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Henann Lagoon | Boracay Maribago Bluewater | Cebu Costabella Beach Resort | Cebu

Antel Hotel features three distinct towers Bluewater Maribago is professionally run Tucked away in the charming island of
A.Venue Suites, Antel Spa, and Serenity with full guest service and amenities. Mactan in Cebu is the tropical hideaway of
Suites, with its own mall (A.Venue Mall). Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort. Total Costabella, a blissful holiday beach resort
The hotel has the biggest parking space of 158 rooms (22 Premier Beachwing that is inviting, cozy, relaxing with direct
and the most number of swimming Rooms, 5 Royal Bungalows, 86 Deluxe Sea access.
pools in the area. Rooms, 50 Amuma Spa Suites). Room
amenities include mini bar, cable TV,
international direct dialing, telephone,
shower/ bathtub, private veranda and
coffee/tea service.

Bohol Beach Club | Bohol South Palms | Bohol Hotel Centro | Palawan

After undergoing an eight month renovation, Step into the jewel of Panglao Island and Hotel Centro is Puerto Princesa’s top hotel
Bohol Beach Club, Bohol’s premiere resort experience unparalleled pleasure and for tourists and business travellers, offering
is now open. New rooms, new restaurants, relaxation in this secluded paradise that nothing but the best accommodation,
new facilities, enhanced cuisine and true offers a beach holiday worth telling. service and Puerto Princesa tour packages
Boholano hospitality awaits to give you an for those who wish to indulge in the tropical
ultimate Bohol retreat. paradise that is Palawan.

In the new Bohol Beach Club, it’s not
only about the beach, it’s about the
whole experience!

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Philippines | Private Touring Private Touring [Philippines] Pagudpud
Laoag

Vigan

Sagada Bontoc
Banau

San Fernando City
Baguio

Pagudpud
Laoag

Vigan Manila

Sagada Bontoc

Gems of Philippines with PalawanBanaTauegaytay
and Boracay [14 Days] San Fernando City
Baguio

Manila, Laoag, Vigan, Baguio, Bontoc, Palawan & Boracay

Laoag

Price Map Vigan

Minimum 5 person Guaranteed Departure N No. of nights Sagada Bontoc

Flight LaoBangaue

Land Only Including Tipping Single Room Supplement BCooaatchManilaSaBg1aNagdVuaiiog1aNn Bontoc

From $3,595 From $1,050 2N Banaue Borac
Catic
per person Tagaytay 1N Baguio
Naga

Manila 3N IN Legazpi
OUT

Tagaytay

Manila Boracay 1N Legazpi

Sabang 1N Tagaytay 1N CaNticalgaan
Puerto Princesa 1N

Boracay Legazpi
Caticlan

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Boracay

Day 01: Australia - Manila [D] Day 05: Bagiuo - Bontoc - Sagada [B] Day 11: Palawan - Manila - Caticlan Philippines | Private Touring
[B]
Fly to Manila. On arrival, Meet and transfer Baguio City Tour in the morning. Baguio is the
to hotel. Enjoy Manila half day city tour. The gateway to the mighty Cordillera Mountain Breakfast inside the hotel. Free at leisure until
tour starts right in the heart of Philippines’s Range and the City offers the best handicrafts departure transfer for flight to Caticlan via
financial district, the City of Makati. Have a particularly wooden handicrafts and metal Manila. On arrival, Land and boat transfer to
glimpse of Makati’s hustle and bustle as you ornaments. We will visit Baguio Botanical Boracay Island for hotel check in.Rest of the
drive through on your way to the capital city, Garden, Baguio Cathedral, Burnham Park, day free at leisure. Overnight stay at Boracay
Manila. Onwards Rizal Park on scenic Roxas Baguio City Market. Later proceed to Bontoc / Regency
Boulevard, arrive in Intramuros, “The Walled Sagada via scenic Halsema Highway.
City”, to see ancient walls, church ruins and Overnight stay at St. Josephs Inn in Sagada Day 12: Boracay - Freeday [B]
relics from Spain’s Conquistadores. Sites to
visit: American War Cemetery, Rizal Park, Fort Day 06: Sagada - Bontoc - Banaue [B] Breakfast inside the hotel. Whole day free at
Santiago, San Agustin and Manila Cathedral. leisure The Palm - studded island of Boracay
After the tour enjoy delicious dinner with After breakfast, visit the picturesque town of - with its 4-km white talcum-fine beach Balmy
cultural show. Overnight stay at Hotel Jen Sagada, stop and see their ancient burial caves weather and warm, crystalline waters – is
Manila or similar with mummified coffins. Visit also the Bontoc like a hypnotic magnet. Days can be spent
Museum, founded by a Belgian Sister, which simply lazing on the beach while nights are for
Day 02: Tagaytay Ridge Tour [B|L] houses a varied collection of authentic artifacts indulging in the Tropical party lifestyle. At night,
and photos from the mountain tribes. Then, Boracay turns into one big party place where
After breakfast, proceed to Tagaytay Ridge proceed to Banaue. Overnight stay at Banaue everyone is welcome to join in and toast some
Tour. About an hour and a half drive south of Hotel sunset cocktails
Manila lies the picturesque City of Tagaytay.
It offers a panoramic view of Taal Lake and Day 07: Banaue - Hapao Village Rice Day 13: Boracay - Caticlan - Manila
Volcano, the “lake within a volcano within a Terraces [B] - Australia [B]
lake within a volcano”. This vista can be
savored from atop the People’s Park in the Sky. After breakfast, using local non-air conditioned Free at leisure until departure. Land and boat
Stop by the Bamboo Organ of Las Piñas and jeepneys visit the picturesque town of Hapao, transfer to Caticlan Airport for flight to Manila
a local jeepney assembly plant on your way where you will view the Banaue rice terraces, a Arrival in Manila, transfer to Ninoy Aquino
back. Lunch in a Local Restaurant then back to UNESCO World Heritage Site. Includes soft International Airport for your overnight flight
Manila for overnight stay. hiking in going down the terraces and village. home

Day 03: Manila - Laoag - Vigan [B] Day 08: Banaue - Manila [B] Day 14: Arrive Australia

Morning free until transfer to airport for flight Depart Banaue for Manila via San Jose and Arrive home today.
to Laoag. Arrival in Laoag, meet and transfer North Expressway. The gateway to Banaue is
to hotel for check-in. Laoag – Ilocos Norte (2 through the land locked evergreen provinces of Inclusions
Hours away from Vigan – Long before Laoag Nueva Ecija and Nueva Vizcaya. Countryside
was established in 1580 with St. William the settings such as rice fields surrounding the ■ 4* Deluxe hotel or local best hotel
hermit as its patron Saint, Chinese and Japa- small towns and villages are common sight accommodation with daily breakfast
nese merchants visited the area, which was showing simplicity of living. Arrival in Manila.
renowned for its gold mine. Loaog eventually Overnight stay at Hotel Jen Manila ■ Transportation throughout
became the capital of Ilocos Norte and Loyal ■ Jeepney tour at Banaue village
Marcos Country. Day 09: Manila - Puerto - Princesa [B] ■ Meals as listed
■ English speaking local guide
In the afternoon, enjoy Laoag City Tour, Sights Free at leisure until departure transfer to Naia ■ Entrance fee
to see include St. Williams Cathedral, Paoay Domestic for flight to Puerto Princesa. On
Church and Malacanang of The North. Proceed arrival, Meet and greet then emnjoy Puerto Exclusions
to Vigan. Overnight at Hotel Luna or similar Princesa City Tour include visit to Princess
Eulalia Park, Immaculate Conception Cathedral, ■ Any flights and taxes
Day 04: Vigan - Baguio [B] Plaza Cuartel and Iwahig Prison And Penal ■ Tipping for guide
Farm. Overnight stay at Hotel Centro or similar ■ Travel insurance
Morning enjoy Vigan Heritage Tour. Spanish - ■ Personal expenses
era mansions, cobblestone streets and Kalesa Day 10: Palawan - Underground
(horse drawn carriage) are the hallmarks of River Tour [B|D] Departure Dates
historic Vigan. Miraculously spared by bombing
in WWII, Vigan was designated a UNESCO World Departure to Sabang then to Subterranean 2015-17 Dates
Heritage Site. Sights to see include Archibishop River Nat.Park. Excursion on the river by boat. Daily Till 31 Mar 2017
Palace, St. Paul‘S Cathedral, Mestizo District, Walk in the park to observe the animals
Padre Jose Burgos National Museum, Pottery (Monitor Lizard/ monkeys). Enjoy your 52
Factories and Santa Maria Church. In the Underground River Tour. A natural world
afternoon, proceed to Baguio. Overnight stay at Heritage Site, the Park is Puerto Princesa
Baguio Burnham Suites or similar. City’s premiere ecotourism destination. It was
inscribed in the prestigious UNESCO world
heritage Site lists for its outstanding universal
value and ecological significance, and as a
natural site of intense beauty. Lunch at a local
restaurant

