About this trip
Nine days across four very different parts of the Philippines, moving from the busy streets of Manila to the beaches of Boracay, on to historic Cebu, and out to Panglao Island and the Chocolate Hills.
It's a partially guided trip pitched as easy-going and family-friendly, so there's room to relax on beaches as well as take in culture and landscape along the way.
Private departures mean it can be shaped around your own group, making it a straightforward way to see a good cross-section of the country without planning the logistics yourself.
What you'll do
- Explore Manila's city sights
- Relax on the beaches of Boracay
- Take in the historical sites of Cebu
- Unwind on Panglao Island
- See the Chocolate Hills
- Travel between four distinct regions of the Philippines
- Easy pace, suited to families
- Partially guided, with some time to explore independently
- Private trip, so dates and group size can be arranged to suit you
Worth it if you value seamless logistics and beach variety. Think twice if you want a proper group dynamic or deep cultural immersion.
- Transport coordination across flights, ferries and van transfers executed flawlessly by Vio Travel staff.
- Panglao jungle lodging and diverse hotel experiences showcase different sides of the Philippines authentically.
- Often run as solo traveller itineraries; group sizes unpredictable and resorts can be chaotic with families.
- This is curated independent travel with daily emails, not a guided group tour with built-in social connection.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Manila · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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