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China and Philippines, 17 Days · Hotel stay and tour
Hong Kong, Visayas, El Nido and Coron
The eclecticism of Hong Kong and a journey to paradise
A trip to paradise, aka the Philippines: explore Bohol and discover the mythical Chocolate Hills aboard quads; fall in love with the idyllic Panglao; go snorkelling in Balicasag; swim with whale sharks in Oslob; cool off in the Kawasan waterfalls in Cebu; venture into El Nido, one of the mythical sites of the Philippines; give your senses a treat around the islands of Bacuit Bay; and round off your tour in Coron, where the beauty of its landscapes is practically beyond words. But before all this, you will stop in Hong Kong a few nights to immerse in the charisma of the great British ex-colony. Come on, you can't miss it!
Departure date
Departures from May 2024 till December 2024
From
Dublin, Knock, Galway, Shannon, Donegal, Cork, Kerry county...
Travel details
City of origin - Hong Kong
Departure with destination Hong Kong. Night on board.
Hong Kong
Arrival and transfer from the airport to the selected hotel in Hong Kong. Free time. Overnight stay.
Hong Kong
Free day. Overnight stay.
Hong Kong
Free day. Overnight stay.
Hong Kong - Cebu
At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport. Flight from Hong Kong to Cebu. Our guide will meet you and take you to your hotel. Rest of the day at your leisure.
Cebu - Panglao
Breakfast. Transfer by car to the port of Cebu to catch the ferry to Bohol. Our guide in Bohol will be waiting for you and will take you to your hotel on Alona Beach in Panglao. Rest of day at your leisure to enjoy the beach.
Panglao - Bohol - Panglao
Breakfast. Day full of visits around Bohol, where we'll see the most characteristic local landmarks. Our local guide in Bohol will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the area, where you'll be given quads to venture into the landscape of the Chocolate Hills. The journey will take about 45 minutes and you'll be able to see the world-famous mound-shaped hills. Then, to see how people live in this area, we'll take you to the small waterfalls of Pangas. From here, we'll take you to Loboc River Resort for lunch, which is in a fantastic setting right in the jungle. We'll also visit the butterfly farm and the bamboo bridge. Late in the afternoon, we'll head out to spot tarsiers. These are very small and fundamentally nocturnal animals, which is why we'll leave this activity to last. Return to the hotel in Panglao for overnight stay.
Panglao - Balicasag - Panglao
Breakfast. Today is a day full of adventures. This visit will be made on the hotel boat, so around 9.00 am you should be at reception, where they will have everything prepared. After an hour's journey, you'll arrive at the incredible island of Balicasag. This will be time to jump into the water and get your snorkel mask on. The waters of the pocket-sized island of Balicasag are famous for their seabeds, with numerous fish swimming around you and a whole load of coral cliffs where turtles abound. At lunchtime, we'll set off for Virgin Island, where we can take a stroll along the beautiful white sand beach before heading back to Panglao. Our colleagues will serve you lunch on board. Arrival at hotel and rest of the day at your own leisure.
Panglao - Cebu - Oslob
Breakfast. Transfer to the port to take a ferry to Cebu and onward drive to Oslob. Arrival and overnight stay.
Oslob
Breakfast. Departure from the hotel around 5:00 am to transfer you to the place where everything is prepared. We'll take you to the starting point of the tour, where one of the local guides will give you a briefing about whale sharks and the safety measures used to protect them from tourism. You can get changed there and leave your clothes in the lockers. Then, you'll be taken to the departure point. There are very few places in the world where you can see the whale shark and Oslob is one of the best for swimming with them. The first stop is where you'll be able to swim with the whale sharks. You'll set off on a canoe and just a few metres off the coast, you'll stop off to spot the sharks in their natural habitat. You'll see that there are different sizes, with the biggest measuring over six metres in length. Their sheer size is amazing... you'll definitely be awe-inspired. The visit will then end and we'll set off towards Badian. Our guide will give you a briefing and you'll have to pick up the necessary equipment for the trip (included). The abseil down the Kawasan waterfalls is a true adventure, in which you can cool off in the river lagoons and also rappel through the channels. No specific level of fitness is required, but it's definitely an activity for adventure lovers. Lunch served at level 2 before finishing the excursion at the base of the falls. Return to the reception area (about twenty minutes on foot) to collect your belongings. At the end of this adventure, we'll head back to your hotel. Arrival around 5.30 pm.
