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Philippines–Manila to Boracay on a Shoestring
10 days, Manila to Boracay Island
Itinerary
Day 1Manila
Arrive at any time.
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.
Day 2Manila/Baguio
Travel north by bus, then enjoy an orientation walk upon arrival to Baguio. Opt to get a massage.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
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 2 HideShow
Massage
Lay back and soothe aching muscles with a famous local massage. Affordable and amazing, don't miss out.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Baguio/Sagada
After another long day of travel, arrive at the outdoor paradise of Sagada, a base for adventuring.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 4Sagada
Free day for hiking or a caving excursion. Opt to visit the hanging coffins the area is famous for.
The natural beauty of the area features caves perfect for exploring, hikes along an underground river system, a waterfall and delightful pool to cool off in after a day of exploring. Relax in the quiet serenity only found off the beaten path—this is a place to just sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery.
Free Time
Kick back and relax or get out and do more exploring.
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.
Hike to Hanging Coffins
Enjoy an included hike to Sagada's famous hanging coffins. The local Igorot people are a people known for their weaving and the unusual burial system of their ancestors- hanging and stacking coffins, hewed from tree trunks in the limestone karst cliffs and caves near town.
Cave Exploration
Get spelunking. Head into the darkness to explore the mysterious hidden caves in the area and their amazing rock formations.
Hiking
Take advantage of the cool mountain air in Sagada and enjoy hiking in the hills. Walk to waterfalls, trek along mountain paths, pass terraces of rice paddies, and walk through small villages where children are eager to act as guides.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 5Sagada/Banaue
Hop into a jeepney and head south to beautiful Banaue, known for its many rice terraces. Free time to trek along the terraces or relax.
Jeepney
Squeeze on in to this colourful, unique, and only-in-the-Philippines jeep-bus.
Free Time
Enjoy a free afternoon to check out Banaue and its surroundings.
Optional Activities - Day 5 HideShow
Banaue Rice Terraces Trekking
Set off and trek along the countryside to see the stunning greens of the Banaue Rice Terraces. Sometimes called the 'Eighth Wonder of the World', the Banaue Rice Terraces have been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built 2,000 years ago by the Ifugaos and still in use today, the terraces are irrigated by mountain streams that have been channeled into canals running downhill through the rice terraces, reaching an altitude of 1500m (4921 ft).
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BreakfastDay 6Banaue/Batad
Travel via jeepney and foot on local hiking trails to reach a local village for an overnight homestay experience to discover the daily lives of the Ifugao people in one of the local villages. Enjoy a cultural performance and a local dinner.
The trekking here can be challenging, especially in inclement weather. If you don't feel fit enough for the activity, your CEO can help you organize some optional activities.
Jeepney
Squeeze on in to this colourful, unique, and only-in-the-Philippines jeep-bus.
Rice Terraces Trek and Ifugao Village Visit
Trek through the Philippine mountains, along the edges of the famous rice terraces, to visit the village of Batad. Meet the indigenous Ifugao people and discover more about their daily lives built on the edges of these famous flooded fields.
Your Local Living Moment: Batad Homestay
Stay in a typical Ifuago house and learn more about the mainstay of their lives – rice. For 2,000 years, generations of farmers have tended these terraces, planted and harvested their crops, then dried and ground the rice. Drink rice wine, see traditional clothing and admire the simple hut construction made with local materials and thatch roofs. You can’t beat the view!
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 7Batad/Manila
Hike back to the main road and ride in a jeepney to Banaue, soaking in the last of the spectacular views. Hop on an overnight bus to Manila.
Jeepney
Squeeze on in to this colourful, unique, and only-in-the-Philippines jeep-bus.
Overnight Bus
Curl up and catch a snooze en route to the next stop.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 8Manila/Boracay Island
Fly south from Manila and transfer to the breathtakingly gorgeous island of Boracay. White-sand beaches and bright, turquoise waters await.
Free Time
You've reached an island paradise. Enjoy it!
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Optional Activities - Day 8 HideShow
Snorkelling
Don a snorkel and mask to explore the turquoise waters and colourful coral reefs of the underwater world. There are tons of tropical fish in the area to watch play beneath the waves.
Discovery Scuba Diving
Swimming
Grab your bathing suit and go for a refreshing swim.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 9Boracay Island
Free day. Opt to go snorkelling, scuba diving, or just chill out on the beach.
Free Time
Get out and enjoy this island paradise of picture-perfect beaches.
Optional Activities - Day 9 HideShow
Snorkelling
Don a snorkel and mask to explore the turquoise waters and colourful coral reefs of the underwater world. There are tons of tropical fish in the area to watch play beneath the waves.
Discovery Scuba Diving
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 10Boracay Island
Depart at any time.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.