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Tarsier monkey, Bohol

Classic Philippines tour

15 days from £4,285pp
Tarsier monkey, Bohol
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Tour highlights

  • Spend time in the capital city of Manila, to gain an understanding of the varied history of the archipelago.

  • Visit the stunning rice terraces of Banaue.

  • Trek to an Ifugao village in the highlands.

  • Relax on one of the stunning beaches of the archipelago.

  • Visit the Chocolate Hills and see the tiny tarsier monkeys on Bohol.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international and domestic flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Manila.

  • On arrival in Manila, you'll check in at your hotel and then take a short tour of the Malate and Ermita districts.

    • Manila skyline
      Manila skyline
    • Horse and cart, typical transport in Intramuros, Manila
      Horse and cart, typical transport in Intramuros, Manila
    • Vegetable market, Manila
      Vegetable market, Manila

  • This morning, you'll be collected from your hotel for a full-day tour of Manila, including Intramuros and San Agustin Church. You'll make a stop for lunch at a typical Filipino restaurant.

    • Intramuros, Manila
      Intramuros, Manila
    • Modern buildings, Manila
      Modern buildings, Manila
    • Boats moored in Manila Bay
      Boats moored in Manila Bay

  • This morning you'll be collected from your hotel and taken to the airport for your flight to Cauayan in the eastern province of Isabella. Upon arrival in Cauayan, you'll be met by your guide and transferred north to the Ifugao town of Banaue. The area is home to five World Heritage Sites, all spectacular rice terraces dating back over 2,000 years. This evening is free to relax or explore at your leisure.

    • Batad rice terraces, Banaue
      Batad rice terraces, Banaue
    • Rice Terraces, Banaue
      Rice Terraces, Banaue
    • Banaue, Philippines
      Banaue, Philippines

  • You'll spend the day around the Banaue area marvelling at the rice pyramids that the town is famous for and heading further afield to a local village to wander among a valley of rice terraces.

    • Façade of Manila Cathedral
      Façade of Manila Cathedral
    • Banaue, Philippines
      Banaue, Philippines
    • Banaue, Philippines
      Banaue, Philippines

  • Today, you'll leave the Banaue area and head to the relaxed, hillside town of Sagada, where you will break for lunch. This journey has many good photo stops, and you'll see rice terraces and vegetable terraces planted in aesthetic geometric patterns. In Sagada, there is the opportunity to see tribal coffins stacked in their hundreds in a local cave and various coffins hanging on limestone rock faces. En route to Sagada, you will stop in Bontoc and head to a small museum with an interesting collection of tribal artefacts and historical information. In the afternoon, you'll drive from Sagada to Mount Data, where you'll overnight. The scenery on this drive is stunning.

    • Sagada village, Luzon
      Sagada village, Luzon
    • Rice terraces around Sagada
      Rice terraces around Sagada
    • Rice terraces of Sagada
      Rice terraces of Sagada

  • In the morning you'll be driven back toward Baguio City. This drive gradually takes you from the rice and vegetable terraces in the mountains and back toward the plains.

  • Your journey today will take you back to Manila along a slightly different route than the one on your way north. This journey will take roughly six hours. Upon arrival in Manila, you'll be taken to the airport for your flight to Cebu. You'll be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel upon arrival.

    • Taoist temple in Cebu
      Taoist temple in Cebu
    • Chinese temple, Cebu
      Chinese temple, Cebu
    • Magellan’s Cross in Basilica del Santo Niño, Cebu
      Magellan’s Cross in Basilica del Santo Niño, Cebu

  • You have a half-day city tour of Cebu today.

    • Nalusuan Island discovery tour, Cebu
      Nalusuan Island discovery tour, Cebu
    • Nalusuan Island discovery tour, Cebu
      Nalusuan Island discovery tour, Cebu
    • Nalusuan Island discovery tour, Cebu
      Nalusuan Island discovery tour, Cebu

  • A further day at leisure to enjoy the hotel, relax on the beach or maybe head out to explore Cebu City and the surrounding area.

    • Cebu coastline
      Cebu coastline
    • Clownfish among the coral gardens of Cebu
      Clownfish among the coral gardens of Cebu

  • This morning you will be taken from your hotel to the ferry port for your 1.5 - 2.5 hour ferry journey to Bohol. This ferry is heavily air-conditioned, so please pack a jumper or fleece. Upon arrival in Bohol, you'll be collected and taken to the peaceful surroundings of the Amorita Resort. This boutique property boasts an excellent spa and a great restaurant with direct access to a small beach.

    • Tarsier, Bohol
      Tarsier, Bohol
    • Tropical shores, Bohol, Philippines
      Tropical shores, Bohol, Philippines
    • Tarsier, Bohol, Philippines
      Tarsier, Bohol, Philippines

  • Today, you have a private tour of Bohol's main sights and attractions, including the spectacular Chocolate Hills and Tarsier Monkey Sanctuary.

    • Chocolate Hills, Bohol, Philippines
      Chocolate Hills, Bohol, Philippines
    • Tarsier, Bohol
      Tarsier, Bohol
    • Chocolate Hills, Bohol
      Chocolate Hills, Bohol

  • Day at leisure.

    • Chocolate Hills, Bohol
      Chocolate Hills, Bohol
    • Tarsier, Bohol
      Tarsier, Bohol
    • River cruise in Loboc, Bohol
      River cruise in Loboc, Bohol

  • Today you'll be taken to the airport for your flight back to Manila. You'll arrive with enough time to be collected and taken across town to the international airport terminal for your onward flight home.

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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When to go

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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Manila
 
Banaue
 
Sagada
 
Cebu
 
Bohol & Panglao Island
 

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