Stay : The essential of the Philippines in three weeks
There is nothing like having a little time to stop and contemplate the many riches that are offered to you here. To live them too. Even more so if you are a sportsman, even a budding one. Because in the Philippines, all kinds of activities - especially water sports - are available to you. Families with active teenagers or groups of friends will particularly appreciate this.
Summary of the stay
Best time to go
21 days
€ - Good and cheap
Detail of the stay : The essential of the Philippines in three weeks - 21 days
Day 1: Manila, from the bay to Rizal Park
Steps: Manille, Samal Island
In the morning, walk along Manila Bay to Rizal Park. This bay is one of the favorite places of the Filipinos for Sunday walks. You can rub shoulders with the people and see the monument erected in honor of the national hero, Dr. Rizal. In the afternoon, visit the Intramuros district to experience the Spanish colonial way of life. It is necessary to walk on the Plaza San Luiz where cafés, restaurants and shops are installed. In the evening, after a final stroll along Manila Bay to watch the sunset, head for Malate or Makati, two of the capital's liveliest neighbourhoods.
PARC RIZAL
Day 2: Manila, the Chinese cemetery in Makati
Visit the Chinese cemetery, which is a city within the city: it extends over 40 hectares and the tombs are real houses. Some are even equipped with a telephone, toilets, air conditioning... In the afternoon, visit the Malate and Ermita district which extends south of the Rizal park. A little further on, in Paranáque, discover the Philippine Cultural Centre (CCP), which houses the National Opera and the Museo ng Kalinangang Pilipino, dedicated to the art and lifestyle of various ethnic groups. There are many exhibitions and concerts there. Back to the city centre, a well-deserved stopover in the Makati district, which will certainly seduce shopping lovers with an incredible concentration of shopping centres
In the evening, take the night bus to Banaue (10 hours of travel).
Day 3: Banaue and its mythical rice fields
Arrival early in the morning, choice of a guesthouse and contact with a guide to organize a trek. Walk to the viewpoints on the rice fields classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 4: Banaue-Pula-Cambulo
First day of hiking through the rice terraces in terraces and arrival in the tiny village of Cambulo for a very authentic experience.
Day 5: Cambulo-Batad
Steps: Batad
Hiking in the rice fields for an arrival in the beautiful village of Batad in the centre of an amphitheatre of rice terraces in terraces. Magic.
Day 6: Batad-Banaue
Hiking to the village of Bagaan and Jeepney return for Banaue. Once again, his backpack is being returned to Sagada in Jeepney. Night in the quiet village of Sagada.
Day 7: Sagada
Steps: Sagada
Discover the caves of Sagada and visit Echo Valley to see the coffins hanging on the walls of the mountain.
CERCUEILS SUSPENDUS D'ECHO VALLEY
Day 8: Sagada-Bontoc-Vigan
Walk around Sagada before taking a Jeepney for Vigan, visiting its museum and then take the bus at night for Vigan.
Day 9: Vigan
Rest and discovery of the beautiful colonial town.
Day 10: En route to Bohol
Steps: Manille
Departure for Avion by plane (via Manila). Discovery of Alona Beach.
Day 11: Alona Beach
Lazing or diving off Alona Beach.
Day 12: Bohol, the interior of the land
Steps: Tagbilaran
Réveil with dolphins and discovery of the Chocolate Hills and the Shrine of the.
CHOCOLATE HILLS
Day 13: On the way to Cebu
Steps: Cebu
After having reached Cebu by boat, Visit of the city in the afternoon and in particular the Magellan cross. Discovery of nightlife.
CROIX DE MAGELLAN
Day 14: On the way to Palawan
Steps: Puerto Princesa, Cebu
Flight from Cebu to Puerto Princesa. Stroll and night in the city.
Day 15: Sabang
Steps: Sabang, Puerto Princesa
Excursion to the day in Sabang (underground river) and return to Puerto Princesa for the night.
Day 16: Towards El Nido
Steps: Puerto Princesa, El Nido
Puerto Princesa-El Nido by bus. The landscapes are beautiful. Night in El Nido.
Day 17: El Nido en banca
Banca tour (traditional Filipino boat) from island to island to discover the lagoons of Miniloc island in particular.
Day 18: Discovery of the Bacuit archipelago
Kayak and snorkeling in the islands of the archipelago of Bacuit.
Day 19: El Nido, the interior of the land
Inland Tour to discover the northern peninsula of Palawan.
Day 20: Flying to Manila
Steps: Manille, Puerto Princesa
Return very early to Puerto Princesa and flight to Manila.
Day 21: Last day in Manila
For your last day, head to the bay to imprint a last image of the Philippines in your mind.
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