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Northern Philippines Adventure
9 days, Manila to Manila
Itinerary
Day 1Manila
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Accommodation
Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city. For the actual hotel your specific departure will be using, please check your voucher.
Red Planet Manila Aseana City (or similar)
Day 2Manila/Banaue
Travel through the stunning mountainous landscape to Banaue. Stop en route for lunch and photo ops. Visit the Provincial Museum in Bayombong to learn more about Luzon. After the long drive, stretch your legs on a short hike to the local market in downtown Banaue.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Entrance Fee Provincial Museum in Bayombong
Enjoy a visit to the museum and learn more about the heritage of this region.
Tam-an Village Visit
Head to the nearby village of Tam-an on foot. Explore the town centre and hike to check out the viewpoint.
Accommodation
Banaue Hotel and Youth Hostel (or similar)
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Banaue/Sagada
Hop into a local Jeepney and visit the rice terraces of Batad. In the afternoon, continue on to Sagada with a visit to the Museum of Mountain Culture in Bontoc.
Rice Terraces Tour
Hop on a jeepney and explore the stunning ancient rice terraces of Hapao. Learn more about the unique irrigation system on your visit.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Museum of Mountain Culture Visit
Explore the museum and gain a deeper understand of the tribes that inhabited the area in the past.
Accommodation
Masferre Country Inn (or similar)
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 4Sagada
Explore the outdoor paradise of Sagada. Opt to hike or visit caves, the hanging coffins, or waterfalls set into the lush green landscape.
Free Time
With so much to see and do, don't waste a minute.
Optional Activities - Day 4 HideShow
Underground River and Waterfalls
Explore the unique natural formations in the area and cool off in the refreshing pools at the base of a waterfall.
Cave Exploration
Get spelunking. Head into the darkness to explore the mysterious hidden caves in the area and their amazing rock formations.
Hanging Coffins Visit
Discover Sagada's famous hanging coffins. The local Igorot people are known for their weaving and the unusual burial system of their ancestors – hanging and stacking coffins in the limestone karst cliffs and caves near town.
Accommodation
Masferre Country Inn (or similar)
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 5Sagada/Vigan
Travel via Cerventes to Vigan, a beautifully preserved Spanish colonial town. In the evening, opt to visit the World Heritage-listed Santa Maria Church or to view the dancing fountain.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Orientation With CEO
Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
Optional Activities - Day 5 HideShow
Dancing Fountain Visit
FreeEnjoy the lights and sounds of this fountain located near Vigan Plaza.
Santa Maria Church Visit
Free-FreeNone per personVisit the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, also known as Santa Maria, and admire the baroque architecture of this UNESCO-listed religious centre.
Accommodation
Gordion Hotel (or similar)
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 6Vigan
Spend a free day exploring this lovely city. Opt to visit the pottery shop and local handloom weavers or take a horse drawn carriage tour.
Free Time
Take in the colonial charm of this city with some free time.
Optional Activities - Day 6 HideShow
Calesa (Horse Drawn Carriage) Tour
Step back in time with a memorable ride through the historic streets on a wooden carriage.
Accommodation
Gordion Hotel (or similar)
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 7Vigan/Laoag
Continue on north to Laoag, visiting the World Heritage-listed Paoay Church and a scenic lake on the way. In Laoag, opt to visit the La Paz sand dunes, the sinking bell tower, or the local market.
Paoay Church Visit
Take in the unique architecture of this historic church – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Optional Activities - Day 7 HideShow
Sinking Bell Tower Visit
Pay a visit to Laoag's famous sinking bell tower – believed to be sinking at the rate of an inch a year – and snap some photos before it's too late.
La Paz Sand Dunes Visit
Enjoy the desert landscape that surrounds these sand dunes.
Accommodation
Isabel Suites (or similar)
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 8Laoag/Manila
Hop on a short flight back to Manila. Spend the afternoon exploring. Visit Intramuros and Fort Santiago with a local guide.
Take a guided tour to the oldest part of the city — the area known as Intramuros, or 'between the walls'. Within this protective enclave, were 15 churches and 6 monasteries, including the imposing Roman Catholic Cathedral.
Opt to join the group for a final dinner together in the evening.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Manila City Tour
Take a guided tour to explore the historic centre of Manila known as Intramuros (“Within the Walls”). Founded by the Spanish in the late 16th century, the city was enclosed by thick stone walls which still stand today. At the height of its power, Intramuros was feared by Spain’s enemies as the only true European powerhouse in the whole of Asia, but after holding strong against Chinese pirates, Dutch forces, British, American and Japanese occupations, the large majority of the city was destroyed during the month-long brutal Battle of Manila fought between the Japanese and the Allies in the closing days of WWII, a battle which also claimed the lives of 100,000 Filipino civilians. A walk through this area, despite the devastation (or maybe because of it) truly gives you a sense of the history of this area.
Accommodation
Red Planet Amorsolo (or similar)
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 9Manila
Depart at any time.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.