SPLENDORS OF THE PHILIPPINES

Time of arrival in Manila.

Meet and greet at the Airport. After collecting your luggage, proceed to the Arrival Area and look for the Airport Coordinator of Baron Travel for your transfer to the hotel

Welcome to Manila!

“Get lost in the heart of fun! Discover new experiences at every turn on the charming streets of Manila. Check-in at hotel Overnight accommodation .

Check-in at Manila Domestic Airport Depart Manila for Cauayan, Isabela via Cebu Pacific Arrival in Cauayan, Isabela Travel by land to Banaue (traveling time is approximately 3-4 hours).

Time of arrival in Banaue Check-in at hotel Overnight accommodation.

Breakfast inside the hotel. 09:00h Depart hotel for Hapao Village Rice Terraces using local non-air conditioned jeepney to visit the picturesque town of Hapao where you will view the Banaue Rice Terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

HAPAO VILLAGE RICE TERRACES

The terraces are just a few of extensive stoned-walled terraces built centuries ago. It is believed that it is in this place where the origin of the terraces culture of the Ifugao started. It is located 9 kms. from Poblacion, Hungduan and 17 kms. northwest of Banaue.

Transfer back to Banaue Hotel

Rest of the afternoon is free at leisure

Overnight accommodation

Breakfast inside the hotel. 08:30h Depart hotel for Bontoc and Sagada

Visit the picturesque town of Sagada, stop and see their ancient burial caves. Visit also Bontoc Museum founded by a Belgian Sister, which houses a varied collection of authentic artifacts and photos from the mountain tribes.

Lunch at a local restaurant (on personal account)

Continuation of the tour

Transfer back to Banaue Hotel. Rest of the afternoon is free at leisure

Overnight accommodation

Breakfast inside the hotel. Check-out hotel and depart for Cauayan, Isabela.

Arrival at Cauayan Airport and check-in

Depart Cauayan for Manila via Cebu Pacific. Arrival in Manila, from Arrival Terminal proceed to Departure Terminal

Depart Manila for Bohol. Arrival in Bohol

Meet and greet at Panglao Island Airport by the Resort Representative and transfer to the hotel

Welcome to Bohol!

Bohol offers independent travelers a wealth of options both on and off the beaten track. This island province is promoted almost exclusively through images of cute bug-eyed tarsiers and the majestic Chocolate Hills, but there is much more to experience.

Check-in at hotel. Overnight accommodation

Breakfast inside the hotel. After breakfast proceed to Bohol Countryside Tour

BOHOL COUNTRYSIDE TOUR WITH LUNCH

A full day tour to the scenic countryside tour of Bohol. A beautiful showcase of history, culture and nature in one destination This tour brings you to the historic Blood Compact Shrine, a historical landmark commemorating the 1 st Treaty of Friendship between the east and the west before visiting the century-old Baclayon Church & Museum.

Enroute to the Chocolate Hills, you drive through the lush Mahogany Man made Forest and the green farmlands in Bilar and Batuan. In Bilar visit a butterfly farm which showcases a variety of Philippine butterfly species. View the awesome cone-shaped hills known as the Chocolate Hills from a viewing deck on top of one of these hills. Visit the Tarsier Sanctuary in Corella.

Drive back to Loboc for a 50minute river cruise along nipa-lines River on board a native Catamaran. A sumptuous barbeque lunch is served on board. The river cruise will surely relax your body and mind as you view nature’s beauty of rolling hills, graceful coconut trees and green nipa-palms lining the riverbanks.

After the cruise, the tour then brings you back to Tagbilaran, after a brief stop to see backyard industries in Loay (Nipa weaving and knife making).

Back to hotel in the afternoon

Overnight accommodation 

Breakfast inside the hotel.

Rest of the morning is free at leisure.

Check-out hotel and transfer to Tagbilaran Ferry Terminal. Check-in at Tagbilaran Ferry Terminal

Depart Bohol for Cebu. Time of arrival in Cebu

Meet and greet at the airport by Baron Travel Representative

Welcome to Cebu!

Cebu is the traveler's dream of a tropical island come true: balmy weather, pristine beaches, and luxurious resorts with all the frills of modern living. The island-province of Cebu is where the sweetest mangoes can be found and where Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan planted the Cross of Christianity in the name of Spain in 1521.

Check in at hotel. Rest of the afternoon is free at leisure

Overnight accommodation 

Breakfast inside the hotel

08:00h Depart hotel for Mactan Island Tour

Get a glimpse of Cebu's rich history, culture, and sceneries through this day tour of Mactan Island. This is a perfect trip for travelers who want to experience the province's heritage as you will visit spots like Magellan's Shrine and the Lapu-Lapu Monument.

The site of the shrine itself is where some people believe he was killed during the Battle of Mactan in 1521 when local tribes led by Lapu-Lapu defended Cebu from the invasion of a Spanish armada headed by Magellan.

From there, you will travel a short distance to where the Lapu-Lapu Monument stands. This 20-meter-high bronze sculpture honors Lapu-Lapu, the Philippines' first national hero, in full battle gear. Along with the shrine and the monument, the whole park honors the historic Battle of Mactan.

Next on the itinerary is a visit to the Alegre Guitar Factory, which is known for its craftsmanship. On top of selling high-quality handmade guitars here, the factory and its staff offer walk-throughs of the whole process of crafting these six-string instruments.

After the tour, transfer to Mactan Cebu Domestic Airport

Check-in at Mactan Cebu

Domestic Airport Depart Cebu for El Nido Arrival at Lio Airport El Nido Meet and greet at the airport by the Resort Representative

Welcome to El Nido, Palawan!

Palawan is an archipelago of 1,780 islands on the western part of the Philippines. It has the most concentration of islands but is the most sparsely populated region in the country. Because of its scenic landscapes and high biodiversity, Palawan is known as “The Last Ecological Frontier of the Philippines”.

El Nido Resorts is a group of sustainable island resorts in the El Nido and Taytay municipalities in Palawan, Philippines. The resorts offer genuine, local hospitality, and unique and enriching experiences amidst the beautiful natural landscapes.

Check in at hotel

Rest of the afternoon is free at leisure

Overnight accommodation

Breakfast inside the hotel. 09:00h After breakfast, depart for guided island activities

El Nido is the primary base for exploring Palawan’s star attraction, the stunning Bacuit Archipelago. This place is gorgeously studded with breath snatching limestone cliffs that cradle swirling mix of aquamarine water and gleaming talcum sand, plus jade-colored lagoons that look miles away from the ordinary. For island-hopping: Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Payon-Payong Beach, Shimizu Island, Seven Commando Beach Island picnic lunch Back to hotel Overnight accommodation 

Breakfast inside the hotel. 08:00h After breakfast, depart for guided island activities.

El Nido is the primary base for exploring Palawan’s star attraction, the stunning Bacuit Archipelago. This place is gorgeously studded with breath snatching limestone cliffs that cradle swirling mix of aquamarine water and gleaming talcum sand, plus jade-colored lagoons that look miles away from the ordinary. For island-hopping: Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Payon-Payong Beach, Shimizu Island, Seven Commando Beach Island picnic lunch Back to hotel Overnight accommodation

Breakfast inside the hotel Rest of the afternoon is free at leisure Overnight accommodation 

Breakfast inside the hotel Rest of the morning is free until check-out time Check-out hotel and transfer to Lio Airport Check-in at Lio Airport, El Nido Departure El Nido for Manila Arrival in Manila Meet and greet at the Airport and transfer to International Airport for flight back home