North Philippines Explorer + Bohol Beach Extension
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- Discover ancient rice terraces, meet indigenous people and relax by the beach in Bohol
- Climb Mount Pinatubo and trek to the volcano's crater
- Explore the modern city of Manila and the Colonial old quarter of Vigan
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Once known as the 'Pearl of the Orient', Manila was occupied by the Spanish in the 16th century as part of their growing empire. The city went on to witness Chinese insurrections, a British occupation, a war against the Spanish and the Americans, and some of the bitte...
This morning we take a tour of the city by walking to Rizal Park and the historic walled city of Intramuros, where we find San Agustin, the oldest church in the Philippines and a UNESCO World Heritage site. We sample a public jeepney ride to Binondo, one of the first ...
After a substantial breakfast, later in the morning, we take a short flight to Laoag. On arrival, we will have a late lunch in a local restaurant serving authentic llocano dishes. In the afternoon we will go on an excursion to the Malacañang of the North, the erstw...
After an early breakfast, we drive northeast along the coast to a small village from where we'll start our short and gentle walk to reach Kabigan Falls. A local villager will lead us through the flora and fauna of the forest following trails passing through rice paddi...
We spend the morning driving south to the charming town of Vigan. One of the few Hispanic towns left in the Philippines. Vigan's historic heart was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1999. The best-preserved example of a Spanish colonial town in Asia, it i...
This morning we discover Vigan by kalesa (horse-drawn carriage). We see well-preserved Vigan houses that are truly reflective of their roots - built from the wood, stone, shells (kapis), and terra cotta derived from its surroundings such as the Syquia Mansion, a forme...
After an early breakfast, we drive to Sagada, arriving in the early afternoon. We visit nearby Echo Valley to see the mysterious hanging coffins and Lumiang cave, a burial cave. The indigenous population have been burying their dead in coffins perched high on cliff fa...
We leave Sagada in the morning and drive to the municipality of Bontoc. From here we will start our two-hour walk along lesser-known Maligcong rice terraces and on mostly flat terrain. We then go on an easy climb on steps to reach Favarey village where the "dead lives...
We make our way this morning to Bontoc, a bustling market town and former capital of the Cordillera region. We will visit its small museum that has several interesting exhibits about the region's indigenous communities. Carved into the mountains of Ifugao province, th...
This morning, we take a local jeepney to Bangaan, a village surrounded by rice terraces. We meet Ifugao, the indigenous people of the province and examine closely the unique characteristics of a bale - a traditional house with an architecture that fits the needs of th...
Today sees an early start for a full-day drive to Mabalacat, our base for climbing Mount Pinatubo tomorrow morning. Located in the mountains that separate the central plains from the west coast of Luzon Island, Mount Pinatubo volcano was the scene of the second larges...
This morning we leave quite early for the drive to Santa Juliana station, where we take 4x4 jeepneys to drive to the foot of the trailhead, from where we trek to the volcano's crater - a relatively easy walk of usually around two hours each way. From March to May ther...
This morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight south to Bohol island. This beach extension has been designed to complement the trip but will be run without a leader and may not be a group experience, so you may not be travelling with other ...
Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Alona beach.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
Relax further or perhaps venture out to explore the island.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
Departing Bohol this morning we drive to Bohol-Panglao International Airport (TAG), where we will take a short flight and arrive into Manila at about 1pm and this is where our trip ends. The earliest your international flight can depart is 5pm.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
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