Authentic Island Experiences
MANILA- CAMIGUIN - BOHOL - DUMAGUETE Day 1 - Arrival in Manila
Days 2 - 4: Departure for the volcanic island of Camiguin
Day 5 - 9 - Departure for Bohol Between boat tours in the islands, seeing dolphins and visiting the jungle, Bohol is one of the islands of the Philippines that offers the greatest variety of landscapes. You will also discover the island from another point of view by spending a day in a typical village.
Days 10 - 12: Immerse yourself in the local culture in Dumaguete Stop in communities to explore the mountains, hot springs and delicious local specialties of this region
Day 13 - Return to Manila
Day 14 - Return to Canada Arrival in Manila
Day 1 - Arrival in Manila
You’ll arrive in Manila in the afternoon. It's time to rest, enjoy a quiet late afternoon, get a massage and eat in one of the many restaurants in the area. You can also simply relax in your hotel room...
| Stages: Manila | Accommodation : Hop Inn Hotel (standard) DAYS 2-4: ENJOY THE CALM OF CAMIGUIN
The island of fire, as it is known, contains the densest concentration of volcanoes in the world! Visit the exceptional Katibawasan waterfall, a 75-metre waterfall that makes it the local favorite. Swim to meet the sea turtles and opt for a boat tour of the island of Mantis. The corals are unique, marked by the eruption of the volcano 100 years ago. The bravest will attempt to climb the Hibok Hibok Hibok volcano crossing an exceptional exotic fauna and flora while the others will enjoy White Beach, the natural thermal baths or the hot springs of Bura Soda Pool (and many others!).
Stages: Camiguin Accommodation: YSLA beach Camp (small tent) Day 5 - Travel to Bohol
2h ferry + 2h van Day 6-10 Discovery of Panglao Island Your activities....
Bohol is an island that offers a diversity of activities and exceptional landscapes. Stroll around the farm and its surroundings. Test thefarm's local productions or rent a scooter to discover the secrets of this island. You can also choose to participate in these two guided tours and you will be given a free day to relax.
Day 6: Free Day! Wow, Bohol! Bohol is dubbed as “God’s Little Paradise” because it showcases the amazing natural wonders! So today, for your free day, we suggest that you start your Bohol trip by enjoying the beach! You can also rent a scooter to tour the island of Panglao and go from beach to beach
Day 7: Chocolate Hills and Loboc River sightseeing tour You will discover these mysterious hills for which Bohol is famous in the morning and leave by boat along the loboc river in the afternoon with a picnic on site. This tour is offered by your hotel or by the many tour operators in the area.
Day 8: Boat trip in the islands An early morning wake-up to take a boat at 6am and have the best chance of seeing dolphins, before visiting some beautiful islands and white sand banks. You can dive in the turquoise water and observe the seabed with your mask and snorkel. Stages: Panglao, Bohol | Accommodation: Amarella (standard) Day 9: Visit a local village in Bohol
Go off the beaten track on the other side of the island in this charming village built by the NGO Gawad Kalinga. Your visit to this peaceful community is the perfect opportunity for you to meet locals, feed the animals on the organic farm and experience Filipino hospitality at its best. Stay for one night to integrate into the village and enjoy a campfire, dancing and singing with the families.
Accommodation: GK Maribojoc (private room) DAY 10: ENJOY YOUR LAST DAY IN BOHOL
If you have been in the community, you will spend the morning learning how to cook a local specialty. If you have stayed at the hotel, you can spend the morning at the beach, perhaps by reading a good book (like The Wealth of the Poor, a book written by MAD Travel co-founder Tom Graham;))
We will leave the community (or your hotel) before lunch to go to the port to take a boat to Dumaguete. You will be welcomed by the community of GK Valencia for dinner and then spend the night at Forest Camp Resort, nestled in a valley.
Travel time: 3-4 hours Stages : Bohol - Dumaguete, Negros Oriental Accommodation: Flying Fish (Basic Double) DAY 11: VISIT THE CASARORO WATERFALLS
Around 10am, we will start a two-hour hike to the beautiful Casaroro Falls where we can swim and have a picnic. In the afternoon, we will go to the Forest Camp. You will have free time to participate in the resort's activities: swimming pool, zip line, horse riding and many others.
