Trip to the Philippines : Visayas

From 1700€/person 13 days

Dream like Philippines

The Philippines are so vast, let us guide you among its islands to choose your perfect holiday destination! We will arrange your itinerary according to your wishes, with more cultural visits, seaside activities or just free time... Tell us what you expect for your vacation and let us make it come true! This trip to the Philippines takes you to the Visayas.

Sea life like no other

The Philippines submarine life has not been yet completely damaged by mass tourism: you'll get to swim with turtles, multicolor fish, corals or see dolphins like nowhere else in the world.

Itinerary

Located in the central part of the archipelago, the Visayas consist of several islands, primarily surrounding the Visayan Sea. You will fly first to Cebu to see the whale sharks, then Dumaguete, Siquijor for beautiful beaches and end in Bohol to visit the famous chocolate hills.

Day 1: Arrival in Cebu

Today upon arrival at Cebu airport you will meet your driver, who will take you to your hotel downtown. Rest of the day at leisure to discover the city center of modern Cebu.

Day 2: Cebu - south of Cebu (B,L,D)

After your breakfast, transfer to the south of Cebu (~3h30 drive). Lunch at the fantasy lodge and relaxation to enjoy your hotel, the swimming pool and the beach.

Day 3: South of Cebu (B,L,D)

This morning enjoy a good breakfast, then leave for a morning excursion. Today you will be able to interact with the whale sharks in Oslob (mask and snorkel swimming next to giant fish) then you will take the car to visit Tumalo Falls and return to Fantasy lodge for lunch.

Day 4: south of Cebu (B,L,D)

Today free at leisure at the resort: mask and snorkel on the marine reserves such Sumilon island or others, swimming at Samboan Falls (2 other falls).

Day 5: south of Cebu - Dumaguete (B,L)

Today your driver will take you to the coast where you’ll embark on a short ferry journey to reach Sangat Island (1.5hrs by boat and car). Upon arrival, your driver will take you to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 6: Dumaguete (B,L)

This morning after your breakfast transfer to Apo island off the coast for a private bancas excursion with lunch on board: snorkeling on the famous coral gardens in search of sea turtles.

Day 7: Dumaguete - Siquijor (B)

Today, transfer to the port of Dumaguete. Jetfoil Dumaguete/Siquijor (1h30 crossing). Transfer to Coco Grove beach resort, on one of the most beautiful white sand beaches on the island. Relaxation or mask and snorkel in front of the hotel.

Day 8: Siquijor (B)

Free day in Siquijor: possibility on site to go around the island by the mountainous interior or by the coast and its pretty beaches or to enjoy the white sand beach and its magnificent coral reef while snorkeling just in front.

Day 9: Siquijor - Bohol (B,D)

Transfer to the port and Jetfoil Siquijor/Tagbilaran (2h30 crossing). Transfer directly to Loboc River resort in the heart of Bohol on the banks of the Loboc River. Tonight after dinner you will get on a boat trip in search of fireflies.

Day 10: Bohol (B,L,D)

This morning, excursion to the famous chocolate hills in Bohol, with lunch by boat on the Loboc river, then continuation on the center of the tarsiers, the colonial churches etc… until the landing stage to go to Pamilacan. You will get there by private bancas to Pamilacan. Installation in simple bungalows on this island of fishermen and its magnificent beach..

Day 11: Bohol (B)

Early breakfast, then embark on a boat trip to meet the dolphins living around Pamilacan. Lunch in Pamilacan (not included), then transfer by private bancas to Panglao. Installation at the Bohol Beach Club and rest of the day to enjoy the beach.

Day 12: Bohol (B)

Free day at leisure

Day 13: Bohol - Cebu (B)

Today is time to say goodbye to the Philippines. This morning transfer back to the port of Tagbilaran. Jetfoil Tagbilaran/Cebu (~2hrs crossing). Stop at the Mangellan cross and the Santo Nino basilica, then your driver will drop you off at the airport.

Information

Inclusions:

Hotel with breakfast
Private driver for airport transfers and visits
Boat transportation when mentioned
English speaking guide when mentioned
Entrance fees for the mentioned visits
Meals when mentioned L-Lunch, D-Dinner

Exclusions:

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They said

“Hello, The trip was enjoyed by the whole family. The pace was right, we had more interaction with the locals this time around and the people are super nice. Whales, dolphins and turtles: very good. In short, a good memory! Thanks Sandrine.”

Family Mulot

July 2022