2025 Philippines
Tour Dates
January 16 - 26, 2025
Tour Chaplain
Northern Part - Fr. Jerry Orbos, SVD
Southern Part - TBD
Deposit Amount
$350 Per Person (non-refundable)
$2,750 Per Person / LAND TOUR ONLY
*Book your own airlines. We can advise when to book as we are still making sure we have enough sign ups.
Tour Price
Tour Highlights
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Cebu
The Sinulog Festival, held annually in Cebu City, is one of the Philippines' most vibrant and celebrated festivals. It takes place on the third Sunday of January, honoring the Santo Niño (Holy Child Jesus).
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Baguio
Baguio, often called the "Summer Capital of the Philippines," is a charming mountain city known for its cool climate, lush pine forests, and vibrant cultural scene.
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Bohol
Bauis Church, located in Bohol, Philippines, is a charming example of Spanish colonial architecture. Officially known as the Immaculate Conception Parish Church, it stands as a testament to the island's rich historical and religious heritage.
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Pagudpud
Saud Beach in Pagudpud is a popular destination located in the Ilocos Norte province of the Philippines. Known for its picturesque scenery, this beach is often referred to as the "Boracay of the North
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Start your day with a morning flight from Manila to Bohol via Philippine Airlines. Upon arrival, you will proceed to lunch before going on your half day tour. During the tour, you will visit the famous “Blood Compact Site” in Tagbilaran City. This is one of Bohol’s historical sites, said to have been where the Spanish explorer Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Datu Sikatuna, then chieftain of Bohol, did the tribal tradition, Sandugo (blood compact), to seal their friendship. The next stop is Bohol’s famous “Hanging Bridge”. Proceed to “Dauis Church”, which is also known as the Church of Our Lady of Assumption. It was declared as a National Historical Landmark, built in 1697 by the first Spanish missionaries. The last stop of the tour would be San Pedro Apostol Parish Church, or more commonly known as “Loboc Church”. This is another National Historical Landmark in Bohol and because of its strategic location, it became the center of the Jesuit mission in the Bohol area. After the tour, check-in the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Lunch & Dinner included.
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After breakfast in the hotel, you will start your tour with a visit to one of Bohol’s most famous tourist spots, “Chocolate Hills”. There are at least 1,260 hills spread over an area of more than 50 square kilometers. They are covered in green grass that turns brown, much like chocolate, during the dry season, hence the name – Chocolate Hills. The next stop is the naturally beautiful destination, “Man-Made Forest in Bilar”. This forest in Bohol was initiated as a reforestation project in the early 20th century. Spanning 50 hectares, it was part of the Philippine government's efforts to address the area's erosion, deforestation, and soil degradation. Following the forest, you will then stop for a “Tarsier encounter”. For the past 45 million years, tarsiers have inhabited rainforests around the world, but now they exist on only a few islands in the Philippines, Borneo, and Indonesia – making them endangered species. Enjoy your lunch on a “River Cruise in Loboc River”. After lunch, you will proceed to your last stop in Bohol – “Baclayon Church”. Another National Historic Landmark, it is one of the Philippines', not just Bohol’s, oldest Catholic churches. It is structurally original and still with authentic materials — dating back to 1727. Proceed to the pier for a fastcraft ride to Cebu. Check-in your hotel for dinner and rest in Cebu.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
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Start your day with breakfast, then continue with your Historical tour around Cebu. The first stop is “Cebu Cultural Heritage Monument” in the heart of Cebu. It showcases the significant and symbolic events in the history of Cebu, from the time of Rajah Humabon to the recent beautification of Cebuano martyr St. Pedro Calungsod. Next stop is “Casa Gorordo”. The house was built in the 1850s, and was bought by Isidro Gorordo, a merchant from the Basque province of Vizcaya in Spain. Four generations of his family lived in this house including Juan Gorordo, the first Filipino bishop of Cebu. Proceed to “Fort San Pedro”, a stone fort from the early 17th century that was built to repel Muslim raiders. Today's structure dates from 1738 and is the oldest triangular bastion fort in the country. The last three stops are in one area – downtown Cebu. These include “Cebu Cathedral”, “Basilica Minore del Sto. Nino”, and “Magellan’s Cross”. After this full day tour, return to your hotel for dinner and rest. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
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The Sinulog is one of the Philippines’ most renowned festivals. This specific festival is to celebrate the child Jesus, also known as Santo Nino. With parades, fluvial, colorful costumes, and traditional dances – there is a lot to see at this event. You will have breakfast in the hotel and will be brought over to where the Mardi Gras is. Your drop-off point will also be your pick-up point at the end of the day. Don’t forget to bring extra shirt and water!
