The Grand Relaxer

Welcome to the Philippines!

Arrive in Manila and be met by our tour representative to assist you for your transfer to the hotel. Arrive at the hotel and check-in. Spend the rest of the day at your own leisure. Stay overnight at SAVÈA Bay City Manila to prepare for your relaxing adventure the next day.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel.

OPTION 1: Fly Straight to Cebu
Prefer to start your island escape sooner? Skip the complimentary Manila tour and transfer directly to the airport for your flight to Cebu.

OPTION 2: Complimentary Manila Cultural & Heritage Private Tour + Flight to Cebu
Enjoy a short privately guided introduction to Manila to have a glimpse of Philippine history and culture before transferring to the airport for your flight to Cebu. Ideal for first-time visitors or guests who want to get acquainted (or reacquainted) with their Filipino heritage.

The tour begins at the walled city of Intramuros which was built by Spanish colonisers during the 16th century. The first stop is at the historic Fort Santiago which was a fortress built of the conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and became the seat of military power during the Spanish, American and Japanese colonial periods.

The second stop is at the San Agustin Church which was completed in 1607 by the Augustinians. San Agustin has the distinction of being the oldest standing church in the Philippines. There is also a museum which exhibits artifacts from the bygone Spanish era.

Proceed to the NAIA domestic terminal for your flight to Cebu. Arrive in Mactan-Cebu International Airport and transfer to the resort. Overnight at your resort of choice. 

Breakfast at the resort. Be fetched at the resort for a day of visiting islands in the vicinity with swimming and snorkeling in the blue waters of Cebu’s islands.

Today’s tour will take you to Hilutungan and Nalusuan Islands. Lunch will be at Nalusuan Island.

Return to the resort in the afternoon. Rest of the evening at leisure.

Overnight at the resort. 

Breakfast at the resort. Early pick-up at the resort to catch the 2-hour fast ferry to Tagbilaran.

Transfer to the Cebu pier. Depart for Tagbilaran, the capital city of Bohol.

Be taken to the resort and check-in. Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight at the resort. 

Breakfast at the resort. The tour begins with a visit to the Blood Compact Shrine, a historical landmark commemorating the first treaty of friendship between the Philippines and Spain.

The tour then proceeds to Baclayon Church which was completed in 1727, uniquely built with coral stones.

From there, continue on to the lush Mahogany Man-Made Forest and the green farmlands of Bilar and Batuan. In Bilar, the tour stops at the Bohol Butterfly Farm.

Proceed on to one of the breathtaking natural wonders, the Chocolate Hills. Made of limestone, the 1,776 mounds of limestone dot the horizon for kilometers on end.

Drive back to Loboc for a 50-minute river cruise along nipa-lined river on board a native catamaran while being serenaded by local singers. A sumptuous barbecue lunch is served on board. The river cruise will surely relax both your body and mind as you view nature’s beauty of rolling hills, graceful coconut trees and green nipa-palms lining the riverbanks.

After the cruise, we head back to Tagbilaran with a stop at the Philippine Tarsier Research Center & Sanctuary to view the tarsier, one of the smallest mammals in existence.

Proceed to the resort. Rest of the evening at leisure.

Overnight at the resort.

Breakfast at the resort. Day at leisure.

You will be picked up in the late afternoon for a unique night tour around nature.

Along the riverbanks of Abatan are trees  festooned with the myriad lights of fireflies, some covering the entire foliage of the trees.  Onboard a motorized ‘sampan’ by the river, view the fireflies atop the trees. A totally  different  sight especially for urban dwellers.

Dinner will be at the Bee Farm.

Return to the resort in the late evening. Overnight at the resort. 

Breakfast the resort. Check-out of the resort and proceed to Tagbilaran Airport for the 45-minute flight to El Nido, Palawan.

Arrive in El Nido and transfer to the resort. Rest of the evening at leisure.

Overnight at the resort. 

Breakfast at the resort. Go around Bacuit Bay for an aquatic day of snorkeling, kayaking and other activities.

Islands and places to be visited include the Big Lagoon, Seven Commandos Island, Shimizu Island, Secret Lagoon and Panong-Payong Island.

Lunch will be served during the tour.

Return to the island in the afternoon. Rest of the evening at leisure.

Overnight at the resort. 

Breakfast at the resort. Day at leisure.

Overnight at the resort. 

Breakfast at the resort. Check-out of the resort and proceed to Lio Airport for the flight to Clark. Arrive in Clark and be transferred to your hotel in Manila. Rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight at the Savea Manila.