Description
Get ready for 10 days of non-stop island adventures with the Philippines Island Hopping East tour. Kicking off in Cebu City, you’ll hit one turquoise-tinted spot after another, with included flights and boat rides in between. Take an island hopping day trip, see the super rare sardine run, check out dolphins in the wild, and even enjoy a delicious 8-course meal along the way. Trust us, you’re about to be completely blown away.
Philippines Island Hopping East Highlights:
Departures
- Departs Cebu at 4:00pm
- Ends in Boracay at approx 9:00am
Dining Summary
- 1 Dinner (D)
- 9 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Lunch (L)
What’s included
- 9 Breakfasts
- 1 Dinner
- 3 Lunch
- Expert Trip Manager, Driver Team, Local Guides
- 12 included experiences
- ALL INTERNAL TRANSPORT
- ALL ACCOMMODATION
What’s not included
- Flights to/from the start/end location
- Travel insurance
- Free-time Add-ons
Included Experience
Moalboal
- Enjoy lunch with your crew as you try all the quintessential Filipino dishes at this local spot.
- This renowned church is famous for its remarkable architecture. But it’s also rumoured to have healing powers! You’ll have some time to take a leisurely stroll through this grand church and delve into the fascinating stories it holds.
- Put on your snorkelling gear and get ready to witness an ultra rare phenomenon. You’ll have the chance to see the incredible spectacle of hundreds (if not thousands) of sardines gathering ’round in the clear blue water. Plus, we’ll visit even more white-sand spots like Pescador Island, Panagsama Beach.
- Dip your toes (and take those photo dump snaps) in the cool blue waters of Kawasan Falls, Alergria Waterfall & Aguinid Falls. You’ll also have the chance to swim and trek around.
Bohol
- Hop on for a Tuk Tuk ride & feel the refreshing breeze on your face as we hit the countryside of Bohol for a full day tour, passing by Mahogany forests, hanging bridges and landscapes so tranquil, you’ll probably find inner peace.
- Check out one of Bohol’s most iconic attractions – the perfectly-domed landscape of the Chocolate Hills. (Just try to not lick your screen when you’re taking pics…)
- Come see the world’s smallest primates in their natural habitat. The tarsiers here are taken care of by experts, and the sanctuary even has a research centre that works towards improving the life of these endangered creatures. It’s an…eye-widening experience.
- Welcome to ‘The FRMCY’. Here, you’ll get to try the freshest farm-to-table lunch, made with ingredients grown on site, or in villages nearby. Expect different flavours with every course alongside a spread of juices and teas. Yum!
Panglao
- Get ready for magical encounters with sealife (think: corals, fishes, dolphins) as we jump on a boat trip to visit Virgin Island & Pamilacan Island for snorkelling & sunsets.
Boracay
- Ride in style as we hit the skies for a quick transfer to another incredible island – Boracay.
Itinerary
Welcome to Asia’s Pearl of the Orient, packed with some of the BEST views of your lifetime! There’s so much to see, and there’s no time to waste. You’ll meet your crew here in Cebu. Drop your bags off & join us for your very first meal of the trip (it’s our treat!).
Meals: Dinner
Cebu City
It’s the first full day. So you best believe we’re living it out to the fullest. We’ll head out in our van to our very first beachy spot of the trip, stopping by for a local style lunch & then a beautiful mystical church too!
Moalboal
Love waterfalls? You’ll love today. So drop your bags off at our hotel, and let’s get going with a trek towards a gorgeous waterfall. You’ll have the chance to dip your toes in the water and even take a swim (if that’s your vibe). Expect stunning scenery of beautiful turquoise waters, majestic cascades and wonderfully green forests. Wow.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included Experiences:
- Sample Filipino Delicacies at a Local Spot
- Visit the ‘healing’ Simala Church
- Tick off Moalboal’s Picture-Perfect Waterfalls
Yes, we know. You can’t wait to witness the fascinating sardine run IRL. Aer breakfast, get ready for a snorkelling adventure here in this picturesque coastal town. Hit the white-sand beach, play volleyball with the locals. And then head into the water for snorkelling, turtles and ofc, the super rare sardine run!
Meals: Breakfast
Included Experiences: Witness a Sardine Run while Snorkelling
Moalboal
It’s time to say goodbye to the oh-so-beautiful Moalboal. Don’t worry, our next stop is giving those turquoise waters some serious competition.
