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TBA: Arrival in Manila.
Meet and greet.
Complimentary Welcome Kit put in Sinamay.
Private transfer to the hotel.
Overnight accommodation at BAYLEAF HOTEL using a Deluxe Room/Similar Hotel.
Located within the historic walled city of Intramuros, the Bayleaf is a 5-minute walk from SM Manila and 1.6 km from Fort Santiago. It features a rooftop restaurant and bar, free parking, and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Featuring different color motifs, the air-conditioned rooms come with a flat-screen cable TV, a safety deposit box, and a working desk. Each room has an en suite bathroom offering shower facilities, bathrobes, and free toiletries. Guests may enjoy local favorites at 9 Spoons while Raffaele Woodfired Pizza offers views of the historic Intramuros wall. The Skydeck features panoramic views of the city’s skyline, and the Cioccolata Churros Cafe serves Danish pastries, croissants, and freshly baked muffins. The hotel provides car rentals, currency exchange, and luggage storage. Laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing services are also available for guests.
Robinsons Place Manila is a 10-minute drive from the property while the nearest airport is Manila International Airport, 13.9 km away from The Bayleaf Intramuros.
Breakfast at the hotel.
TBA: Pick-up time at the hotel’s lobby.
Take a private transfer from the hotel to the domestic airport with the representative.
TBA Flight: Manila to Dumaguete.
TBA: Arrival in Dumaguete. Meet and greet by Masaya.
Take a private transfer to the hotel and check-in.
Proceed for CITY TOUR by WALKING –no lunch.
From the hotel, walk along Rizal Boulevard while munching on some food from the many food stalls on the promenade. Rizal Boulevard is named after Dr. Jose Rizal, a man who is considered a national icon of the Philippines. It is a popular tourist spot in Dumaguete for more than historical reasons. Walk also to the city public wet and dry market. Experience one of the best vibrant lives in Dumaguete public market with the bustling hives of fishermen, families, locals, and tourists. The public market is where many sections of the Dumaguete population come together. A huge array of goods is available in public markets. You can also buy some of their delicacies to taste or some souvenirs. You may also visit Silliman University and come inside of the school to visit their museum, if they are open to visit. If not, you can still see the school, since it is near the market by walking. A university town and provincial capital, Dumaguete is the ideal base for exploring what Negros Oriental has to offer. It is nicknamed “The City of Gentle People”, because of the warm hospitality of the locals. Your half-day tour begins with a visit to Silliman University, where you can stroll across the campus lined with acacia trees dating back a century. This stop also includes an informative tour of the university’s Anthropological Museum, better known as the Silliman Hall, which is only open on weekends. Built in 1909, Silliman Hall is considered the oldest wooden structure of Eastern Stick Style of American architecture in the Philippines. Next stop is a visit to St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral, the oldest stone church on the island, and Campanario de Dumaguete, considered as one of the oldest heritage landmarks of Negros. Your guide will then take you for a walk along the historic Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete’s harbor-front promenade lined with upmarket bars, restaurants and food stalls. Come noon, you can drop by the Sidlakang Negros Village, one-stop shop for Negros Oriental’s finest arts, crafts and delicacies. After your tour, walk back to the hotel.
Overnight accommodation at SIERRA HOTEL using a Standard Room/Similar Hotel.
Breakfast at the resort.
TBA: Pick-up time at the lobby of the resort.
