Hong Kong and the Philippines. Clear water
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Price$2026+ flight to Hong Kong and back home
- Physical grade 2/5
- Service grade Standard
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Duration18 days
Pristine beaches, magical Spanish architecture, iconic Chocolate hills and the richest coral reef. That is what the Philippines are famous for and what we will see during this trip. We will also spend a lot of time at sea, on magical islands with crystal clear water, enjoy jungle waterfalls, hot springs, deep countryside with virgin beaches. Bonus of the trip is a bustling Hong Kong, one of the capitals of the world, ready to reveal both its past and future.
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Day 1Arrival in Hong Kong, checking into a hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui district.
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Day 2-3During two days in Hong Kong we will visit Lantau island with its Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car, Giant Buddha Statue, beaches and the authentic Tai O fishing village. We will spend some time on Hong Kong island riding funicular to the famous Victoria Peak, visiting Hong Kong Park, Saint John’s Cathedral, and the famous Cat street. On the continental part of Hong Kong we will explore Kowloon walled city park, visit Wong Tai Sin temple, Nan Lian garden and Chi Lin Nunnery. In between sightseeing we will enjoy all the best kinds of food that Hong Kong is famous for. At the end of our stay we fly to Manila.
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Day 4-6We arrive in Manila and check into a hotel in Ermita district. We visit Spanish walled city - Intramuros with its stunning 16th century St. Augustine’s cathedral and walk in the relaxing Rizal Park. We might also make a half day trip to the near by Taal volcano (2 hours by bus) where we will take boats and ride horses up the active volcano.
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Day 7-9Short flight to Puerto Princesa, Palawan island. Departure to El Nido by a minivan (5-6 hours on the way), checking into a simple hotel near the sea. Here we will spend 3-4 days, taking boat trips to tiny islands in Bacuit Bay, exploring magical bays, lagoons and unique underwater world, enjoying virgin beaches and jungle waterfalls around El Nido and the company of very friendly locals. At the end of our stay we will take a minivan back to Puero Princessa (5-6 hours) and take a short flight to Iloilo.
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Day 10-12Arrival in Iloilo, checking into a hotel in the center. We will visit Molo and Miag Ao Church, take a one-day trip to the near by Guimaras island, visit 19th century Guisi lighthouse, and enjoy many kinds of a local specialty - mango.
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Day 13-14Ferry to Bacolod on Negros island (1 hour) and a minivan trip to Kanlaon volcano (1 hour) near the town of Mambukal where we will spend the night in a hotel. We will enjoy hot springs, do a short hike to the waterfalls and see hundreds of flying foxes - the largest bats in the world. Next morning we take a bus to Dumaguete (4-5 hours), and take a ferry (1 hour) to the town of Oslob on Cebu island. Ready for something amazing? We will be swimming with whale sharks in the open ocean! These sea giants can be up to 8 meters long, and they look scary, but they only eat fish and are harmless to humans. On the contrary - people can be very dangerouns to whale sharks. Human touch can cause them skin damage, so be sure not to touch them! Still shaken from amazing experience, we take a 2-hour ferry to the famous Bohol island where we check into simple bungalows on Alona beach.
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Day 15-17During our 2 days stay we will visit famous Chocolate hills, Tarsier sanctuary and some grand cathedrals one of which happens to be the first Christian church in the Philippines. We will also snorkel around a nearby island and enjoy variety of seafood. At the end of our stay we take a short flight to Manila, and then fly to Hong Kong where we spend a night in the same hotel.
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Day 18Flight from Hong Kong back home.
| Dates | Availability |
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| 2020 | |
| 01.04 - 18.04 | Available for booking |
| Departures | Availability | Price | Deposit | This group speaks | Book |
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| 2020 | |||||
| 01 April - 18 April | Available for booking | $2026 | $842 | Rus. | |
| Departures | 01.04.2020 - 18.04.2020 |
| Availability | Available for booking |
| Price | $2026 |
| Deposit | $842 |
| This group speaks | Rus. |
| Book | Book |
Pristine beaches, magical Spanish architecture, iconic Chocolate hills and the richest coral reef. That is what the Philippines are famous for and what we will see during this trip. We will also spend a lot of time at sea, on magical islands with crystal clear water, enjoy jungle waterfalls, hot springs, deep countryside with virgin beaches. Bonus of the trip is a bustling Hong Kong, one of the capitals of the world, ready to reveal both its past and future.
Is this trip for you?
This trip is dynamic, of average difficulty. It consists of visiting cities and towns where we will take long walks and short easy hikes in the jungle. We will also ride ferries (up to 2 hours), take short boat trips to islands, ride buses or minivans for up to 6 hours and take 4 short domestic flights. Accommodation is provided in 2-3 star hotels (in Manila and Dumaguete) and simple hotels, most of them will have hot water and wifi.
Price of the trip Includeds:
- Four domestic flights;
- Accommodation in double (sometimes triple and more) rooms of hotels during the entire trip;
- All transportation, including buses, ferries, boats, minivans and public transportation;
- Professional guide services.
To be paid separately:
- Flight to Hong Kong and from Hong Kong back home;
- Visa to the Philippines ($40);
- Medical insurance (mandatory);
- Entrance fees to museums, parks and other attractions ($150);
- Food (in Hong Kong – $15-25 per person per day, in the Philippines - $12-20);
- Renting diving and snorkeling equipment
| Dates | Availability |
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| 2020 | |
| 01.04 - 18.04 | Available for booking |
Pristine beaches, magical Spanish architecture, iconic Chocolate hills and the richest coral reef. That is what the Philippines are famous for and what we will see during this trip. We will also spend a lot of time at sea, on magical islands with crystal clear water, enjoy jungle waterfalls, hot springs, deep countryside with virgin beaches. Bonus of the trip is a bustling Hong Kong, one of the capitals of the world, ready to reveal both its past and future.
| Dates | Availability |
|---|---|
| 2020 | |
| 01.04 - 18.04 | Available for booking |
Citizens of almost all countries do not need visa to enter Hong Kong.
Citizens of most countries also do not need visa to enter the Philippines. Those who need a visa has to apply for it in the Philippino embassy in the country of residence prior to the trip.
We provide free visa consulting for clients.
| Dates | Availability |
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| 2020 | |
| 01.04 - 18.04 | Available for booking |
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| Dates | Availability |
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| 2020 | |
| 01.04 - 18.04 | Available for booking |