Wonderful Philippines
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Price$1898+ flight to Manila and back home
- Physical grade 1/5
- Service grade Basic
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Duration15 days
Chocolate hills, secret lagoons with clear water and flocks of colorful fish, a park of exotic tarciers - all this you saw in the advertising brochures, and now can see for yourself. We go to the paradise country of fabulously beautiful islands and untouched deserted beaches. Having looked at the old quarters and super modern Manila skyscrapers, we immerse ourselves in marine life.
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Day 1-3We 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 4-6Short 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 7-9Arrival 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 10-11Ferry 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 12-14During 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, checking into a hotel.
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Day 15Flight back home.
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| 2022 | |
| 04.04 - 18.04 | Available for booking |
| Individual Tour | |
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| You can choose your date | |
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| Departures | Availability | Price | Deposit | This group speaks | Book |
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| 2022 | |||||
| 04 April - 18 April | Available for booking | $1898 | $898 | Rus. | |
| Departures | 04.04.2022 - 18.04.2022 |
| Availability | Available for booking |
| Price | $1898 |
| Deposit | $898 |
| This group speaks | Rus. |
| Book | Book |
Chocolate hills, secret lagoons with clear water and flocks of colorful fish, a park of exotic tarciers - all this you saw in the advertising brochures, and now can see for yourself. We go to the paradise country of fabulously beautiful islands and untouched deserted beaches. Having looked at the old quarters and super modern Manila skyscrapers, we immerse ourselves in marine life.
Is this trip for you?
This trip is of elementary physical grade. It consists of visits to megacities and small towns, along which long walks. We will also take a few short simple walks through the jungle, ride boats, travel by ferry and make four short flights. The trip also includes several bus trips lasting up to 6 hours. Accommodation in double/twin rooms of 2-3 star hotels. All will have attached bathroom with hot water and wi fi internet. In El Nido we might stay in double/twin rooms of a tourist class guesthouse. All rooms with have attached bathrooms but might not have hot water and wi fi internet.
The price of the trip includes:
- All domestic flights;
- Accommodation during the entire trip;
- All transportation;
- Professional guiding services.
To be paid separately:
- Flight to Manila and back home. (Let us know if you need help finding the best deals);
- Visa to the Philippines (if you need one, it costs $40);
- Insurance (mandatory);
- Entrance fees to parks, museums and other attractions along the route ($200);
- Food ($12-20 per person per day);
- Rental of equipment for diving and snorkeling.
| Group tour | |
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| 2022 | |
| 04.04 - 18.04 | Available for booking |
Chocolate hills, secret lagoons with clear water and flocks of colorful fish, a park of exotic tarciers - all this you saw in the advertising brochures, and now can see for yourself. We go to the paradise country of fabulously beautiful islands and untouched deserted beaches. Having looked at the old quarters and super modern Manila skyscrapers, we immerse ourselves in marine life.
| Group tour | |
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| 2022 | |
| 04.04 - 18.04 | Available for booking |
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.
| Group tour | |
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| 2022 | |
| 04.04 - 18.04 | Available for booking |
- Price: + $25
| Group tour | |
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| 2022 | |
| 04.04 - 18.04 | Available for booking |