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This holiday in the Philippines will bring you to discover the two most beautiful places in this stunning archipelago: the rice fields of the north of the Philippines and the paradisiac islands around Coron, which are simply breathtaking!
You will first set off for the mountains of Luzon in the north to discover the surprising history of Baguio and Sagada and admire the unique landscapes consisting of stunning UNESCO-listed rice terraces. These rice fields, located in Ifaguo country in the North of Luzon, offer incredible views of the region and are still actively cultivated by the local population, a highlight of your holiday in the Philippines!
You then fly to the north of the province of Palawan, to the Coron archipelago. You spend a few days in the city of Coron to discover the sublime surrounding islands (lagoons, hot spring, karst landscapes..). Then you embark on a boat to a dreamy island where you enjoy incredible beaches and crystal clear water with only one thing on your mind: relaxation in a postcard-perfect landscape! Contact your Travel Expert now to plan your holiday in the Philippines.
You arrive at Manila International Airport where you will be greeted by your private driver and transferred to your hotel. Your holiday in the Philippines begins now! After a briefing with our representative, you spend the rest of your day at leisure. If not too tired from your flight, why not stroll through Intramuros, the old quarter of Manila and the heritage of a rich Spanish colonial past.
You arrive at Manila International Airport where you will be greeted by your private driver and transferred to your hotel. Your holiday in the Philippines begins now! After a briefing with our representative, you spend the rest of your day at leisure. If not too tired from your flight, why not stroll through Intramuros, the old quarter of Manila and the heritage of a rich Spanish colonial past.
This morning, you leave Manila and set off for the first step of your holiday in the Philippines: a 5-hour drive towards Baguio, nicknamed the “Summer Capital of the Philippines” due to its cool climate. Upon arrival in Baguio at the end of the afternoon, settle into your hotel. You can also take a walk around and visit the Baguio City Market and the city centre to see the main sights (Baguio Cathedral, Burnham Park, etc..)
This morning, you leave Manila and set off for the first step of your holiday in the Philippines: a 5-hour drive towards Baguio, nicknamed the “Summer Capital of the Philippines” due to its cool climate. Upon arrival in Baguio at the end of the afternoon, settle into your hotel. You can also take a walk around and visit the Baguio City Market and the city centre to see the main sights (Baguio Cathedral, Burnham Park, etc..)
After breakfast, you leave for Sagada along the famous Mountain Trail, a magnificent road which runs along the mountains of Luzon. The drive takes approximately 7 hours, but there are many photo stops you can take along the way to break up the journey. Upon arrival in Sagada, you visit the surrounding areas and stop for a tour of the sacred burial caves and hanging coffins, before continuing to a weaving workshop and visiting the Echo Valley with its unique landscapes.
After breakfast, you leave for Sagada along the famous Mountain Trail, a magnificent road which runs along the mountains of Luzon. The drive takes approximately 7 hours, but there are many photo stops you can take along the way to break up the journey. Upon arrival in Sagada, you visit the surrounding areas and stop for a tour of the sacred burial caves and hanging coffins, before continuing to a weaving workshop and visiting the Echo Valley with its unique landscapes.
After breakfast at your guesthouse, your driver picks you up and you take the road to Bontoc, where you visit the Ethnological Museum to learn more about rich history of the region and its various ethnic groups. You then continue for 2.5 hours on the road to Banaue via the famous Mont Pulis Pass. En route you stop at a viewpoint at the top off the valley which offers a breathtaking view of the famous rice terraces of Banaue which are undoubtedly an iconic landscape of the Philippines because they are so impressive. Feel free to let your private driver know if there are any other stops you would like to make on the way.
After breakfast at your guesthouse, your driver picks you up and you take the road to Bontoc, where you visit the Ethnological Museum to learn more about rich history of the region and its various ethnic groups. You then continue for 2.5 hours on the road to Banaue via the famous Mont Pulis Pass. En route you stop at a viewpoint at the top off the valley which offers a breathtaking view of the famous rice terraces of Banaue which are undoubtedly an iconic landscape of the Philippines because they are so impressive. Feel free to let your private driver know if there are any other stops you would like to make on the way.
