9 days tour

9-Day Philippines Highlights Plus

9-Day Philippines Highlights Plus

This tour includes:

Flights

Round Trip flights from Manila to Puerto Princesa and Puerto Princesa to Manila Please note that the above flights for this tour are mandatory and are included in your tour price. As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://flights.tourradar.com

Guide

Experienced English-speaking driver and guide throughout tour.

Others

Arrival and departure transfers. Return flights from Manila to Puerto Princesa. Free time to explore the capital city Manila by yourself. Explore Palawan"must-see" places with plenty of free time.

Accommodation

3 nights at the Century Park Hotel or Similar 3 nights at the El Nido Huni Lio Resort or Similar. 2 nights at the Canvas Boutique Hotel or Similar. Please be aware that all accommodations are subject to change before the departure date. Final accommodation details will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents.

Meals

Daily Breakfasts. Other meals are not included to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat.

Transport

Air-conditioned mini-coach throughout tour. Return flights from Manila to Puerto Princesa.

Not included:

Optional

Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost and will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents. Private Filipino cooking class in a local Manila Home El Nido Island Hopping Tour. Underground River and Mangrove Boat Trip with lunch.

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (http://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).

Others

Luggage fees (for flights). Pre and post-tour accommodation. Tipping. Other meals, snacks and drinks. Single supplement (Mandatory) Others are not mentioned on the Itinerary Travel Insurance

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Itinerary of your trip 9-Day Philippines Highlights Plus

  • Day 1 Arrive In Manila
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrive In Manila

      Hotel:- Century Park Hotel or Similar in Manila.

      Welcome to Manila, the capital of the Philippines. Our tour representative will meet and greet you as you exit the customs and immigration, and will arrange for your transfer to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day will be at your own leisure to get acclimatize to the new time zone.

  • Day 2 Manila (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Manila (Breakfast)

      Hotel:- Century Park Hotel or Similar in Manila

      After breakfast, visit the walled city inside Manila that was originally founded by Spanish navigator Miguel Lรณpez de Legazpi in 1571, where he established the early settlement for Spain and as the first Governor-General of the Spanish East Indies. Also visit Manila Cathedral, Saint Augustineโ€™s Church and Santiago Fortress to understand the life history if Josรฉ Rizal who motivated the peopleโ€™s revolution through his literary works. There will be the option to take a ride on a "Calesa" or a horse-drawn carriage through the city. The afternoon is at your own leisure to explore the city on your own.


      Optional Program: Private Filipino Home Cooking Class at $128 per person(Minimum 4 participants). Learn about traditional Filipino culinary culture, recipe, and ingredients and enjoy Private cooking class in a chefโ€™s Manila home. Follow a host and chef into their garden to pick ingredients, such as calamansi and lemongrass, which youโ€™ll use to prepare some Filipino family recipes in a private kitchen. Learn about Filipino food and culture through the cooking lesson and your guideโ€™s commentary as you enjoy the food youโ€™ve cooked.


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  • Day 3 Manila-El Nido(Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Manila-El Nido(Breakfast)

      Hotel:- Huni Lio Resort or Similar in El Nido.

      After breakfast take a short one-and-a-half-hour flight from Manila to Puerto Princesa where upon arrival, you will be driven to El Nido(Around 5-6 hours) โ€“ the romantic escapade of white sandy beaches, coral reefs, and steep karst cliffs. Check into your hotel, experience the stark tranquility here and relax for the rest of the day.

  • Day 4 El Nido(Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      El Nido(Breakfast)

      Hotel:- Huni Lio Resort or Similar in El Nido.

      Your free day at your own leisure or join in the optional El Nido Island Hopping Tour to explore the region.

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      Optional Program(Not Included): El Nido Island Hopping Tour (Minimum 4 participants). You will have the opportunity to touch and sink your soles into white-sand beaches coral reefs and more during this island-hopping journey. Starting from El Nido, stop at the Big Lagoon, where tourist entry is exclusively limited to only a few hundred persons a day and advance reservation is necessary, then head out to Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island and Seven Commandos Island. All these picturesque white-sand beaches are no longer appearing in posters but in reality together with the lush green tropical environment that surrounds you at every stop. Like in most parts of El Nido, enjoy swimming in the clear blue ocean while taking in the spectacular views of the karst landscapes.

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  • Day 5 El Nido(Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      El Nido(Breakfast)

      Hotel: Huni Lio Resort or Similar in El Nido.

      Today is free at your own leisure to relax and day-dream on the beach, or explore the area at your own pace.

  • Day 6 El Nido-Puerto Princesa(Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      El Nido-Puerto Princesa(Breakfast)

      Hotel: -Canvas Boutique Hotel or Similar in Puerto Princesa.

      After breakfast, check out from the hotel and be driven to Puerto Princesa on Palawan Island. This city has been recognized as the Philippinesโ€™ cleanest and greenest city capital. It also houses amazing seafood restaurants that will satisfy every taste bud that is worthy of your own culinary adventure..

  • Day 7 Puerto Princesa (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Puerto Princesa (Breakfast)

      Hotel: -Canvas Boutique Hotel or Similar in Puerto Princesa.

      Today is free at your own leisure for you to explore the city on your own, or join the optional tour for an exciting excursion.

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      Optional Program: Underground River and Mangrove Boat Trip with Lunch (Minimum 4 participants). Head out on a minivan to Sabang about two hours away. Sabang is most famous for its Subterranean River that is five miles long and passes through a magnificent limestone cave that opens into the ocean. Jump into a boat with a local guide and explore this great cave complex. After lunch, you will do the Mangrove Boat trip which gets you into the heart of the thick mangrove forests. You will travel in small traditional boats down the river with plenty of opportunities for wildlife spotting.

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  • Day 8 Puerto Princesa-Manila(Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Puerto Princesa-Manila(Breakfast)

      Hotel: - Century Park Hotel or Similar in Manila

      Check out of the hotel after breakfast and transfer transport will be arranged for your flight back to Manila. Upon arrival in Manila, you will be greeted and transferred to your Manila hotel check-in. The rest of the day will be at your own leisure.

  • Day 9 Depart From Manila(Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Depart From Manila(Breakfast)


      Check out from your hotel before noon., say goodbye to the wonderful Philippines, we shall end of the service here.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 70

Age range allowed for this experience.

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