Women's Getaway to Philipines
Tour Description
Embark on a journey of fun, freedom, and self-discovery with us. Escape the daily routine and focus on yourself in the company of small, intimate groups of fellow explorers.
Embark on a journey of fun, freedom, and self-discovery with us. Escape the daily routine and focus on yourself in the company of small, intimate groups of fellow explorers.
This 14-day trip takes you on an offbeat travel experience, providing both adventure and valuable me-time. Explore the must-see destinations of Manila, Legazpi, and Tagaytay for culinary delights and wellness experiences. The adventure continues with visits to Bohol, Cebu, and the renowned Boracay, ensuring a well-rounded exploration of the Philippines’ diverse attractions.
Pricing
2024 | Twin share per person NZ$ | Solo per person NZ$ |
8-21 Mar, 19-2 May, 17-30 May | $5,324 | $6,941 |
11-24 Oct | $5,446 | $7,058 |
8-21 Nov | $5,601 | $7,288 |
2025 | ||
14-27 Feb, 14-27 Mar, 18 Apr-1 May | $5,601 | $7,288 |
What’s Included:
- 13 Night’s deluxe accommodation
- Travel by air-conditioned vehicle and ferry
- Group assistance and transfers
- Meals as specified
- THO Tour Manager (minimum 07 people)
- Monument entrance fees
- Local English-speaking tour guide
- Ferry Tajbilaran – Cebu Airfare Manila – Legazpi – Manila – Bohol, Cebu – Caticlan – Manila in economy class
- Sightseeing as specified
- Bottled water while travelling and all current collectable taxes
Notes:
- Guaranteed departure with a minimum of 4 passengers
- Suggested gratuity of NZ$150 per person for your Driver, Tour Guide/Manager
- Economy Airfare included
- Contact World Travellers for an International return Airfare.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Manila
On arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, you will be met by Tour Escort who will assist you with the transfer to the hotel. Stay two nights in Manila.
Day 02: Manila
Excursion to Villa Escudero After breakfast enjoy a full-day guided excursion to the Villa Escudero. Later tour the rural village onboard a colourful jeepney. After lunch at the local restaurant, watch a Cultural show showcasing ethnic to colonial diversity. Evening after a quick wash and change gather at the main restaurant for welcome dinner. (B,L,D)
Day 3: Manila – Legazpi
After breakfast transfer to board a flight to Legazpi City. On arrival meet our local Tour guide and enjoy the sightseeing tour of Albay. Visit the majestic Mayon Volcano, Cagsawa Ruins then to Pili Nut Store, a fruit homegrown in the Bicol region. Later learn to cook Bikolinarya local dishes and enjoy cooked lunch. Stay two nights in Legazpi. (B, L)
Day 04: Legazpi
ATV Ride Adventure
After breakfast get ready for an active day out to the ATV Trail. Ensure you are fit to walk up and downhill, wear comfortable clothes, shoes and carry your essential items in a backpack. The trail passes through pines and coconut trees surrounding the Mayon volcano. The remaining day is free to relax or enjoy the surrounding area and local markets.(B,L)
Day 05: Legazpi – Manila
After breakfast transfer to board a short flight to Manila. On arrival meet our local guide and enjoy a guided tour exploring Manila. Lunch will be served at the local restaurant and stay two nights in Manila. (B,L)
Day 06: Manila
Tagaytay Excursion for Culinary and Nurture Wellness Experience Enjoy a leisurely breakfast with the morning at leisure. Later take a guided excursion to Tagaytay, south of Manila for popular local dishes with a view of Taal Volcano, the smallest volcano in the Philippines and said to be the 2nd in the world. After lunch proceed to Nurture Wellness Village and indulge in a Filipino Spa “Hilot Kagalingan” or “Dagdagay” (60 Minutes). (B,L)
Day 07: Manila – Bohol
After breakfast transfer to board a flight to Tagbilaran, the principal gateway and capital of Bohol. On arrival meet and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or take a stroll in the local market. Stay two nights in Bohol. (B)
Day 08: Bohol
Countryside Excursion
Start your full-day tour of the Bohol countryside, visit the centuries-old Baclaon church, a man-made forest, the Tarsier sanctuary and the Chocolate Hills. Later proceed to Loboc town and enjoy cruising on the Loboc River passing riverside villages, mangroves and nipa palm with lunch. (B,L)
Day 09: Bohol – Cebu
