Flight: CX901 Hong Kong - Manila 09.00 - 11.20

Meet & Greet: On arrival in Manila, you will be welcomed to the Philippines by your private guide & driver and transferred to your hotel to check in.

Guided tour of Manila: After some time to freshen up, you will meet your guide in the lobby of the hotel and then set out on a tour of Manila. The tour starts with a visit to Rizal Park, which was named in honour of Dr. Jose Rizal, the Philippines' national hero. After a photo stop here you will proceed to Intramuros, the Walled City, and look around Fort Santiago, an ancient fortress that defends the mouth of the Pasig River. From here, you will continue onto San Agustin Church and Casa Manila. Afterwards, crossing the Pasig River, driving through Quiapo district, the old downtown area, to Santo Tomas University which was founded in 1611 by the Dominican friars. You will also see the Chinese Cemetery where some of the mausoleums are larger than an average-sized house. The tour will end with a drive along Ayala Avenue, the financial street and commercial centre in Makati. Afterwards return to your hotel.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at Hotel Celeste (Deluxe Room)

Guided tour of Taal Volcano: After breakfast, set out on a 2 hour drive to explore the world's smallest volcano and discover how Taal acquired the lengthy moniker: ‘an island in a crater lake on an island'. Proceed to Talisay, Agoncillo and San Nicolas. Upon arrival board a motorized outrigger boat for the 30 minute crossing to Taal Volcano Island. Trek uphill through the hardened black lava to the rim of the crater from where you will see an apple green lake containing a small moon shaped island. After time to look around and take pictures you will return to Taal Lake's shoreline for lunch overlooking the Taal Volcano. This afternoon, you will drive back to your hotel in Manila.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at Hotel Celeste (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Flight: PR2925 Manila - Legaspi 13.55 - 14.55

Private transfer: On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Donsol to check in and relax for the rest of the day. The drive will take around 1 hour.

Afternoon at leisure: This afternoon is free to relax at the resort.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Elysia Beach Resort (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Guided visit to see whale sharks at Donsol: After breakfast, you will be taken for a briefing at the Donsol Visitor Centre, which has become a legendary snorkelling spot due to the high possibility of interacting with whale sharks at certain times of the year (the best months are January to May). On arrival you will be equipped with snorkelling equipment and you will then board an outrigger boat for the 20 minute boat ride to the area where you are most likely to encounter whale sharks. A packed lunch will be served on board the boat and there will be plenty of time to swim with the whale sharks before returning to the mainland and the transfer back to your hotel.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Elysia Beach Resort (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Hotel transfer: Today, you will be picked up from the hotel and transferred to the airport in Legaspi in time to check in for your onward flight. The drive will take around 1 hour.

Flight: 2P276 Legaspi - Cebu 11.30 - 12.35

Private transfer: On arrival in Cebu, you will be met and transferred to your hotel to check in.

Afternoon guided tour of Cebu City: This afternoon, set out on a tour of Cebu, a city which retains a certain colonial charm. The tour is a special journey that introduces Cebu's history in a nutshell as you cruise along its main thoroughfares. The first stop will take you to the majestic Taoist Temple which is situated 4 miles from the city centre. This impressive and highly ornate temple, of the Taoist religious community, is evidence that a considerable part of Cebu's population is Chinese. You can get a good view of the city from this magnificent temple. On your way to the Basilica, you will pass by Cebu's seat of government and its graceful piece of architecture, the Cebu Provincial Capitol and then you will make a stop at the Carbon Market, where most of the city's fresh produce is being sold. Afterwards stop at the Basilica Minore de Santo Nino, an ancient stone structure that was once called the Basilica Minore de San Agustin, and which now houses the statue of the Infant Jesus. A short walk away is Magellan's Cross, the spot where Christianity was first introduced to Cebu. Not far away is Fort San Pedro, the first military stronghold in the country. Its walls were restored in the late ‘60s and a garden is laid out in the inner courtyard, an enticing refuge not far from the hustle and bustle of the harbour. Your last stop is Casa Gorordo - the Parian district in today's downtown area which was the residential home of Cebu's wealthy at the turn of the century. Of the remaining four houses, the Gorordo residence was restored and furnished in the style of the period. Apart from its furniture, there are porcelain, liturgical pieces, clothes and old photographs of Cebu. 

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Henry Hotel (Standard Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Bird watching tour at Olango Wildlife Sanctuary: After breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel and transferred to the port to take a boat to Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary (OIWS), one of four wetlands of international importance in the Philippines. The Olango island group lies about 3 miles east of Cebu. The sanctuary, with over 900 hectares of coastal habitat, is on the south-west of Olango Island, and plays home to thousands of migratory birds. The best time for bird watching is from September to May at least two hours before peak high tide in order to see the largest concentration of birds in small areas. Your guide will ensure you see as many different species as possible before it is time to take the boat back to Cebu, and return to your hotel.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Henry Hotel (Standard Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Private transfer: After breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel and transferred to the port in time to board the ferry to Bohol.

Ferry to Bohol: On arrival at the pier, you will take the ferry to Bohol. The journey will take around 2 hours. Please note that your free baggage allowance is limited to 10kg per person including carry-on luggage. Any amount over this will be subject to an excess luggage charge.

