Philippines

Hotels in your Tour:

Hotels will be confirmed at time of booking

Day 1 – Manila

After your arrival formalities you’ll meet your driver/guide who will welcome you and drive you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to rest and relax. Overnight in Manila.

Day 2 – Manila

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel  and be ready to meet your guide for today’s introduction to Manila. The old part of the city, will take you to Fort Santiago and Intramuros. Today’s highlights are the Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church and a visit to Casa Manila, a museum reproduction of a Spanish era house. To complete the tour we’ll take a walk through Rizal Park, where the Philippines honor their heroes. Since this tour is very personalized you may ask your guide to visit anything specific that you would like to add we are sure you don't miss anything. At the end of the tour opt for staying in town for some shopping or revisiting any of the highlights or to be driven back to your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Overnight in Manila. [B]

Day 3 – Manila, Bataan

Take an early breakfast at the hotel and be ready by 8:00 am to checkout and leave Manila for Bataan. The Province of Bataan is also known as the History Hub of Central Luzon and harbors vivid stories of the past. First stop at the Tourism Center, which houses the Bataan World War II Diorama, Provincial Tourism Office, Exhibit Hall, Audio Visual Room and a Pasalubong Center (souvenir shop).  Enjoy lunch before going to Mt Samat Shrine, a historical shrine located near the summit of Mount Samat, consisting of a Colonnade and a large Memorial Cross. The shrine complex also includes a war museum with a wide array of collections from paintings of Philippine heroes, to armaments used by the Filipino, American and Japanese forces during the battles. Afterwards, proceed to your hotel passing by Bagac Friendship Tower, a monument symbolizing the renewed friendship between Japan and the Philippines after the events of World War II. Overnight in Batoon. [B/L]

Day 4 – Bataan, Tarlac (Heritage tour)

Have a leisurely breakfast before strolling along the brick pavements of the Heritage Center white listening to the engaging tour guides that relive each casa's unique story. Return to the hotel for checkout and be ready to leave Bataan for Tarlac and visit the Monasterio de Tarlac that houses a relic of the true cross of Jesus Christ, enclosed in a small golden box, placed in the Baroque Chapel of the property. Also, situated in the Hilltop at San Jose, the more than 20-foot tall monument of Christ, with arms outstretched, overlooking rows of rich green hills, seemingly watches over the province of Tarlac. Lunch en route to your hotel. Overnight in Tarlac. [B/L]

Day 5 – Torloc, Boler

Early breakfast at the hotel and checkout to continue to Baler, this laid-back coastal town in the North, primarily known for its killer waves, a haven for surfers. We stop for lunch on the way to the hotel. Overnight in Boler. [B/L]

Day 6 – Boler (Aurora Province)

Very early rising, today to have breakfast 7:00 am to have time to drive to Dicasalarin Cove, a private beach tucked neatly behind the hills of Baler and known as a piece of Baler for non-surfers. Free at time at the beach and lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, discover the History Trail of Baler by visiting Baler Church, Dona Aurora House and Museo de Baler. Return to the resort for overnight accommodation. [B/L]

Day 7 – Boler, Manila, USA

Breakfast at the resort and checkout. At the appointed time leave Baler for Manila passing through evergreen towns. Stop for lunch on the way before reaching Manila Airport to board your flight back to the US. [B/L]

[B] = Breakfast | [B/L] = Breakfast and Lunch

Tour Prices:

Prices are per person sharing a double room and may change without notice

* Price for passenger traveling alone

** Costa Pacifica supplement for nights of 28-30 Jun, 15-22 Aug, 31 Oct-02 Nov, 20 Dec 2018 - 03 Jan 2019.

Tour Code: PH01MNL18AT