SOUTHERN CIRCLE “TRAILS OF HIGHLIGHTS AND SIDELIGHTS” Manila/Puerto Princesa/Cebu/Boracay/Manila

I  T  I  N  E  R  A  R  Y

Day 01 – Arrival Manila

Arrive Manila, meet and transfer to Hotel.

Overnight accommodation at Hotel Jen.

Day 02 – Old and New Manila                                              (B)

Buffet breakfast in the hotel.

Have of 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. Drive through the reclaimed  area  where  the Cultural Center  of the Philippines and convention centers stand majestically,  on to  Makati  the  financial and commercial district of today. Overnight accommodation.

Day 03 – Manila/Puerto Princesa                           (B)

Buffet breakfast in the hotel.

Arrive, meet and transfer to Asturias or similar city hotel. Afternoon – City/Iwahig Tour, explore the raw and rugged beauty of Palawan.  The city boasts of a real clean and green program which is community based and strongly supported by   the    residents.  The tour includes visit to the crocodile farm (except Sunday) which has different species and habitat of this mammal, the city market and opt to spend for some bargains, the museum, the cathedral and butterfly farm. Overnight accommodation.

Day 04 - Underground Rivercuise                      (B/L)

Breakfast in the hotel.

Underground river tour, (opt to a discovery adventure – trek the monkey  trail  while  enjoying  the gifts  of the rainforest).  At the end of  the  trail, watch out for the playful monkeys ready to mingle.  Board a paddle boat at the mouth of the  river to witness the temple or  ballroom like   natural formation of glittering stalactites and stones rising from the water. Subterranean River National Park which lies in the Saint Paul Mountain Range, 81 kilometers from the center of the city, but it is still within the boundaries of the city.  The Subterranean River is known to be among the longest in the world with its 8.2 kilometers stretch   Back at the park for Lunch before heading back to the hotel

Overnight accommodation.
 

Day 05 - Island Hopping Tour                                               (B/L)

Breakfast in the hotel.

Proceed to Honda Bay, board a motorized banca at the wharf. Enjoy the sun and sand in 2 to 3 islands, snorkel or simply swim to your delight. Take a hearty packed lunch in one of the islands.

Overnight accommodation.

Day 06 - Puerto Princesa/Cebu                                (B)

Breakfast in the  hotel.

Transfer to domestic airport for Cebu.  Arrive, meet and transfer to domestic airport for Cebu .  Arrive, transfer to resort.

Overnight accommodation.

Day 07 – Chocolate Hills/Rivercruise Tour         (B/L)

Breakfast in the resort.

Transfer to ferry terminal for Tagbilaran, Bohol. On arrival, the tour starts with the visit of the historical landmarks such as the Baclayon Church and blood compact, then goes through man-made forest of mahogany trees and passing through backyard industries,  proceed to a  deck to view the fabulous Chocolate Hills. Cruise Loay/Loboc river onboard a motorized boat with buffet lunch, short stop  to have an eye to eye encounter with the Tarsier in captivity. Ferry back to Cebu.  Transfer to the resort. 

Overnight  accommodation.

Day 08 – Cebu/Boracay                                             (B)

American or Filipino breakfast in the resort.

Transfer to Cebu airport for Boracay. 

Arrive, transfer to resort.

Overnight accommodation.

Day 09 – 11 At leisure                                                (B)

Buffet breakfast in the resort

Enjoy the facilities of the resort, the beach.

Overnight accommodation

Day 12 – Departure                                                    (B)

Buffet breakfast in the resort

Transfer to the airport for flight back to Manila. Arrive meet and transfer to International airport/En