The heritage treasures of the Philippines
From hidden gems to heritage treasures, this 17-day trip features the very best of what the Philippines has to offer. Highlights include: ➣ Wander the walled-city of Intramuros and cobbled streets of Vigan. ➣ Admire the carefully crafted terraces of the rugged Banue mountains. ➣ Unwind on the heavenly islands of Palawan. This tour showcases the diversity of the incredible Philippines archipelago - composed of over 7,100 islands - alongside the fabulous UNESCO recognised sites located across the country.
Day 1 - Manila
- Transfer from Cebu airport to your hotel
Day 2 - Manila
- Bike tour of Intramuros - with Bambike
Day 3 - Banaue Batad
- Transfer from Manila to Banaue (with stops en-route)
Day 4 - Banaue Batad
- Trekking around the Batad rice terraces
Day 5 - Sagada
- Transfer from Banaue Batad to Sagada via Bontoc
Day 6 - Sagada
- Explore the caves and burial sites around Sagada
Day 7 - Vigan
- Transfer from Sagada to Vigan City
- Free afternoon in Vigan
Day 8 - Vigan
- Free day in Vigan
Day 9 - Manila
- Transfer from Vigan to Laoag airport
- Connecting flight from Laoag to Manila to Puerto Princesa
Day 10 - Puerto Princesa
- Fly from Manila to Tagbilaran (Bohol)
- Leisure time at Puerto Princesa
Day 11 - Puerto Princesa, Palawan
- The underground river of Palawan
- Mangrove paddle boat tour
Day 12 - El Nido
- Shared van transfer from Puerto Princesa to El Nido
Day 13 - El Nido
- Island-hopping in Bacuit Bay
Day 14 - El Nido
- Free day in El Nido
Day 15 - Puerto Princesa
- Shared van transfer from El Nido to Puerto Princesa
Day 16 - Manila
- Fly from Puerto Princesa to Manila
Day 17
- Transfer from Manila hotel to the airport
The best time to go to the Philippines is during the dry season from November to April. Sun-worshippers should go in March and April - though do be aware that it can be hot hot hot - whilst people who like a gentler climate should travel in the cooler (and sometimes breezier) months of November to February, which are perfect for the more active holidays but still have plenty of warmth and sun for beach breaks. The rainy season in the Philippines is from May to October, but the rain is far from constant and doesn't often impact travel plans. The shoulder months of November and May are arguably great times to travel as accommodation and flights are cheaper, there are fewer tourists, the sun still shines and the scenery is fabulously lush. Do be aware that the weather in the Philippines can be unpredictable and typhoons can occur from as early as August to as late as January.
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