Philippines | Private Touring Pagudpud
Laoag

Vigan

Highlights of PhilippinesSagada Bontoc with Bohol
and Cebu [14 Days] Banaue

San Fernando City
Baguio

Manila, Laoag, Vigan, Baguio, Bontoc, Bohol & Cebu

Laoag

Price Map Vigan

Minimum 5 person Guaranteed DepMaanrtiulare N No. of nights Sagada Bontoc

Flight LaoBagnaue

Land Only Including Tipping Single RoomTaSguappylteamyent Coach 1N Vigan
Baguio
Boat Naga Sagada 1N Bontoc

From $3,525 From $990 2N Banaue
Legazpi 1N Baguio
per person

Boracay Manila 3N IN
Caticlan
Tagaytay Legazpi
OUT Manila Naga

2N Cebu
Tagaytay

2N Bohol

Boracay Legazpi
Caticlan

Day 01: Australia - Manila [D] After the tour enjoy delicious dinner with a local jeepney assembly plant on your way

Fly to Manila. On arrival, Meet and transfer cultural show. Overnight stay at Hotel Jen back. Lunch in a Local Restaurant then back to
to hotel. Enjoy Manila half day city tour. The
tour starts right in the heart of Philippines’s Manila or similar Manila for overnighBtosrtaayc.ay
financial district, the City of Makati. Have a Caticlan
glimpse of Makati’s hustle and bustle as you
drive through on your way to the capital city, Day 02: Tagaytay Ridge Tour [B|L] Day 03: Manila - Laoag - Vigan [B]
Manila. Onwards Rizal Park on scenic Roxas
Boulevard, arrive in Intramuros, “The Walled After breakfast, proceed to Tagaytay Ridge Morning free until transfer to airport for flight Ceb
City”, to see ancient walls, church ruins and
relics from Spain’s Conquistadores. Sites to Tour. About an hour andSaahbaalfndgrive south of to Laoag. Arrival in Laoag, meet and transfer
visit: American War Cemetery, Rizal Park, Fort Manila lies the picturesque City of TaPguayetratyo. Princteoshaotel for check-in. Laoag – Ilocos Norte (2 Bohol
Santiago, San Agustin and Manila Cathedral.
It offers a panoramic view of Taal Lake and Hours away from Vigan – Long before Laoag

Volcano, the “lake within a volcano within a was established in 1580 with St. William the C
lake within a volcano”. This vistSaacbananbeg PuertohPerrimnciteassaits patron Saint, Chinese and Japa- Bohol
savored from atop the People’s Park in the Sky. nese merchants visited the area, which was

Stop by the Bamboo Organ of Las Piñas and renowned for its gold mine. Loaog eventually

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board a motorized outrigger boat. The Seawaters Philippines | Private Touring
around Pamilacan Island is home to at least
(6) species of whales and Dolphins.

Day 11: Bohol - Cebu [B]

Departure to ferry to Cebu. On arrival, meet
and proceed to Cebu City Tour. Visit Fort San
Pedro, Magellan’s Cross. The oldest street
in Cebu, which is the Colon Street, and the
famous Carbon Market where goods are sold
at lowest price. Appreciate Cebu’s rich culture,
creatively assimilating foreign influences with
local folk sensibilities, as seen in old churches
like the Basilica Minore and majestic Taoist
Temple. Enjoy scenic beauty driving through
hilly residential areas and colorful gardens
of Beverly Hills. Overnight stay at Maribago
Bluewater Resort (4*)

became the capital of Ilocos Norte and Loyal Day 07: Banaue - Hapao Village Rice Day 12: Cebu - Freeday [B]
Marcos Country. Terraces [B]
Breakfast at the hotel. Whole day free at leisure
In the afternoon, enjoy Laoag City Tour, Sights After breakfast, using local non-air conditioned
to see include St. Williams Cathedral, Paoay jeepneys visit the picturesque town of Hapao, Day 13: Cebu - Manila - Australia [B]
Church and Malacanang of The North. Proceed where you will view the Banaue rice terraces, a
to Vigan. Overnight at Hotel Luna or similar UNESCO World Heritage Site. Includes soft Free at leisure until departure transfer to Cebu
hiking in going down the terraces and village. Mactan International Airport for check-in
Day 04: Vigan - Baguio [B] Departure Cebu for flight to Manila. On arrival,
Day 08: Banaue - Manila [B] transfer to Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Morning enjoy Vigan Heritage Tour. Spanish-era for your homebound flight back to Australia
mansions, cobblestone streets and Kalesa Depart Banaue for Manila via San Jose and
(horse drawn carriage) are the hallmarks of North Expressway. The gateway to Banaue is Day 14: Arrive Australia
historic Vigan. Miraculously spared by bombing through the land locked evergreen provinces of
in WWII, Vigan was designated a UNESCO World Nueva Ecija and Nueva Vizcaya. Countryside Arrive home today.
Heritage Site. Sights to see include Archibishop settings such as rice fields surrounding the
Palace, St. Paul‘S Cathedral, Mestizo District, small towns and villages are common sight Inclusions
Padre Jose Burgos National Museum, Pottery showing simplicity of living. Arrival in Manila.
Factories and Santa Maria Church. In the Overnight stay at Hotel Jen Manila ■ 4* Deluxe hotel or local best hotel
afternoon, proceed to Baguio. Overnight stay at accommodation with daily breakfast
Baguio Burnham Suites or similar Day 09: Manila - Bohol [B|L]
■ Transportation throughout
Day 05: Bagiuo - Bontoc - Sagada [B] Breakfast in the hotel, free at leisure until ■ Jeepney tour at Banaue village
departure transfer to Naia Domestic for ■ Meals as listed
Baguio City Tour in the morning. Baguio is the check-in. Depart Manila for flight to Tagbilaran. ■ English speaking local guide
gateway to the mighty Cordillera Mountain On arrival, meet and greet then start Bohol ■ Entrance fee
Range and the City offers the best handicrafts Countryside Tour. A full day tour to the scenic
particularly wooden handicrafts and metal countryside of Bohol which showcases the Exclusions
ornaments. We will visit Baguio Botanical history, culture and nature of the province.Visit
Garden, Baguio Cathedral, Burnham Park, Blood Compact Shrine, Baclayon Chruch & ■ Any flights and taxes
Baguio City Market. Later proceed to Bontoc / Museum, Chocolate Hills, Bilar Man-Made ■ Tipping for guide
Sagada via scenic Halsema Highway. Forest, Loboc River cruise with Lunch and ■ Travel insurance
Overnight stay at St. Josephs Inn in Sagada Tarsier Sanctuary. Overnight stay at Bohol ■ Personal expenses
Beach Club or similar.
Day 06: Sagada - Bontoc - Banaue [B] Departure Dates
Day 10: Bohol: Freeday [B]
After breakfast, visit the picturesque town of 2015-17 Dates
Sagada, stop and see their ancient burial caves Breakfast in the hotel. Rest of the day free at Daily Till 31 Mar 2017
with mummified coffins. Visit also the Bontoc leisure or join optional tour.
Museum, founded by a Belgian Sister, which
houses a varied collection of authentic artifacts Optional Tour: Pamilacan Marine Life Tour
and photos from the mountain tribes. Then, with Lunch
proceed to Banaue. Overnight stay at Banaue Hotel 0500H - An early morning boat trip to the
seawaters southeast of Tagbilaran City on

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Baguio

Philippines | Private Touring Manila

Philippines Discovery withPagudpud PaTaglaaywtayan
Laoag
and Cebu [14 Days] Vigan
Palawan &Sagada
Manila, Laoag, Vigan, Baguio, Bontoc Cebu
Banaue

San Fernando City Laoag

Baguio

Price Map Vigan

Minimum 5 person Guaranteed Departure N No. of nights Sagada Bontoc

Flight LaoBagnaue

Land Only Including Tipping Single Room Supplement MCoaancilah 1N Vigan
Tagaytay Baguio
From $3,388 From $978 Sagada 1N Bontoc Borac
Catic
per person 2N Banaue

Naga

1N Baguio

Legazpi

Manila 3N IN
Tagaytay

Manila

Sabang 1N Tagaytay Cebu 2N Legazpi
PuerPtouPerrintocePsraincesa 1N OUT
Sabang
Naga

Boracay Legazpi
Caticlan

Day 01: Australia - Manila [D] After the tour enjoy delicious dinner with a local jeepney assembly plant on your way

Fly to Manila. On arrival, Meet and transfer cultural show. Overnight stay at Hotel Jen back. Lunch in a Local Restaurant then back to
to hotel. Enjoy Manila half day city tour. The
tour starts right in the heart of Philippines’s Manila or similar Manila for overnighBtosrtaayc.ay
financial district, the City of Makati. Have a Caticlan
glimpse of Makati’s hustle and bustle as you
drive through on your way to the capital city, Day 02: Tagaytay Ridge Tour [B|L] Day 03: Manila - Laoag - Vigan [B]
Manila. Onwards Rizal Park on scenic Roxas
Boulevard, arrive in Intramuros, “The Walled After breakfast, proceed to Tagaytay Ridge Morning free until transfer to airport for flight Ceb
City”, to see ancient walls, church ruins and
relics from Spain’s Conquistadores. Sites to Tour. About an hour andSaahbaalfndgrive south of to Laoag. Arrival in Laoag, meet and transfer
visit: American War Cemetery, Rizal Park, Fort Manila lies the picturesque City of TaPguayetratyo. Princteoshaotel for check-in. Laoag – Ilocos Norte (2 Bohol
Santiago, San Agustin and Manila Cathedral.
It offers a panoramic view of Taal Lake and Hours away from Vigan – Long before Laoag

Volcano, the “lake within a volcano within a was established in 1580 with St. William the C
lake within a volcano”. This vistSaacbananbeg PuertohPerrimnciteassaits patron Saint, Chinese and Japa- Bohol
savored from atop the People’s Park in the Sky. nese merchants visited the area, which was

Stop by the Bamboo Organ of Las Piñas and renowned for its gold mine. Loaog eventually

55

became the capital of Ilocos Norte and Loyal Philippines | Private Touring
Marcos Country.

In the afternoon, enjoy Laoag City Tour, Sights
to see include St. Williams Cathedral, Paoay
Church and Malacanang of The North. Proceed
to Vigan. Overnight at Hotel Luna or similar

Day 04: Vigan - Baguio [B] Day 09: Manila - Puerto Princesa [B] hilly residential areas and colorful gardens of
Beverly Hills. Short shopping stops for Cebu’s
Morning enjoy Vigan Heritage Tour. Spanish-era Free at leisure until departure transfer to Naia handicrafts maybe done at the end of the tour.
mansions, cobblestone streets and Kalesa Domestic for flight to Puerto Princesa. On Transfer back to the hotel and rest of the day is
(horse drawn carriage) are the hallmarks of arrival, Meet and greet then emnjoy Puerto free at leisure
historic Vigan. Miraculously spared by bombing Princesa City Tour include visit to Princess
in WWII, Vigan was designated a UNESCO World Eulalia Park, Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Day 13: Cebu - Australia [B]
Heritage Site. Sights to see include Archibishop Plaza Cuartel and Iwahig Prison And Penal
Palace, St. Paul‘S Cathedral, Mestizo District, Farm. Overnight stay at Hotel Centro or similar Free at leisure until departure transfer to Cebu
Padre Jose Burgos National Museum, Pottery Mactan International Airport for your homeward
Factories and Santa Maria Church. In the Day 10: Palawan - Underground flight back to Australia
afternoon, proceed to Baguio. Overnight stay at River Tour [B|L]
Baguio Burnham Suites or similar Day 14: Arrive Australia
Departure to Sabang then to Subterranean
Day 05: Bagiuo - Bontoc - Sagada [B] River National Park. Excursion on the river by Arrive home today.
boat. Walk in the park to observe the animals
Baguio City Tour in the morning. Baguio is the (Monitor Lizard/ monkeys). Enjoy Underground Inclusions
gateway to the mighty Cordillera Mountain River Tour With Lunch. A natural world Heritage
Range and the City offers the best handicrafts Site, the Park is Puerto Princesa City’s premiere ■ 4* Deluxe hotel or local best hotel
particularly wooden handicrafts and metal ecotourism destination. It was inscribed in the accommodation with daily breakfast
ornaments. We will visit Baguio Botanical prestigious UNESCO world heritage Site lists
Garden, Baguio Cathedral, Burnham Park, for its outstanding universal value and ecologi- ■ Transportation throughout
Baguio City Market. Later proceed to Bontoc / cal significance, and as a natural site of intense ■ Jeepney tour at Banaue village
Sagada via scenic Halsema Highway. beauty. Back to the hotel for Overnight stay. ■ Meals as listed
Overnight stay at St. Josephs Inn in Sagada ■ English speaking local guide
■ Entrance fee
Day 06: Sagada - Bontoc - Banaue [B]

After breakfast, visit the picturesque town of
Sagada, stop and see their ancient burial caves
with mummified coffins. Visit also the Bontoc
Museum, founded by a Belgian Sister, which
houses a varied collection of authentic artifacts
and photos from the mountain tribes. Then,
proceed to Banaue. Overnight stay at Banaue
Hotel.

Day 07: Banaue - Hapao Village Rice Day 11: Palawan - Cebu [B] Exclusions
Terraces [B]
Free at leisure until departure transfer to ■ Any flights and taxes
After breakfast, using local non-air conditioned Puerto Princesa Airport for flight to Cebu ■ Tipping for guide
jeepneys visit the picturesque town of Hapao, On arrival in Cebu, Meet and greet then transfer ■ Travel insurance
where you will view the Banaue rice terraces, a to the hotel for check-in Overnight accommodation ■ Personal expenses
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Includes soft at Maribago Bluewater or similar
hiking in going down the terraces and village. Departure Dates
Day 12: Cebu [B]
Day 08: Banaue - Manila [B] 2015-17 Dates
After hotel breakfast, Pick-up and enjoy Half Daily Till 31 Mar 2017
Depart Banaue for Manila via San Jose and Day Cebu City Tour. Visit Fort San Pedro,
North Expressway. The gateway to Banaue is Magellan’s Cross, the oldest street in Cebu,
through the land locked evergreen provinces of which is the Colon Street, and the famous
Nueva Ecija and Nueva Vizcaya. Countryside Carbon Market where goods are sold at
settings such as rice fields surrounding the lowest price. Appreciate Cebu’s rich culture,
small towns and villages are common sight creatively assimilating foreign influences with
showing simplicity of living. Arrival in Manila. local folk sensibilities, as seen in old churches
Overnight stay at Hotel Jen Manila like the Basilica Minore and majestic Taoist
Temple. Enjoy scenic beauty driving through

