We Love —
- Watching tropical fish flit about colourful coral reefs on a fun snorkelling adventure!
- Waking to the soft sounds of the ocean before a long, lazy day stretched out in the sunshine in this beach paradise.
- Plunging into the refreshing waters of the jewel-like sea on an amazing included El Nido boat trip.
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Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
This itinerary combines two iconic sites in the Philippines; El Nido and Palawan. Discover incredible marine landscapes, including the exceptional Bacuit Bay. You will then head to some of the most beautiful beaches in Asia.
Your itinerary in brief —
Discover the idyllic islands of the Philippines, where thousands of undiscovered islets pepper the harbours and bays. Boat trips, shipwrecks and luscious flora and fauna await, with plenty of opportunities for snorkelling and swimming. Start your journey in Manila, the country's cosmopolitan capital, continue your trip in beautiful El Nido, and end your holiday on the spectacular white sand beaches of Boracay.
Your itinerary:
Day 1: Manila
Day 2: Manila - El Nido
Day 3: Bacuit Bay
Day 4 & 5: El Nido
Day 6: El Nido - Boracay
Day 7 & 8: Boracay
Day 9: Boracay - El Nido
Your itinerary in detail —
Days 1 - 4
DAY 1: MANILA
Manila is the capital and largest city of the Philippines, situated on the western side of Luzon Island. The city is known for its mix of Spanish colonial architecture, modern skyscrapers, and vibrant street life.
This dynamic and densely populated metropolis is famed for its buzzing traffic congestion, but also its renowned street food scene and rich cultural heritage.
See evidence of Spanish colonisation, Japanese occupation during World War II, and proud modern day independence.
- Touch down at Ninoy Aquino International Airport
- Transfer to your hotel included
- Night at Discover Primea 5*
DAY 2: MANILA - EL NIDO
El Nido is world-famous for its breathtaking natural beauty, majestic limestone karst formations, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and diverse marine life.
Spend long, sunny afternoons exploring hidden coves, swimming in emerald lagoons, snorkelling through coral gardens, and relaxing on pristine beaches.
The town of El Nido itself is a small, charming hub that serves as the perfect base for exploring the surrounding area.
- Leave your hotel at 8am
- Transfer to the airport included
- Take your Air Swift flight from Manila Domestic Passenger Terminal to El Nido Lio Airport (approx. 1 hour and 10 minutes)
- Transfer to your hotel included
- Night at Cadlao Resort & Restaurant
DAY 3: EL NIDO
- Meet your driver in the hotel reception for your inclued transfer to your El Nido boat trip (depart at 8.30am)
- Return to the hotel between 4pm and 5pm
- Night at Cadlao Resort & Restaurant
Example tour itinerary (the order of visits may vary):
- Stop at the coconut palm-lined Seven Commandos Beach
- Sip a fresh coconut (approx. 50 pesos from local vendors)
- Continue to the lagoons at Miniloc and choose whether to explore the Small Lagoon or the Big Lagoon by snorkel or kayak. We recommend the Big Lagoon! Kayaks cost approx. 250 pesos
- Next, visit the Secret Lagoon before stopping for lunch
- After lunch, visit Shimzu Island
Please note: it is recommended that your bring the following on your boat tour
- swimming costume and a towel
- sunglasses and suncream
- fins, mask and snorkel (masks and snorkels are also available on the boat)
- water shoes
- waterproof bag for your phone
- 200 pesos for the environmental tax - this is payable only once, and is valid in El Nido for 7 days if you keep the receipt
- 200 pesos for the lagoon entrance fees
- a small tip for your guide and crew
- water and a packed lunch (can be bought at the hotel)
As with all sailing trips, this excursion is subject to weather conditions. Boats are inspected regularly and lifejackets must be worn.
DAY 4: EL NIDO
Free day to explore El Nido. Opt for one or two of the following activities, that can be organised at the hotel (not included). Night at Cadlao Resort & Restaurant.
