MABUHAY TOUR

Program 1 - Manila/Palawan/Boracay – 8days/7nights

$3910 Per Person (Twin Share)

Departure: 07 November 2018

Program Snapshot

Itinerary Meal Plan Day 01 Arrival in Manila -/-/- Day 02 Fly to Puerto Princesa. B/L/D Day 03 Underground River Tour B/L/- Day 04 Fly to Boracay via Manila B/-/-

Day 05 Boracay island Hopping B/L/-

Day 06 Leisure. B/-/- Day 07 Fly back to Manila. City Tour. B/L/D Day 08 Departure from Manila B/-/-

Detailed Program DAY 01 ARRIVAL IN MANILA [-/-/-]

Arrival in Manila from international flight. Meet & greet assistance at the airport with welcome leis Transfer to hotel and check-in. Welcome Dinner Overnight at The Bayleaf Intramuros.

Within the protective three-mile-long circuit of massive stone walls rose a city of churches, palaces, museums, fine courtyards and finally, The Bayleaf Intramuros. Launched in November 2011, this boutique hotel promises a restful experience for its guests given its 5 star quality beddings, room amenities and a spacious bathroom. DAY 02 MANILA TO PUERTO PRINCESA [B/L/-]

Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out. Pick up at the hotel lobby to catch flight to Cebu. Flight: Manila to Puerto Princesa Upon arrival, proceed to a local restaurant for lunch. After lunch, drive to Sabang for approximately 2 hour. Transfer to hotel and check-in.

Overnight at Sheridan Resorts & Spa.

Nestled between towering mountain ranges and the clear blue waters of the West Philippines Sea lies the premier property of Sheridan Beach Resort & Spa, the first green resort in the Philippines known to champion environmental sustainability in Sabang Beach, Puerto Princesa, one of the country’s most protected areas.

DAY 03 UNDERGROUND RIVER TOUR [B/L/-]

Breakfast at the resort. Pick up at hotel for Underground River and Mangrove Tour. Beneath the 1028m St. Paul Mountain lies the Underground River, said to be the longest in the world. It flows through limestone caverns and emerges into a lagoon on Palawan Island's west coast. From the park entrance, visitors can tour the river on small outrigger canoes paddled by park guides. A few meters into the cave it becomes pitch-black. Bats and swiftest roost above you and crabs, freshwater shrimp and fish swim in the river. The boat travels upstream through passages 12m wide and 15m high, passing through domed chambers with fascinating speleothems. A muddy beach 3km into the cave means portage becomes necessary to continue and the boat turns round here for the journey back. The underground river is Palawan's most popular attraction.

Manned by volunteers, the tour takes around 30 minutes. You will be taken on a tour of the mangrove forests by at least two volunteers from the organization running the tour. One volunteer would be paddling, while the other would be telling you stories about the mangrove forests of Palawan. Along the way, they will point out which of the trees are males and females, and if you're lucky, you will see a lot of animal life, even a snake sleeping on a branch above you as you paddle by the river. The volunteers will also tell you about the history of the organization, why they're doing it, and the importance of the mangroves in the ecosystem. Picnic lunch included in the tour. After tour, transfer back to resort.

Overnight at Sheridan Beach Resort. DAY 04 PUERTO PRINCESA – BORACAY VIA MANILA [B/-/-]

Breakfast at the hotel.

Early check-out. Pick-up from hotel lobby to catch flight to Caticlan via Manila. Flight: Puerto Princesa to Manila Arrival in Manila connect flight to Caticlan

Upon arrival, transfer to Boracay Island with an outrigger boat approximately 20 minutes boat ride from Caticlan Jetty port. Boracay is a small island in the Philippines located approximately 315 km (196 mi) south of Manila and 2 km off the northwest tip of Panay Island in Western Visayas region of the Philippines. Boracay Island and its beaches have received awards from numerous travel publications and agencies. The island is administered by the Philippine Tourism Authority and the provincial government of Aklan. Apart from its white sand beaches, Boracay is also famous for being one of the world's top destinations for relaxation. It is also emerging among the top destinations for tranquility and nightlife.