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
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Breakfast at the hotel before we proceed to the airport for a flight to Clark via Philippine Airlines. Drive through Pampanga. Proceed to Pangasinan to visit Our Lady of Manaoag. Here we will celebrate Mass. Overnight in La Union.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
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Breakfast in hotel. Drive to Vigan and relish in Spanish colonial layout. The first site to visit is “Calle Crisologo”, featuring Spanish colonial architecture and a major tourist attraction. The cobblestone street is lined with well-preserved ancestral houses showcasing the beauty of the past. Next stops are the “National Museum” and “Vigan Museum”. Proceed to experience the art of “pottery-making”, brought to Vigan by Chinese artisans. Continue on to “Baluarte Zoo”, “Bantay Church” and “Bell Tower”. Have lunch and drive to Laoag. Dinner and check-in.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
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After breakfast, enjoy a whole day tour around Laoag and Pagudpud. Start with “St. William’s Cathedral Church”, also known as Loaog Church. It is known for its Italian Renaissance structure. Proceed to “Aurora Park”, historically used for public events. Across, you will also see the “Tobacco Monopoly Monument”. Also visit “Marcos Museum” in Sarrat, “Malacanang of the North”, “Marcos Museum in Batac”, and “UNESCO Heritage Paoay Church”. The Church, also known as “St. Augustine Church”, is one of the oldest churches in the Philippines and is among the major attractions of Ilocos Norte. Continue to have sand dunes photo op. Next stop is the “Burgos Light House”, the highest elevated lighthouse in the Philippines dating back to the Spanish colonial period. After, drop by “Kapurpurawan Rock Formation”, known for its creamy white and streamlined limestone formations, which have been sculpted by different oceanic and weather forces. Proceed to visit the last few sites of the tour – “Bangui Windmills”, “Patapat Viaduct”, and have a photo-op in Saud Beach and Blue Lagoon. Return to the hotel for dinner and rest.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
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Have breakfast in the hotel. Enjoy your morning on your own to shop, dine or relax. Transfer to Baguio. Check-in and dinner in the hotel
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
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We start the day by visiting “The Mansion,” which is the official summer palace of the president. Across the mansion, we will have a photo stop of “Wright Park”. Then we visit the “Igorot Stone Kingdom”, a man-made park that was created based on the Sab-angan legend of a lost kingdom from a thousand years ago. Enjoy a scrumptious lunch. Next, we stop by the Good Shepherd Convent ran by nuns known for making various products which include the famous ‘ube’ and strawberry jams. After, we continue to “Baguio Cathedral Church” where we can spend time for personal reflection and prayer. To end the day, we make our way towards “Burnham Park” and have some free time before we drive back to the hotel for dinner and rest.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
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Breakfast in hotel. First up, we visit the “Tam Awan Village”. More than just being a home for many artists and their masterpieces, the village is also labeled by some as a living museum as it has managed to salvage authentic huts from Sagada and Kalinga. This effort has since enabled visitors to have a glimpse of and experience Cordilleran culture. Continue the tour with a visit to “Lourdes Grotto”, a Catholic Shrine with 252 steps. The last stop of the tour is “Bell Church Diplomat Hotel Baguio Market”. Enjoy a variety of local and Asian cuisines around the market, and some trinkets to bring home. Return to the hotel for dinner and rest.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
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After breakfast in the hotel we check out and celebrate Mass. After, we will stop for lunch before heading to Manila to say farewell.
Breakfast and Lunch included
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Daily Itinerary
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We take care of your flights to and from destinations and we can help with any requests with the Airlines on your behalf.
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Manila to Bohol
Cebu to Clark
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We use superior class hotels and book rooms with everything you need for a comfortable stay.
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Don’t worry about your check-in luggage when going to your room and checking out because the porters will deliver it to your door.
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The advantage of traveling with the group is a group transfer to and from the airport.
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Our team of Professionally trained guides provide all-around information and always available to answer any questions you may have.
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Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner - Except dinner on the last day
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A daily private mass with the tour Chaplain at some of the most important churches and basilicas.
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All entrance fees to all of the sites are taken cared of. No more waiting in line to grab your tickets. We’ve already pre-purchased them for you.
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Tips towards Guides, Local Guides, Waiting Staff, & Hotel Porters
Tour Includes
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Meet us on January 16, 2025 and services end on January 26, 2025. This means that you can arrive earlier that January 16 and leave later than January 26 as you wish.
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We highly recommend travel insurance when traveling abroad.
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ETIAS preapproval
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Traveling alone? You can occupy and have your own room - a supplement applies.
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We know you love to shop and eat, so be prepared with your shopping money!
Not Included