Proceed for Bais Dolphine Watching, Manjuyod Sandbar and Twin Lakes w/ Lunch. Bais City is well-known for its proximity to the protected marine sanctuary, the Tañon Strait. From the Capiñahan Wharf in the South Bay, the boat heads out to the Bais Bay and into the Tañon Strait, where the dolphins frolic in the water, and the whales emerge from the deep. The adventure starts with a cruise along Bais Bay then out to Tañon Strait, the natural habitat of several whale and dolphin specie. Among the kinds of dolphins that you may encounter during the trip are the pantropical spotted dolphins, bottlenose dolphins and long snouted spinner dolphins. Melon headed whales, short-finned pilot whales, pygmy sperm whales, pygmy killer whales and dwarf sperm whales are commonly found in the Tañon Strait, too. After the show of sea mammals, you head out to Manjuyod White Sand Bar where the boat temporarily docks. Here, you can savor your lunch of grilled pork and fish while looking out into the blue sea and sky, and the white sands of Manjuyod. This place is also ideal for swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling and scuba diving in the nearby reefs. After lunch, drive from Dumaguete to Sibulan with half the drive on a hilly terrain affords you a panoramic view of the Tanon Strait, Cebu and the beautiful countryside. Spend the day swimming, kayaking or paddling on a local banca, or trek your way through a 30-minute rock trail around the lake. Bring a windbreaker or jacket as the weather can be completely different with the air much cooler, and almost always somewhere. Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park is comprised of three lakes namely: Lake Balinsasayao, Lake Danao and Lake Kabalin-an. Now a part of a protected area, it encompasses a wide range of flora and fauna. With the two lakes separated by four mountains, Lake Balinsasayao can be found at northwest, while Lake Danao is on the southeast. After the tour, back to the hotel.
Overnight accommodation at SIERRA HOTEL using a Standard Room/Similar Hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
TBA: Pick-up time at the hotel’s lobby.
Take a private transfer to Dumaguete Seaport.
TBA Ferry: Dumaguete to Siquijor via OceanJet in Tourist Class.
TBA: Arrival in Siquijor. Meet and greet by the resort’s representative.
Take a shuttle transfer to the resort.
Overnight accommodation at COCO GROVE RESORT using a Deluxe Room/Similar Resort.
Set in Siquijor, 90 m from Tubod Beach, Coco Grove Beach Resort, Siquijor Island offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden. The property features a bar, as well as a restaurant serving international cuisine. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids’ club and free Wi-Fi. The rooms in the resort are fitted with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, the units at Coco Grove Beach Resort, Siquijor Island have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms here will provide you with a terrace. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Breakfast is available every morning. It includes Continental, American and Asian options. The accommodation offers a children’s playground. You can play billiards and darts at this 5-star resort. Bike hire and car hire are available.
Maite Beach is 1.7 km from Coco Grove Beach Resort, Siquijor Island. The nearest airport is Sibulan Airport, 69 km from the resort.
Breakfast at the resort.
TBA: Pick-up time at the lobby of the resort.
Proceed for Coastal Scenic Tour.
Highlights of this Tour:
Old Balete Tree
Your first stop is visiting the 4-century old Balete Tree (or Banyan Tree) in the Philippines. Locals believe that this tree is inhabited by other spirits. The tree provides water to supply the village.
St. Isidore Church and Convent
Built by the Spanish priest in 1884 in Lazi, it is the biggest and among the oldest convents in Asia and recognized as a National Historical Landmark.
Cambugahay Waterfalls
A three level waterfalls with refreshing water perfect for swimming.
Note: Bring a sarong or throw-over clothing as there is no change room at the falls.
Shell Museum
An exhibit of many sea shells found in Siquijor.
Bolo-bolo Healing, it depends on the availability of the healer.
A healing ritual involves using a clear glass of water, black stone and pipe. Using the pipe, the healer blows into the glass of water, moving it across the affected area of the patient’s body. The water in the glass slowly becomes murky, filled with brown and cottony organic matter believed to be the bad elements removed from the patient’s body. The process is repeated a few times, until the water remains clear, an indication that the impurities causing the disease has been healed.
St. Francis of Assisi Church and Bell Tower
Located in Siquijor town, this is the first church you will see when arriving from Siquijor Pier. This is the first parish church on the island and was built in 1783.
San Juan de Capilay Lake
The nature spring water that flows through Capilay Lake serves as the local’s picnic area on most weekends.
Lunch may be packed prepared by the resort and may take a lunch during a picnic at Cambugahay Waterfalls, or the guest my take their lunch by the sea on Politon Beach.
Late in the afternoon, back to the resort.
Overnight accommodation at COCO GROVE RESORT using a Deluxe Room/Similar Resort.
Breakfast at the resort.
DAY AT LEISURE.
Overnight accommodation at COCO GROVE RESORT using a Deluxe Room/Similar Resort.