Transfer to hotel anc check-in. Overnight at Boracay Coast.

Coast Boracay is a charming 71-room resort nestled on the powdery sands of Boracay Island’s White Beach. The beachfront resort is set to redefine your stay and gastronomic experience.

DAY 05 BORACAY ISLAND HOPPING [B/L/-]

Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up at the hotel for Island hopping tour. Head to the centre of the west coast of Boracay to stop at Coral Garden for some snorkeling. The Coral Garden is literally a garden full of corals especially cabbage corals and is also an established fish feeding area. You may bring pieces of bread to feed the damselfish, parrotfish, sergeant majors, and butterflyfish that abound the area. Next stop will be Crocodile Island, another nearby island, named as such because of the shape. There are more marine life and corals to discover in the area. After some swimming and snorkeling, proceed to Crystal Cove, a private island featuring a couple of caves. The first cave highlights smooth rocks and a pool that leads to the sea. The second cave showcases a small tunnel which allows visitors to view the coral shores which likewise leads to the sea.

On Tambisan Beach, a buffet lunch will be served: barbecued meat, grilled fish, shrimp, salads, tropical fruits and rice. From Tambisan Beach, proceed to Puka Beach, and then return to the resort passing by Friday's Rock and Balinghai.

After tour, transfer back to hotel. Overnight at Coast Boracay.

DAY 06 BORACAY [B/-/-]

Breakfast at the hotel. Day will be at leisure.

Boracay is not just sun, sand and beaches; the island’s nightlife has also been a major boom as more tourist have flocked in to the small island. Boracay is well known for its vibrant, seven days a week nightlife. There are many different nightlife venues to choose from – from wild parties, to bars, to lounges with live music. Summer Place is a favorite of many western tourists. It’s located in Station 2 within short walking distance of many bars and it has a mixed crowd. Overnight at Coast Boracay.

DAY 07 BORACAY– MANILA [B/L/D]

Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out. Pick up at the hotel lobby to catch flight back to Manila.

Flight: Caticlan – Manila Upon arrival, proceed to Manila City Tour. Visiting Philippines’ capital, Manila, is an essential step in understanding the country's history while discovering the contemporary society. The historic city has been very lively ever since the age of the Manila-Acapulco Galleon trade brought about by its strategic location.

Intramuros, literally translated as “within the walls”, is the former center of ecclesiastical and commercial power. Shielded from the rest of the city by perfectly preserved high walls, Intramuros is a quiet area and is home to colonial heritage of great interest including Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church and CASA MANILA. Built in 1607 and the oldest church in the Philippines, SAN AGUSTIN church is one of the four Baroque churches in the Philippines declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993. It is representative of a unique style of its kind. The European Baroque was reinterpreted by Chinese and Philippine craftsmen through this magnificent structure. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Drop by Rizal Park where the Philippines’ national hero, Jose Rizal, was executed. Aside from the famous Rizal monument, the 58-hectare wide park houses a central lagoon with dancing musical fountain that fascinates every visitor in the evening, Quirino Grandstand, Japanese and Chinese Gardens, a humongous relief map of the Philippines, the National Museum, and many other interesting finds. After tour, transfer to hotel and check-in. Farewell Dinner. Overnight at the The Bayleaf Intramuros.

DAY 08 DEPART MANILA [B/-/-]

Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out. Pick up at the lobby.

Transfer to international airport to catch international flight. Depart Manila for flight back to Australia

**END OF SERVICE**

INCLUSIONS

International flight from Sydney or Melbourne with Philippine Airlines Domestic flights Welcome Pack Private transfers English-speaking guide Essential fees during tours Accommodations with breakfast in twin sharing as stated in the program Meals as indicated in the program