PhiIippines in a Week

Have breakfast at the hotel. At 9:00am our tour coordinator will pick you up for your Island Hopping and Helmet Diving Tour; it is one of the must-do activities in Boracay. A 4-hour boat tour around Boracay beaches in an outrigger boat/banca, snorkeling at Crocodile Island or Angol or Coral Garden or Ilig-iligan Beach (dependent on the wave condition and season), swimming and sightseeing at Puka Beach, Crystal Cove and pass by the beautiful scenery at Balinghai Beach and Boracay Key Hole. Today you will also spend a blissful rendezvous underwater with vibrant fishes and corals through helmet diving. This wondrous marine trip starts with a thrilling speedboat ride from White Beach to a wide raft in the middle of the sea amid the spectacular panorama of the surrounding islands. A buildup of excitement among other aqua-adventurers welcomes you at the raft where you shall anticipate your turn for your own exploration underwater. After a brief orientation about Helmet Diving, the much-anticipated aquatic immersion takes place. Lunch will be served at a local beachfront restaurant. At around 2-3pm make your way back to your hotel.

Today is your flight to Cebu. Cebu City or the "Queen City of the South is considered as the oldest city in the Philippines. Cebu is the center of trade, commerce, and tourism in the Visayas. Cebu City is known for her beautiful, unique heritage tourist spots and exhilarating adventures. Take your breakfast and get ready to check-out for your flight. Our coordinator will assist you to the airport in Boracay. Upon arrival, you will be transported to your hotel for check-in Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure

Today you will have the chance to experience both worlds and the uplifting magnificence of nature. Pick up time is at 4:00am. You’ll head in the direction of Oslob to enjoy an adrenalinefilled day on the island of Cebu. A 3 hour drive passing thru countryside, old churches, ancestral homes and scenic beaches to the town of Oslob, home of the gentle giants. Board a 6-8 seater paddleboat with a boatman rowing out about 2m from the shore and enjoy a 30 min close encounter with these whale sharks. At around 7:30 am, you'll climb into your boat and set sail in search of whale sharks, the world's biggest fish. Meeting the whale sharks and even jumping in to snorkel with them too, if you choose to. At 10am get ready to trek down a jungle path, rise and jump in Badian for Canyoneering Adventure. Canyoneering is one of the most exciting and thrilling outdoor adventures you can do. There is just so much to do in this journey, but it will be one of your most unforgettable. Or if you are not ready for adventure your tour will be a trip to Sumilon Island, one of the most exotic islands in the Philippines, located in Oslob in Cebu. This small yet gorgeous Island is home to thousands of rare coral reefs and rich seagrass meadows that houses plenty of species of marine life. At around 2/3pm you'll make the return journey to Cebu City, where you'll be dropped off at your hotel at around 600-700pm.

Say goodbye to Cebu, because you are now heading to Palawan Puerto Princesa. After getting your luggage in Palawan Puerto Princesa, please proceed to the exit. Once outside, look for someone holding a sign with your name on it. You will be riding a tricycle for your transfer to hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure

After a quick breakfast, prepare to tour the famous Underground River. Named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You are scheduled for pick-up at around 700am-730am; you'll drive to Sabang Wharf before transferring by boat to the Underground River National Park. This location is not merely the access to the river: it's also a national park that is a haven for local and some endemic wildlife in the Philippines, and famous as a bird watching site. The highlight of the tour remains as the guided paddle boat which will take you across the underground river. For around 45 minutes, you'll be able to explore this deep, cavernous river, and see the rock formations that have captured the imagination of the world. Listen to your audio commentary or get insider knowledge from your boatman guide as he points out numerous fascinating features within the cave by torchlight. From stalagmites and stalactites shaped as vegetables, dinosaurs, Jesus and more, to the thousands of swallows and bats that swoop about the tunnels, you're sure to be in awe throughout the trip. After this thrilling experience, you'll enjoy a buffet spread at a restaurant at Sabang Wharf, before being brought back to the hotel.

Sadly all good things must come to an end! For those of you who booked their onward journey, this is where we must say our goodbyes. This is the last day of your Philippine Tour. You will be transferred to Puerto Princesa International Airport for your flight back to Manila. See you again!