls
- Swim at Pagudpud beach
- Visit Laoag's recently opened museum
- Visit scenic Tanap-Avis viewpoint (alternative if Kabigan Falls not accessible)
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
- Breakfast included
Landmarks Vigan - Day 6
Vigan
Vigan- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Felicidad)
Included Activities
- Breakfast included
- Kalesa (horse-drawn carriage) tour through historic streets
- 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
- Watch pottery demonstration and try pottery making
- Visit local weaving workshop for Abel Iloco textiles
- Visit Caoayan Pinakbet Farm
- Watch pinakbet preparation demonstration
- Cultural and musical performance by community members
Optional Activities
- Browse and purchase locally made handicrafts at weaving workshop
- Participate in farm-to-table lunch at Caoayan Pinakbet Farm (lunch not included—optional)
Landmarks 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
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Masferre Country Inn)
Included Activities
- Breakfast included
- Visit Echo Valley
- See hanging coffins
- Visit Lumiang cave (burial cave)
Landmarks Echo Valley Lumiang cave - Day 8
Sagada to Bontoc
Sagada to Bontoc- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Masferre Country Inn)
Included Activities
- Breakfast included
- Visit Bontoc ethnographic museum
- Walk along Maligcong rice terraces
- Visit Favarey traditional village
- Meet local Ifugao people
- Stop at typical rice storage hut
Landmarks Maligcong rice terraces Favarey village - Day 9
Bontoc to Banaue
Bontoc to Banaue- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Banaue Grandview Hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast included
- Visit Bangaan village
- Meet Ifugao people and examine traditional bale houses
- Walk through Batad village and surrounding terraces
- Lunch included
- Local interactions with Ifugao people
Optional Activities
- Rice pounding demonstration
- Rice wine tasting
- Visit traditional Ifugao house
Landmarks Banaue rice terraces Bangaan village Batad village - Day 10
Banaue to Mabalacat
Banaue to Mabalacat- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Abes Farm)
Included Activities
- Breakfast included
Landmarks Mount Pinatubo - Day 11
Mabalacat
Mabalacat- Meals
- Breakfast (Boxed breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Abes Farm)
Included Activities
- Boxed breakfast
- 4x4 jeepney drive to trailhead
- Trek to Mount Pinatubo crater
- Lunch break
Optional Activities
- Visit Inararo Avatar Gorge (alternative if Mount Pinatubo access restricted)
Landmarks Mount Pinatubo crater Inararo Avatar Gorge - Day 12
Mabalacat to Manila
Mabalacat to Manila- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Early lunch at Pampanga wellness area), Dinner (Farewell dinner arranged by Tour Leader)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (City Garden Grand Hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast included
- 4x4 off-road drive through volcanic lahar canyon and shallow streams
- On-foot exploration of volcanic terrain
- Visit natural hot springs spa area
- Access to sand baths and mud pack treatments
- Early lunch at Pampanga
- Farewell dinner arranged by Tour Leader
Landmarks Pampanga volcanic area - Day 13
Manila
Manila- End point
- The Bayleaf Intramuros, 9/F Muralla St, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines (Bayleaf Intramuros Hotel, Hotel reception, 09:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast included
