This Philippines adventure focusses on Luzon, the largest island of the archipelago. We explore the whole island discovering contrasting landscapes including incredible 2000 year-old rice terraces, cobbled Spanish colonial towns, white-sand beaches, volcano lakes and the teaming mega-city that is Manila.
Banaue rice terraces – Discover UNESCO-listed 2000-year old rice terraces built the Ifugao people
Sagada – Discover mysterious burial caves and ancient hanging coffins
Vigan – Explore a little slice of Spain when taking a kalesa (horse-drawn carriage) through its narrow streets.
Itinerary
Itineraries on some departure dates may differ.
- DAY 1 – Join tour in Manila
- DAY 2 – In Manila: explore the old town; free afternoon
- DAY 3 – Drive to San Pablo City for rafting on Pandin Lake; drive to Tagaytay
- DAY 4 – From Tagaytay visit Taal Volcano; drive to Manila and fly to Laoag
- DAY 5 – In Laoag; free time with optional excursion to the beach for the day
- DAY 6 – Drive to the colonial city of Vigan; free afternoon
- DAY 7 – In Vigan; full day sightseeing by horse drawn carriage and on foot
- DAY 8 – Drive to Sagada; discover burial caves and hanging coffins
- DAY 9 – Drive to Banaue Rice Terraces; visit Bontoc Museum en route
- DAY 10 – In Banaue; visit Hapao Rice Terraces
- DAY 11 – Drive to Mabalacat; free late afternoon in rural surrounds
- DAY 12 – Climb Mount Pinatubo; drive to Manila
- DAY 13 – Tour ends in Manila
EXW – PIP
Images courtesy of Explore Worldwide
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