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North Philippines Explorer

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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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
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    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 (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
    • Welcome dinner at rooftop hotel in Intramuros
    Landmarks
    National Museum of the Philippines Complex
    Intramuros
    Ninoy Aquino International Airport
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  2. Day 2

    Manila

    Accommodation
    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
    • Explore Binondo Church
    • Visit Santa Cruz Church
    • Explore Escolta commercial district and art deco structures

    Optional Activities

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

    Manila to Laoag

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

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Laoag
    • Visit Malacañang of the North museum
    • Visit Paoay Church (UNESCO World Heritage site)
    • Walk across La Paz dunes

    Optional Activities

    • Sandboarding across La Paz dunes
    • Full day excursion to Pagupud Beach from Laoag (30 US$ per person, minimum 4 participants)
    Landmarks
    Malacañang of the North
    Paoay Lake
    Paoay Church
    La Paz dunes
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  4. Day 4

    Laoag

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk to Kabigan Falls through forest and rice paddies
    • Swimming at Kabigan Falls
    • Beach time at Pagudpud
    • Stop at Kapurpurawan rock formation
    • Visit Cape Bojeador Lighthouse
    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

    • Transfer to Vigan

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Vigan at your own pace
    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 to National Museum Ilocos Regional Museum Complex (Padre Burgos Museum and Old Carcel Museum)
    • Visit to Burnayan pottery shop and learn about pottery-making traditions
    • Tasting of Ilocano delicacies at Calle Crisologo (longaniza, empanada, bagnet)

    Optional Activities

    • Browse hand-woven fabrics and antiques shops
    Landmarks
    Vigan historic houses
    National Museum Ilocos Regional Museum Complex
    Padre Burgos Museum
    Old Carcel Museum
    Burnayan pottery shop
    Calle Crisologo
  7. Day 7

    Vigan to Sagada

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Echo Valley and hanging coffins
    • Visit to Lumiang cave (burial cave)
    Landmarks
    Echo Valley
    Lumiang cave
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  8. Day 8

    Sagada to Bontoc

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

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Bontoc
    • Two-hour walk through Maligcong rice terraces
    • Visit Favarey village
    • Meet local residents
    • Stop at traditional rice storage hut on return hike
    Landmarks
    Maligcong rice terraces
    Favarey village
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  9. Day 9

    Bontoc to Banaue

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Bontoc museum
    • Guided excursion to Hapao rice terraces via local jeepney
    • Approximately two-hour walking tour of Hapao rice terraces and landscape
    Landmarks
    Bontoc museum
    Banaue rice terraces
    Mayoyao rice terraces
    Batad rice terraces
    Bangaan rice terraces
    Kiangan rice terraces
    Hungduan rice terraces
    Hapao rice terraces
    Hapao River
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  10. Day 10

    Banaue

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

    Included Activities

    • Jeepney ride to Bangaan village
    • Meeting with Ifugao indigenous people
    • Visit and examination of traditional bale houses
    • Two-hour trek from Sadel to Batad along rice terraces
    Landmarks
    Bangaan village
    Batad rice terraces
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  11. Day 11

    Banaue to Mabalacat

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Abes Farm), Hotel (Abes Farm (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Mount Pinatubo
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  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

    • 4x4 jeepney transfer to volcano trailhead
    • Trek to Mount Pinatubo crater (approximately two hours each way)
    • Return transfer to Manila
    Landmarks
    Mount Pinatubo crater
  13. Day 13

    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
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  • D
    February 22nd, 2025
    5
    My wife and I had to cancel the trip due to my getting pneumonia. We told the trip leader and my wife filled out the...
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    Traveled in February 2025
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    Thank you for getting in touch, we have replied to your email directly. I do hope that you are making a full recovery. If you have any further questions, please do get in touch with our Customer Relations team.
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  • A
    April 28th, 2024
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    Ronnie, our guide, was absolutely fantastic. Always available and attentive to our needs. He went above and beyond...
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    Traveled in March 2024
    Reply from: Explore!
    Hi Alice, Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We're delighted to hear that your overall experience on the trip was enjoyable. It's wonderful to know that Ronnie was such a fantastic ambassador for you North Philippines Explorer holiday. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon! Best regards, Explore!
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    March 21st, 2024
    5
    The tour was great, we really enjoyed it, and the tour guide Rupert was amazing
    Traveled in March 2024
    Reply from: Explore!
    Dear Nahman, Thank you so much for taking the time to review your North Philippine Explorer holiday! We are so happy to see that you found the tour to have been great and that your Explore Leader provided such an amazing experience for your. We hope to have the chance to welcome you on your next Explore adventure soon. Kind regards, Explore!
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  • A
    February 27th, 2023
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    walk in the rice terraces and trek to Mt pinatubu
    Traveled in February 2023
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  • A
    February 24th, 2023
    5
    Rey and doc and Mat were the highlights. The inclusions, designations etc were excellent. But having a team...
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    Traveled in February 2023
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  • A
    April 16th, 2023
    5
    Banaue terraced rice terracies,Vigan,and Pinatubo trek,were all excellent
    Traveled in April 2023
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  • A
    April 16th, 2023
    4.7
    All good.
    Traveled in April 2023
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  • A
    December 4th, 2023
    5
    Walking amongst the people - rice terraces, Mt Pinatubo
    Traveled in November 2023
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  • A
    December 3rd, 2023
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    Rice fields ans Mount Pinatubo
    Traveled in November 2023
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  • A
    December 3rd, 2023
    4
    Thé tour is good to explore thé mountain side of Philippines. Thé portion in Laoag is weak.
    Traveled in November 2023

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    Allison

    Asked on January 27th, 2026

    It does not say anything about meals are included in the deal. Can you confirm please?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten January 2026

      Included meals
      Breakfast: 12
      Lunch: 1

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    Gail

    Asked on March 24th, 2025

    What meals are included in the tour. Can you give some information about usual tipping customs in the Philippines. Can you provide information or reviews from recent travelers on this particular tour

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten March 2025

      Tipping isn't customary but gaining popularity. I would suggest 10% or rounding up the bill. Regarding tipping and the tour: Explore leader Tipping isn't compulsory, and we work hard to ensure that our leaders all receive a fair wage. You may however, want to recognise a leader that's done a great job or really added to your trip by giving them a tip. We're often asked about the recommended amount. It's a tricky one, and down to personal preference, but we'd recommend between £15 to £20 per person per week as a guideline. Local Crew: Although entirely voluntary, tipping is a recognized part of life in this region of the world. Some local staff will look to members of the group for personal recognition of particular services provided. In order to make things easier for you, the Tour Leaders may organise a group's tips kitty and if this is the case, they will account for it throughout the tour. Accordingly, you should allow US$40.

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      Gail

      TravelerWritten March 2025

      Can you tell me how many meals are included with the tour and direct me to recent travelers evaluations? Thanks!

    • Explore!OperatorWritten March 2025

      We provide 12 Breakfasts and 1 Lunch as the meals included and some prevoius reviews can be found under the reviews section of this webpage

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      Gail

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      Can you tell me what the maximum number of members is on the tour and what the average number usually is?

    • Explore!OperatorWritten March 2025

      The maximum number on our trips is 16 and 12 is about average.

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    Andy

    Asked on January 30th, 2025

    What is the single supplement for this trip?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten February 2025

      The single supplement varies depending on the tour date, starting from around $750 per person.

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    Allison

    Asked on November 3rd, 2024

    Is travel insurance required for this tour?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten November 2024

      While not mandatory, we highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your peace of mind.

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    Karl-Heinz

    Asked on October 28th, 2024

    Are airport transfers included in this tour?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten October 2024

      Transfers are provided on the first and last day of the tour, but we will need your flight details to arrange them.

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    Kerstin

    Asked on September 30th, 2024

    How can I confirm my accommodation details?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten October 2024

      The final documents sent to you will include the confirmed hotel names and details for your stay.

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    Dale

    Asked on September 16th, 2024

    What meals are included in the tour package?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten September 2024

      Typically, breakfast is included, but please confirm if any specific meals are included in your itinerary.

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    Jeff

    Asked on August 25th, 2024

    how much is the additional cost for a single person travelling?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten August 2024

      the Single room Supplement for the North Philippines Explorer trip 02 Nov 2025 is £730.00 or Euros 900 or USD 980.

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    Adriana

    Asked on August 19th, 2024

    How can I make a payment for my trip?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten August 2024

      Payments can typically be made via the booking platform, following the instructions provided in your confirmation email.

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    Rebecca

    Asked on August 11th, 2024

    Can I update my personal information after booking?

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      Yes, you should update your information via the customer gateway link provided in your booking confirmation.

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