01 Nov 2026
Twin share
£3,430pp
Single from £4,370
Escorted tour
North Philippines Explorer & Bohol Beach Extension – 16 Days
Vigan, Sagada, the Banaue rice terraces and Mount Pinatubo, then three nights on Bohol's Alona Beach.
16 days
From £3,240
Tour overview
This 16-day journey combines the culture and mountain landscapes of northern Luzon with three relaxing nights on the beach on Bohol, one of the most beautiful islands in the Philippines. The main tour is led by a tour leader in a group of up to 16 travellers aged 16 and over; on Bohol you are met by a local representative and are free to enjoy the island at your own pace. You stay fifteen nights in comfortable hotels and a beach resort, with three internal flights included. Breakfast is included every day, with one lunch of Ilocano dishes.
In Manila you explore the walled city of Intramuros and San Agustín, the oldest church in the country, and ride a jeepney to Binondo, one of the world's first Chinatowns. A short flight north brings you to Laoag for the Malacañang of the North, the UNESCO-listed Paoay Church built from coral stone and the towering La Paz sand dunes. A day on the coast follows, with a walk through rice fields to Kabigan Falls for a swim, the beach at Pagudpud and the Spanish-era Cape Bojeador Lighthouse.
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Vigan, the best-preserved Spanish colonial town in Asia, is explored by kalesa, a horse-drawn carriage, with visits to museums and a traditional pottery and a taste of Ilocano specialities on Calle Crisologo. In the Cordillera mountains, you see the hanging coffins of Sagada, placed on cliff faces for over 2,000 years, and walk the Maligcong rice terraces to the village of Favarey. From Banaue you travel by jeepney to Hapao and trek to Batad, where 2,000-year-old terraces rise like an amphitheatre, before a 4×4 ride and a trek to the turquoise crater lake of Mount Pinatubo.
After a farewell night in Manila, you fly south to Bohol for three nights on Alona Beach, a stretch of white sand and clear water. The days are yours to relax, snorkel or dive over the reefs, or explore the island further, perhaps to see the Chocolate Hills or the tiny tarsier primates. A flight back to Manila ends the trip in the early afternoon.
The physical rating is medium for the main tour, with easy walks on uneven paths and stream crossings on Pinatubo. This trip suits travellers who want both culture and beach time in one journey.
Trip highlights
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UNESCO Paoay Church (Day 3)
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Vigan by horse-drawn carriage (Day 6)
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Sagada's hanging coffins (Day 7)
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The Batad rice terraces (Day 10)
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Mount Pinatubo's crater lake (Day 12)
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Three nights on Alona Beach, Bohol (Days 13–15)
Your route
12 stops from Manila to Manila
- Manila Days 1–2
- Laoag Days 3–4
- Pagudpud Day 4
- Vigan Days 5–6
- Sagada Days 7–8
- Bontoc Day 9
- Banaue Days 9–10
- Mabalacat Day 11
- Mount Pinatubo Day 12
- Manila Day 12
- Alona Beach (Bohol) Days 13–15
- Manila Day 16
Why choose this tour
Northern Luzon's culture and rice terraces plus three nights on a beach. Three internal flights included.
Best suited to
- Travellers who want culture and beach time
- Keen walkers
- Solo travellers looking for a group
- First-time visitors to the Philippines
Day-by-day itinerary
16 days from Manila, Philippines to Manila Airport, Philippines
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Day 1 · Manila Arrive in Manila
A welcome meeting.
- Hotel
- Rizal Park Hotel or similar
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Day 2 · Intramuros, Binondo Manila
The old town and Chinatown.
- Hotel
- Rizal Park Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Paoay Church, La Paz dunes Laoag
Fly north to a coral-stone church.
- Hotel
- Java Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 4 · Kabigan Falls, Pagudpud Kabigan Falls
A waterfall and the coast.
- Hotel
- Java Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Vigan Vigan
A Spanish colonial town.