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Philippines | Private Touring Pagudpud
Laoag

Vigan

Sagada Bontoc

Philippines Panorama withBanaue Pagudpud
Laoag
Boracay and Cebu [14San Fernando City Days]
Baguio Vigan

Manila, Laoag, Vigan, Baguio, BoSangatdoa c,BBoannBtaouoce racay & Cebu

San Fernando City Laoag

Baguio

Price [Fully Inclusive|Twin Share] Map Vigan

Minimum 5 person Guaranteed Departure N No. of nights Sagada Bontoc

Flight LaoBagnaue

Land Only Including Tipping Single RoomMSuappnleimlaent MCoaancilah 1N Vigan
FromTa$g1a,0y9t0ay Boat Baguio
From $3,475 Sagada 1N Bontoc
Tagaytay
per person 2N Banaue

Naga

1N Baguio

Naga Legazpi

Manila 3N IN

Legazpi

Tagaytay

Manila

1N BoracTaagyaytay Cebu 2N Legazpi
1N Caticlan OUT
Sabang
Puerto Princesa Naga

Boracay Legazpi
Caticlan

Day 01: Australia - Manila [D] After the tour enjoy delicious dinner with a local jeepney assembly plant on your way

Fly to Manila. On arrival, Meet and transfer cultural show. Overnight stay at Hotel Jen back. Lunch in a Local Restaurant then back to

to hotel. Enjoy Manila half day city tour. The Manila or similar Manila for overnighBtosrtaayc.ay
tour starts right in the heart of Philippines’s Caticlan

financial district, the City of Makati. Have a Day 02: Tagaytay Ridge Tour [B|L] Day 03: Manila - Laoag - Vigan [B] Ceb
glimpse of Makati’s hustle and bustle as you
After breakfast, proceed to Tagaytay Ridge Morning free until transfer to airpoCrtefobr fluight

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Boulevard, arrive in Intramuros, “The Walled It offers a panoramic view of Taal Lake and C

City”, to see ancient walls, church ruins and Volcano, the “lake within a volcano within a was established in 1580 with St. William the Bohol
relics from Spain’s Conquistadores. Sites to lake within a volcano”. This vistSaacbananbeg PuertohPerrimnciteassaits patron Saint, Chinese and Japa-
visit: American War Cemetery, Rizal Park, Fort savored from atop the People’s Park in the Sky. nese merchants visited the area, which was

Santiago, San Agustin and Manila Cathedral. Stop by the Bamboo Organ of Las Piñas and renowned for its gold mine. Loaog eventually

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Half Day Cebu City Tour on arrival. Visit Fort Philippines | Private Touring
San Pedro, Magellan’s Cross, the oldest street
in Cebu, which is the Colon Street, and the
famous Carbon Market where goods are sold
at lowest price. Appreciate Cebu’s rich culture,
creatively assimilating foreign influences with
local folk sensibilities, as seen in old churches
like the Basilica Minore and majestic Taoist
Temple. Enjoy scenic beauty driving through
hilly residential areas and colorful gardens of
Beverly Hills. Short shopping stops for Cebu’s
handicrafts maybe done at the end of the
tour. Overnight accommodation at Maribago
Bluewater or similar

Day 12: Cebu - Freeday [B]

Breakfast at the resort. Whole day free at leisure

became the capital of Ilocos Norte and Loyal Day 07: Banaue - Hapao Village Rice Day 13: Cebu- Australia [B]
Marcos Country. Terraces [B]
Free at leisure until departure transfer to Cebu
In the afternoon, enjoy Laoag City Tour, Sights After breakfast, using local non-air conditioned Mactan International Airprot for check-in.
to see include St. Williams Cathedral, Paoay jeepneys visit the picturesque town of Hapao, Depart Cebu for onward flight back to Australia
Church and Malacanang of The North. Proceed where you will view the Banaue rice terraces, a
to Vigan. Overnight at Hotel Luna or similar UNESCO World Heritage Site. Includes soft Day 14: Arrive Australia
hiking in going down the terraces and village.
Arrive home today.

Inclusions

Day 04: Vigan - Baguio [B] Day 08: Banaue - Manila [B] ■ 4* Deluxe hotel or local best hotel
accommodation with daily breakfast
Morning enjoy Vigan Heritage Tour. Spanish-era Depart Banaue for Manila via San Jose and
mansions, cobblestone streets and Kalesa North Expressway. The gateway to Banaue is ■ Transportation throughout
(horse drawn carriage) are the hallmarks of through the land locked evergreen provinces of ■ Jeepney tour at Banaue village
historic Vigan. Miraculously spared by bombing Nueva Ecija and Nueva Vizcaya. Countryside ■ Meals as listed
in WWII, Vigan was designated a UNESCO settings such as rice fields surrounding the ■ English speaking local guide
World Heritage Site. Sights to see include small towns and villages are common sight ■ Entrance fee
Archibishop Palace, St. Paul‘S Cathedral, showing simplicity of living. Arrival in Manila.
Mestizo District, Padre Jose Burgos National Overnight stay at Hotel Jen Manila Exclusions
Museum, Pottery Factories and Santa Maria ■ Any flights and taxes
Church. In the afternoon, proceed to Baguio. Day 09: Manila - Caticlan - Boracay [B] ■ Tipping for guide
Overnight stay at Baguio Burnham Suites or ■ Travel insurance
similar Free at leisure until departure transfer to Naia ■ Personal expenses
Domestic for check-in for flight to Caticlan.
Day 05: Bagiuo - Bontoc - Sagada [B] On arrival, Land and Boat Transfer to Boracay Departure Dates
Island. Check-in at Boracay Regency hotel.
Baguio City Tour in the morning. Baguio is the Rest of the day is free at leisure or shopping 2015-17 Dates
gateway to the mighty Cordillera Mountain Daily Till 31 Mar 2017
Range and the City offers the best handicrafts Day 10: Boracay - Freeday [B]
particularly wooden handicrafts and metal 58
ornaments. We will visit Baguio Botanical Breakfast inside the hotel. Whole day free at
Garden, Baguio Cathedral, Burnham Park, leisure. The Palm- studded island of Boracay
Baguio City Market. Later proceed to Bontoc / with its 4-km white talcum-fine beach Balmy
Sagada via scenic Halsema Highway. weather and warm, crystalline waters is like a
Overnight stay at St. Josephs Inn in Sagada hypnotic magnet. Days can be spent simply
lazing on the beach while nights are for
Day 06: Sagada - Bontoc - Banaue [B] indulging in the Tropical party lifestyle. At night,
Boracay turns into one big party place where
After breakfast, visit the picturesque town of everyone is welcome to join in and toast some
Sagada, stop and see their ancient burial caves sunset cocktails
with mummified coffins. Visit also the Bontoc
Museum, founded by a Belgian Sister, which Day 11: Boracay - Caticlan - Cebu [B]
houses a varied collection of authentic artifacts
and photos from the mountain tribes. Then, Free at leisure until departure. Land and boat
proceed to Banaue. Overnight stay at Banaue transfer to Caticlan Airport for check-in
Hotel. Depart Caticlan for flight to Cebu. Proceed

Philippines | Independent Independent Touring [Philippines]

Whether you are families with small children, groups of friends wishing to travel on an exclusive tour or
travellers with special requirement. If you are the type of traveller who prefers travel arrangement with
great flexibility, then our daily departure independent tour options are perfect for you. All private tours are
are inclusive of all transfers, 4-5*accommodation with daily buffet breakfast, English-speaking local guides,
daily tours, admission fees, some meals as listed. You can mix and match to create your own unique itinerary.
Please contact our Reservations team if you wish to make any alternations to your liking and we will get
back to you with the personalised proposal.

Manila & Boracay Island Fun [7 Days] Day 01: Arrival In Manila
Arrival in Manila. Meet and greet.Transfer to the hotel for check-in.

