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16 Day Ultimate Philippines Explorer

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Our ultimate Philippines holiday package is one island hopping adventure that combines our two itineraries to give you the very best of the Visayas; Palawan, El Nido, Cebu, Bohol & Siquijor.

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Our ultimate Philippines holiday package is one island hopping adventure that combines our two itineraries to give you the very best of the Visayas.

During this 16 day package you will start in Cebu to enjoy a city tour, then, continue your island hopping adventure around stunning islands of Bohol and Siquijor. Experience the country’s natural beauty and learn its culture, history and  people. The Philippines is famous for long stretch of pure white sand beaches, world-class marine life and snorkelling. There is also some local wildlife to enjoy including the super cute Tarsier as well as extraordinary landscapes of chocolate hills.

In Palawan you will enjoy an exhilarating underground river tour in Puerto Princesa Subterranean River national park. In El Nido take an island hopping day tour to discover beautiful lagoons, beaches and snorkelling spots.  Lastly, your next destination is the mystical island of Siquijor. Made of limestone and surrounded by white sand beaches and mangroves, the island’s interior is green and hilly and its coastline is alive with vibrant corals and other marine life. Your beachfront accommodation is the perfect place to relax and also access island adventures

INCLUSIONS

Our ultimate Philippines holiday package is a combination of two excellent itineraries so you don’t have to choose. Including international flights from Australia, internal flights, ferry tickets and much more. All accomodation in a choice of 3 or 4 star hotels as well as heaps of sightseeing tours and meals. Our groups are capped at a maximum of 10 people and you can pay it all with our payment plan options. Please contact us for more information or see tabs below for a full list of inclusions.

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Itinerary

DAY 1: Depart Australia ~ Arrive Cebu, Philippines [Tuesdays]

This morning you will depart Australia from either Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane for your flight to the Philippines! Transiting through Manila, you will arrive in Cebu in the evening. Upon arrival at the airport you will be met by a tour representative and transferred to your hotel for the night

MEALS: None

OVERNIGHT: 3 or 4 star Hotel, Cebu

DAY 2: Cebu City Tour

Today you will explore and discover the roots of the country. This full day private guided sightseeing tour can include several highlights like the Mactan Shrine, Carbon Market, Fort San Pedro, Magellan’s Cross, Basilica Minore del Santo Niño and The Taoist Temple which are all historic destinations of significance. But we are more than happy to customize this day-tour for you, depending on your interests (and amount of traffic) as this is your individualized private tour. A visit to the “Lechon Capital” of the Philippines will not be complete without trying the famous Lechon Cebu, a whole roasted suckling pig with crispy skin. At dinner, you may want to try this mouthwatering dish in one of the best Lechon places in the city. The “puso” or sometimes called “hanging rice” is said to be the best partner to this dish.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch

OVERNIGHT: 3 or 4 star hotel, Cebu

DAY 3: Cebu ~ Bohol

You will travel via fastcraft ferry and upon arrival in Tagbilaran will be transferred to your resort in Loboc, Bohol. Your resort boasts of having a peaceful and calming ambience. Your afternoon is free. Your accommodation is surrounded by a five hectare nature track, ideal for trekking and bird watching. Or you can engage in optional activities, including kayaking and stand up paddleboarding, explore the nearby Panglao Island – a long stretch of powdery white sand, pristine waters awaits you to enjoy.

MEALS: Breakfast

OVERNIGHT: 3 or 4 star hotel, Bohol

DAY 4: Bohol Sightseeing Tour ~ Chocolate Hills

Today we will take you on a tour of the region’s most beloved and famous sights. This sightseeing tour of Bohol has developed over the years into a feature-packed day. Highlights include a view of the world famous Chocolate Hills, a boat ride on the Loboc River with lunch and cultural musical entertainment with the locals, a visit to the Butterfly Conservation Center, the Corella Tarsier Sanctuary, and much more. This tour is privately customised for you and organised by MyHoliday2. Pace, time and choices of sights can be flexible and tailored to your liking, only dependant on time and weather.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch

OVERNIGHT: 3 or 4 star hotel, Bohol

DAY 5: Bohol Free Day

Today is free for leisure. Your optional tour is an excursion to Pamilacan Island Dolphin Watching & Snorkelling.

