Itinerary
Arrive at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila).
Check in at hotel in Makati / BGC.
Evening: Explore Intramuros (historic walled city), Rizal Park, dinner at a rooftop restaurant.
Early morning drive/van to Banaue (~8 hrs).
Evening: Check in at a local lodge.
Enjoy views of the 2,000-year-old rice terraces (UNESCO site).
Trek to Batad Rice Terraces & Tappiya Waterfalls.
Experience Ifugao culture, traditional villages.
Overnight in Banaue.
Return to Manila by van.
Evening flight to Puerto Princesa (Palawan).
Overnight in Puerto Princesa.
Day trip to Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park (Underground River, UNESCO site).
Evening: Stroll at Baywalk Park & try fresh seafood.
Travel to El Nido by van (~5–6 hrs).
Evening: Relax at Nacpan Beach or El Nido town.
Full-day island-hopping tour:
Big Lagoon
Small Lagoon
Secret Lagoon
Shimizu Island
7 Commandos Beach
Snorkeling, kayaking, and swimming.
Another island-hopping tour:
Hidden Beach
Matinloc Shrine
Helicopter Island
Secret Beach
Evening: Sunset cocktails at Las Cabanas Beach.
Flight to Cebu.
Afternoon: Visit Magellan’s Cross, Basilica del Santo Niño, Fort San Pedro.
Evening: Street food at Larsian BBQ.
Day trip to Oslob for whale shark watching 🐋 + Tumalog Falls OR Kawasan Falls canyoneering (Moalboal area).
Return to Cebu City.
Evening departure from Cebu International Airport.
Best season: Nov–May (dry, sunny, ideal for island hopping).
Food to try: Adobo, Sinigang, Lechon (Cebu specialty), Halo-halo, fresh seafood.