Oslob - Cebu - El Nido
Breakfast. Transfer to airport. Flight to El Nido. The classic tricycles and our guide will be awaiting you at the airport to take you to your hotel on Corong-Corong beach. Check in at hotel and day at your leisure to explore the island. To admire a beautiful sunset, head south to Las Cabanas. In the evening, we recommend a stroll around the town and dinner at one of the beach bars. Transfer from airport to hotel on local tricycles.
El Nido
Breakfast. Full day allocated to a tour with other travellers around Bacuit Bay. Around 9.00 am, our colleagues will pick you up from your hotel and walk you down to the small jetty. The first visits of the day will be to the Laguna Grande and the Laguna Pequeña. You can row out on kayaks to the lagoons, but if you don't feel confident enough, the boat will take you there and you can then set off on kayaks. Enjoy one of the most spectacular places on earth. Onward journey to the Laguna Secreta. The crew will prepare lunch on board, which will then be enjoyed at Simzu Beach. After these visits, dips in the sea, snorkel trips and kayak rides, we'll take you to Seven Commando Island, where you can sit back and relax or go for a swim before returning to El Nido. From the jetty, we'll take you back to the hotel.
El Nido
Breakfast. Day at your leisure in El Nido. If you like sports, go mountain biking around the island, but if you want to spend your day on a beautiful beach, head over to Nacpan Beach, 45 minutes north of the centre of El Nido. You can also visit the Bulalacao waterfall on the way to Nacpan Beach.
El Nido - Coron
Breakfast. In the morning transfer to the port of El Nido to take a boat to Coron. The crossing takes about 3½ hours. Arrival in Coron and transfer to hotel. The town of Coron is the commercial hub of the island of Bususanga and has all kinds of shops, cute restaurants and street food stands, so today is a great day for exploring the centre. Our recommendations for this first day are: visit Maquinit Hot Spring, a natural spa located on the outskirts of the village; climb Mt. Tapyas, from where you'll enjoy spectacular views; or, if you like adventure, rent a motorbike and tour the island on your own.
Coron
Breakfast. The waters off Coron Island are so pure and clean that they have a visibility of more than twenty-four metres. Famous for being an area where Japanese ships were shipwrecked during World War II, the island is a true karst paradise of cliffs, rocks and turquoise lagoons. Fortunately, mass tourism hasn't damaged this wonder of nature. The main attractions of the island are Lake Kayangan and Lake Barrakuda, which combine salt and fresh water, in addition to the Twin Lagoon. Once finished, we'll head back to the hotel for the night.
Coron - Manila
Breakfast. Transfer to airport and flight to Manila. Arrival and transfer to hotel. Rest of day at your leisure in the capital of the Philippines.
Manila - City of origin
Breakfast. Transfer to airport. Flight with destination the city of origin. Arrival. End of the trip and our services.
Your trip includes
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Return flight.
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Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Hong Kong.
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Stay in selected hotel in Hong Kong.
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Selected meal plan in Hong Kong.
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Transfer from the hotel in Hong Kong to the airport.
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Flight from Hong Kong to Cebu.
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Internal flights.
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Ferry segments as per itinerary.
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Accommodation in selected hotels or similar category.
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Transfers as per itinerary.
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Visits in private tour as per itinerary and not marked as optional, except in El Nido and Coron, as group tours.
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English-speaking local guides.
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Diet: 11 breakfasts, 4 lunches.
Your trip doesn't include
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Any other service not previously mentioned as included.
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Insolvency protection.
Destinations Visited
Expected Hotels (or similar)
In this section you will find a selection of hotels according to the category specified in the itinerary.
Flight
Overnight stay on board.
Important remarks
- Triple rooms in China are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
- Please check with your international vaccination centre about the recommended healthcare measures in China.
- Depending on the return flight, the trip may be one day longer.
- The tours include cultural stops at local workshops so you can learn about the production of traditional crafts.
- To reconfirm services at the destination, please send us your passport details within 24 hours of booking.
- Please check which documents are required to enter the country.
- Triple rooms in Philippines are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
- The baggage allowance on domestic flights of most airlines in India is usually 15 kg per person, so lower than on international flights. Please take account of this when packing your bags.
- Please check with your international vaccination centre about the recommended healthcare measures in Philippines.
- The order of the itinerary may be altered for logistical reasons, without prior notice, but no scheduled trips will be cancelled (except in the case that adverse weather conditions prevent its realisation).
- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
- Prices are calculated based on admission fees to the sights as of the date of publication. If there is an increase in these prices, you will be promptly informed.
- If you are a person with reduced mobility, please contact us to confirm the suitability of the trip.