- Boat trip
- Bottle dive
- Nacpan and Calitang beach visit
- Shopping in El Nido
- Climb Mount Taraw
- Beach day
Days 5 - 9
DAY 5: EL NIDO
- Leave for Nacpan Beach at 9am (see the transport options below)
- Night at Cadlao Resort & Restaurant
Transport options to Nacpan Beach:
- Shuttle service from Amboy Street in El Nido (every hour from 9am to 5pm)
- Hire a scooter in El Nido and stop off at waterfalls on the way to beach. Journey to the beach is approx. 1 hour
- Hire a Philippines tricycle (approx. 1000 - 1500 pesos for a roundtrip)
- Use a local tour operator
DAY 6: EL NIDO - BORACAY
Boracay is a small tropical island with iconic pristine white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant nightlife, making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
There are plenty of opportunites for snorkelling, scuba diving, parasailing, windsurfing, kiteboarding, and paddleboarding.
Visitors can also explore the vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life in the surrounding waters.
- Leave your hotel at 8am for your included transfer to the airport
- Flight from El Nido Mimaropa to Caticlan airport in Boracay (approx. 1 hour)
- Transfer from the airport to your hotel included
- Night at Discovery Shores Boracay
DAY 7 & 8: BORACAY
- Free day to explore Boracay
- Night at Discovery Shores Boracay
Suggested activies in Boracay:
- Explore White Beach or Ilig-Iligan Beach
- See the flying foxes of Puka Beach
- Island-hopping boat trips or sunset cruise
- Water sports
- Visit D'Mall
- Watch the sunset on Diniwid Beach
- Trek to Mount Luho
- Enjoy a romantic dinner on Balinghai Beach
- Helicopter tour
DAY 9: BORACAY - MANILA
- Leave your hotel at 10am for your included transfer to the airport
- Flight from Caticlan airport in Boracay - Manila
- Visit the Mall of Asia, the Philippines' largest shopping mall
- Depart at 4.30pm for your included transfer to the airport
- Flight back to the UK
Important information about your tour and visits
The hotels, which comply with local standards, are indicative and may be changed locally for hotels of a similar category. The itinerary is subject to changes due to compelling reasons such as delayed flights, weather conditions or other cases of force majeure. The order of visits is also subject to change.
Your hotels —
Hand-picked just for you
Maximum room capacity
At each of your stops, you will be staying in comfortable rooms in thoughtfully chosen hotels.
Your hotels during the tour:
Manila: Discovery Prime 5* - Business Flat
El Nido: Cadlao Resort and Restaurant 3* - Family Suite
Boracay: Discovery Shores Boracay 5* - Junior Suite
Your dining choices
This offer is based on a bed and breakfast stay.
Your journey to the Philippines —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking. This flight may include one or more stopovers. The stopover may be technical (without a change of aircraft) or transit (with a change of aircraft).
Luggage information
Baggage, meals and other services on board certain flights may be subject to a charge. You will find out whether your airfare includes baggage when you choose your airline and timetable. If your fare does not include baggage, please go to the airline's website before your departure with your travel file reference to find out the exact fare and purchase your extra baggage. If you choose a low-cost airline, you will be able to add your baggage during the booking process. For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving baggage, so you will have to pay for it at the airport counter. You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Your destinations —
Philippines
Made up of 7,107 islands, the Philippines is defined by its pristine beaches, vivid green rice fields, fiery volcanoes, and diverse culture. The entire area covers around 300,000 square kilometres, and is surrounded by the South China Sea to the west, the Philippine Sea to the east and the Celebes Sea to the south.
Many mountains and active volcanoes dot the landscape, and craggy limestone cliffs and caves border the crystal clear waters and powder soft white sands. The religions, ethnicity, language and scenery vary hugely from island to island, resulting in an ever changing, multi layered experience of authentic Asia.
