The Philippines is an archipelago, or string of over 7,100 islands, in southeastern Asia between the South China Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The two largest islands, Luzon and Mindanao, make up for two-thirds of the total land area. Only about one third of the islands are inhabited.
Upon arrival at Manila, meet and transfer to hotel. Check in and rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay in Manila.
After breakfast, proceed and on the way have a glance of the rich cultural and historical contrast of the Old and New Manila. Visit Rizal Park, the walled city of Intramuros and tour Fort Santiago. Proceed to San Agustin church, on to Makati the financial and commercial district of today. Overnight stay in Manila. (B)
After breakfast, depart Manila for Banaue via North Expressway. Stop at Dalton Pass, a historical landmark, then on to Bagabag, where picturesque mountains and rivers start to ascend to the Ifugao land. Arrive in Banaue late in the afternoon. Check-in and rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay in Banaue. (B)
After breakfast, depart for the picturesque town of Sagada. Stop and see their ancient burial caves. After lunch, proceed to Bontoc Museum, founded by a Belgian Sister, which houses a varied collection of authentic artifacts and photos. Watch a cultural show by the tribes as they interpret their customs & traditions which some up to now are still being practiced. Overnight in Banaue. (B,L)
After breakfast, board a local jeepney to take a view of the rice terraces and Banga-an village tour, a traditional village nestled in a panoramic valley of terraces. The 20-minute walk in a descending trail permits a closer look into the inner lives of the Ifugaos. Walk around and mingle with the friendly natives and visit a typical home to see their daily life. Stop at a vantage point to view the Rice Terraces reputed as the “8th Wonder of the World” built over 2,000 years ago. Overnight in Banaue. (B)
After breakfast, leave Banaue for Manila taking the same route as Day 03. upon arrival check in and overnight in Manila. (B)
After breakfast, transfer to domestic airport for Caticlan or Kalibo. Arrive, meet and transfer to resort. Check in and rest of the day at leisure. Enjoy one of the best beaches in the world, where swimming is beyond compare, where sand never gets hot even at the peak of the noontime heat. Walk over the powder white sand or laze beneath the swaying palm trees ashore the long stretch beach. Overnight stay in Boracay. (B)
After breakfast, the day is at leisure. Overnight stay in Boracay. (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight to Manila, arrive connect to International flight or transfer to hotel/End. (B)