OPTIONAL TOUR: This requires an early start to the day as you will be brought from your resort to and around the island by “bangka”, the native style pump-boat, in search of wild dolphins. With a little bit of luck you might find them feeding and frolicking in their natural home and playground, the waters of Pamilacan. You will then go on a snorkeling tour of the marine sanctuary close by, accompanied by a local guide. A simple lunch will be prepared for you and after, you can enjoy a massage by the beach or explore the village. Life on this island is simple and will give you an authentic look into the lives of island fisher-folk.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch

OVERNIGHT: 3 or 4 star hotel, Bohol

OPTIONAL: Pamilacan Island Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling $300 per person

DAY 6: Bohol ~ Siquijor Island

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the port for your ferry to Dumaguete. This is the first part of your journey to the “mystical” island of Siquijor. When you land in Dumaguete, a representative from the resort will meet and take you to the seaport for your ferry ride to the island. Your home on the island for the next few nights is a relaxed beach-front accommodation set in lush tropical gardens, and the perfect home-base for exploring the region. The resort also boasts a marine protected area just in front of the resort, perfect for snorkelling.

MEALS: Breakfast

OVERNIGHT: 3 or 4 star hotel, Siquijor

DAY 7: Siquijor Free Day

Today you have the option to go on a private land tour of Siquijor.

OPTIONAL TOUR: On this full day excursion, you will be driven around the island to experience its many wonderful highlights, including the Old Balete Tree, a 4 century year old Banyan Tree. Besides providing water to the nearby village, locals believe that this tree is inhabited by spirits. Next is St. Isidore Church and Convent, built in 1884 in Lazi, it is the biggest and among the oldest convents in Asia and recognized as a National Historical Landmark. Cambugahay Waterfalls, a three level waterfall with refreshing water perfect for swimming is another highlight. Be sure to wear your swimsuit as a dip in these falls is a must! You will also stop by the Shell Museum – an exhibit of many sea shells found in Siquijor, as well as St. Francis of Assisi Church and Bell Tower and the beautiful San Juan de Capilay Lake. One of the most interesting highlights is the visit to the Bolo-bolo Healer. A healing ritual involves using a clear glass of water, black stone and pipe. Using the pipe, the healer blows into the glass of water, moving it across the affected area of the patient’s body. A highly enjoyable day and wonderful introduction to the magical island of Siquijor!

MEALS: Breakfast

OVERNIGHT: 3 or 4 star hotel, Siquijor

OPTIONAL: : Coastal Scenic Island Tour $200 per person

DAY 8: Siquijor Free Day

There are no scheduled excursions for today but many options are available to you via the resort – snorkel the house reef or indulge in a massage or spa treatment. You can also organise a “Discover Scuba Dive” experience through the in-house dive center. You have the option to go for an Apo Island adventure.

OPTIONAL TOUR: This charming isle is a beautiful gemstone of the Visayas. Volcanic in origin and covering a mere 74 hectares, the waters surrounding it are a model of biodiversity as home to more than 650 species of fish and over 400 species of coral. Here you will spend time snorkelling the clear waters of the marine sanctuary to explore the undersea world and meet some of its inhabitants. The protected sea turtles are usually waiting in the shallows, and the variety of soft and hard corals is something to behold. After swimming the aquamarine waters, you will enjoy a buffet lunch on the picturesque beach and can explore some of the island on foot before the boat ride back to Coco Grove.

MEALS: Breakfast

OVERNIGHT: 3 or 4 star hotel, Siquijor

OPTIONAL: : Apo Island Tour

DAY 9: Siquijor ~ Cebu

Time to say goodbye to Siquijor and its treasures as today you return to the Queen City of the South – Cebu. You will be transferred from the resort to Larena Pier, then take a ferry trip to Cebu where you will stay for one night before your flight home tomorrow.

MEALS: Breakfast

OVERNIGHT: 3 or 4 star hotel, Cebu

DAY 10: Cebu ~ Puerto Princesa

This morning you will have breakfast before checking out and transferring to the airport for a short flight to the beautiful island of Palawan. Upon arrival you will be met and we will proceed for an underground river tour. The afternoon you will check into your hotel and the remainder of the day is at your own leisure.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch

OVERNIGHT: Hue Hotel, Puerto Princesa

DAY 11: Puerto Princesa ~ El Nido

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out and transferred overland to El Nido. We will have a packaged lunch along the way. Upon arrival we will check into the hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch

OVERNIGHT: Sea Cocoon, El Nido

DAY 12: El Nido Island Hopping Day Trip A

Today we will take a full day island hopping trip. Know as ‘Tour A’ it is one of the best and most popular island hopping tours in El Nido. During the day, you will discover beautiful lagoons, beaches and snorkeling spots where you can swim and admire the corals, the colourful fauna and its hundred of fishes species. The duration of the tour is about 7 hours in total. We will bring you back to El Nido around 4pm o’clock. During the island hopping Tour A, you will stop in Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island and Seven Commando Beach. At noon, we will stop on an island for lunch. There, our crew will prepare a delicious grill for you. You can choose between grilled fish, grilled chicken and grilled pork. With that, you will have rice and fruits for dessert. You can bring your own beverages (soft drink or alcohol) if you wish. In any case, we will supply you with plenty of drinking water.

MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch

OVERNIGHT: Sea Cocoon, El Nido

DAY 13: El Nido Free Day

Today you will enjoy a full free day to relax on the stunning beaches or take another optional island hopping tour. The choice is entirely up to you.

MEALS: Breakfast

OVERNIGHT: Sea Cocoon, El Nido

DAY 14: El Nido ~ Manila

This morning after breakfast and check out we will return to the airport for short flight back to Manila. You will enjoy one last night in this wonderful city along with dinner and Poblacion Tour.

MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner

OVERNIGHT: City Garden Grand, Manila

DAY 15: Manila ~ Departure [Tuesdays]

Enjoy a free day in Manila before it is time to transfer to the airport for your return flight home.

MEALS: Breakfast, In-Flight

OVERNIGHT: In-Flight

DAY 16: Arrive Australia

This morning you will arrive home to Australia. We hope you had a wonderful time in the Philippines and travel with MyHoliday2 again soon

Description

Our ultimate Philippines holiday package is one island hopping adventure that combines our two itineraries to give you the very best of the Visayas.

During this 16 day package you will start in Cebu to enjoy a city tour, then, continue your island hopping adventure around stunning islands of Bohol and Siquijor. Experience the country’s natural beauty and learn its culture, history and  people. The Philippines is famous for long stretch of pure white sand beaches, world-class marine life and snorkelling. There is also some local wildlife to enjoy including the super cute Tarsier as well as extraordinary landscapes of chocolate hills.

In Palawan you will enjoy an exhilarating underground river tour in Puerto Princesa Subterranean River national park. In El Nido take an island hopping day tour to discover beautiful lagoons, beaches and snorkelling spots.  Lastly, your next destination is the mystical island of Siquijor. Made of limestone and surrounded by white sand beaches and mangroves, the island’s interior is green and hilly and its coastline is alive with vibrant corals and other marine life. Your beachfront accommodation is the perfect place to relax and also access island adventures

INCLUSIONS

Our ultimate Philippines holiday package is a combination of two excellent itineraries so you don’t have to choose. Including international flights from Australia, internal flights, ferry tickets and much more. All accomodation in a choice of 3 or 4 star hotels as well as heaps of sightseeing tours and meals. Our groups are capped at a maximum of 10 people and you can pay it all with our payment plan options. Please contact us for more information or see tabs below for a full list of inclusions.

INCLUSIONS

 

International flights ex SYD/MEL/*BNE

14 x Nights accommodation

14 x Breakfasts, 6 x lunches, 4 x dinners

Flight Palawan- Manila

Manila City tour

Manila walking Poblacion tour

Underground river tour

El Nido island hopping tour A

Free time in El Nido

Bohol city tour

Explore Chocolate Hills

Search for cute Tarsier monkeys

Cebu sightseeing tour

Ferry ticket to Bohol

Ferry ticket to Cebu

Ferry ticket to Siqujor

Airport transfers

Local English speaking guides

EXCLUSIONS

 

Visa fees

Personal expenses

Travel insurance

Optional tours

Meals not mentioned in itinerary

All drinks with meals

Tipping (recommended $5 per person per day)

Anything else not mentioned in inclusions

DEPARTURE DATES

 

DEPARTURE DATES 2023:

August: 29

September: 5

October: 26

November: 16

 

DEPARTURE DATES 2024:

February: 22

April: *23

May: 14

June: 4

July: 23

August: 13

September: *3

October: 22

November: 5

 

Dates marked with *or ** incur a surcharge of:

*$300 per person

**$400 per person

 

 

 

HOTELS

 

3 STAR HOTELS:

Cebu: Maayo Hotel

Bohol: Loboc River Resort

Siquijor: Coco Grove Beach Resort (Deluxe Room)

Manila: Bayleaf Hotel

Puerto Princesa: Hue Hotel

El Nido: Sea Cocoon

Manila: City Hotel Hotel

 

4 STAR HOTELS:

Cebu: Radisson Blu

Bohol: Bohol Beach Club

Siquijor: Coco Grove Beach Resort (Executive Room)

Manila: Makati Diamond Residences

Puerto Princesa: Hue Hotel

El Nido: Huni Lio

Manila: City Hotel Hotel

 

In the unlikely even that hotels are fully booked an alternative of the same standard will be used

UPGRADES & OPTIONS

 

UPGRADE:

Upgrade to our deluxe hotel packages for $1700 per person

(Note: Not all hotels will be upgraded)

 

OPTIONAL TOURS:

DAY 5: Pamilacan Island Dolphin Watching & Snorkelling – $300 pp

Cruise around the island by “bangka”, the native style pump-boat, in search of wild dolphins. You will then go on a snorkeling tour of the marine sanctuary close by, accompanied by
a local guide. Includes lunch.