Day 02-03: Manila: Freeday [B]

Breakfast inside the hotel.Whole day free at leisure or join optional tours.

Day 04: Manila - Caticlan - Boracay [B]

Breakfast inside the hotel.Free at leisure until departure transfer to NAIA
Domestic for flight to Caticlan. Arrival in Caticlan, Land and boat transfer
to Boracay Island.Transfer to the hotel for check-in

Berjaya Hotel & Boracay Garden Day 05-06: Boracay - Freeday [B]
From $810/person [Twin Share]
$550/person [Single Supp] Breakfast inside the hotel. Whole day free at leisure or join optional tour.

Armada Hotel & Boracay Regency Day 07: Boracay - Caticlan - Manila
From $810/person [Twin Share]
$620/person [Single Supp] Breakfast inside the hotel.Free at leisure until departure. Land and boat
transfer to Caticlan Airport.Arrival in Manila, then transfer to Ninoy
Aquino International Airport .Depart Manila for onward flight

Manila & Cebu Adventure [7 Days] Day 01: Arrival In Manila

Berjaya Hotel & Maribago Bluewater Arrival in Manila. Meet and greet.Transfer to the hotel for check-in.
From $788/person [Twin Share]
$525/person [Single Supp] Day 02-03: Manila: Freeday [B]
Armada Hotel & Costabella Resort
From $838/person [Twin Share] Breakfast inside the hotel.Whole day free at leisure or join optional tours.
$475/person [Single Supp]
Day 04: Manila - Cebu [B]

Free at leisure until departure transfer to NAIA Domestic for flight to
Cebu. Arrival in Cebu.Meet and greet then transfer to the hotel for check-in

Day 05-06: Cebu - Freeday [B]

Breakfast inside the hotel.Whole day free at leisure or join optional tours.

Day 07: Cebu - Manila - Home [B]

Free at leisure until departure transfer to Cebu Mactan International
Airport for flight to Manila. Arrival in Manila, then transfer to Ninoy
Aquino International Airport , Depart Manila for onward flight.

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Manila & Bohol Explorer [7 Days] Day 01: Arrival In Manila Philippines | Independent

Berjaya hotel & Bohol Beach Club Arrival in Manila. Meet and greet.Transfer to the hotel for check-in.
From $780/person [Twin Share]
$540/person [Single Supp] Day 02-03: Manila: Freeday [B]
Armada Hotel & South Palms
From $855/person [Twin Share] Breakfast inside the hotel.Whole day free at leisure or join optional tours.
$615/person [Single Supp]
Day 04: Manila - Bohol [B]

Free at leisure until departure transfer to NAIA Domestic for flight to
Bohol.Arrival in Bohol, Meet and greet then transfer to the hotel for
check-in.

Day 05-06: Bohol - Freeday [B]

Breakfast inside the hotel. Whole day free at leisure or join optional tours.

Day 07: Bohol - Manila - Home [B]

Free at leisure until departure transfer to Tagbilaran Airport for flight
to Manila. Arrival in Manila then transfer to Ninoy Aquino International
Airport, Depart Manila for onward flight

Inclusions

■ 6 night accommodation with breakfast
■ Airport transfers with English speaking assistance/guide
■ Return transfers to the island with English guide

Exclusions

■ Domestic airfares & taxes
■ Tipping and optional tours
■ Insurance & personal expenditure

MWT Suggestions

While in Manila, why not join in one of our half day
or full day tours to explore this fascinating city &
the surrounding area. See page 64 - 71 for details.

Deluxe category is available on request. Shoulder,
high season surcharge apply.

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Philippines | Independent Weekly Departure Tours

Ifugao Heritage Tour [4 Days] world. Visit a typical home to see their way of life. Proceed to the
viewpoint to witness the Rice Terraces acclaimed as the “8th Wonder of
the World” & UNESCO World Heritage Site, built over 2,000 years ago.

Day 03: Sagada - Bontoc Tour [B]

After breakfast, visit the picturesque town of Sagada, stop and see
their ancient burial caves with mummified coffins. Visit also the Bontoc
Museum, founded by a Belgian Sister, which houses a varied collection
of authentic artifacts and photos from the mountain tribes. Watch a
tribal show of songs and dances interpreting their culture and traditions
which some are still being practiced up to now.

Depart Manila Every Thursday Day 04: Banaue - Manila [B]
From $888/person [Twin Share]
$255/person [Single Supp] Breakfast inside the hotel. Leave Banaue for Manila . In San Jose, Nueva
Ecija, stop for lunch. Late afternoon arrive in Manila. Pick-up and transfer
Day 01: Manila - Banaue to the desire hotel or Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Depart Manila for Banaue via North Expressway. The gateway to Inclusions
Banaue is through the land locked evergreen provinces of Nueva Ecija
and Nueva Vizcaya. Countryside settings such as rice fields surrounding ■ 3 nights Accommodation at Banaue Hotel
the small towns and villages are common sight showing simplicity of ■ Daily hotel Breakfast
living. In San Jose City, a short stop at a restaurant for lunch at own ■ Daily transportation - Manila/ Banaue/ Manila
cost. Resume drive to Banaue, stop at Dalton Pass and Sta. Fe, Nueva ■ Sightseeing tours
Vizcaya, passing by Bagabag, where picturesque mountains and rivers ■ Services of a Local English Speaking Guide
start to ascend to the Ifugao land. Arrive in Banaue late in the afternoon
for 3nights stay. Exclusions

Day 02: Breathtaking Rice Terraces - Village Tour [B] ■ Tips.
■ Insurance
Breakfast inside the hotel. Departure by group’s exclusive local jeepney ■ Personal expenditures
for the tour of the rice terraces and one of its villages. Banga-anis a
traditional village nestled in a panoramic valley of terraces. The 20-
minute walk on a descending trail permits a close look of the Ifugao

Banaue Rice Terraces Heritage Tour A [8 Days]

Day 01: Manila - Banaue

Depart Manila for Banaue via North Expressway. The gateway to
Banaue is through the land locked evergreen provinces of Nueva Ecija
and Nueva Vizcaya. Countryside settings such as rice fields surrounding
the small towns and villages are common sight showing simplicity of
living. In San Jose City, a short stop at a restaurant for lunch at own
cost. Resume drive to Banaue, stop at Dalton Pass and Sta. Fe, Nueva
Vizcaya, passing by Bagabag, where picturesque mountains and rivers
start to ascend to the Ifugao land. Arrive in Banaue late in the afternoon
for 3nights stay.

Depart Manila Every Thursday Day 02: Breathtaking Rice Terraces - Village Tour [B]

Berjaya Hotel & Boracay Garden Breakfast inside the hotel. Departure by group’s exclusive local jeepney
From $1,548/person [Twin Share] for the tour of the rice terraces and one of its villages. Banga-anis a
$598/person [Single Supp] traditional village nestled in a panoramic valley of terraces. The 20-
minute walk on a descending trail permits a close look of the Ifugao
Armada Hotel & Boracay Regency world. Visit a typical home to see their way of life. Proceed to the
From $1,588/person [Twin Share] viewpoint to witness the Rice Terraces acclaimed as the “8th Wonder of
$638/person [Single Supp] the World” & UNESCO World Heritage Site, built over 2,000 years ago.

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Day 03: Sagada - Bontoc Tour [B] Day 05: Manila - Caticlan - Boracay [B] Philippines | Independent

After breakfast, visit the picturesque town of Sagada, stop and see Free at leisure until departure transfer to NAIA Domestic for flight to
their ancient burial caves with mummified coffins. Visit also the Bontoc Caticlan. On arrival,Land and boat transfer to Boracay Island. Transfer
Museum, founded by a Belgian Sister, which houses a varied collection to the hotel for check-in. Overnight in Boracay
of authentic artifacts and photos from the mountain tribes. Watch a
tribal show of songs and dances interpreting their culture and traditions Day 06-07: Boracay - Freeday [B]
which some are still being practiced up to now.
Whole day free at leisure or join optional island hopping tour.Overnight
Day 04: Banaue - Manila [B] in Boracay.

