UNESCO World Heritage Tour in the Philippines

Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be welcomed by a representative who will assist in transferring you to the hotel by private car. The rest of the day is free at your leisure.

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Start with breakfast at the hotel before being picked up for the Old & New Manila City Tour with an English-speaking guide. The tour covers Intramuros, the historic walled city, including Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and Casa Manila. Proceed to Makati, visiting its business district, the Yuchengco Museum, and the Ayala Museum. End the day with a visit to the American Cemetery, which has the largest number of U.S. World War II graves. (B,L)

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After breakfast and checkout, a representative will pick you up from the hotel lobby and transfer you to the Manila domestic airport for your flight to Cauayan. Upon arrival in Cauayan, hotel representatives will assist with your transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free at leisure. (B)

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After breakfast, start the full-day Batad and Banga-an Rice Terraces Tour, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with an English-speaking guide. The tour begins with a local Jeepney ride to the town market, followed by an hour-long drive to the Batad trek starting point. The challenging Batad trail features steep inclines and rocky paths, offering spectacular views of the rice terraces. Lunch is served at a local restaurant overlooking the terraces. The tour continues with a 20-minute drive to Banga-an Village, where guests trek through well-maintained trails and observe local village life and traditional houses. (B,L)

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After breakfast and checkout, begin the two-three hour land transfer to Sagada, with a stop at the Bontoc Museum along the way. In Sagada, explore the town's pine forests, hanging coffins, subterranean caves, limestone cliffs, and nearby falls. Key sites include the Hanging Coffin, Burial Cave, and Eco Valley.

Time permitting, other destinations like Bomod-ok, Bokong Falls, Danom Lake, and local weaving shops may be visited. Transfer to the hotel afterwards for check-in. (B,L)

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After breakfast and checkout, a representative will pick you up from the hotel lobby for a land transfer to Vigan, Ilocos Sur, a historic Spanish settlement from the 15th century. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and have the rest of the day free to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site at your own leisure. (B)

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After breakfast, guests will go on a Vigan Heritage Tour with an English-speaking guide. Vigan, Ilocos Sur, is a Spanish settlement from the 15th century, known for its cobbled streets and horse-drawn carriages. The tour includes a kalesa ride through the Heritage Village, showcasing well-preserved stone houses (Bahay na Bato) and their period furniture.

If time allows, additional visits may include Juna Luna Shrine, Pagbuynayan (pot making), Syquia Mansion Museum, Plaza Salcedo, Burgos, St. Paul Cathedral, Palacio del Arzobispo, and Crisologo Mansion. The tour includes lunch. Return to the hotel for the rest of the day at leisure. (B,L)

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After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Manila. Upon arrival in Manila, hotel representatives will assist with your transfer to the hotel. (B)

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After breakfast and checkout, a representative will transfer you to Manila domestic airport for your flight to Iloilo. Upon arrival, local representatives will meet you and take you on the Iloilo South Countryside Tour. This tour covers several towns: Oton, where you can visit the People's Amphitheater; Tigbauan, known for its Baroque Church and the Philippines’ first Jesuit boarding school; Guimbal, noted for its sweet mangoes and town plaza; and Miag-Ao, home to the 209-year-old Miag-Ao Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After the tour, transfer to the hotel for the night. (B,L)

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After breakfast, begin a guided tour of Guimaras Island. Travel by outrigger boat to Jordan, then visit Balaan Bukid Shrine, which involves a short uphill trek to a viewpoint with views of Iloilo City. Continue to the Trappist Monastery, the only one in the country run by Trappist monks. The tour also includes a look at mango plantations, cashew trees, and other tropical fruit. Lunch is provided at a local beach resort with time for a swim. After the tour, return to the hotel. (B,L)

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After breakfast and checkout, a representative will transfer you to the domestic airport for your flight to Puerto Princesa. Upon arrival, local representatives will meet you for the Puerto Princesa City Tour. The tour includes Mendoza Park’s Palawan Museum, Plaza Cuartel, Conception Cathedral, and the Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center, which houses endangered species like the Philippine Crocodile. You will also visit Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm, where inmates work on large farms. After the tour, check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. (B,L)

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After breakfast, start the Underground River Tour, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with an English-speaking guide. The tour features an 8.2 km navigable underground river, considered the world's longest, winding through a cave and into the South China Sea. See cathedral-like chambers, wide hallways, and unique formations, and spot animals like monkeys and monitor lizards. The tour includes a paddle boat ride through the river and options for bird watching, mountain trekking, or a mangrove paddle boat tour.

After the tour, enjoy a picnic lunch at Daluyon Resort on Sabang Beach, with time to relax and swim before returning to the city. Transfer back to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. (B,L)

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After breakfast and checkout, hotel representatives will arrange your transfer to the domestic airport for your flight to Manila and onward to the UK. If you wish to extend your trip, consider adding a beach destination such as Coron, El Nido, or Bohol. Contact one of our travel specialists to help with your itinerary. (B)