Philippines Expedition: Cebu, Palawan and Boracay 13.11. – 26.11.2024

The smiling tribe takes you to heaven on earth, on a trip to the Philippines, where we will explore the most beautiful beaches of the Philippines. The Philippines is an archipelago of over 7100 islands of volcanic origin characterized by jungles, sandy shores, turquoise green water and many coral reefs. The impact of the Spanish rule of over 300 years is enormous, leaving lasting marks on various aspects of Philippine culture, language, religion, politics and society. During our expedition, we first visit the island of Cebu, located in the central part of the archipelago. The island is a popular tourist destination because of its beautiful beaches, turquoise sea and rich underwater world. It offers visitors a variety of activities such as diving, snorkeling, hiking, jeep driving, whale watching and many other adventures. It is known for whale sharks, with which we will have the opportunity to dive. We will also swim with sardines and enjoy playing with dolphins and turtles. For the bravest, there will be opportunities for canyoneering, and we will also see several unreal waterfalls. After Cebu, we visit Boracay – one of the most beautiful islands in the Philippines, which is known for being closed for 6 months in 2018 for total rehabilitation. The island is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and the famous White Beach, which stretches for 4 km, is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. We will have the opportunity to enjoy the sunset on a typical Philippine boat - a paraw, but also to explore the unusual places of Boracay on a boat and enjoy the marine world. Boracay is known for its beach parties and late-night atmosphere, and White Beach and its surrounding areas are home to numerous bars, restaurants, clubs and beach bars offering live music, dance performances, drinks and delicious food. Finally, we leave Palawan, an island full of greenery and incredible beaches and viewpoints. This is where we come to El Nido - the epicenter of events on the island from where we go on excursions where we will be able to use kayaks, snorkel and swim in the beautiful emerald water. For adrenaline junkies, there will be opportunities for ziplines and going to the viewpoints above El Nido. We will try seafood and look to make the most of every moment we spend in this heavenly country. Filipino cuisine is diverse and rich, with influences from different cultures and traditions that have shaped this unique gastronomic scene. It is characterized by a combination of sweet, sour, salty and spicy tastes. Many dishes use marinades and sauces that combine sugar, vinegar, soy, fish sauce and hot peppers to achieve complex flavors. Before we head back to Belgrade, we will stop by Cebu, this time we go to the capital and get to know the history of the Philippines. Cebu City is the economic and cultural center of the island and the fourth largest city in the country. It is known for its rich history, urban life, commerce, education and entertainment. Several historical monuments and landmarks are located in Cebu City, including Magellan's Cross, Fort San Pedro, and the Basilica of the Holy Child

Looking forward to:

Tour of El Nido 1 (Island Hopping Lagoon)
Tour of El Nido 2 (Island Hopping, Snorkeling and Local Islands)
Sunset sailing in Boracay.

Price includes:

Accommodation: - Sunset Kendwa - Standard room
Airline ticket with all taxes on the Belgrade-Cebu route, in economy class with a transfer with 25 kg of checked and 7 kg of hand luggage.
Transfer from the airport to the accommodation
Transfer from Cebu City to your hotel in Moalboal
Transfer from the hotel in Moalboal to the airport in Cebu City
Local flight on the route Cebu - Puerto Princesa (Palawan) with 7 kg hand luggage and 20 kg checked luggage
Transfer by minibuses and tricycles from the airport in Puerto Princesa to the hotel in El Nido
Transfer by tricycles and minibuses from the hotel in El Nido to the airport in Puerto Princessa
Local flight on the route Puerto Princesa - Manila - Boracay with 7kg hand luggage and 20kg checked luggage
Transfer by minibus and boat to accommodation in Boracay
Transfer by boat and minibuses to the airport in Boracay (Caticlan)
Local flight on the Boracay - Cebu route with 7kg hand luggage and 20kg checked luggage
Airline ticket with all taxes on the Cebu-Belgrade route, in economy class with a transfer with 25 kg of checked and 7 kg of hand luggage.
10 × Continental breakfast
Tour of El Nido A (Island Hopping Lagoon) with lunch (masks, snorkels, water shoes, kayaks with extra charge).
Tour of El Nido B (Island Hopping, Snorkeling and Local Islands) with lunch (masks, snorkels, water shoes with extra charge).
Sunset sailing in Boracay.

Price doesn't include:

Optional excursions and tickets for cultural and historical monuments
Philippines Visa (~50 USD)
Surcharge for a single room (on request)
Surcharge for fuel tax increase

Travel route

Belgrade - Doha - Cebu City - Moalboal - Cebu City - El Nido - Boracay - Cebu City - Doha - Belgrade

Note!

The dates and prices of the optional excursions are for informational purposes and are subject to change, depending on the availability of dates by locality, the number of registered passengers and objective circumstances.