Breakfast at the resort.
TBA: Pick-up time at the lobby of the resort, then transfer to Siquijor Seaport.
TBA Ferry: Siquijor to Tagbilaran via OceanJet in Tourist Class.
TBA: Arrival in Tagbilaran, then transfer to Bohol Beach Club.
Check-in at the resort.
Overnight accommodation at BOHOL BEACH CLUB using a Deluxe Room/Similar Resort.
Featuring an outdoor pool, lush green gardens, Bohol Beach Club is a beachfront resort that offers peaceful and comfortable accommodation with free Wi-Fi access in the entire property. It operates a 24-hour front desk and boasts a private beach area, where activities such as canoeing and windsurfing can be enjoyed. Offering sea views from the balcony, air-conditioned rooms come with a wardrobe, electronic safe, seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels. Rooms have a private entrance and en suite bathroom equipped with shower facility, hairdryer and free toiletries. At Bohol Beach Club, the friendly staff can assist guests with luggage storage, laundry services and sightseeing/tour arrangements. Car rental is possible, while airport transfers and shuttle services can be provided at a surcharge. Housing Agotata Restaurant, which serves tasty selection of local and Western dishes with different views and ambiance, guests can also opt for special diet meals upon request while room service options are available.
The property is just 1 km from the famous Alona Beach and 3 km from Danao Beach. Mactan Cebu International Airport is approximately 87 km away.
Breakfast at the resort.
TBA: Pick-up time at the lobby of the resort.
A very special natural phenomenon is waiting for you today. In the morning, you will be picked up and head for the Chocolate Hills. No, do not take it too literally; it will not be a day of sweets. And yet, the scenery you see here is thought to be chocolate hills. In a very flat area, more than 1200 conical hills rise. Different myths round the origins of this landscape; your guide undoubtedly removes them from the blankets.
HIGHLIGHTS / GENERAL DETAILS
This is a full day tour to the scenic countryside of Bohol. A beautiful showcase of history, culture and nature in one destination –BOHOL.
Visit:
•Chocolate Hills, Carmen
•Man-Made Forest, Bilar
•Tarsier Encounter
•Loboc River Cruise w/ Lunch and Harana (Serenade)
•Baclayon Church & Museum, Baclayon
•Blood Compact Site, Tagbilaran City
Lunch will be served during River Cruise.
EXPERIENCE BOHOL: LOBOC RIVER CRUISE AND FLOATING RESTAURANT
Touring Bohol is never complete without touring around Loboc River while having lunch. The floating restaurant will not only fill your tummy, but the lush trees along the serene river in the cruise will surely make you feel relaxed. After boarding the floating restaurant, you can choose your seat and immediately start eating while waiting for other guests. When all guests are already boarded, the cruise will start, and the performer will start performing. Everywhere you look is just lush green trees and the blue sky. After lunch at the Loboc River, another crowd-drawer in Loboc, alongside the River Cruise is the zipline/cable car ride at the Eco-Tourism Adventure Park. They offer zipline and cable car rides with invigorating statures of 120 and 100 meters respectively. This will give you a chance to take a good look at Loboc’s brilliant hilly slant while getting a charge out of the ride. Have an extraordinary time seeing Loboc’ s rich green trees together with its beguiling clean stream. At 520 meters in length and 120 meters high, you’ll get an incredible perspective of the Loboc stream and its encompassing woods for somewhat more than a moment. The view is amazing and that one moment may feel like endlessness for the individuals who fear statures, yet too short for thrill seekers. After the tour, back to the resort.
Overnight accommodation at BOHOL BEACH CLUB using a Deluxe Room/Similar Resort.
Breakfast at the resort.
DAYS AT LEISURE.
Overnight accommodation at BOHOL BEACH CLUB using a Deluxe Room/Similar Resort.
Breakfast at the resort.
TBA: Pick-up time at the resort’s lobby.
Transfer from the resort to Panglao Airport.
TBA Flight: Bohol to Manila.
TBA: Arrival in Manila. Meet and greet.
Take a private transfer to the international airport for a flight back home.
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