Date

February 25 – March 9, 2019

Price

$4,200

Duration

13 DAYS

Availabilty

Open

About This Tour

When Spanish conquistadors came to the Philippines in the 16th century, one Spanish captain dubbed the country the “Pearl of the Orient.” Visitors soon learn this honorary title is both literal (the Philippines is a pearl-producing nation) and metaphorical, blessed as it is with abundant natural wonders. The verdant mountainsides, the deep jungles, the white sands beaches, limestone sentinels along the coast and crystal blue seas are all precious jewels to the visitor, and the archipelago numbering 7,000 islands is itself like a necklace wrapping around this portion of the South China Sea.

With so many islands, no one trip can ever possibly hope to encompass everything the nation offers, but this tour features some of the best highlights, taking in its rich history, fascinating cultures and natural beauty. An added bonus is the fact that the Philippines is the third largest English-speaking country in the world, dating back to 1898 when the country became the United States’ only overseas colony and later served as allies during World War II. We operated our first Philippines tour in January 2018, and it was such a wonderful experience that we are happy to offer this beautiful destination to our Toto adventurers once again!

Tour highlights

  • Manila, capital of the Philippines
  • Intramuros, Manila’s Colonial Walled City *
  • Taal Volcano
  • European architecture of Vigan *
  • 17th century Sinking Bell Tower
  • Island of Palawan
  • Archipelago island hopping
  • Puerto Princesa Subterranean River *
  • * UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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