Bohol
Jaws will drop as you drop your bags off at our scenic riverside resort here. Bohol’s known for its luscious landscape & fascinating creatures. But first, you’re in for an once-in-a-lifetime experience tonight – we’re riding on a boat to see golden fireflies illuminate the river in the dark!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included Experiences: Take a Firefly Boat Tour
Wakey wakey, grab your brekkie. Today we’re jumping on a tuk tuk (just like the locals!) for a full day of exploring all the countryside sights here. Think: hills that look like chocolate, and a visit to Tarsier Sanctuary with cute tree-hugging monkeys… And for lunch? Oh, not much, just a delicious 8-course meal of the freshest-ever Filipino food.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included Experiences:
- Enjoy a Full Day of Countryside Scenery (from a Tuk Tuk!)
- Visit the Iconic Chocolate Hills
- Visit a Tarsier Sanctuary
- Savour a Fresh 8-Course Meal MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience
Bohol
Bye-bye Bohol. An island hopping boat adventure awaits us.
Panglao
One aernoon. Two islands. Plenty of seaside stunners to discover. So hop on the boat for our first stop – Pamilacan Island for snorkelling around the vibrant corals. Keep your eyes peeled for playful dolphins as we cruise through the ocean. Then, we’ll sele down on Virgin Island to catch the golden sunset over the turquoise waters. What a day!
Meals: Breakfast
Included Experiences: Catch Stunning Island Sunsets on a Boat Trip
All good things in life are free – just like this day. Unwind on the white-sand beach. Get pampered with a massage. Sample local eats. Go snorkelling in the sparkling sea. Do what you please. Rest & relaxation never looked this good…
Meals: Breakfast
Panglao
Shh, no need to shed tears just yet. We’re heading back to Cebu City today – but only to catch a flight to another sun-kissed island.
Cebu City
Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for the final stop of our eastern island adventure.
Boracay
Boracay’s our home base for the next couple of days, and it’s probably one of the most popular ones out here too. So check into your rooms and enjoy a free evening with your fam, here in this sun-kissed paradise.
Meals: Breakfast
Included Experiences: Fly to Boracay
Suit up for an island hopping day trip! We’ll stop by at plenty of show-stopping spots with crystal clear waters, hidden coves and snorkelling opportunities before heading back to our hotel to rest up.
Meals: Breakfast
Included Experiences: Enjoy an Island Hopping Day Trip in Boracay
Aaaand with that, our island hopping adventure has come to an end (sob). Grab your final meal of the trip and bid farewell to your crew. Don’t worry, after an epic trip like this one, another azure adventure is defo on the horizon.
Meals: Breakfast
Important Info
TRAVELLERS WITH A MIDDLE NAME PLEASE CONTACT RESERVATIONS TO PROVIDE AS SERVICES CANNOT BE BOOKED WITOUT THIS INFORMATION. Trip starts in Cebu at 4:00pm and ends in Boracay at approx 9:00am. Full Passport Information (inclusive of middle name) is required at time of booking as services cannot be booked without this information. Single and twin chargeable arrival and departure transfers are available. Twin transfers can only be booked when two passengers are traveling together on the same reference number and same arrival flight. Full Flight Information must be provided if transfers are required to be booked. Travellers are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of the trip. Contiki sometimes uses ground handlers or third parties to assist with the full or partial operation of our products. The ground handler for this trip is Mango Tiger.
Please ensure that your name is correct on your ticket, as per your passport. Name changes or amendments may incur Contiki and/or Airline fees. It is the passenger’s responsibility to have a valid passport and all visas, permits and certificates required for their selected holiday as well as any necessary vaccinations. It is compulsory for travellers to take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, personal injury, death, medical expenses, repatriation expenses and evacuation expenses before travelling on a Contiki holiday. We strongly recommend insurance also covers cancellation, personal liability and loss of personal property, and is arranged at time of deposit. Contiki has the right to refuse travellers without the required insurance cover to join our trips. For full details please visit www.contiki.com/booking-conditions. As Contiki trips are specifically designed for likeminded 18-35 year old travellers, to confirm space on the trip each travellers date of birth must be provided. Full payment must be received no later than 60 days before the trip start date.