Leave Banaue for Manila taking the same route as Day 1. In San Jose, Day 08: Boracay/ Caticlan/ Manila [B]
Nueva Ecija, stop for lunch. Late afternoon arrive in Manila. Transfer to
the hotel for check-in. Overnight in Manila Free at leisure until departure. Land and boat transfer to Caticlan
Airport. On arrival, transfer to Ninoy Aquino International Airport for
onward flightin Boracay.

Banaue Rice Terraces Heritage Tour B [8 Days]

Day 03: Sagada - Bontoc Tour [B]

After breakfast, visit the picturesque town of Sagada, stop and see
their ancient burial caves with mummified coffins. Visit also the Bontoc
Museum, founded by a Belgian Sister, which houses a varied collection
of authentic artifacts and photos from the mountain tribes. Watch a
tribal show of songs and dances interpreting their culture and traditions
which some are still being practiced up to now.

Depart Manila Every Thursday Day 04: Banaue - Manila [B]

Leave Banaue for Manila taking the same route as Day 1. In San Jose,
Nueva Ecija, stop for lunch. Late afternoon arrive in Manila. Transfer to
the hotel for check-in. Overnight in Manila

Berjaya Hotel & Bohol Beach Day 05: Manila - Bohol [B]
From $1,528/person [Twin Share]
$588/person [Single Supp] Free at leisure until departure transfer to NAIA Domestic for flight to
Bohol. On arrival, Transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Armada Hotel & South Palms
From $1,588/person [Twin Share] Day 06-07: Boracay - Freeday [B]
$648/person [Single Supp]
Whole day free at leisure or join optional tours
Day 01: Manila - Banaue
Day 08: Bohol - Manila [B]
Depart Manila for Banaue via North Expressway. The gateway to
Banaue is through the land locked evergreen provinces of Nueva Ecija Free at leisure until departure transfer to Tagbilaran Airport flight to Manila.
and Nueva Vizcaya. Countryside settings such as rice fields surrounding On arrival transfer to Ninoy Aquino International Airport for onward flight
the small towns and villages are common sight showing simplicity of
living. In San Jose City, a short stop at a restaurant for lunch at own
cost. Resume drive to Banaue, stop at Dalton Pass and Sta. Fe, Nueva
Vizcaya, passing by Bagabag, where picturesque mountains and rivers
start to ascend to the Ifugao land. Arrive in Banaue late in the afternoon
for 3nights stay.

Day 02: Breathtaking Rice Terraces - Village Tour [B]

Breakfast inside the hotel. Departure by group’s exclusive local jeepney
for the tour of the rice terraces and one of its villages. Banga-anis a
traditional village nestled in a panoramic valley of terraces. The 20-
minute walk on a descending trail permits a close look of the Ifugao
world. Visit a typical home to see their way of life. Proceed to the
viewpoint to witness the Rice Terraces acclaimed as the “8th Wonder of
the World” & UNESCO World Heritage Site, built over 2,000 years ago.

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Philippines | Independent Banaue Rice Terraces Heritage Tour C [8 Days]

Day 02: Breathtaking Rice Terraces - Village Tour [B]

Breakfast inside the hotel. Departure by group’s exclusive local jeepney
for the tour of the rice terraces and one of its villages. Banga-anis a
traditional village nestled in a panoramic valley of terraces. The 20-
minute walk on a descending trail permits a close look of the Ifugao
world. Visit a typical home to see their way of life. Proceed to the
viewpoint to witness the Rice Terraces acclaimed as the “8th Wonder of
the World” & UNESCO World Heritage Site, built over 2,000 years ago.

Departs Manila Every Thursday Day 03: Sagada - Bontoc Tour [B]

Berjaya hotel & Maribago Bluewater After breakfast, visit the picturesque town of Sagada, stop and see
From $1,499/person [Twin Share] their ancient burial caves with mummified coffins. Visit also the Bontoc
$575/person [Single Supp] Museum, founded by a Belgian Sister, which houses a varied collection
of authentic artifacts and photos from the mountain tribes. Watch a
Armada Hotel & Costabella Resort tribal show of songs and dances interpreting their culture and traditions
From $1,539/person [Twin Share] which some are still being practiced up to now.
$605/person [Single Supp]
Day 04: Banaue - Manila [B]
Day 01: Manila - Banaue
Leave Banaue for Manila taking the same route as Day 1. In San Jose,
Depart Manila for Banaue via North Expressway. The gateway to Nueva Ecija, stop for lunch. Late afternoon arrive in Manila. Transfer to
Banaue is through the land locked evergreen provinces of Nueva Ecija the hotel for check-in. Overnight in Manila
and Nueva Vizcaya. Countryside settings such as rice fields surrounding
the small towns and villages are common sight showing simplicity of Day 05: Manila - Cebu [B]
living. In San Jose City, a short stop at a restaurant for lunch at own
cost. Resume drive to Banaue, stop at Dalton Pass and Sta. Fe, Nueva Free at leisure until departure transfer to NAIA Domestic flight to Cebu.
Vizcaya, passing by Bagabag, where picturesque mountains and rivers On arrival, transfer to the hotel for check-in.
start to ascend to the Ifugao land. Arrive in Banaue late in the afternoon
for 3nights stay. Day 06-07: Cebu - Freeday [B]

Whole day free at leisure or join optional tours

Day 08: Cebu [B]

Free at leisure until departure transfer to Cebu Mactan International Airport
for onward flight.

Inclusions Exclusions

■ 7 nights hotel Accommodation at your choice ■ Tips.
■ Daily hotel Breakfast ■ Insurance
■ Daily transportation ■ Personal expenditures
■ Sightseeing tours ■ Domestic airfare
■ Services of a Local English Speaking Guide

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Half Day Tours Explore the heart of Manila! Begin the day with a morning drive through Philippines | Independent
the Mall of Asia Complex, the Coconut Palace, the Cultural Center of the
Manila City & Museum Tour Philippines and Rizal Park.

Tour Highlights Learn of the Philippines’ rich history and diversified culture with a visit
■ Casa Manila to three well-reputed museums. Our first stop is the Casa Manila. This
■ The San Agustin Church and Museum accurate reproduction of a Spanish “Ilustrado” home is located in the
■ The National Museum heart of the “walled city” of Intramuros. Afterwards visit the nearby San
Agustin Church Museum, home to the richest collection of religious
Departs from Manila art in the country. Our last stop will be the National Museum where
From $85/person [Twin Share] artifacts recovered from sunken Spanish Galleons are on display. Learn
of the thriving “galleon trade” that dominated a period in history when
Makati City & Museum Tour goods were transported between the Philippines and Mexico.

Tour Highlights Inclusions
■ Museo ng Makati
■ Neilson Tower ■ One-Way Hotel Pick up from the Makati and Manila Bay Area Hotels
■ The Ayala Museum ■ Museum Entrance Fees

Departs from Manila Exclusions
From $89/person [Twin Share]
■ Food & Beverages
Half Day Manila City Tour ■ Gratuities

Behind the modern exterior of the Philippines’ most progressive city is
an interesting story waiting to be told. Uncover the story of Makati with
visits to three of city’s museums. Begin the day at Museo Ng Makati
which showcases the city’s most recent history. Then make a stopover
at the famous Neilson Tower situated in the heart of the business
district. This is where modern Makati took root. Next, explore the Ayala
Museum with its dioramas depicting the most important events in the
country’s history. The tour also includes a drive-by of the sixteenth
century churches of Saints Peter and Paul Parish (the oldest church in
Makati) as well as the Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
At the end of the day choose between returning to your hotel or staying
at the Ayala Center for the best shopping in town.

