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Philippines Discovery
Operated by Wendy Wu
Tripcode: VPD_NZ
Overview
Destination:
Philippines,
Start:Manila (and vicinity), Philippines
Finish:Cebu Island, Philippines
Finish:Cebu Island, Philippines
Duration:15 days
Type:Group tour (max 18)
Travel Period
November 2025 - November 2026
Famed for its scenic beauty, the photogenic Philippines are also a nature-lover’s paradise. From crater lakes to ribboning rice terraces, tarsier sanctuaries and pictureperfect hills, this adventure welcomes you into this Pacific archipelago’s wild heart.
Price notes:
- Prices include airline fuel surcharge and taxes. Correct as of 1 October 2024, subject to change.
- Depending on airline schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2. Extra nights' accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost.
- Customary tipping amount of approximately US$65 pp is paid locally in Philippines.
- Based on departures from Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch
- Departures from other cities and flight upgrades available upon request
- Land only (Manila - Cebu) 13 days from $7,480 per person, twin share
- Single supplement from $1,850
Standard inclusions
- Domestic transportation
- Accommodation
- Entrance fees, guides and daily tours
- All meals
- Standard group visa fees included and fees may apply for foreign passport holders or other visas
Itinerary
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Collapse allDAYS 1-2: Fly to Manila
Fly to the bustling capital city of Manila and transfer to your hotel in the cosmopolitan area of the city.
DAY 3: Pampanga
Enjoy a rolling tour of Intramuros - the colonial centre of Manila - before transferring north to the hills of Pampanga.
DAY 4: Mt Pinatubo
Today is the chance to hike to the magnificent crater lake of Mount Pinatubo and visit a local indigenous village. For those who do not wish to do this hike, then the nature trails at Green Canyon resort are an easier alternative option.
DAY 5: Banaue
Transfer to the northern highlands (cordilleras) and gateway to the rice terraces of Luzon. En route visit San Guillermo Church in the town of Bacolor.
DAY 6: Hapao Rice Terraces
Board a jeepney and head into the highlands for a walk through the rice terraces, arriving at a hot spring where you can bathe in the river and in the warm rockpool.
DAY 7: Sagada
Today you will take a day trip to visit the fascinating hanging coffins and burial caves of Sagada, enjoying incredible scenery en route.
DAY 8: Baguio
Make your way to the pleasant city of Baguio, visiting the market area, presidential mansion, weaving workshop and municipal park.
DAY 9: Colonial Vigan
Head to the coast today and arrive at the charming colonial town of Vigan - the only UNESCO World Heritage city in South East Asia with the exception of Malacca in Malaysia. Wander the cobblestone streets visiting colonial houses, museums and a pottery workshop.
DAY 10: Laoag & Fly to Manila
See the city of Laoag and its coastal sand dunes before flying back to Manila.
DAY 11: Fly to Bohol
Take a morning flight to the beautiful island of Bohol and explore Panglao island, including Hinagdanan Cave and the lovely Bohol Bee Farm where you can enjoy organic ice cream.
DAY 12: Chocolate Hills
Today you will visit the stunning Chocolate Hills including lunch on a river cruise and a visit to the tarsier sanctuary. Tarsiers are intriguing creatures and the smallest primate in the world.
DAY 13: Cebu
Take the ferry to Cebu and enjoy a tour finishing with great views overlooking the city and bay.
DAYS 14-15: Fly Cebu to New Zealand
Transfer to Cebu's international airport for your flight home, arriving the following day.
Departure dates
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Operator
Wendy Wu
Wendy Wu Tours is Australia's leading touring specialist, offering extraordinary tours throughout Asia, Latin America, Eurasia, the Middle East – and most recently, Australasia. Since Wendy sent her very first tour to China in 1994, we've grown from strength to strength and are proud of the multiple awards we've won throughout the years and the unique travel experiences we offer to an expanding range of destinations.
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