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Islands of the Philippines on a Shoestring
8 days, Manila to Manila
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For travellers looking for a strange and beautiful adventure, this unique eight-day island-hopping trek through the Philippines will show you the best of the country’s nature, beaches, and cultural life. Roam Bohol’s famous Chocolate Hills (not suitable for consumption), dive with massive whale sharks in the clearest of clear blue waters, roam through exotic Manila and historic Cebu, and chill out in mystic, laid-back Siquijor. From interacting with local communities to lots of free time built in, this trip is both meaningful and liberating. So go on and feel free.
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Trip Code: APIS
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings
Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.
Service Level: Basic
Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 18, avg 12.
Age requirement: 18-39
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Itinerary
Day 1Manila
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Manila/Cebu City
Fly to bustling Cebu, home to the country's busiest sea port. Enjoy a guided walking tour of Cebu.
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BreakfastDay 3Cebu City/Bohol
Hop on a ferry to the island of Bohol, home to the tiny tarsier primates and beautiful Chocolate Hills formations. Stay in a homestay and learn a bit about local life in the Philippines from the community.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 4Bohol
Free day to tour the island, go snorkelling, or lend a hand in the village.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 5Bohol/Siquijor
Travel to the mystical island of Siquijor, rumoured to be a place of magic and sorcery.
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BreakfastDays 6–7Siquijor
Enjoy free time to explore caves, waterfalls, coral-filled waters, and 106km (65 mi) of white-sand beaches. Snorkelling and diving are both great options here.
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BreakfastDay 8Siquijor/Manila
Fly back to Manila where the tour finishes upon arrival at the airport in the early afternoon.
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BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your G for Good Moment: Bohol Island Homestay, Bohol
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Orientation to local community (Bohol)
- Chocolate Hills visit
- Free time to explore Siquijor, Bohol, and Panglao beaches
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Simple hotels (6 nts), homestay (1 nt).
Meals
7 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Allow USD100-130 for meals not included.
Transportation
Taxi, plane, walking, ferry.
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Departures
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