Inclusions

■ Roundtrip Transfers to and from hotel
■ Museum Entrance Fees

Exclusions

■ Food & Beverages
■ Gratuities

Departs from Manila
From $76/person [Twin Share]

The tour starts right in the heart of Philippines’s financial district, the
City of Makati. Have a glimpse of Makati’s hustle and bustle as you
drive through on your way to the capital city, Manila. Onwards Rizal
Park on scenic Roxas Boulevard, arrive in Intramuros, “The Walled City”,
to see ancient walls, church ruins and relics from Spain’s Conquistadores.
Sites to visit: American War Cemetery, Rizal Park, Fort Santiago, San
Agustin and Manila Cathedral Back to hotel after tour finish.

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Manila City & Museum Tour

Philippines | Independent We will also stop at the Saints Peter and Paul Parish, the first and
oldest church in Makati. Built in 1620 its intricate design and Spanish
type architecture make it a notable structure. Nearby, we will stop at the
parish church of Our Lady of Guadalupe built by the Agustinian friars in
1629. Often referred to as the “Guadalupe Ruins,” the original church
was of Doric structure with massive buttresses to support its vault of
hewn stones taken from the still visible but extinct Guadalupe Quarry.

Tour Highlights From Guadalupe, we will proceed to the American Cemetery and
Memorial. Our tour ends at the Ayala Center where guests have the
option to take an optional tour of the Ayala Museum, or spend the rest
of their time exploring the Ayala Center – a commercial complex at
par with the world´s best!

■ Visit Nielson Tower, Museo ng Makati, Saints Peter & Paul Parish, Inclusions
Guadalupe Ruins and American Cemetery
■ One-way hotel pick up from the following Makati, Ortigas and
■ All Admission and Entrance Fees Included Manila Bay Area hotels:

Departs from Manila ■ DOT Accredited Tour Guide
From $68/person [Twin Share] ■ All Entrance Fees

Unveil the history of the city that has evolved to become metro Exclusions
Manila´s most modern city as well as the Philippine´s premier
business and financial center. ■ Hotel drop-off: tour ends at Ayala Center where guests will
have to make their own way back to their hotel.
Our first stop is the Nielson Tower along Ayala Avenue. Proceeding to
the Museo ng Makati, we will see the city’s glorious past is in full ■ Meals
display through paintings, murals, film-showings, stage presentations, ■ Optional Gratuities
lectures, workshops and exhibits. The museum itself is housed in an
old structure built in 1918 that served as the first town hall of the then
municipality of Makati.

Full Day Tours

Corregidor Island WWII War Memorial Tour

invading Japanese forces during World War 2. Experience the Malinta
Tunnel Light and Sound Show see the Barracks Ruins, the Spanish
Lighthouse, the Pacific War Memorial, the Gun-emplacement and the
Filipino-American Friendship Park. Tour includes roundtrip ferry ride
to the island.

Departs from Manila [Weekday Departure] Tour Highlights
From $155/person [Twin Share]
■ Barracks Ruins
Departs from Manila [Weekend Departure] ■Spanish Lighthouse
From $212/person [Twin Share] ■Pacific War Memorial
■Filipino-American Friendship Park
Visitors to Corregidor Island are rewarded with the opportunity to ■Light and Sound Show at Malinta Tunnel
learn about the historical and patriotic significance of this small ■ Short Ferry Ride to & from the Island
tadpole-shaped island. See proof of the heroism and sacrifices of the
American & Filipino soldiers who defended the country against Inclusions

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■ Roundtrip Ferry Transfers
■ Guided Island Tour
■ Buffet Lunch
■ Light & Sound Show

Panoramic Tagaytay Ridge Tour

vista is best savored atop the Palace in the Sky - resthouse of former Philippines | Independent
President Ferdinand Marcos.

On the way to Tagaytay, you will stop by the San Jose Church in Las
Pinas to see the world famous Bamboo Organ built by Spanish priest
Father Diego Cera in the 19th century. Made from about 800 bamboo
pipes, the organ is said to produce a sound unlike any other. You
will also have a chance to visit a local jeepney assembly plant for an
inside look on how this popular mode of transportation unique to the
Philippines is built.

Tour Highlights Time permitting, you may also have a chance to stop by a pineapple
or coffee plantation to sample the local produce or buy souvenirs from
■ Visit the Palace in the Sky Philippine Jeepney Factory and Las the numerous roadside wood carving and furniture shops.
Pinas Bamboo Organ
Inclusions
■ Panoramic View of Taal Volcano
■ All Admission and Entrance Fees Included ■ Roundtrip Transportation from Manila Bay, Ortigas and Makati
■ Lunch at a Local Restaurant Included City Hotels

Departs from Manila ■ All Admissions
From $155/person [Twin Share] ■ Lunch & DOT Accredited Tour Guide

About an hour and a half drive south of Metro Manila lies the Exclusions
picturesque city of Tagaytay. Located on a ridge 2,200 feet above sea
level, it offers a panoramic view of Taal Lake and Volcano - a lake ■ Additional Food & Beverages Outside Lunch
within a volcano within a lake within a volcano. This awe-inspiring ■ Optional Gratuities

Majestic Pagsanjan Falls Tour

Inclusions

■ Roundtrip Transportation from Manila Bay, Ortigas and Makati
City Hotels

■ All Admissions
■ Canoe Ride with life vest and sit cushion
■ Lunch & DOT Accredited Tour Guide

Tour Highlights Exclusions

■ Canoe Ride Upriver and Back ■ Additional Food & Beverages Outside Lunch
■ Pagsanjan Falls - Swimming, Boating and Caves ■ Optional Gratuities

Departs from Manila
From $215/person [Twin Share]

“Shoot the Rapids” on dugout canoes and experience nature’s wonder.
Drive two and a half hours south of Metro Manila through the
countryside to beautiful Pagsanjan, Laguna. Be prepared to board a
native banca (canoe) skillfully driven by two boatmen and maneu-
vered upstream through rocks and boulders amidst steep gorges and
lush tropical vegetation. Your destination - Majestic Pagsanjan Falls.
Take a swim or board a bamboo raft through the falls into a cave
behind the veil of water. This is an exhilarating, spine-tingling,
adrenaline-pumping, two hour boat ride from the Bumbungan

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Philippines | Independent Villa Escudero Coconut Plantation Tour

Plantation. About a two hour drive south of Metro Manila, this quaint
and historic villa is set amidst a pastoral grove inside a coconut
plantation, a picturesque showcase of old plantation life. Guests will
tour the plantation on board a carabao drawn cart while serenaded by
a native band.

Tour Highlights This resort villa also has its own museum which houses the family’s
vast and interesting collection of historic, religious and cultural
■ Tour a Real, Working Coconut Plantation artifacts, some dating back to pre-Hispanic times. The highlight of
■ Visit the Plantation Museum your day may be sitting down to a sumptuous lunch served beneath
■ Lunch a man-made dam with your feet immersed in cool rushing waters
■ Swim in a Spring-Fed Pool from a nearby lagoon. A swim in Villa Escudero’s spring-fed pools will
complete your memorable visit.
Departs from Manila
From $199/person [Twin Share] Inclusions

A convenient and refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of city ■ Roundtrip Transportation from Manila Bay, Ortigas and Makati
life, take this chance to recharge your batteries and enjoy a variety of City Hotels
fun filled activities in a rural setting of the Escudero Coconut
■ All Admissions and Entrance Fees
■ Lunch & DOT Accredited Tour Guide

Exclusions

■ Additional Food & Beverages Outside Lunch
■ Optional Gratuities

Enchanting Hidden Valley Tour

Inclusions

■ Roundtrip Transportation from Manila Bay, Ortigas and Makati
City Hotels

■ All Admissions and Entrance Fees
■ Lunch, afternoon snacks & DOT Accredited Tour Guide

Tour Highlights Exclusions

■ Hidden Valley’s Natural Beauty ■ Additional Food & Beverages
■ Rare Orchid Collection ■ Optional Gratuities
■ Exotic flora, or swim in its natural water pools

Departs from Manila
From $232/person [Twin Share]

Located 78 kilometers south of Metro Manila lies Hidden Valley
whose bewitching natural vegetation flourishes in a 110 acre crater
300 feet deep, believed to have been formed by a violent volcanic
upheaval thousands of years ago.

