ROUND THE ISLANDS

I  T  I  N  E  R  A  R  Y

Day 01 - Albay Tour                                                                          (L)

Meet and transfer to domestic airport for early flight to Legazpi, Bicol.  Upon arrival, start the tour to Mayon Skyline nestled on the slopes of Mt Mayon, at an altitude of approximate 2,700 feet. Outside the pleasant view and climate, capture the breathtaking sight of Tabaco City and Bay.  Other points of interests  Cagsawa ruins which was a grand and lavish church during the Spanish era but buried during the worst eruption of the volcano in 1814, the Daraga church, or the Lady of the Gate built in 1773 with its baroque architectural design that can be seen in its façade. Enjoy native lunch at a local restaurant. Accommodation at Hotel St. Ellis.

Day 02 -  ATV/ Zipline from Mt. Mayon                                                (L)

Buffet breakfast in the hotel.  Drive the all terrain vehicle along the base of Mt Mayon Volcano to the Lava bed, harden and dried lava stones emanated from the volcano’s eruptions.  Climb up about 3-4 storey high for the fantastic view and take the zipline 350 meters long to the base camp,  and end the tour with a satisfying native lunch. Accommodation at Hotel St. Ellis.

Guests may opt to extend additional day in Legazpi, Bicol

    Option 1 :  Donsol Whaleshark Interaction Tour with lunch

    Buffet breakfast in the hotel. 

From the hotel, drive to Donsol to experience the best ecotourism adventure in the country. Swim alongside the “Shark of Donsol”. Snorkel three to five meters away to have a full view of the biggest fish. Seafood lunch will be served.

Accommodation at Hotel St. Ellis.

    Option 2 : Misibis Bay Resort, day at leisure

    Buffet breakfast in the hotel. 

Transfer to Misibis Bay Resort. Relax and enjoy the privacy and serenity of the place. Overnight accommodation

Day 03 -  Legazpi/Cebu                                                             (B)

Buffet breakfast in the hotel / resort.  Transfer to domestic airport for Cebu

(MWF via  Airphil Express   ;   TThSa  via Cebu Pacific Air) Arrive, meet and transfer to resort. Accommodation at Maribago Bluewater Resort.

Day 04 – Cebu City and Mactan Island Tour                             (B/L)

Buffet breakfast in the resort.

Tour of Cebu City will let you trace history, from the Spanish inspired fort San Pedro to the relic cross of Magellan and the Basilica of Sto. Niño. Then drive thru oldest street onto Beverly Hills for a panoramic view of the entire city.  Have your fortune read at the Taoist Temple before heading for a native lunch.  Southeast of Cebu City is Mactan Island – made up mainly      of  coal   stones.     Stop at the   Lapu-lapu’s  Monument, built near the seashore in honor of the brave chief who fought for the freedom of the Filipinos. On to Maribago district to a guitar factory run by the third generation and witness how the best guitars and ukeleles in the Philippines are  made. Overnight accommodation at Maribago Bluewater Resort.

Day 05  - Chocolate Hills/Rivercruise Tour                                     (B/L)

American or Filipino breakfast in the resort.

Transfer to ferry terminal for Tagbilaran, Bohol. On arrival, the

tour starts with the visit of the historical landmarks such as the Baclayon Church and blood compact, then goes through man-made forest of  mahogany trees and passing through backyard industries,  proceed to a  deck to view the fabulous Chocolate Hills. Cruise Loay/Loboc river onboard a motorized boat with picnic lunch and short stop  to have an eye to eye encounter with the Tarsier in captivity. Ferry back to Cebu.  Transfer to the resort.  Accommodation at Maribago Bluewater Resort.

For Boracay option

Day 06- 08-  Boracay at Leisure                                                   (B)

Buffet breakfast in the hotel.  Transfer to domestic airport for Caticlan or Kalibo. Arrive, meet and transfer to resort.  Days at leisure. Enjoy one of the best beaches in the world, where swimming is beyond compare, where sand never gets hot even at the peak of the noontime heat. Walk over the powder white sand or laze beneath the swaying palm trees ashore the long stretch beach.  Accommodation at Microtel inn and Suites or Best Western Boracay Tropics.

Day 9  -  Boracay or Puerto Princesa /Manila Departure                       (B)

Breakfast in the  resort. Transfer to the airport for Manila  connect  to International flight or transfer to  hotel /End.

For Palawan option

Day 06 - Puerto Princesa, Palawan                                            (B)

Buffet breakfast in the  hotel.  Transfer to domestic airport for Puerto Princesa.  Arrive, meet and transfer to Microtel Inn and Suites or similar hotel. Afternoon – City/Iwahig Tour, explore the raw and rugged beauty of Palawan.  The city boasts of a  real  clean and green program which is community based and strongly supported by   the    residents.  The tour includes visit to the crocodile farm (except Sunday) which has different species and habitat of this mammal, the city market and opt to spend for some bargains, the museum and the  cathedral. Accommodation at Microtel Inn & Suites Palawan.

Day 07 - Underground Rivercruise                                                          (B,L)

Breakfast in the hotel.  Check out at the hotel.

Underground river tour, (opt to a discovery adventure – trek the monkey  trail  while  enjoying  the gifts  of the rainforest).  At the end of  the  trail, watch out for the playful monkeys ready to mingle.  Board a paddle boat at the mouth of the  river to witness the temple or  ballroom like   natural formation of glittering stalactites and stones rising from the water. Subterranean River National Park which lies in the Saint Paul Mountain Range, 81 kilometers from the center of the city, but it is still within the boundaries of the city.  The Subterranean River is known to be among the longest in the world with its 8.2 kilometers stretch (One of the New 7 Wonders of Nature).   Back at the park, lunch at Taraw Restaurant. Accommodation at Daluyon Beach and Mountain Resort or Sheridan Beach Resort and Spa. 
 

Day 8  - Palawan at leisure                                                                  (B)

Breakfast in the resort. Day at leisure. Overnight at the resort.
 

Day 9  -   Puerto Princesa /Manila Departure

or extension to Apulit Island Resort                                        (B)

Breakfast in the  resort.

Transfer to the airport for Manila  connect  to International flight or may opt to extend the holiday to Apulit Island Resort/End.