Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Manila
You'll arrive in Manila and your guide meets you at the airport. From there, a private car takes you to your hotel, giving you time to settle in and get your bearings in the Philippines' capital.
- Day 2
Manila to Banaue
After breakfast, you'll start the drive north to Banaue Rice Terraces, which takes about 8 to 10 hours. Along the way, you stop at important sites to learn about local traditions and regional culture. Lunch features regional delicacies, breaking up the journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Banaue Rice Terraces with stops at cultural sites
Landmarks Banaue Rice Terraces 
- Day 3
Banaue
Morning pickup on a traditional jeepney takes you through the Banaue Rice Terraces. You'll head to Banga-an Village to see authentic tribal houses and how indigenous communities still farm using ancient practices. Multiple vantage points let you take in the terraces carved into the mountainside.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Traditional jeepney tour of Banaue Rice Terraces
- Visit Banga-an Village
- View ancient tribal houses and farming practices
Landmarks Banaue Rice Terraces Banga-an Village - Day 4
Banaue to Sagada
The drive north to Sagada takes 3 to 4 hours through mountain scenery with stops for photos. You'll visit the Bontoc Museum, then explore Lumiang Burial Cave and Sumaguing Cave. Echo Valley shows you the hanging coffins, a significant part of local heritage.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stop at Bontoc Museum
- Explore Lumiang Burial Cave
- Explore Sumaguing Cave
- Visit hanging coffins in Echo Valley
Landmarks Bontoc Museum Lumiang Burial Cave Sumaguing Cave Echo Valley - Day 5
Sagada to Bohol
You have free time in the morning until your guide takes you to Cauayan Airport. After flying to Bohol, a private car transfers you to your hotel for check-in, and you can relax after several days of traveling.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 6
Bohol
A shared countryside tour shows you Bohol's main attractions. You'll visit the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary to see the world's smallest primate, drive through the Mahogany forest, and see the famous Chocolate Hills. Lunch comes while you cruise the Loboc River.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary visit
- Drive through Bilar Manmade Forest (Mahogany forest)
- View Chocolate Hills
- Lunch cruise on Loboc River
Landmarks Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary Bilar Manmade Forest Chocolate Hills Loboc River 
- Day 7
Bohol
An early morning private boat takes you to the Dolphin Playground where you might spot dolphins. Later, you'll snorkel at Balicasag Island and Pamilacan Coral Garden to see coral reefs and marine life. Pamilacan Island offers white sandy beaches and a chance to see the traditional fishing community. Lunch features local Filipino cuisine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local Filipino cuisine)
Included Activities
- Private boat trip to Dolphin Playground
- Snorkeling at Balicasag Island
- Snorkeling at Pamilacan Coral Garden
- Visit Pamilacan Island
- Lunch with local Filipino cuisine
Landmarks Dolphin Playground Balicasag Island Pamilacan Coral Garden Pamilacan Island - Day 8
Bohol to Cebu to Oslob
You transfer to Bohol Port for a 2-hour fast boat to Cebu Ferry Terminal. A private driver then takes you to your hotel in the Oslob area so you're ready for an early start the next morning.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Oslob
An early morning pickup takes you to swim with whale sharks (butanding) in Oslob after a light breakfast and orientation. Later, you'll visit Tumalog waterfalls for swimming and photos, then head to Sumilon Island for its white sand bar and turquoise waters. The day ends with canyoneering on Badian Island, which includes trekking, climbing, rappelling, swimming, and snorkeling, before driving back to your Cebu hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast with orientation)
Included Activities
- Whale shark swimming with snorkel
- Visit Tumalog waterfalls
- Visit Sumilon Island
- Canyoneering expedition on Badian Island (trekking, climbing, rappelling, swimming, snorkeling)
Landmarks Tumalog Waterfalls Sumilon Island Badian Island - Day 10
Cebu to Puerto Princesa
Free time fills your morning until your guide takes you to the airport. You'll fly to Puerto Princesa and transfer by private car to your hotel for check-in and rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 11
Puerto Princesa
You travel from Puerto Princesa through rural areas to Sabang village, then explore the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park by canoe, paddling about 1.5 km upstream into the cave system. Optional activities (extra cost) include a special permit for deeper exploration of 4.3 km or a 5 km hiking trail through the jungle. After, you transfer to your El Nido hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park canoe tour (approximately 1.5 km into cave)
- Shared boat exploration of underground river
Optional Activities
- Special permit cave exploration (4.3 km into underground river) - extra charge
- Jungle Trail hiking (5 km) - extra charge
Landmarks Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park - Day 12
El Nido (Tour A)
Island hopping Tour A takes you to two of three lagoons around Miniloc Island, either Small Lagoon or Big Lagoon plus Secret Lagoon. You'll swim and snorkel in clear water with many fish, then visit Shimizu Island for more snorkeling and white beaches, which is usually the lunch spot. The tour finishes at 7 Commando Beach with its long white sand and beach bar, where you might see sea turtles while snorkeling.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Small Lagoon or Big Lagoon
- Visit Secret Lagoon
- Snorkeling at Shimizu Island
- Beach time at 7 Commando Beach
- Lunch stop
Landmarks Small Lagoon Big Lagoon Secret Lagoon Shimizu Island Miniloc Island 7 Commando Beach - Day 13
El Nido (Tour B)
Island hopping Tour B visits several sites including Vigan Island (Snake Island) with its unique sandbar for walking in the sea, Pinagbuyutan Island (Ellis Island) for relaxation and snorkeling, Entalula Beach with white sand and tropical plants, and Cudugnon Caves, an important archaeological site. You'll have snorkeling opportunities to see colorful fish, corals, and possibly turtles.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Vigan Island (Snake Island)
- Visit Pinagbuyutan Island (Ellis Island)
- Relax and snorkel at Entalula Beach
- Visit Cudugnon Caves
- Snorkeling opportunities
Landmarks Vigan Island Pinagbuyutan Island Entalula Beach Cudugnon Caves - Day 14
El Nido (Tour C)
Island hopping Tour C is locally recommended as a priority. You start at Dilumacad Island (Helicopter Island) with its distinctive shape and white or rocky sand beaches. Then you visit Matinloc Shrine, an abandoned convent and school surrounded by local legends and ghost stories. After lunch, you explore Secret Beach, Talisay Beach, and Hidden Beach, three remote locations known for their calm beauty.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Dilumacad Island (Helicopter Island)
- Visit Matinloc Shrine
- Explore Secret Beach
- Explore Talisay Beach
- Explore Hidden Beach
- Lunch
Landmarks Dilumacad Island Matinloc Shrine Secret Beach Talisay Beach Hidden Beach - Day 15
Departure from El Nido
A private transfer takes you from your El Nido hotel to El Nido Lio Airport for your onward flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
