Day 1 : Cebu
Arrive in Cebu where you will be met by a Travel The Unknown representative and transferred to the hotel. The evening is free at your leisure. Overnight in Cebu.
Overnight in Costabella Tropical Beach Resort, Cebu
Meal plan: n/a
Start with birdwatching at Cebu, then take a boat ride to neighbouring Bohol and see the famous Chocolate Hills. Relax on Siquijor, the Island of Fire(flies), then pass by the laidback city of Dumaguete. Head to Palawan for a ride through the enchanting underground river and stop off at Palawan’s infamous crocodile farm. Finally, make the journey across to the Bicol region of South Luzon, where majestic Mount Mayon looms in the background. Take in more natural beauty in Bulusan Crater Lake and the bee farm close to Sorsogon. Finally, end your trip on the shores of the secluded Ticao Island.
Cebu - Bohol - Siquijor - Dumaguete - Palawan - Manila - Legazpi - Ticao Island - San Jacinto
Arrive in Cebu where you will be met by a Travel The Unknown representative and transferred to the hotel. The evening is free at your leisure. Overnight in Cebu.
Overnight in Costabella Tropical Beach Resort, Cebu
Meal plan: n/a
Enjoy a morning city tour of Cebu and see its main sights including Santo Nino Church, San Diego Yap Museum and Fort San Pedro. Later, transfer to Bohol by ferry. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore. Overnight in Bohol.
Overnight in Bohol Beach Club, Bohol
Meal plan: Breakfast
Spend the day touring Bohol and the Chocolate Hills. Enjoy a Loboc River Cruise and visit the Philippines Tarsier and Wildlife Sanctuary to see the tarsiers, the world's smallest primate. The rest of the day is free at your leisure. Overnight in Bohol.
Overnight in Bohol Beach Club, Bohol
Meal plan: Breakfast
Transfer to Siquijor via ferry. The rest of the day is free at your leisure. Overnight in Siquijor.
Overnight in Coco Grove Beach Resort, Siquijor
Meal plan: Breakfast
Go on a tour around Siquijor Island. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore. Overnight in Siquijor.
Overnight in Coco Grove Beach Resort, Siquijor
Meal plan: Breakfast
After breakfast, take a ferry to Dumaguete where the rest of the day is free at your leisure. Overnight in Dumaguete.
Overnight in Pura Vida, Dumaguete
Meal plan: Breakfast
Transfer to the airport to catch your flight to Manila. Connect with a flight to Puerto Princesa in Palawan, where the rest of the day is free. Overnight in Palawan.
Overnight in One Manalo Place, Palawan
Meal plan: Breakfast
In the morning, take a tour of the Underground River which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. In the afternoon, visit a mangrove forest. The evening is free at your leisure. Overnight in Palawan.
Overnight in One Manalo Place, Palawan
Meal plan: Breakfast
Transfer to the airport for a flight to Manila and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free at your leisure. Overnight in Manila.
Overnight in The Bayleaf Intramuros, Manila
Meal plan: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Legazpi. Visit the Japanese Tunnel before exploring Daraga Church and the Cagsawa Ruins at the foot of Mount Mayon Volcano. Overnight in Legazpi.
Overnight in Siama Hotel, Legazpi
Meal plan: Breakfast
There is an early morning option to visit a local market. After breakfast, visit Lake Bulusan where you can bird watch, trek around the lake and do water activities such as kayaking. Afterwards, visit Balay Buhay Bee Farm for lunch and explore the local communities there. Transfer to the port to catch the boat to Ticao Island. Overnight on Ticao Island.
Overnight in Ticao Island Resort, Ticao Island
Meal plan: Breakfast
In the morning, take a boat to San Miguel (30 mins) where you have the opportunity to kayak, snorkel or dive. The afternoon is free at your leisure. Head back to the hotel where you can watch a cookery demonstration showcasing Bicolano cusine. Overnight on Ticao Island.
Overnight in Ticao Island Resort, Ticao Island
Meal plan: Breakfast
A day to relax. Options include lazing on the beach, fishing with the local fishermen or visiting cattle farms and the town of San Jacinto. In the evening, take a dug-out canoe to the mangroves to see the fireflies which light up the trees. Overnight in Ticao Island.
Overnight in Ticao Island Resort, Ticao Island
Meal plan: Breakfast
Transfer from Ticao Island to Legazpi for your flight to Manila. Connect to your onward flight home.
Meal plan: Breakfast
All accommodation subject to availability. Final accommodation choices will be confirmed after booking.
Costabella Tropical Beach Resort is a 3* resort inspired by a Spanish-Filipino design, set in an exclusive beachfront paradise in Mactan. It is 3-4 hours away from Ginatilan Cebu.
Bohol Beach Club boasts facilities for water sports like kayaking and windsurfing. There is also a restaurant with a bar, business centre, swimming pool, and a courtyard for weddings and other social events. The resort offers quiet seclusion, but is also just 1 km from the popular Alona Beach and 17 km from Tagbilaran Airport.
Coco Grove Beach Resort is the only high end resort property in Siquijor. The resort has long white beaches surrounded by turquoise water with amazing marine wildlife.
Pura Vida is a charming 3* category resort popular with European guests due to its native 'bahay kubo' design rooms.
One Manalo Place is a modern yet classical Filipino-designed hotel, situated in the heart of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Approximately 2 minutes drive from the airport and 5 minutes drive to the shopping centres, souvenir shops, banks and other restaurants.
Launched in November 2011, The Bayleaf Intramuros promises a relaxing experience in a boutique environment with high quality bedding, room amenities and spacious bathrooms. The al fresco, roof deck View Bar is a must-visit, offering unobstructed views of the Manila skyline.
Siama Hotel can be found in central Legazpi. Its contemporary design and decor has been influenced by the hotel's natural setting. The spacious bedrooms are equipped with modern fixtures and fittings to allow for a comfortable and relaxing stay. Guests can make use of the hotel swimming pool and sample local delicacies in the hotel restaurant.
Ticao Island Resort is a relaxing and authentic retreat. Comfortable bungalows with modern amenities lie not far from a sandy beach. There is also a beachside restaurant serving a variety of Filipino, European and American dishes.
Diverse marine life, idyllic beaches and hidden coves
Discover the Philippines through its delicious cuisine
Crystal waters, coral reef and whale sharks
From Mount Mayon to Mount Pinatubo and Crow Valley
Speakeasy bars, artisan markets and Corregidor Island
Discover hill tribes, smoking volcanoes & idyllic islands
Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, volcanoes & beaches
Experience the Imbayah Festival in North Luzon
Three volcanoes tour - Mount Pinatubo, Taal & Mayon
Lorraine Sisko & Robert Marino (USA) , Tailormade PhilippinesOur trip was an amazing mix of the familiar and the exotic. We saw and did so much and came home feeling that we experienced the best of the Phillipines! Everyone we met was so warm and friendly, the tropical island waters were irresistible, and the 2000 year old rice patties of Banauae were breathtaking!