Itinerary

Plan and Program

Day 1: Group gathering and departure

Gathering at the "Nikola Tesla" airport in Belgrade two and a half hours before the flight. Flight from Belgrade at 11:55 a.m./12:40 p.m. (QR 232) with a stopover in Doha. Arrival in Doha at 18:20/18:50 local time and a break at the airport until the direct flight to the island of Cebu. Transportation: Airline ticket with all taxes on the Belgrade-Cebu route, in economy class with a transfer with 25 kg of checked and 7 kg of hand luggage. Place: Belgrade, Doha

Day 2: Arrival in Cebu and hotel accommodation

Connection to the flight. Flight to Cebu at 03.05h/03.45h (QR 936). Arrival in Cebu at 17:55. Transfer from the airport to the hotel where we are staying. Afternoon entry to the rooms. Free time to rest and get to know a new culture. Transportation: Transfer from the airport to the accommodation Accommodation: Hotel 3* (1 night) Place: Cebu City

Day 3: Optional Excursion – Bohol Tour

Optional excursion – Tour of Bohol. In the early morning we go to the port from where we catch the ferry (1.45h) to Bohol. We start our adventure with a tour of the Chocolate Hills, for which Bohol is most famous. After these wonders of nature, we go to visit terriers, an endangered species of mammals that are so small, that babies are the size of a human thumb. We continue our journey through the famous mahogany forest, after which we will enjoy lunch during a cruise on the Lobok River. We continue the trip with a visit to the mini zoo where we will have the opportunity to see various types of butterflies, crocodiles, birds, lemurs, as well as pythons that you can hold in your hand. On the way back to the port, we stop by the Baclayon Church, the oldest church in the Philippines and the Blood Compact Shrine monument. We board the ferry to Cebu City. Transfer from the port to the accommodation. Return to accommodation. Accommodation: Hotel 3* (1 night) Place: Cebu City Food: Continental breakfast × 1 Optional excursions: Tour of Bohol

Day 4: Optional excursion - Cebu City Tour and departure to Moalboal

Leaving accommodation and optional excursion - Cebu City Tour. We tour the upper and lower parts of Cebu City. We start the tour with a visit to the wonderful Sirao garden and the most famous place for taking pictures - a giant hand that we can climb and take the most beautiful photos. Then we go to the Temple of Leah, a new temple, which immortalized the love of a husband for his wife, which does not stop even after her death. Many call it the "Taj Mahal" of Cebu. After that, we go down to the lower part of the city and visit Magellan's cross, as well as the church of St. Niño, which houses the original statue of St. Niña since the Spaniards came. We visit the traditional Filipino San Diego-Yap Ancestral House and continue to the Heritage monument. We end the tour with a visit to San Pedro Fort. After the excursion, we leave for Moalboal, where we have about a 4-hour drive. We will spend the next three very active and exciting days in Moalboal. Transportation: Transfer from Cebu City to your hotel in Moalboal Accommodation: Hotel 3* (1 night) Place: Cebu City, Moalboal Food: Continental breakfast × 1 Optional excursions: Cebu City Tour

Day 5: Optional excursion – Badian canyoning and swimming with whale sharks

Free day or optional excursion – Badian canyoning and swimming with whale sharks. In the early hours of the morning, we go to the town of Oslob, about a two-hour drive from our hotel, from where, after a light breakfast, we ride motorbikes to Tumalog Waterfall, where we swim and enjoy the nature around us. Then we go swimming with whale sharks by boat. Cebu Island is famous all over the world for its whale sharks, so swimming with these sea giants is an unforgettable experience. After that, we have lunch and get ready for the adrenaline adventure of canyoneering! After an hour and a half of driving, we put on the equipment for canyoning - helmet, vest and water shoes. The adventure of canyoning involves 3-4 hours of activities in the canyon: jumping from 4m cliffs, swimming, scrambling on stones, rocks... There is also the possibility of optional jumps from a height of 7-10 meters! When we gear up and go on an adventure, the first section can be covered by zipline or on foot through nature. If you would like to go on this excursion, but you are not overly interested in canyoning - you can stay in the Kawasan pools area and swim at the waterfall. We end the adventure with a swim at Kawasan Falls. Return to the accommodation in the late afternoon. Accommodation: Hotel 3* (1 night) Place: Moalboal Food: Continental breakfast × 1 Optional excursions: Badian canyoning and swimming with whale sharks

Day 6: Transfer to the airport and flight to Palawan

Leaving the accommodation in Moalboal and transfer to the airport in Cebu City where we board the local flight to Palawan. Palawan is one of the most picturesque islands in the Philippines, its pearl, so to speak. The coast of Palawan stretches for 2000 kilometers. There are many pristine beaches with crystal clear sea, rainforests, mangroves, rivers, waterfalls and amazing nature. Transfer to El Nido (6-hour drive with several breaks) where we will be accommodated for the next few days. Accommodation in the hotel in the evening. Meets we meet with the locals and get ready for the adventures that await us in the next few days. Transportation: Transfer from the hotel in Moalboal to the airport in Cebu City. Local flight on the route Cebu - Puerto Princesa (Palawan) with 7 kg hand luggage and 20 kg checked luggage. Transfer by minibuses and tricycles from the airport in Puerto Princesa to the hotel in El Nido Accommodation: Hotel 3* (1 night) Place: Moalboal, Cebu City, El Nido

