The Great Philippine Budget Escapade (20 days)
$1300 per person (1 to 5 persons)
$1150 per person (6 to 8 persons)
Maximum of 10 persons per tour schedule.
$1150 per person (6 to 8 persons)
Maximum of 10 persons per tour schedule.
The Great Philippine Escapade starts from your airport of entry - whether in Manila or Clark for an unforgettable 20 days of the best of the Philippines. From exotic cultures, that you did not know existed in this country to the bluest waters you will ever see in your lifetime and the friendliest, most accommodating people on the planet. Yes, there are a lot of superlatives in the description above but you will just have to see that for yourself
- Marvel the majestic rice terraces carved by hand on entire mountains, hidden from the rest of the world. Now a UNESCO Heritage site, the Banaue and Batad Rice Terraces are not to be missed when visiting the Philippines. You will also be surprised that the climate in this region is like nowhere else in the country with temperatures dropping to 6degC
- A couple of hours away is the town of Sagada, blessed with natural wonders - vertical caves, beautiful waterfalls and a unique burial culture of hanging the dead in coffins on the sides of limestone cliffs.
- Hop to the country’s oldest city - Cebu, and get started with the huge party that the Philippines is all about - canyoneering, whale shark interactions and sandbars in turquoise blue waters. You can also the experience the city’s vibrant nightlife after all that beach bumming
- Soak it up at a consistent top spot holder as the world’s best island - Palawan, boasting of one of the New 7 Wonders of the Natural World - the Puerto Princesa Underground River.
- And the highlight - El Nido with its ageless towering marble cliffs, white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, a true paradise. El Nido is where you fulfill your fantasies of island hopping, bringing along some food, some drinks in a cool box and disappear into this heavenly marine reserve.
- During this whole tour, we will make sure that you get to try the food and drinks in this country, a real gastronomic experience - it’s the Philippines’ turn to shine foodwise.
- If time permits we’ll throw in a free half day city tour of Manila - an unstoppable growing city, which also has its own hidden historical gems.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Manila
Day 2 - Banaue
Day 3 - Batad
Day 4 - Banaue
Day 5 - Sagada
Day 6 - Sagada
Day 7 - Sagada
Day 8 - Baguio
Day 9 - Cebu (City)
Day 10 - Cebu (South)
Day 11 - Cebu (South)
Day 12 - Cebu (South)
Day 13 - Cebu (City)
Day 14 - Puerto Princesa
Day 15 - El Nido
Day 16 - El Nido
Day 17 - El Nido
Day 18 - El Nido
Day 19 - El Nido
Day 20 - Manila
INCLUSIONS
- Accommodation
- Hotel - 12 nights
- Guest house - 5 nights
- Native Ifugao Huts - 3 nights
- Meals
- 19 breakfasts
- 2 boodlefight lunches, 2 regular lunches
- 4 dinners
- Transportation
- Domestic air transfers
- Jeepneys and tricycles
- Private minibuses and vans
- Tours
- Guided Batad Tour
- Sagada Guided Tour - Hanging Coffins, Bomod-ok Falls and Sumaguing Cave
- Baguio - Guided City Tour
- Manila - Fort Santiago / Intramuros
- Cebu - Kawasan Falls canyoneering, Sumilon Island beach hopping, Whale shark interaction.
- Palawan - Puerto Princesa Subterranean River Cruise and City Tour
- El Nido - Island Hopping boat trip with snorkelling
EXCLUSIONS
- International flights
- Travel Insurance
- Visa and visa processing
PAYMENT
- 45% down payment. Balance to be paid in full 50 days before the actual tour start date.
- Payment modes accepted - Bank Transfer or Deposit, Credit card via Paypal
Need to Know
- The most physical part of this tour is the Banaue/Sagada part involving mountainous treks that may last from an hour to 2, as well as vertically scaling cave walls.
- The included meals are for us to suggest the character of the Philippines through its food. The rest is for you to discover and experience on your own.
- Accommodation is on a twin-share or multi-share basis of up to 4 persons per room. There may be instances when alternative accommodations will be provided but will be similar to that previously booked.
- We may not be able to check-in immediately upon arrival depending on our arrival at a certain place ( due to flight schedules, traffic, etc)
- In cases that the itinerary may not be followed to the letter,(e.g weather conditions, etc) you will be notified immediately. We have prepared optional activities in such instances.
