Philippines in 10 Days: Filipino Beaches and Chocolate Hills (Flight Included)

Arrive at your Canadian departure airport, ready for a flight to Manila. Night on board.

* If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the day at leisure for you to familiarize yourself with the hustle and bustle of the capital of the Philippines. Why not go on a culinary adventure and sample the country’s famed street food? Alternatively, we recommend embarking on a city tour of Manila* with lunch included. Overnight stay in Manila.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport in Manila for a flight to Bohol, an island province known for its coral reefs and unusual geological formations, notably the Chocolate Hills.

After arriving, you can enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Alternatively, we suggest you take part in a full day excursion of dolphin watching before heading to Balicasag Island to swim with its turtles*. Overnight stay in Panglao-Bohol.

Optional Dolphin watching and Excursion to Balicasag Island: Go on an aquatic adventure of a lifetime where you will get to observe dolphins in their natural habitat before diving and  swimming with the resident sea turtles in Balicasag Island.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, enjoy a full day tour of Bohol, including its scenic countryside. Start by visiting Blood Compact Shrine, a historical landmark commemorating the 1st Treaty of Friendship between the east and the west, before visiting the centuries-old Baclayon Church & Museum.

Then, drive to Loboc to get a chance to encounter a tarsier, one of the world’s smallest primates. From here, embark on a 50-minute long river cruise on board a native catamaran where you will get to enjoy delicious Filipino food for lunch.

Later, you will make your way to Chocolate Hills, driving through the lush Mahogany Man-Made forest and the green farmlands in Bilar and Batuan to enjoy a visit to Butterfly Farm and gaze at the variety of native species. You will end your tour by witnessing the cone shaped hills of lChocolate Hills atop a viewing deck. Overnight stay in Panglao-Bohol.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today is yours to spend as you see fit. Kick back, relax and enjoy the beauty of this charming small island known for its romantic sunsets and famous Filipino hospitality. Alternatively, you can take part in our optional helmet diving experience* that is sure to leave in complete awe. Overnight stay in Boracay.

Optional Helmet Diving Experience: Helmet diving is the easiest and safest way to explore the underwater world where you get to literally walk among sea creatures and marine life—truly a once in a lifetime experience.

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy another day completely at your leisure; take in the magic of Boracay at your own pace. Alternatively, why not go on an island hopping adventure*? Overnight stay in Boracay.

Optional Island Hopping Tour with Lunch: Unearth the wonders of the Philippines’ most serene beaches in this excursion through various islands, including Puka Beach, Coral Garden, Tambisaan Beach, Ilig Iligan Beach and Crocodile Island where you will get to snorkel in the crystal clear waters and swim with colorful marine life. Lunch will be provided.

Breakfast* at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for your return flight back to Canada.** Arrive in Canada and end your trip.

* Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.

** If your return flight departs in the afternoon, it is possible that your arrival in Canada will be the next day.