Day 7: Tour of lagoons and beaches around El Nido and kayaking

A day to get to know the nature of Palawan. We are going on an adventure by boat. We stop at several beaches and lagoons, where we will have the opportunity to rent a kayak and go diving. We start the trip with a visit to Seven Commandos beach, where we swim, drink beer at the bar and enjoy the beauty of Palawan. After that we go to the diving area where we explore the marine world. We take a lunch break on Shimizu Island. We continue the adventure with the Secret Lagoon and end with the most beautiful activity of the day, kayaking in the Big Lagoon. We are returning to accommodation full of impressions. In the evening we go to one of the many bars in El Nido. Return to accommodation. Accommodation: Hotel 3* (1 night) Place: El Nido Food: Continental breakfast × 1

**Day 8:

Free day for individual activities in El Nido**

Free time to rest. If you want, you can use your free time to go on the Canope Walk above El Nido and enjoy the incredible panorama and the adventure of climbing between the rocks. There is also the possibility of taking a tricycle to go to Las Cabanas beach (15 minutes), where you can take a 750m zipline ride that leads to the neighboring island. The zipline can be taken in both directions or you can go down to the island only once and then walk to the beach. Sunset at Las Cabanas Beach is definitely something to experience... Accommodation: Hotel 3* (1 night) Place: El Nido

Day 9: El Nido Attractions, Part Two

We continue with the tour of El Nido and its attractions. We start the adventure by sailing to the Cathedral cave, where we observe and take pictures of this natural wonder from the boat. Then we dive and swim with different types of fish... We continue to explore the mystical world of caves in the Codugnon cave, which has a hidden entrance, after which we rest on the beach and drink cocktails. We are heading to Snake Island, which got its name from its appearance and the sandbar that connects the two islands. After climbing to the viewpoint, from where we have a nice view of the shore and the ships, we have lunch and sail to the last destination for today to summarize our impressions and take a bath once more, which is Entalula Island, which has white sand like flour. Return to accommodation. In the evening, we gather together to spend the last evening in Palawan with a pleasant atmosphere. Accommodation: Hotel 3* (1 night) Place: El Nido Food: Continental breakfast × 1

Day 10: Transfer to the airport in Puerto Princessa and flight to Boracay

Leaving the accommodation in El Nido at night and transfer for about 6 hours to the airport in Puerto Princesa from where we catch a local flight to Boracay. Local flight with a stopover in Manila. Arrival in Boracay. Transfer to accommodation by bus and boat. Return to accommodation. Transportation: Transfer by tricycles and minibuses from the hotel in El Nido to the airport in Puerto Princessa. Local flight on the route Puerto Princesa - Manila - Boracay with 7kg hand luggage and 20kg checked luggage. Transfer by minibus and boat to accommodation in Boracay Accommodation: Hotel 3* (1 night) Place: El Nido, Boracay

Day 11: Free day in Boracay

Free day in Boracay for individual activities. In the afternoon, we go sailing on a Paraw boat, a typical Filipino boat, and enjoy the beautiful sunset on the deck. Return to accommodation. Accommodation: Hotel 3* (1 night) Place: Boracay Food: Continental breakfast × 1

Day 12: Optional excursion - Beach tour and snorkeling in Boracay

Optional excursion – Beach tour and snorkeling in Boracay. In the morning we go on a boat trip where we visit the beaches and coves of Boracay. We sail to Puka beach where we swim and sunbathe, after which we go to a diving spot where we will have the opportunity to enjoy the marine biodiversity of the Philippines. We continue to Tambisan beach where we take a break for lunch. We enjoy the view of the neighboring islands. The possibility of going to Crystal Cove Island or to one of the viewpoints, as well as going to Magic Island, where you can jump from cliffs up to 10m high, for an additional fee. Return to the hotel. We enjoy the rest of the day at White Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, 4 km long. Return to accommodation. Accommodation: Hotel 3* (1 night) Place: Boracay Food: Continental breakfast × 1 Optional excursions: Boracay island tour

Day 13: Local flight Boracay - Cebu and departure to Belgrade from Cebu in the afternoon

We are enjoying our last morning in the Philippines. Leaving the accommodation in Boracay in the morning and transfer to the airport where we board the local flight back to Cebu. Free time until departure to the airport. Flight from Cebu to 19.25h (QR 936) with transfer in Doha. Transportation: Transfer by boat and minibuses to the airport in Boracay (Caticlan). Local flight on the Boracay - Cebu route with 7kg hand luggage and 20kg checked luggage. Airline ticket with all taxes on the Cebu-Belgrade route, in economy class with a transfer with 25 kg of checked and 7 kg of hand luggage. Place: Boracay, Cebu City Food: Continental breakfast × 1

Day 14: Flight from Doha to Belgrade

Arrival in Doha at 03.45 local time. Connection to the flight. Flight to Belgrade at 07:25 (QR 231). Arrival in Belgrade at 10.55am/11.40am. End of journey. Place: Doha, Belgrade

Special note

Pellegrino TA (License 373) appears as a subagent. The organizer of this arrangement is Jungle Tribe D.O.O (OTP A 32/23) This arrangement is subject to the general travel conditions of Jungle Tribe D.O.O