Discover Central Visayas Region

TPH05: 8 Days Private Tour of Manila - Bohol - Panglao - Balicasag - Cebu - Manila
Tour Type: Private Tour, any parts of the itinerary can be customized
Guide: English-speaking guide, experienced and knowledgeable
Driver: Private driver with a spacious air-conditioned car
Accommodation: 4-star handpicked hotels, also be open to your own choice
Meals: Authentic local cuisines and western-style food for your choice
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Day 1 Arrival in Manila, Airport pick-up
Warm welcome to Manila to join this tour! Upon arrival, our driver will meet you at the airport with a signboard and then transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you. You can take a walk around your hotel and have a glimpse of Manila.

Accommodation: Seda Bonifacio Global City
Day 2 Old & New Manila city tour
After breakfast, we'll head for Rizal Park. This park is built in memory of Rizal, the national father of the Philippines. Then go to the historical center of Manila - Intramuros. There, we will visit Casa Manila, San Augustin Church, Manila Cathedral and Fort Santiago - a crucial historic defensive fortress.

After that, we will drive to SM Mall of Asia, a large-scale comprehensive shopping mall. Finally, visit the American Cemetery and Memorial commemorating American and Filipino soldiers who died during the Second World War.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Seda Bonifacio Global City
Pandanon Island, Cebu
Pandanon Island, Cebu, Philippines
Day 3 Fly 1.5h to Bohol, Half-day Bohol countryside tour
In the morning, our driver will pick you up from the hotel and send you to Manila airport for you to fly to Bohol-Panglao International Airport. When the flight arrives, the guide and the driver there will transfer you to the hotel. After check-in, the Bohol countryside excursion included in your Bohol Cebu tour packages starts!

First of all, go on the Loboc River Cruise and a bumper lunch will be served during the cruise. We will firstly head to Loboc Tarsier Conservation Area, which is the home to Tarsier, the world's smallest monkey. After that, visit Blood Compact Shrine and Baclayon Church to learn the local history and culture. Finally, we go to Chocolate Hills. There, more than one thousand hills are green in rainy season and turn brown in dry season, like chocolate hills, hence the name. At the end of the half day trip, drive back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Amorita Resort
Day 4 Private Bohol island hopping tour, Firefly watching
Today's private island-hopping tour will lead you to two islands, Balicasag Island and Virgin Island. First we go to Balicasag Marine Sanctuary, where you can go snorkeling and enjoy a lot of beautiful fish and corals. If lucky enough, you can also see lovely dolphins on the way to Balicasag Island. After lunch, you can have a free time in Balicasag Island. The second stop is a big sand bar nearby, Virgin Island. After all visits, drive back to the hotel.

At around 18:30, the guide and the driver will transfer you to the pier and have an Abatan River Bohol Firefly Watching tour. On this journey you'll enjoy the charming sunset glow, beautiful mangroves and a gorgeous night view of glowing fireflies. At the end of the River tour, we will have dinner, which is a perfect ending tonight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Amorita Resort
Day 5 Free morning on Alona Beach, Take 2h boat to Cebu
This morning you can enjoy yourself freely on Alona Beach, then have lunch at the hotel at about 11:00. Check out at 12:00, the driver will take you to the wharf for the onward trip to Cebu, a popular tourism city with rich Spanish style. It's about 2 hours by boat. After docking, the local driver will be waiting for you and then escort you to your hotel, a comprehensive resort providing leisure, entertainment and catering service, as well as unique city views. You can have a good rest to replenish energy for the following Cebu tour packages.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Maayo Hotel
Alona Beach
Alona Beach
Chocolate Hills, Bohol, Philippines
Chocolate Hills, Bohol, Philippines
Day 6 Cebu & Mactan twin city tour
Today we will drive to Mactan Island and visit Lapu-Lapu Monument and Magellan's Shrine, where two important figures are commemorated, the Philippine National Hero - chief Lapu-Lapu and the great Portuguese Navigator - Ferdinand Magellan. Then we come to Alegre Guitars Factory, a paradise for guitar lovers. Here you can enjoy various kinds of beautiful guitar exhibits and watch craftsmen making hand-made guitars on the spot.

Afterwards, drive back to Cebu city to visit Magellan's Cross and Basilica Minore Del Sto. Nino, where collects the world-famous Image of Sto. Nino. Next, move forward to the Heritage of Cebu Monument and appreciate a large number of sculptures telling the key historical events of Philippines. Then go on to visit the Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House, one of the oldest buildings in Philippines. Later, visit the Taoist Temple with traditional Chinese style and go to the Tops Lookout to overlook the whole Cebu City and have lunch at the nearby Tops of Cebu. Our last stop of today is to enjoy Philippine cuisine at Balay Sa Busay, a restaurant at the top of the mountain.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Maayo Hotel
Day 7 Private Cebu island hopping tour
In the morning, the guide and the driver will pick you up at the hotel and begin the private Cebu islands hopping. We will explore the habitats of many kinds of fish and corals at the islands of Hilutungan, Nalusuan, and Pandanon. With quite limpid seawater, the first two islands are excellent snorkeling points. At noon, have delicious BBQ or seafood on the beach of Pandanon Island.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Maayo Hotel
Day 8 Fly 1.5h back to Manila
After breakfast, your driver will pick you up at your hotel and escort you to the Cebu airport for the flight to Manila. Here your 8-day trip draws to a conclusion. Bye bye!

Meals: Breakfast
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This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
Tour Prices
2024 & 2025 Special: 10% off - Book before Apr 30, 2024
Travelers2-3 travelers4-5 travelers
Year RoundUSD2079 USD1871USD1839 USD1655
  • Prices are per person on twin sharing basis.
  • The prices in red reflect 10% discount.
  • Any part of the itinerary e.g. tour length, activities & hotels can be tailored to your individual interests.
  • The above prices are not applicable for public holidays and festivals.
Price Includes
  • Economy class airfares of Manila/Bohol, Cebu/Manila
  • Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
  • Service of English speaking guides as per itinerary
  • Service of private driver and air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fees for mentioned sights visited
  • Boat fare of Bohol/Cebu
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
Price Excludes
  • International flight into and out of Philippines
  • Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Philippines visa fee
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