After breakfast transfer to Tagbilaran Port and aboard the ferry to Cebu. On arrival meet your tour guide and have lunch at a local restaurant followed by half-day sightseeing visiting Fort San Pedro, the Basilica Minore del Santo Nino and Taoist Temple in the upscale Beverly Hills Subdivision. Stay two nights in Cebu. (B)
Day 10: Cebu –
Excursion Kawasan Falls
The day begins bright and early as your guide will take you to see the picturesque Kawasan Falls, around 3.5 hours away from Cebu City. The light hike will take you through the different “levels” of the falls, with the opportunity to take a refreshing dip in each of the natural pools formed by each waterfall. Late afternoon is free to explore the popular shopping areas for handicrafts.(B,L)
Day 11: Cebu – Boracay
After breakfast transfer to board the flight to Caticlan, known as one of the entry points to the famous beaches followed by a ferry to Boracay Island. Boracay is one of the best islands in the Philippines and is known for its white sand beach as well as shoreline dotted with a wide selection of restaurants serving a variety of cuisines from local Filipino favourites to International. The remaining day is free to relax and enjoy the hospitality of the hotel or book your optional tour. Stay two nights in Boracay. (B,L)
Day 12: Boracay
Island Hopping
Start the day with the Island hopping to Diniwid Beach, a rocky beach that brings you access to a small but secluded beach cove wrapped in mountains and sand. Later visit Puka, Ilig-Iligan, Coral Garden and our last stop will be at Tabon Beach for a picnic lunch. (B,L)
Day 13: Boracay – Manila
After breakfast transfer to board a ferry back to Caticlan, followed by onward flight to Manila. Upon arrival assisted transfer to the hotel, rest of the day at leisure. Evening proceeds to a local restaurant to enjoy a farewell dinner. Stay overnight in Manila. (B,D)
Day 14: Manila Departure
After breakfast tour finishes with a direct transfer to Manila Airport. (B)
Tour Details
Travel Dates
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A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is required within 7 days of confirming arrangements. Passenger names must be provided exactly as per passport, including middle names, at the time of booking, and a valid passport copy. Some of the tours, ground arrangements and tickets may require a higher deposit of up to 50% or more. Deposit requirements may vary when booking a special offer. We reserve the right to cancel any ticket or booking or, refuse to honour any price or carry any passenger where any payment has not been received by TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS within the specified time. Final payment will be due between 90 to 60 days before departure unless otherwise specified or by the payment deadline stated on the final invoice whichever is the earliest. Bookings made within 90 days of departure or at a value of less than $500 will only be processed if we hold full payment. If TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS is unable to confirm your reservation, all monies will be refunded. Receipt of deposit will be taken as an understanding by us that you have checked your confirmed arrangements and have read and agree to abide by the terms and conditions outlined in this brochure.
Prices listed are based on costs and exchange rates as at 05 January 2021 but are subject to change. They may be varied by advertising or special offers, or changed for any reason, including without limitation, to cover changes in government taxes and charges, exchange rate variations, fuel surcharges, airline charges, a force majeure event or other material increases by suppliers. Prices will be confirmed at time of booking and held during any applicable option period. Once the full payment is received by the TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS price will be guaranteed (except any tax or levies imposed by any Government and their agencies and for any changes resulting from a force majeure event.). The package prices are based on a cash or direct bank transfer only. Payment by Master Card, Visa card and American Express will incur an additional bank fee at the time of payment.
If you want to change any part of your holiday arrangements after the invoice has been issued, we will do our best to make the change, but it may not be possible. Where possible amendments to confirmed and deposited itineraries outside will incur a fee of $50 per change in addition to any difference in price, penalties and fee of any supplier and airlines. Special airfares that require early ticketing may be non-refundable and non-changeable.
