Philippines Tour Package For 4 Nights 5 Days

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

The Philippines is an archipelago in South-East Asia of more than seven thousand islands located between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea at the very eastern edge of Asia. Many wonderful beaches are just part of one of the world's longest coastlines and it takes about 20 years to spend a day on every island. Since Spanish colonial times, the country has been Asia's largest Catholic country. Over a hundred ethnic groups, a mixture of foreign influences and a fusion of culture and arts have enhanced the uniqueness of the Filipino identity and the wonder that is the Philippines. The culture of the Philippines is very diverse. There is the native Melanesian and Austronesian culture, which is most evident in language, ethnicity, native architecture, food and dances. There is also some influence from Japan, China, India, Arabia, and Borneo. On top of that there is a heavy colonial Hispanic influence from Mexico and Spain, such as in religion, food, dance, language, festivals, architecture and ethnicity. Later influence from the US can also be seen in the culture. The climate is tropical, with March to May (summer) being the hottest months. The rainy season starts in June and extends through October with strong typhoons possible. The coolest months are from November to February, with mid-January to end of February considered the best for cooler and dryer weather. Locations exposed directly to the Pacific Ocean have frequent rainfall all year. This includes the popular Pagsanjan alls southeast of Manila (though the falls will get you wet regardless). The average temperatures range from 78°F / 25°C to 90°F / 32°C, and humidity is around 77 percent. Baguio, which is branded as the summer capital of the Philippines, tends to be cooler due to its being located in mountainous regions with temperatures at night going below 20°C (68°F). With around seven thousand islands, the Philippines have many cities. Listed below are the nine most important cities for visitors, some of which are provincial capitals and centers of commerce and finance, as well as culture and history: Manila - the national capital, is one of the most densely populated cities in the world - with all of that implies in terms of pollution, crime, urban poverty and traffic jams - with few parks. However, the smiling, stoical and resourceful people themselves are its saving grace, rather than the relatively few surviving monuments, historical landmarks and sights widely scattered around the city and its surrounding metropolitan area of Metro Manila! Bacolod - known as the "City of Smiles" because of the MassKara Festival (Máscara in Spanish), a festival held annually on October 19, it is the gateway to Negros Island and the home of the famous Bacolod Chicken Inasal. Baguio - the country's summer capital because of its cool weather, it boasts well-maintained parks and scenic areas, as well as being the home of the "Igorot", the indigenous peoples of the Cordilleras. Cebu - the "Queen City of the South", it is the first city founded by the West in the Philippines and is a major center for commerce, industry, culture and tourism. Cagayan de Oro - known as the "City of Golden Friendship", it is popular for whitewater rafting and is the gateway to Northern Mindanao. Davao - one of the largest cities in the world in terms of land area, it is known for its durian and for being the home of Mount Apo, the Philippines' tallest mountain. Tagbilaran - known as the site of the Sandugo (blood compact) between Spanish conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi and Rajah Sikatuna representing the people of Bohol. Vigan - the capital of Ilocos Sur and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, its well-preserved city center is the finest example of Spanish colonial architecture in the Philippines. Declared as one of the new 7 wonders (cities) Zamboanga- known as "La Ciudad Latina de Asia" (Asia's Latin City), it is the melting pot between the Philippines' Christian and Muslim cultures, boasting old mosques, grand churches and historic colonial structures.

02 / WHY GO

The memorable moments

Highlights

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day 1: ARRIVAL IN MANILA — [-/-/-] TBA Arrival in Manila from international flight. Mineral water and cold towels Meet and greet by representative then transfer to hotel. Check-in. Overnight at Hotel on Superior Room.ü Welcome pack with maps of Manila and the Philippines. Day 2: MANILA TO TAGBILARAN — [B/-/-] Breakfast at the hotel. Check out. Pick up at the lobby of the hotel. Transfer to domestic airport for flight to Tagbilaran. TBA Flight: Manila to Tagbilaran. TBA Arrival in Tagbilaran. Meet by local representative. Transfer to the resort. Check in. Overnight at Beach Club on Deluxe Room. Day 3: COUNTRYSIDE TOUR — [B/L/-] Breakfast at the resort. Pick up at the lobby of the resort. Proceed to Countryside Tour with Loboc River Cruise lunch. Pay a short visit to Baclayon Church, Bohol National Museum and Bilar Man-made Forest. Baclayon church, made from coral stone cut from the sea by a workforce of over 200 laborers, still retains its centuries old architectural design and is considered the best preserved in the region despite being one of the oldest. Unfortunately, this church sustained severe damage from the magnitude 7.2 earthquake in 2013. See and be amazed with the tarsier, the world’s smallest monkey, in the Tarsier Sanctuary. While at it, don’t miss the chance to meet Carlito Pizzaras dubbed as the “Tarsier Man”. He was a man who fell in love with the small creatures and studied and bred them back when nobody cared about the small primates. His efforts inspired a group of concerned individuals to put up a foundation to save the tarsiers. For lunch, proceed with Loboc River Cruise with Filipino-style lunch on board a floating restaurant. A leisurely drive will take guests through scenic countryside of thick nipa palms, coconut plantations and mahogany forest going to the town of Carmen. Go up to the highest point to view the Chocolate Hills, consisting of 1,268 haycock hills with heights ranging from 40-120 meters. During the summer, the dome-shaped grasscovered limestone hills dry up and turn brown transforming the area into rows and rows of chocolate “kisses”. Pay a short vis it to the Butterfly Sanctuary and Bilar Man-made Forest. Located in Bilar, the Butterfly Garden houses hundreds of butterfly species with a nature trail, feeding area, plant farm, breeding center, and a gift shop. Bilar Man-made Forest stretches up to two kilometers and is made up of red and white mahogany trees is located along the border of Loboc and Bilar towns. After tour, back to the resort. Overnight at Beach Club on Deluxe Room Day 4: AT LEISURE — [B/-/-] Breakfast at the resort. Day at leisure. Overnight at Beach Club on Deluxe Room. Day 5: TAGBILARAN TO MANILA — [B/-/-] Breakfast at the resort. Pick up at the lobby of the resort. Transfer to airport for flight to Manila. TBA Flight: Tagbilaran to Manila. TBA Arrival in Manila. Meet by Intas representative. Transfer to international airport. Depart Manila for international flight

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1ARRIVAL IN MANILA — [-/-/-] TBA Arrival in Manila from international flight. Mineral water and cold towels Meet and greet by representative then transfer to hotel. Check-in. Overnight at Hotel on Superior Room.ü Welcome pack with maps of Manila and the Philippines.+