Your Itinerary
Day 1 - Welcome to Cebu
This afternoon your overnight flight arrives in Cebu, the third largest city in the Philippines. Your private driver will greet you at Mactan-Cebu International Airport and transport you to your comfortable accommodation. We’ve not planned anything for this afternoon to allow you to recover from your flight, so relax or head out for a wander.
Day 2 - Cebu City tour
Your private guide will meet you this morning for a tour of the city of Cebu. Much of the tour you’ll be on foot as the city’s historical and cultural landmarks are quite close to one another. You’ll see Magellan’s Cross, Fort San Pedro, the Carbon Market and more as you learn about the history and daily life of Cebu.
Days 3-6 - Serene Siquijor
Travel by ferry to the mystical island of Siquijor and settle into your home for the next four nights. Siquijor is known for sorcery and healing so you’ll have a chance to meet a healer and ask your guide about island legends. See Cambugahay Falls, the century old Balete Tree with its natural fish spa, and climb up to the highest point on the island for a lovely view. Enjoy a few days relaxing on this peaceful island with its quiet beaches and consider a day trip to Apo Island for snorkeling with turtles or diving in the well-preserved marine park.
Days 7-8 - Dumaguete and Lake Balinsasayaw
Travel by ferry to Dumaguete on the island of Negros and check in to your next seaside home. We’ve set up a private day tour to Lake Balinsasayaw where you can spot a variety of tropical birds, kayak, walk to waterfalls, and taste the edible plants that grow around this crater lake.
Day 9 - Weavers of Negros Oriental
Today you’ll go north along the coast to La Libertad. Once you’re checked into your accommodation for the night, your guide will take you on a tour of the local market and then to meet the local weavers of the La Libertad Women’s Association. You’ll have a chance to try weaving your own souvenir before retiring to your resort for the evening.
Days 10-12 - History, Artistry, and Sugarcane in Bacolod
Cross the island of Negros to the city of Bacolod. You have two full days of touring here with visits to Balay Negrense to learn how sugar planters lived in the 1800s, the picture-perfect ruins of a former mansion, an active sugar plantation, a sugar mill, and Hacienda Crafts. Learn about Negros Island artistry and craftwork using sustainable materials and indigenous techniques.
Days 13-15 - Beach Time in Boracay
Your driver this morning will take you to the port for a ferry to Iloilo. Upon arrival, a driver will take you to the Jetty Port in Caticlan. Along the way, you’ll stop by the UNESCO-designated Miago Fortress Church and learn a bit about its history as a defense tower. In Caticlan, you’ll be escorted to the boat that takes you over to Boracay where you can relax for a few days on the beach at leisure.
Day 16 - Bid farewell
After a short boat ride back to Caticlan, begin your international journey home. Safe travels!
DETAILS: -
This itinerary costs from £2000 per person B&B and is based on two people sharing during the high season (Nov-May) excluding the Christmas and New Year, Chinese New Year, Easter, and other holiday periods. The price includes all private transfers and domestic travel but not international flights.
International flights tend to cost between £500 and £700 per person return – do ask us for advice. Alternatively we can book the flights for you but a booking fee may apply.
What's included?
INCLUDED:
- Prices start from £2000 per person
- Accommodation on B&B basis
- Private transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle or by boat as noted
- Local taxes
- Entrance fees
- All excursions and activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Internal ferries
- All trips are ATOL protected or ABTA bonded to ensure you are fully covered