In the event of a cancellation, the following per person per booking cancellation fee applies. Departure is calculated from the first date of services booked with TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS:
60 days or more before departure: Loss of deposit
Less than 60 days before departure: 50% of the total tour cost
Less than 45 days before departure: 75% of the total tour cost
Less than 30 days before departure: 100% of the total tour cost
No show due to any reason: 100% of the total tour cost
Services booked that is less than the minimum deposit, no refund is applicable. If you wish to cancel your existing booking or transfer to new departure date, the above cancellation fees will still apply. All cancellations must be received in writing by TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS and are not effective until this notification has been received. Cancellations fees for some products and services may vary from those stated above. If you are unsure, please check with TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS at the time of your booking. Regrettably, cancellation charges cannot be waived and there will be no exceptions. No refunds will apply on unused or omitted services due to any unforeseen circumstances. Please note that employees of any overseas suppliers are not authorised by TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS to make any undertakings to our Clients in respect of refunds or other matters.
Cancellation and change fee of $30 per person applies for ticketed airfares, in addition to any airline cancellation fees and penalty that are applicable. Airfare cost included in the tour is mentioned and are subject to flight and booking class availability. Airfares will be booked and ticketed upon receipt of your deposit to avoid price or tax increases. Airport taxes vary for each departure point and routing of the airline. Airline schedules are subject to change without notice. Once air tickets are issued, airline amendment and/or cancellation fees apply and, in some cases, are non-refundable. Name changes and the voluntary date and schedule changes will incur fees. TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS is not liable for delays or disruptions of any air travel. Once tickets are issued, TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS will have no other liability and will not be responsible for refunding the cost of any services booked in conjunction with the flights.
TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS welcomes passengers with disabilities or special needs, however, some group journeys may not be suitable for passenger with a special need. We recommend you advise us the tour you prefer and your interest with all the important information relating to your health, mobility and fitness so we can tailormade tour accordingly. This information is crucial and required at the time of booking and any changes to health, mobility and fitness must also be reported as soon as possible and before departure. If you require special assistance or care or any type including pushing a wheelchair, assistance with walking or assistance with dressing, you must travel with a companion capable of providing the required assistance or care. TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the special needs of disabled passengers, it is not responsible for any denial of services by any third party entities it has travel arrangements with, such as carriers, hotels, trains, restaurants or other independent suppliers unless extra support person is available at the destination or tour and charges are paid in advance. Please note coaches, minibuses and trains are not equipped with wheelchair ramps. TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS reserved the right to deny services from the start till the end of the tour and TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS booking conditions will be enforced.
Visa and passport costs, vaccination and medical expenses, any type of insurance, excess baggage, extra meals, mini bar, room service, additional excursions, laundry, beverages, souvenirs, tipping, postage, phone calls, internet, none collectable taxes, items of a personal nature and anything not mentioned in the Includes column of your tour quote are not included in the tour cost.
Every tour is a guaranteed departure with a minimum of one person in private escorted tour and group journeys as mentioned in the tour itinerary. The Company reserve rights to cancel any tour due to any unforeseen circumstances and will advise you as soon as possible. We stress that this rarely occurs; however, in such an eventuality, the Company will make every endeavour to offer substitute arrangements of a similar nature, standard and cost. If the arrangements offered are not acceptable to you the Client, a full amount, except any penalty charged by airlines and any third party, supplier or service provider, will be refunded. TOTAL HOLIDAY OPTIONS take no responsibility for any loss incurred due to the tour cancellation.
The discount in the brochure is given on the lowest price tour package when multi tours are booked. One discount is applicable for one booking and cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. The Company reserves the right to withdraw or change these offers at any time.
We reserve the right to correct any errors in prices quoted or calculated for any services and will notify you as soon as possible.
Hotel descriptions featured in this brochure are based on current hotel guides and contractual agreements provided by suppliers. Any facilities described are subject to change at any time. Maps and photographs are included for general information and may not necessarily reflect actual routes, locations, or services. Hotel room photographs may not be specific to the actual room to be occupied.
All accommodation quoted in the itinerary is considered lead-in or base category rooms unless otherwise requested. A double room is fitted with double or twin beds; the single room may be smaller than other rooms and this varies from hotel to hotel. Triple rooms usually offer a double bed with an additional rollaway mattress or fold-away bed for the third person in the same room which you may find over-crowding. Due to the type of guest hotel serve (Honeymoon and couple) some hotel may only have double room though you requested for twin.
Professional service fees may apply. Contact World Travellers for further booking terms and conditions.