Wendy Wu Pearls of the Philippines

Underground River
Journey through Palawan’s Underground River

Sagada
See the hanging coffins and burial caves

Honda Bay
Island-hop across the crystal-clear waters of Honda Bay

Chocolate Hills
Admire this incredible natural phenomenon

Days 1-2: Fly to Manila
Fly overnight to Manila, the Philippine’s capital. Depending on when you arrive, the rest of the day is at leisure to begin exploring.
(Dinner)

Day 3: Discover Manila
This morning, take a tour of the old walled city of Intramuros, home to many colonial landmarks. Visit the Jeepney Museum to learn about the iconic mode of transport before travelling to the lively district of Las Pinas.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 4: Banaue Rice Terraces
Fly to northern Luzon and drive into the Cordillera Mountains. On the way, stop at the beautiful rice terraces of Mayoyao, created over 2,000 years ago. Arrive in Banaue later in the day.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 5: Ifugao Culture & Hapao Terraces
Take a scenic walk through the Hapao terraces today. Visit village houses, where you’ll enjoy a community led rice wine making demonstration before visiting some local schools. After, you can continue to the walk to the Bogya Hot Spring where you relax and take in the scenery.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 6: Sagada
Head through the highlands to Sagada, one of the country’s most fascinating mountain communities. Visit the Hanging Coffins, suspending on the cliffs according to ancient burial traditions. Explore the region’s atmospheric burial caves before returning to Banaue.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 7: Fly to Bohol
Transfer to Cauayan and fly south (via Manila) to the island of Bohol, known for its scenery and wildlife.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 8: Bohol Countryside
Start the day with a visit the famous Chocolate Hills before taking a relaxing river cruise along the Loboc River, admiring the tropical scenery and rural village. You’ll enjoy lunch onboard before heading ashore to visit a sanctuary dedicated to the Philippine tarsier.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 9: Chocolate Making & Cebu
Today, visit a local cocoa farm to learn about traditional production and to try your hand at making some yourself. Later, take a ferry across the Visayan Sea to Cebu
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 10: Discover Cebu & Fly to Palawan
Spend the morning explore Cebu’s colonial past, including numerous landmarks linked to Magellan and the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines. Then, take a fly to Puerto Princesa.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 11: Underground River
Travel to the spectacular Underground River. Spend time cruising through the cave system, admiring the towering rock formations and cathedral-like chambers.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 12: Island Hopping
Spend the day exploring the islands of Honda Bay, with the chance to swim in the crystal clear waters. Later, take part in a Filipino cooking class to learn about local ingredients and techniques. Finish the day with a firefly-watching trip and dinner.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 13: Fly to Manila
Fly to Manila. In the evening, enjoy a drink at a stylish rooftop bar and admire the skyline before having a farewell dinner.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Day 14: Fly Manila to UK
Transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK, arriving the same or following day.
(Breakfast)

Discover the Hapao Rice Terraces
Travel through the Hapao Rice Terraces, where you’ll visit local homes and school to get a glimpse of everyday life before learning the art of rice winemaking

Visit the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary
Visit this sanctuary, a refuge for the world’s second smallest primate.

Chocolate Making Experience
Learn about traditional chocolate-making techniques at a local cocoa farm before getting the chance create your own in a hands-on workshop

• Return international flights
• 12nts in 3+/4* accommodation
• All meals: 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches & 12 dinners
• Domestic transportation
• Touring with guides and entrance fees

Go Beyond
These tours take you a little further from the comforts of home, uncovering lesser-visited sights. Limited to just 18 passengers, these tours allow you to delve even deeper into local culture while offering more time for independent exploration.

This tour has a maximum group size of 18 people per group

This tour has a physical rating of 2. A reasonable level of fitness is required, as you’ll be spending time on your feet and doing a bit of walking to cover short distances during your daily sightseeing. There will also be some climbing of steps and climbing on and off of coaches and boats.

What’s included in the price?
International flights, domestic transport, accommodation, guided sightseeing, entrance fees, and all meals.

What is the group size?
Small group tour, typically capped at around 18 travellers.

How physically demanding is the tour?
Moderate. Expect extended periods on your feet, walking on uneven terrain, steps, and getting on and off boats and coaches.

What type of accommodation is used?
12 nights in comfortable 3–4 star accommodation throughout the tour.

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