Located between two mountains, Mts. Makiling and Banahaw - these
two mountains have been for many years a major staple for local
myths and folklores, the place boasts of an impressive collection of
rare orchids and other exotic flora. Several naturally heated volcanic
water pools are available for those want to take a refreshing dip so
bring your swim suit!

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Subic Bay Adventure Tour We depart early from Metro Manila, passing through the provinces of Philippines | Independent
Bulacan and Pampanga. Along the way, you will have a chance to
Tour Highlights witness the wrath brought by the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo (considered
■ Visit Subic Bay the strongest volcanic eruption in the last century) as you pass
■ Zoobic Safari – Tiger encounter through the town of Bacolor in Pampanga. The tour continues towards
the province of Zambales where Subic Bay is located. Included in your
Departs from Manila days itinerary is a visit to Zoobic Safari and a stop at the JEST Camp
From $216/person [Twin Share] (Jungle Environmental Survival Training Camp) where indigenous
people called “Aetas” demonstrate survival skills in tropical rain forest.
Located 75 miles (120 kilometers) northwest of metro Manila, you’ll The tour departs Subic Bay for a return trip to Manila at 4:00 pm.
find the former American naval facility known as Subic Naval Base
- touted as the biggest U.S. naval facility in the Asia-Pacific region Inclusions
before the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo in 1991 forced the early pull-out
of American troops. Since then, the area had been converted into a ■ Roundtrip Transportation from Manila Bay, Ortigas and Makati
modern free port and tourism zone. City Hotels

■ All Admissions and Entrance Fees
■ Lunch & DOT Accredited Tour Guide

Exclusions

■ Additional Food & Beverages Outside Lunch
■ Optional Gratuities

Taal Volcano Trekking Tour

Inclusions

■ Roundtrip Transportation to and from hotel
■ Admissions and Roundtrip Ferry Transfers
■ Lunch & Horseback Ride

Exclusions

■ Optional Gratuities

Tour Highlights

■ Taal Volcano
■ Horseback Riding
■ Volcano Island

Departs from Manila
From $248/person [Twin Share]

Visit the world’s smallest volcano, Taal Volcano. Located on the edge
of a 30 kilometer wide caldera, Tagaytay City is about an hour and
half outside of Manila. The volcanic crater was created over 100,000
years ago and the city provides breathtaking panoramic views of Taal
Lake. You will enjoy a peaceful picnic on the lake shore before taking
quick boat ride to Volcano Island. Riding on horseback along black
lava flows, you will reach the spectacular viewpoint overlooking Crater
Lake and Vulcan Point.

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Philippines | Independent Mt. Pinatubo Trekking And Adventure Tour

Leave the bustle of Manila behind on this day trip to Mt Pinatubo for a
combo 4x4 and trekking adventure to Pinatubo Crater with an expert
guide. Drive an off-road vehicle along a river valley made of lahar —
the mudflow from the volcano’s 1991 eruption. Then hike another 1.5
hours to the crater with free time to enjoy views of the emerald-
colored lake. After following the same routes back to base camp,
you’re rewarded with a Filipino-style lunch (and shower) before your
return drive to the capital.

Note: Children 11 yrs. old and below and Adults 70yrs. Old and above
are not allowed to take this tour. Also prohibited to take this tour are
person with Asthma, Heart problem, Hypertension and the like.

Tour Highlights Inclusions

■ Lahar trail made of volcanic mudflow ■ Roundtrip transfers on Seat-in-Coach from Manila to Tarlac
■ Pinatubo Crater Lake ■ Use of 4x4 wheel Jeepney
■ Lunch at V.E.S Food Resort and Villas ■ Local Guide
■ Conservation Fee
Departs from Manila ■ Entrance Fee
From $199/person [Twin Share] ■ Barangay Fee
■ Certificate of Conquest.
■ Set lunch

Evening Tours

A Night Of Philippine Culture, Dinner & Dance

The evening is highlighted by a special presentation of folk dances by
graceful maidens and dashing lads in authentic native costumes. The
presentation showcases the soul of the Filipino - from the symbolic
ceremonial dances of the northern mountain tribes to the romantic
Spanish-influenced reels, and the expressive tribal dances of the
Muslim south. At the end of the show, the audience is given a chance
to prove that they too can perform!

Tour Highlights Inclusions

■ Showcase of Native Culture Through Dance Performances ■ Roundtrip Transportation from Manila Bay, Ortigas and Makati
■ Dinner with Exotic Local Dishes and Delicacies City Hotels

Departs from Manila ■ All Admissions and Entrance Fees
From $92/person [Twin Share] ■ Philippine Specialty Dinner & DOT Accredited Tour Guide

Come experience the hospitality Filipinos are known for in an atmosphere Exclusions
of a typical “barrio fiesta” with a wide range of exotic local dishes and
delicacies for you to enjoy. ■ Additional Food & Beverages Not Mentioned
■ Optional Gratuities

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Manila Bay Dinner Cruise

the Philippines (CCP) to board your cruise. Choose one of the following Philippines | Independent
cruise options:

1. The Sunset Cruise - just in time to catch the world famous Manila Bay
Sunset

2. The Mid-Evening Cruise - view the frantic lights of Roxas Boulevard

3. The Night Cruise - enjoy a calm atmosphere and watch as the city
settles down

Tour Highlights Onboard, take pleasure in a dinner of native cuisine and live entertain-
ment. Exhilarating views of Manila Bay and the cityscape top off the
■ Cruise Along the Shoreline of Manila Bay With a Live Band On Board night. Enjoy a truly unforgettable evening!
■ Admission and Entrance Fees Included
■ Dinner On Board Inclusions

Departs from Manila ■ Roundtrip transfers to and from hotel
From $92/person [Twin Share] ■ Dinner
■ All Admissions and Entrance Fees
End your day with a lovely evening cruise along the shorelines of Manila
Bay aboard a dining yacht. From the hotel, travel to the Cultural Center of Exclusions

■ Optional Gratuities & Drinks During Dinner

Combo Tours

Manila City & Tagaytay Combo Tour Then we start our drive back down to Metro Manila. First stop is the
American War Memorial & Cemetery, the largest and most beautiful of
Tour Highlights American memorials outside the Continental U.S. Have a glimpse of
■ Panoramic Tagaytay Ridge Tour & Lunch Makatis hustle and bustle as you drive through on your way to the capital
■ American Memorial & Cemetery city - Manila via scenic Roxas Boulevard (also known as Dewey Boule-
■ ”Walled City” of Intramuros vard in the recent past) passing through Luneta Park (also called Rizal
■ Fort Santiago Park in memory of the countrys national hero) on your way to the “Walled
City” of Intramuros.
Departs from Manila
From $185/person [Twin Share] Here you will see ancient walls, church ruins and other relics of the Span-
ish Conquistadors. Travel through old cobbled streets to San Agustin
The tour starts with a drive up to the picturesque City of Tagaytay. Church, the oldest stone church in the country. The tours wraps up at
Located on a ridge 2,250 feet above sea level, the city offers panoramic Fort Santiago, a Spanish fortress that once watched over the entrance to
views of Taal Lake and Volcano, the “lake within a volcano within a lake Pasig River. It was here that our national hero Dr. Jose Rizal spent his last
within a volcano”. This view is best savored from atop the Palace in the days and where he wrote his famous “My Last Farewell.”
Sky, rest house of late President Ferdinand Marcos.
Inclusions
Enjoy a brief lunch stop at a local restaurant to enjoy some local cuisine
and delicacies in an atmosphere designed for panoramic views. ■ Roundtrip Transportation from Manila Bay, Ortigas and Makati
City Hotels

■ All Admissions and Entrance Fees
■ Lunch & DOT Accredited Tour Guide

Exclusions

■ Additional Food & Beverages Not Mentioned
■ Optional Gratuities

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