Philippine Paradise

Day 1 – Manila’s Gentle Welcome
Arrive in the heart of the Philippines, Manila—a city alive with rhythm and history. Today is yours to simply rest and let the warm tropical air embrace you, preparing your soul for the adventure that lies ahead.

Day 2 – Footsteps Through Time: The Soul of Old Manila
Awaken to a journey woven through Manila’s living history. Begin at Tondo Market, where vibrant alleys burst with colors, aromas, and the heartbeat of daily life.
Continue into Binondo, the world’s oldest Chinatown, where age-old traditions blend seamlessly with Filipino charm. Wander Ongpin Street, marvel at the iconic Binondo Church, and pass beneath the Filipino-Chinese Friendship Arch—a symbol of unity across cultures.
Finally, step into Intramuros, the walled city of Spanish days gone by. Explore Fort Santiago and the majestic Manila Cathedral, where stone and story whisper tales of conquest and resilience.

Day 3 – Wings to Paradise: Touchdown in El Nido
Fly into El Nido, where the emerald seas and towering limestone cliffs call you to rest and surrender to island serenity.

Day 4 – The Blue Symphony: Lagoons & Beaches of El Nido
Set sail across Bacuit Bay, gliding into hidden sanctuaries where nature’s secrets await. Swim into the Secret Lagoon, a world veiled by jagged rock walls, then bask upon Shimizu Island’s sun-kissed sands. Sip the breeze at Seven Commandos Beach, with coconut palms swaying in rhythm. Conclude at the majestic Big Lagoon, where emerald waters invite you to kayak into a dreamscape of stillness and wonder.

Day 5 – Whispers of the Past: Snake Island & Caves Untold
Drift along shifting sands at Snake Island, its sandbar curving like a ribbon across the sea. Dive into the vibrant reefs of Popolkan Island, teeming with marine life. Enter the shadowy depths of Cudognong Cave, once a refuge of Japanese soldiers, where echoes of World War II linger. End the day at Entalula Island, its white shores glowing like pearls against the setting sun.

Day 6 – Secrets of the Shrine: Hidden Beaches of El Nido
Begin at Helicopter Island, its silhouette etched against the horizon like a giant bird frozen in flight. Continue to Matinloc Shrine, a sacred site rich with legend and devotion. Seek out the elusive Secret Beach, tucked away behind walls of limestone, a paradise revealed only to those who dare to slip through. Wander along Talisay Beach, before basking in the secluded splendor of Hidden Beach, where serenity reigns supreme.

Day 7 – The Last Serenade: Lagoons of Mystery & Paradise Shores
Your voyage continues with crystalline calm at Small Lagoon, where cliffs cradle turquoise waters. Sail to Cadlao Island, a lush crown in the middle of the sea. Discover the untouched beauty of Nat Nat and Paradise Beach, where the sands seem to whisper stories only the waves can hear. Conclude at Bukal Island, a finale of unspoiled charm that leaves the soul lingering in awe.

Day 8 – Cebu’s Embrace
Leave El Nido’s island symphony behind and fly to Cebu, the Queen City of the South, where rest and rejuvenation prepare you for more tales to come.

Day 9 – The Enchanted Heart of Bohol
Sail away to Bohol, where rolling emerald landscapes unveil the legendary Chocolate Hills, a thousand mounds kissed golden by the sun. Gaze upon the wide-eyed tarsiers, guardians of the forest no bigger than your palm. Wander the hushed Bilar Mahogany Forest, then step into the timeless embrace of Baclayon Church. Glide along the Loboc River aboard a floating raft, where music, food, and laughter fill the air as the jungle drifts by.

Day 10 – Cebu: A Tale of City & Mountain Splendor
Begin where faith first touched Philippine soil—Magellan’s Cross—then walk into devotion at the Basilica del Santo Niño. Relive history at Fort San Pedro, and ascend into serenity at the Taoist Temple, high in the hills. Stroll Colon Street, the oldest in the land, and step into ancestral homes where the past still lingers.
The mountains then call: gaze from Tops Lookout, a balcony over the city, and marvel at the grandeur of the Temple of Leah, a monument to eternal love. Conclude in a burst of color at Sirao Flower Garden, Cebu’s “Little Amsterdam,” where blooms paint the horizon.

Day 11 – Farewell, Philippines
Carry the warmth of islands, rivers, temples, and seas as you bid goodbye to Cebu, your heart forever marked by the poetry of the Philippines.

Hotel Details: 3/4-star 

• Manila: Ramada Encore Makati or similar
• El Nido: Casa Baku Tropical Homes or similar
• Cebu: Cebu Parklane International or similar