- Hotel
- Hotel Felicidad or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Calle Crisologo Vigan
By horse-drawn carriage.
- Hotel
- Hotel Felicidad or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Echo Valley, Lumiang Cave Sagada
Hanging coffins and burial caves.
- Hotel
- Masferre Country Inn or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Bontoc, Favarey Maligcong
A rice terrace walk.
- Hotel
- Masferre Country Inn or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Bontoc Museum, Hapao Banaue
To the rice terraces.
- Hotel
- Banaue Grandview Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 10 · Bangaan, Batad Batad
A trek through amphitheatre terraces.
- Hotel
- Banaue Grandview Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 11 · Mabalacat Mabalacat
A long drive to a farm stay.
- Hotel
- Abes Farm or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 12 · Mount Pinatubo, Manila Mount Pinatubo
Trek to the crater lake.
- Hotel
- City Garden Grand Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 13 · Bohol, Alona Beach Bohol
Fly south to the beach.
- Hotel
- Bohol Beach Club or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 14 · Alona Beach Bohol
A free day on the island.
- Hotel
- Bohol Beach Club or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 15 · Bohol Bohol
Another day at leisure.
- Hotel
- Bohol Beach Club or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 16 · Manila Airport Manila
Fly back; the trip ends at the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Manila (2 nights) Rizal Park Hotel or similar
- Laoag (2 nights) Java Hotel or similar
- Vigan (2 nights) Hotel Felicidad or similar
- Sagada (2 nights) Masferre Country Inn or similar
- Banaue (2 nights) Banaue Grandview Hotel or similar
- Mabalacat (1 night) Abes Farm or similar
- Manila (1 night) City Garden Grand Hotel or similar
- Bohol (3 nights) Bohol Beach Club or similar
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 15 nights in hotels and a beach resort
- Meals 15 breakfasts and 1 lunch
- Flights from Manila to Laoag, and to and from Bohol
- Private transport, jeepneys and 4x4s
- Manila old town walk and Vigan kalesa ride
- Rice terrace walks and Mount Pinatubo trek
- Transfers on Bohol
- Tour leader on the main tour
Not included
- Meals not included 13 lunches and 15 dinners
- International flights
- Optional activities such as diving
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a leader on the beach extension
- You dislike long drives
- You want luxury
- You want international flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–16 · Lunch: Day 3 · Dinner: none included
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Philippines
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Departures & prices
From £3,240 per person, twin share, tour only. 15 upcoming departures.
15 Nov 2026
Twin share
£3,430pp
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29 Nov 2026
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£3,240pp
Single from £4,180
14 Dec 2026
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£3,560pp
Single from £4,570
21 Dec 2026
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£3,710pp
Single from £4,720
24 Jan 2027
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£3,595pp
Single from £4,590
07 Feb 2027
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£3,485pp
Single from £4,480
07 Mar 2027
Twin share
£3,685pp
Single from £4,680
28 Mar 2027
Twin share
£3,595pp
Single from £4,590
11 Apr 2027
Twin share
£3,485pp
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16 May 2027
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£3,385pp
Single from £4,380
30 May 2027
Twin share
£3,485pp
Single from £4,480
28 Nov 2027
Twin share
£3,485pp
Single from £4,480
14 Dec 2027
Twin share
£3,675pp
Single from £4,770
21 Dec 2027
Twin share
£3,675pp
Single from £4,770
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Is there a leader on Bohol?
No, a local representative handles transfers and you're free to enjoy the island at your own pace.
Which flights are included?
Manila to Laoag and Manila to Bohol and back. International flights are not included.
How hard is the Pinatubo trek?
A relatively easy walk of about two hours each way, with ankle-deep stream crossings.
Do I need a visa?
UK visitors can usually enter the Philippines visa-free for a short stay. Register for eTravel before arrival.
When should I book my flight home?
The trip ends at Manila airport at about 1pm, so book a flight leaving after 5pm.
How many people travel together?
Up to 16 travellers on the main tour, with a tour leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary