Itinerary
- Day 1
Manila
You'll land at Manila airport where your local guide meets you for a private transfer to the hotel. After checking in, the day is yours to settle in and get comfortable with the local climate and time zone following your flight.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (City Garden Grand Hotel (Superior Room) or similar )
- Day 2
Manila
Start with a historical tour through Rizal Park to learn about Philippine hero Jose Rizal, then move into Intramuros to walk the old cobbled streets. You'll see Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, Casa Manila, San Augustin Church, and Baluarte de Dilao. There's an optional running tour along the historic walls if that interests you, and the Bayleaf Hotel's Sky Deck is a nice spot to grab refreshments and take in views of the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (City Garden Grand Hotel (Superior Room) or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit Rizal Park
- Explore Intramuros walled city
- Visit Fort Santiago
- Visit Manila Cathedral
- Visit Casa Manila
- Visit San Augustin Church
- Visit Baluarte de Dilao
Optional Activities
- Running tour along historic walls
- Refreshments and views at Bayleaf Hotel's Sky Deck
Landmarks Rizal Park Intramuros Fort Santiago Manila Cathedral Casa Manila San Augustin Church Baluarte de Dilao Bayleaf Hotel's Sky Deck - Day 3
Manila to Dumaguete
After a relaxed morning, you'll head to Manila Airport for your flight to Dumaguete on the coast. Your private vehicle picks you up from the airport and takes you to your hotel. The rest of your day is free to settle in and relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Atlantis Dive Resorts Dumaguete (Deluxe Room) or similar)
- Day 4
Dumaguete
A guided city tour covers Dumaguete's main spots including Silliman University and its Anthropological Museum, craft workshops at Hikaban Cooperative and Claytown Pottery, Freedom Park, and the public market. You'll also head south to Bacong for the Arts and Heritage center and local church, then take a calesa ride along Rizal Boulevard, browse shops, and have dinner at The Lab by the Sea before returning.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Resort (Atlantis Dive Resorts Dumaguete (Deluxe Room) or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Dumaguete
- Visit Silliman University and Anthropological Museum
- Visit Hikaban Cooperative
- Visit Claytown Pottery
- Visit Freedom Park
- Visit Aqua Sports Center
- Explore public market
- Visit Cathedral Bell Tower
- Visit Negros Oriental Arts and Heritage (NOAH)
- Visit Bacong Church
- Calesa ride along Rizal Boulevard
Landmarks Silliman University Anthropological Museum Hikaban Cooperative Claytown Pottery Freedom Park Aqua Sports Center Cathedral Bell Tower Negros Oriental Arts and Heritage (NOAH) Bacong Church Rizal Boulevard The Lab by the Sea - Day 5
Dumaguete
This day is completely yours. If you want to do something, there are options like visiting Pulangbato Falls, snorkeling at Apo Island to see coral reefs and turtles, or heading out to Bais to watch dolphins. Otherwise, just relax at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Atlantis Dive Resorts Dumaguete (Deluxe Room) or similar)
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Pulangbato Falls
- Coral reef exploration and turtle encounters at Apo Island
- Dolphin watching excursion to Bais
Landmarks Pulangbato Falls Apo Island Bais - Day 6
Dumaguete to Bohol
After breakfast, you'll head to the seaport for a ferry to Bohol, which takes about 2 hours. Your driver meets you on arrival and takes you to your hotel. The afternoon and evening are open for exploring or resting as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Bohol Beach Club (Deluxe room) or similar)
- Day 7
Bohol
Following breakfast, visit a viewing deck to see the Chocolate Hills, where around 1,300 cone-shaped limestone formations create an interesting landscape across Bohol. Next, check out the Tarsier Sanctuary to see the native tarsiers, small primates with big distinctive eyes. Later you'll board a covered motorized raft for a cruise along the Loboc River with lunch and live entertainment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch during Loboc River cruise with live performances)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Bohol Beach Club (Deluxe room) or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Chocolate Hills viewing deck
- Explore Tarsier Sanctuary
- Loboc River cruise with lunch and live performances
Landmarks Chocolate Hills Tarsier Sanctuary Loboc River 
- Day 8
Bohol
An outrigger boat takes you out near Pamilacan Island for whale and dolphin watching, where former whale hunters now work as trained crew to help spot marine life. You might see whale sharks too. Midday brings a picnic lunch on shore, then you can choose between a walking tour of island life or spending time swimming and snorkeling in the clear water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch ashore)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Bohol Beach Club (Deluxe room) or similar)
Included Activities
- Whale and dolphin watching expedition
- Picnic lunch at Pamilacan Island
Optional Activities
- Walking tour to explore local island life
- Swimming and snorkeling
Landmarks Pamilacan Island - Day 9
Bohol to Cebu
After breakfast and checking out, you'll take a scenic 2-hour ferry ride to Cebu. A driver meets you at the port and transfers you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore or relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel (Premier Deluxe Poolside) or similar)
- Day 10
Cebu
Your guide takes you to see Cebu's key sights like Magellan's Cross, Fort San Pedro, Casa Gorordo Museum, Basilica Minore del Sto. Nino, and Taoist Temple. You'll have time to shop at a popular mall, then visit the Lapu-Lapu Monument, the public market, a guitar and ukulele factory, and the Mactan Shrine on Mactan Island.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Resort (Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel (Premier Deluxe Poolside) or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Magellan's Cross
- Visit Fort San Pedro
- Visit Casa Gorordo Museum
- Visit Basilica Minore del Sto. Nino
- Visit Taoist Temple
- Visit Monument of Lapu-Lapu
- Explore public market
- Visit guitar and ukulele factory
- Visit Mactan Shrine
Optional Activities
- Shopping for crafts and premium goods at a renowned mall
Landmarks Magellan's Cross Fort San Pedro Casa Gorordo Museum Basilica Minore del Sto. Nino Taoist Temple Monument of Lapu-Lapu Mactan Shrine - Day 11
Cebu
Today is yours to fill however you'd like. If you want to get out on the water, there's an optional excursion around the islands and marine sanctuaries near Mactan with snorkeling opportunities to see colorful fish. Otherwise just take it easy.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel (Premier Deluxe Poolside) or similar)
Optional Activities
- Excursion to islands and marine sanctuaries around Mactan
- Snorkeling with colorful fish
Landmarks Mactan Island - Day 12
Departure
Have breakfast and spend some leisure time before your transfer to the airport for your departure flight, heading either home or to your next stop.
- Meals
- Breakfast