DAY 7: Coastal Scenic Island Tour – $200 pp

Drive around the Siquijor island to experience its many wonderful highlights, including 4 century year old Banyan Tree believed to be inhabited by spirits. Visit St. Isidore Church and Convent, and a bolo-bolo healer. End at Cambugahay Waterfalls, a three level waterfall with refreshing water perfect for swimming.

DAY 8: Apo Island Tour – Pay on arrival (subject to minimum numbers & weather)

Apo Island a beautiful gemstone of the Visayas. Spend time snorkelling the clear waters. The protected sea turtles are usually waiting in the shallows. Enjoy a buffet lunch on the beach and explore some of the island on foot before heading back.

DAY 13: Island Hopping Tour B

Island hopping Tour B is definitely an interesting one. You will enjoy white sand beaches, snorkeling, but also get to visit a cave and discover a very unique sandbar in the middle of the sea.

 

TOUR EXTENSION ***FLIGHT PACKAGES***

If you would like to extend your time overseas you can pay a tour extension fee to alter your outbound and/or your return flight/s to a travel date of your choice.

– $250 per person

 

*Tour extensions cannot be purchased once flight tickets have been issued.

*Arrival & departure city must remain the same.

*If there is an increase in airfare cost for your new travel dates you will be required to pay the difference.

*The tour extension fee does not include extra hotel nights, transfers or activities.

*Must be purchased at time of the booking, Price $250 per person.

*Your new outbound/return dates may be determined by airline scheduling. Put your preferred travel dates in the Order Notes box upon booking.

*If you would like to extend your trip and visit other countries we suggest you purchase the ‘Land Package Only’ and we will quote flights separately to suit.

 

EXTRA NIGHTS:

Extend your time in The Philippines with extra nights pre/post tour

PRE-TOUR CEBU:

3 Star Hotel Cebu – $180 (BB)

4 Star Hotel Cebu – $290 (BB)

POST-TOUR MANILA:

3 Star Hotel Manila – $180 (BB)

4 Star Hotel Manila – $290 (BB)

 

Rates are per room pre night and include breakfast. Airport transfers are not included

 

 

 

INFORMATION

 

VALIDITY:

Voucher valid until November 2024

Voucher valid for 1 person, based on twin/double share

Bookings must be made at least 90 days prior to travel and are subject to availability

 

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT:

A single traveller surcharge applies for solo travellers

 Standard package – $1900 per person

 Upgrade package – $2100 per person

 

GROUP SIZE:

Minimum of 2 people

Maximum 10 people

 

CHILDREN POLICY:

Contact MyHoliday2 for potential child reduction

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

This package is available with flights from Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney and are subject to availability.

Flights ex BNE incur a surcharge.

Airlines used include and are not limited to Philippine Airlines and their codeshare partners.

Domestic flights will be used with local carriers

Departure dates are set by current airline schedules. Should airline schedules change, we may be required to alter the departure and return dates to suit new schedules.

Flight portion of this package is non-refundable and 14 Day Money Guarantee does not apply

All travel documents are non-transferrable / non-changeable

Any required extensions to flights must be made prior to tickets being issued. If customer requests to change their outbound/return date after tickets are issued, request shall be denied.

Name changes are not permitted. Should a name change be required a full new ticket shall be issued and customers will be required to purchase a new ticket at market rate.

Travel insurance is recommended. MyHoliday2 takes no responsibility for any travel issues that may arise

Day tours included in itinerary may join a larger group than specified

It is the customers responsibility to obtain the correct visa for their destination and cover all fees associated

It is the customers responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport for travel and must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the period of intended stay.

We offer a 7 Day Money Back Guarantee. See Refund policy for details

After 7 days from purchase, travel vouchers/tour packages are non refundable

MyHoliday2 pricing reflects current market rates, so package prices may fluctuate from day to day. This is the nature of the tourism industry, and MyHoliday2 is not obliged to refund you to match any subsequent price reductions after purchase

For frequent flyer eligibility, baggage allowance and special requirement (Special meals, seating request, medical requirements), please contact your travel consultant.

Please note maximum 2 pieces of checked luggage allowed per person / Not exceeding 158 cm (62 inch).

Please note, flights may require a stopover of more than 5 hours.

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