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Discover the culture and nature of the Philippines - South East Asia's lesser visited gem. Journey from the stunning rice terraces of the northern highlands to colonial Vigan and the sand dunes of Laoag, before finishing on the beaches of Bohol to view the magnificent Chocolate Hills.
Our Philippines Discovery tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine.
Explore the rice terraces of Luzon
See the hanging coffins and burial caves
Wander the cobblestone streets of this UNESCO World Heritage colonial town
Admire this incredible natural phenomenon
Hike up Mt. Pinatubo to discover the phenomenal blue crater lake at its heart. On your descent, pass through Tarukan Village, a settlement of the Aetas of Capas, who are among the 12 million indigenous peoples in the Philippines.
Enjoy a scenic hike on the slopes of the Hapao Rice Terraces, the gentlest of the terraces in the UNESCO-listed Ifugao region. The panoramic views can be admired from the roadside viewpoint, while those feeling adventurous can hike down and meet the local farmers.
Visit the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary, home and refuge of the second smallest primate in the world. The sanctuary protects dozens of these tiny creatures throughout the area and is committed to initiatives to restore their natural habitats across the archipelago.
Fly overnight to Manila with an evening arrival and transfer to your hotel in the cosmopolitan area of the city.
Enjoy a rolling tour of Intramuros - the colonial centre of Manila - before transferring north to the hills of Pampanga.
Today is the chance to hike to the magnificent crater lake of Mount Pinatubo and visit a local indigenous village. For those who do not wish to do this hike, then the nature trails at Green Canyon resort are an easier alternative option.
Transfer to the northern highlands (cordilleras) and gateway to the rice terraces of Luzon. En route visit San Guillermo Church in the town of Bacolor.
Board a jeepney and head into the highlands for a walk through the rice terraces, arriving at a hot spring where you can bathe in the river and in the warm rockpool.
Today you will take a day trip to visit the fascinating hanging coffins and burial caves of Sagada, enjoying incredible scenery en route.
Make your way to the pleasant city of Baguio, visiting the market area, presidential mansion, weaving workshop and municipal park.
Head to the coast today and arrive at the charming colonial town of Vigan - the only UNESCO World Heritage city in South East Asia with the exception of Malacca in Malaysia. Wander the cobblestone streets visiting colonial houses, museums and a pottery workshop.
See the city of Laoag and its coastal sand dunes before flying back to Manila.
Take a morning flight to the beautiful island of Bohol and explore Panglao island, including Hinagdanan Cave and the lovely Bohol Bee Farm where you can enjoy organic ice cream.
Today you will visit the stunning Chocolate Hills including lunch on a river cruise and a visit to the tarsier sanctuary. Tarsiers are intriguing creatures and the smallest primate in the world.
Take the ferry to Cebu and enjoy a tour finishing with great views overlooking the city and bay.
Board your flight to the UK, arriving home the same or following day.
Our tours feature hand-picked properties selected for their comfort, modern amenities and convenient location for sightseeing. We occasionally include a stay in a guesthouse or lodge where we feel the character of the property will enhance your tour, or to allow access to a more unique and memorable location. Here is a taster of the type of hotels you will be staying in on your tour.
Places Visited: UK - Manila (1N) - Pampanga (2N) - Banaue (3N) - Baguio (1N) - Vigan (1N) - Manila (1N) - Bohol (2N) - Cebu (1N) - UK
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Dedicated Solo departures are available on selected dates for this tour.
These solos-only departures feature smaller group sizes of up to 18, along with free airport lounge access.
There are no dedicated Solo departures for this year. You can enjoy any of our tours with no Single Supplement on our Happy to Share option or explore the solo departures in other years.
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