Hotel transfer: On arrival at Tagbilaran, on the island of Bohol, you will be met by hotel staff and transferred to Panglao Island, just over the bridge from Bohol, to check in at your beach hotel.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Bohol Beach Club (Standard Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Guided tour of Bohol: After an early breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel and taken for a tour of Bohol's scenic spots. The tour starts at the ‘Blood Compact Site' where an agreement was reached on 16th March 1565 between Sikatuna, a native chieftain, and Miguel Lopez de Legaspi, the Spanish explorer and colonizer. You will then continue on to Baclayon Church which is one of the island's ancient Spanish churches. From here you will drive to the Tarsier Sanctuary at Corella where you will have a chance to see one of the world's smallest primates. The Tarsier, no larger than a man's hand, is indigenous to the Philippines and is an extremely rare animal these days, due to the destruction of its natural habitat. Afterwards you will join a river boat for a leisurely lunch-time cruise up the Loboc River to see one of the island's waterfalls and this afternoon you will drive to see the incredible ‘Chocolate Hills'. From a viewing point you will be able to look out over the 1,268 hills which combine to make up this incredible landscape. The tour ends with visits to the ‘Man Made Forest' and Hinagdanan Cave. Afterwards you will return to your beach hotel on Panglao Island.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Bohol Beach Club (Standard Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Bird watching tour at Rajah Sikatuna Park: Rise early this morning to be met by your guide. You will then set off to Rajah Sikatuna Park which is a haven for nature lovers and a bird watchers' paradise. It is the widest remaining forest in Bohol and this forested karst limestone area was declared a National Park in 1987. The park covers the towns of Bilar, Valencia, Carmen, Sierra Bullones, Garcia Hernandez, Dimiao and Batuan and has a total land area of 9,023 hectares, 4,700 hectares of which consists of natural forest. Your guide will show you the best places to see the rare bird species and hopefully lure some of the naturally shy birds from their habitats. With luck, you will get some good pictures. After the tour, you will return to the hotel for some time at leisure.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Bohol Beach Club (Standard Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Dolphin & Whale Watching Tour: After breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel for a dolphin and whale watching tour (please note that this tour is seasonal). You will be driven to the pier on Bohol and from there you will take a boat to the playground of whales and dolphins around Pamilacan Island. A gem of an island long destined to become a beachcomber's haven and a diver's playground, the waters of Pamilacan also serve as pathways for migrating dolphins and whales. If you are lucky you may be able to catch a glimpse of these amazing sea mammals at the rear of the island. You will also make a stop on the island to see one of the villages and afterwards you will have a picnic lunch on the beach. There will be time to swim and snorkel before you return to Bohol and your hotel on Panglao Island.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Bohol Beach Club (Standard Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Hotel transfer: After an early breakfast at the resort, you will be transferred to Bohol's pier, in Tagbilaran, in time to board a ferry bound for Cebu.

Ferry to Cebu: On arrival at the pier, you will take the morning ferry to Cebu. The journey will take around 2 hours. Please note that your free baggage allowance is limited to 10kg per person including carry-on luggage. Any amount over this will be subject to an excess luggage charge.

Private transfer: On arrival at the port in Cebu, you will be met and then transferred to the airport in time to check in for the Cebu Pacific flight to Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan.

Flight: 5J227 Cebu - Puerto Princesa 14.25 - 15.40

Private transfer: On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel to check in and relax for the rest of the day.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Canvas Boutique Hotel (Superior Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Guided tour of Puerto Princesa: This morning, set out on an orientation tour of Puerto Princesa, which includes a drive down Rizal Avenue, the city's main street and commercial centre, passing by Mendoza Mini Park, to the wharf and the port area. You will also visit the crocodile farm and the Iwahig Penal Farm and, if desired, indulge in ethnic craft shopping before returning to the hotel to have some time at leisure.

Evening fire fly watching: Early evening, just after sunset, you will be taken to a nearby venue where you can witness a wonderful natural light show as hundreds of fire flies light up the surrounding bushes. Dinner will be served as you enjoy the spectacle.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Canvas Boutique Hotel (Superior Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Guided tour of Honda Bay: Leave the hotel early in the morning, to drive to a local jetty where you will board a shared motorized boat, and head out into Honda Bay, a few miles off the coast. Here you will cruise the waters of the bay and visit a number of islands such as Snake Island. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed on one of the islands and there will be time for snorkelling and relaxing before it is time to return to the mainland and the transfer back to your hotel.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Canvas Boutique Hotel (Superior Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Private road journey from Puerto Princesa to Sabang: After breakfast, you will set off on the drive to Sabang, on the western coast of Palawan, which will take around 2 hours. On arrival, check into your hotel.

Afternoon at leisure: This afternoon, you have time to relax by the beach or explore the small town of Sabang.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Daluyon Beach & Mountain Resort (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Guided tour to the Underground River & National Park: This morning, you will walk to the port (around 10 minutes), from where you will take a boat from Sabang to the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. This national park is famous for the ‘Underground River' which extends through a limestone cave for around 5 miles. You will pass along part of the river in a small boat admiring the unusual shapes that have been formed by the limestone erosion. Some of the caves you pass through have been compared to temple domes due to their size and the array of glittering stalactites that hang from the roof. The stalagmites rising from the water also help to create an eerie atmosphere. After visiting the ‘Underground River', you will have a chance to see some of the wildlife (birds and monkeys) in the national park before returning to the hotel to relax for the rest of the day.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Daluyon Beach & Mountain Resort (Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Private road journey from Sabang to El Nido: After breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel and transferred overland to El Nido which is approximately 6 hours' drive away.

Hotel boat transfer: On your arrival at El Nido, you will board a boat which will transfer you to the hotel to check into your island accommodation.  

Accommodation: Stay tonight at El Nido: Miniloc Island (Water Cottage)

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Days at leisure: These days are yours to relax and reflect on your adventures, or perhaps try one of the resort activities such as hiking, rock climbing, a lagoon tour, cave exploration, a mangrove river tour, bird watching, picnics, kayaking, snorkelling and diving.

Accommodation: Stay these nights at El Nido: Miniloc Island (Water Cottage)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner