North Philippines Explorer
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- City sightseeing
- Family
- Customizable
- duration 13 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 16-79 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-21789
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Discover ancient rice terraces and meet indigenous people on Philippines biggest island
- Climb Mount Pinatubo and trek to the volcano's crater
- Explore the modern city of Manila and the Colonial old quarter of Vigan
This Philippines adventure focusses on Luzon, the largest island of the archipelago. We explore the whole island discovering contrasting landscapes including incredible 2000 year-old rice terraces, cobbled Spanish colonial towns, white-sand beaches, climb an active stratovolcano and the teaming mega-city that is Manila.
Banaue rice terraces - Discover UNESCO-listed 2000-year old rice terraces built the Ifugao people
Sagada - Discover mysterious burial caves and ancient hanging coffins
Vigan - Explore a little slice of Spain when taking a kalesa (horse-drawn carriage) through its narrow streets
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Day 1 : Join tour in Manila
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Day 2 : In Manila: explore the old town; free afternoon
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Day 3 : Fly to Laoag; visit the unique UNESCO Paoay Church
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Day 4 : Morning exploration of the Kabigan Falls, afternoon by the coast
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Day 5 : Drive to the colonial city of Vigan; free afternoon
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Day 6 : In Vigan; full day sightseeing by horse drawn carriage and on foot
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Day 7 : Drive to Sagada; discover burial caves and hanging coffins
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Day 8 : Head to Bontoc and walk to Favarey traditional village
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Day 9 : Drive to Banaue; visit Bontoc Museum en route
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Day 10 : In Banaue; walk through Batad and Bangaan rice terraces.
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Day 11 : Drive to Mabalacat; free late afternoon in rural setting
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Day 12 : Climb Mount Pinatubo; drive to Manila
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Day 13 : Tour ends in Manila
- 12 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch
- Rizal Park Hotel (2 nights)
- Java Hotel (2 nights)
- Hotel Felicidad (2 nights)
- Masferre Country Inn (2 nights)
- Tam An Hotel (2 nights)
- Abes Farm (1 night)
- City Garden Grand Hotel (1 night)
- Driver(s)
- Bus
- 4WD
- Explore Tour Leader
- Any international flights to/from Manila are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
- Travel insurance is not included in this North Philippines Explorer tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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- Earn US$ 123+ in travel credits.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this North Philippines Explorer tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 25 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 25 June 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceNorth Philippines Explorer tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this North Philippines Explorer tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
For Solo TravelersA twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- The average size of this tour is just 12 people.
- Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR) Â within 72 hours of departure.