50 Shades of Blue – Philippines

Upon arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, a guide will welcome you and transfer you to the boutique hotel The Henry Hotel, a rare hidden gem amid the bustling metropolis to allow you to relax away from the busy urban life. Manila is a modern metropolis with Filipino heritage and Spanish, Chinese and American cultures creating a unique atmosphere. Spread throughout the city there are many temples and places of worship of different religions. Baroque colonial churches, Buddhist and Taoist temples and the beautiful Golden Mosque are an example of the city’s multi-cultural heritage. You’ll be surprised how such a rather busy and modern area can cradle a relaxing nook. Relax at the Henry Hotel to recover from your flight.

Your guide and driver will meet you at the hotel for a full private day tour of Manila and drive to Fort Santiago where we start our exploration of Intramuros. Visit the interesting Rizal Museum and learn about Jose Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines. Visit Casa Manila, which is a replica of Spanish colonial mansion of late 19th century Manila. It is filled with period furniture and furnishings of Philippine, Chinese and European origins. Continue to San Agustin Church, a UNESCO World Heritage site and visit their museum. From here we drive to Binondo, the oldest Chinatown in the world. Here we start a short walking tour through Chinatown. The final visit today will be to the Chinese cemetery which is a city in itself with some very interesting mausoleums. If you still have time visit more places of interest. After the tour, your driver and guide will transfer you to the hotel.
No arrangement for dinner.

Meet your driver and guide who will transfer you to the airport to catch your flight to Puerto Princesa (recommended Philippine Airlines PR2785 11:40-13:00). Upon arrival at Puerto Princesa Airport, meet your driver and drive to Sabang for about 2 hours. Check-in at Daluyon Beach and Mountain Resort, a multi-awarded 4-star resort situated in a prime beachfront location and is the closest resort to the UNESCO World Heritage Site – The Puerto Princesa Underground River. Breathtaking views of its pristine powdery sand beach and the West Philippine Sea. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

You will start your day with an early breakfast so that you can explore the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the longest navigable underground rivers in the world, with a total length of 8.2 Kilometers. This breathtaking tour takes you on a canoe journey into the first 1.5 kilometres of the cave, where you will experience the beauty of Stalagmites and Stalactites, formed over thousands of years, as well seeing the Swift and Bat populations that inhabit the cave. This is a join-in tour.

Your drive will come pick you up and transfer you to El Nido. Travel time is around 5-6 hours. Upon arrival at El Nido Resorts Jetty Lounge, guests will be welcomed by the resort’s representative. A boat ride to Pangulasian Island will take 30-45-minute depending on tide and weather conditions. Pangulasian Island is El Nido Resorts’ Eco-Luxury island resort in Bacuit Bay, El Nido. The resort is set fronting a pristine beach and against a backdrop of tropical forest. Also known as the “Island of the Sun”, Pangulasian has breathtaking views of both the sunrise and sunset. Frolic in the 750-meter stretch of white sand beach and be amazed by the marine sanctuary right at its doorstep. Discerning guests will be treated to luxurious amenities and impeccable and personalized service at Pangulasian Island. The resort offers a total of 42 deluxe accommodations built with contemporary Filipino and cutting-edge “green” design.

You will have 2 free days of leisure at your disposal, on the island resort with all the free-to-use snorkeling equipment and non-motorized water sports facilities (kayak, stand-up paddle board) to use for fill hearts content. The resort will also have standard guided tours and activities to offer.

On Day 8, from Pangulasian Island transfer to the Airport (with other guests). Fly from El Nido to Coron (Busuanga) on Airswift T6-538 09:00-09:40. Note that you will have an early check out to catch the boat transfer from Pangulasian Island at 05:45. From Busuanga Airport, you will be transferred to Coron Town with the resorts’ private coaster or bus. Finally, after a scenic boat ride from Coron Town on board one of their private boats, you will reach your beach resort in Coron for the next 3 nights: Two Seasons Coron Island Resort on Palawan’s beautiful Malaroyroy Peninsula in Bulalacao Island. You will be in a haven in the middle ground of fine luxury and raw nature, Two Seasons Coron is also a turtle and giant clam sanctuary, and known as the first eco-friendly luxury island resort in Coron. Among the myriad things to look forward to is a sandbar connecting to a islet, a vibrant house reef, lush tropical gardens, a 200-meter west-side beach, and another 200-meter east-side beach with mangroves. You will have two full days to explore the expansive nature haven with the resort’s complimentary use of the Under the Sea Playhouse with full disposal of the non-motorised water sport facilities. You can already feel the sanding running through your fingers.

On Day 8, the boat transfer from Pangulasian Island to the Airport is at 11:30. Upon arrival at Caticlan Airport, meet the staff for ground assistance and take a private vehicle then a speedboat from Jetty Port to Cagban Port; from where a shuttle will drop you at Two Seasons Resort, your hotel for the next 3 nights. This address does not only let you laze under the sun while savoring the calm; it also puts you close to top attractions like Diniwid and Willy’s Rock. Moreover, a short stroll on the most peaceful in all of the island’s 4-kilometer White Beach. or a brief rickshaw ride will already take you to the island’s nightlife and shopping center. You will also have two full days to fill your heart's content to immerse your body and soul whilst you wander the whites sands of Boracay, frolic through the waters and shop.

If you cannot choose, you have the possibility to combine both Coron and Boracay: 3 nights + 3 nights as described above.

From the Coron Island resort, board one of the resorts’ private boat to their wharf in Busuanga (with the other guests). Once you arrive, you will be transferred to the Airport with the resorts’ private vehicle to fly from Coron to Manila.

Or from Boracay resort, you will have a private transfer to Cagban Port followed by a private speed boat transfer to Jetty Port. From there you will be transported by a private vehicle to the airport to fly from Boracay to Manila.

Once you arrive at Manila Airport you will meet with your driver awaiting to take you to your accommodation at the Henry Hotel for your last night of rest before heading off home.

Depending of the time of your flight, check out and a driver will transfer you to Manila airport, to catch your flight back home.

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