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- Gold Operator
- Explore!
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 16
- Age range 16 to 85

Highlights
- Explore the historical quarter of bustling Manila
- Discover mysterious burial caves and hanging coffins
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Mestizo by kalesa
- Visit Taal, one of the world's smallest volcanos
- Wonder at the 2000-year old terraces of the Ifugao people
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join tour in Manila
- Day 2 Explore Manila's old town, free afternoon
- Day 3 Fly to Laoag; visit the unique UNESCO Paoay Church
- Day 4 Explore Kabigan Falls, afternoon by the coast
- Day 5 Drive to the colonial city of Vigan; free afternoon
- Day 6 In Vigan; full day sightseeing by horse drawn carriage and on foot
- Day 7 Drive to Sagada; discover burial caves and hanging coffins
- Day 8 Head to Bontoc and walk to Favarey's traditional village
- Day 9 Drive to Banaue; visit Bontoc Museum en route
- Day 10 In Banaue; walk through Batad and Bangaan rice terraces.
- Day 11 Drive to Mabalacat; free late afternoon in rural setting
- Day 12 Climb Mount Pinatubo; drive to Manila
- Day 13 Tour ends in Manila
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Optional Extras
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Rizal Park Hotel
HotelDays 1, 2Java Hotel
HotelDays 3, 4Hotel Felicidad
HotelDays 5, 6Masferre Country Inn
HotelDays 7, 8Banaue Grandview Hotel
HotelDays 9, 10Abes Farm
Hotelday 11City Garden Grand Hotel
Hotelday 12

Operated by
Explore!
Number of tours
517
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- DKDennis· February 22nd, 2025My wife and I had to cancel the trip due to my getting pneumonia. We told the trip leader and my wife filled out the forms. We are unable to get a refund from the trip insurance company.Explore! commented on this reviewThank you for getting in touch, we have replied to your email directly. I do hope that you are making a full recovery. If you have any further questions, please do get in touch with our Customer Relations team.Trip date: February 2025
- AMAlice· April 28th, 2024Ronnie, our guide, was absolutely fantastic....Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewHi Alice, Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We're delighted to hear that your overall experience on the trip was enjoyable. It's wonderful to know that Ronnie was such a fantastic ambassador for you North Philippines Explorer holiday. We... Show moreTrip date: March 2024
- NENahman· March 21st, 2024The tour was great, we really enjoyed it, and...Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewDear Nahman, Thank you so much for taking the time to review your North Philippine Explorer holiday! We are so happy to see that you found the tour to have been great and that your Explore Leader provided such an amazing experience for your. We hope to... Show moreTrip date: March 2024
- AMandy· February 27th, 2023walk in the rice terraces and trek to Mt pinatubuTrip date: February 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AKim· February 24th, 2023Rey and doc and Mat were the highlights. The inclusions, designations etc were excellent. But having a team genuinely excited to show off their country. Who seemed happy to see you everyday and went the extra mile was really what made this trip one of a lifetimeShow moreTrip date: February 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AMichael· April 16th, 2023Banaue terraced rice terracies,Vigan,and Pinatubo trek,were all excellentTrip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJohn· April 16th, 2023All good.Trip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AEddie· December 4th, 2023Walking amongst the people - rice terraces, Mt PinatuboTrip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ADonald· December 3rd, 2023Rice fields ans Mount PinatuboTrip date: November 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ADonald Laroche· December 3rd, 2023Thé tour is good to explore thé mountain side of Philippines. Thé portion in Laoag is weak.Trip date: November 2023
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