Stages : Dumaguete, Oriental Negros Accommodation: Flying Fish (Basic Double) DAY 12: IMMERSION IN THE GAWAD KALINGA VALENCIA COMMUNITY
We will start the day around 9am to go to the colourful village of GK Valencia. You can learn how to make local handicrafts with the residents. They will also show you how to make your own compost. In the afternoon, we will visit the hot springs of the Red Stones before leaving for your last stop: the long beaches of Dauin.
Travel time: 1 hour | Stages : Dumaguete - Dauin, Negros Oriental | Accommodation | Flying Fish (Basic Double) Day 13 - Return to Manila - Bid Dumaguete goodbye as you fly back to the metro. We have arranged a transportation for you from your resort to the airport for your flight to Manila. Once in the city, take the time to stroll around and see Manila as it is. Try local food and restaurants and check out a local bar as you prepare for your flight back home tomorrow.
Day 14 - Departure for Canada
And that's it, your adventure is over. You will take a van to the airport to fly to Manila and then to France, with I hope memories that will make you love the Philippines as much as we do!
| Stages: Manila | Accommodation: Hop Inn Hotel DETAILED ITINERARY....
tour guide all day included
Day Time Activity
1 xxx Arrival in Manila
Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel
Overnight at Hop Inn (standard) DETAILED ITINERARY....
Day Time Activity
2 8h00 Breakfast
Transfer from the Hotel to the Airport
depends on the Flight from Manila to Camiguin flight Transport to the hotel
Overnight at YSLA Beach Camp (small tent)
3-4 8h00 Breakfast in the Hotel
Activities of your choice
Overnight stays at YSLA Beach Camp (small tent) DETAILED ITINERARY....
Day Time Activity
5 7h00 Breakfast (included)
Transport to the port and ferry to Bohol
Transport to the hotel
Overnight in Amarela (standard)
6 9h00 Breakfast (included)
Free day
Overnight in Amarela (standard) DETAILED ITINERARY....
Day Time Activity
7 9h00 Breakfast
10h00 Countryside tour
Overnight in Amarela (standard)
8 9h00 Breakfast
10h00 Island Hopping tour
Overnight in Amarela (standard) DETAILED ITINERARY.... Tour guide all day included
Day Time Activity
9 8h00 Breakfast at the hotel
9h00 Transport to GK maribojoc
10h00 Village Tour Tour Tour and snacks/beverage
11h30 cooking activity "MADster chef"
13h30 Lunch in the community
15h00 Make your peanut butter and plant in the garden
20h00 Dinner and campfire with dances, songs...
21h00 Overnight stay in the community DETAILED ITINERARY....
Day Time Activity
10 8h00 Breakfast in the community
10h00 Departure to the port
12h00 Boat for Dumaguete
Transfer to the hotel
Overnight stay at Flying Fish (Basic Double)
Day Time Activity
11 10h00 Breakfast (included)
12h00 casaroro waterfall tour
16h00 Hotel activities (not included)
20h00 Overnight stay at Flying Fish (Basic Double) DETAILED ITINERARY....
Tour guide all day Day Time Activity
12 8h00 Breakfast (included)
9h00 Transfer to GK Valencia
10h00 Arrival and assistance in preparing the meal
12h00 Lunch in the village
13h00 "Hand Craft" activity
15h00 Transport to Red Rock Hot Waterfalls
15h30 Arrival
18h00 Transport to Forest Camp Resort
21h00 Overnight at Overnight stay at Flying Fish (Basic Double) DETAILED ITINERARY....
Day Time Activity
13 Breakfast
Transfer by boat from Dumaguete to Manila
Arrive in Manila and transfer to hotel
Overnight in Hop Inn hotel
14 Breakfast (not included)
Transfer to airport
International flight
COST for full 14 Days
approx. PHP ₱89,324.00/person with domestic flights (approx. 1443USD per person) *The price is based on a group of 4 adults **All this information can be changed before the validation of the reservation on request *** prices may change and will only be final at the time of final booking
In addition to having many local partners, 30% of
MAD Travel's profits go to the award-winning NGO Gawad Kalinga, which aims to lift 1 million people out of poverty by 2024. YOUR VISIT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE!
By choosing MAD, the food you eat and the bed in which you sleep (if you go to the communities) allows the locals to earn a living.
MAD Travel sees the communities we work with as travel partners, so we invest in infrastructure and education so that community members can live better and become travel guides themselves. .