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Chocolate Hills in Bohol

Things to do in the Philippines

Chocolate Hills in Bohol
If you’re willing to explore beyond the Philippines' splendid beaches, you’ll discover a lush interior offering a diverse range of things to see and do.

Wander the cobbled streets of the historic walled city of Intramuros in Manila, head north to Banaue to see the remarkable concentric rice terraces that cling to the mountainsides, or visit Palawan and Boracay for the clear waters and white-sand beaches that have given the islands their reputation. Meanwhile, on Bohol, you can spot the tarsier monkey and visit the 1,268 conical limestone mounds that have become known as the Chocolate Hills.
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Ideas for experiencing the Philippines

Experiences you have as you travel often hold the longest memories. As part of their research trips, our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the Philippines, and the best local guides. These activities reflect some of their best-loved experiences.

  • Full day tour to Taal Lake & Taal Volcano
    Taal volcano

    Full day tour to Taal Lake & Taal Volcano

    Manila

    Full day tour to Taal Lake & Taal Volcano

    Taal Volcano and Taal Lake lie approximately 70 kilometers south of Manila. Once you reach the shore of the lake you will board an outrigger boat for the 30-minute trip across the lake to Taal Volcano Island, from where you'll trek uphill through the hardened black lava to the crater rim.

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  • Trek to Batad
    Batad Village

    Trek to Batad

    Banaue

    Trek to Batad

    Batad is a village deep in the mountains that is known for its rice terraces which have been built in concentric circles down the mountain sides like an amphitheater with the village right in the middle.

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  • Bontoc & Sagada
    Rice and vegetable terraces near Bontoc, Mountain Province, Luzon

    Bontoc & Sagada

    Sagada

    Bontoc & Sagada

    Bontoc is the first mining town in this mountainous region of North Luzon and a must-see is the Museum of Mountain Culture which has the most complete collection of tribal memorabilia and historical data.

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  • Day trip to Corregidor
    One mile barracks, Corregidor

    Day trip to Corregidor

    Manila

    Day trip to Corregidor

    This fascinating offshore island fortress, 40 kilometers west of Manila, is a treasure trove of information for history buffs.

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  • Half day tour of Intramuros
    Intramuros, Manila

    Half day tour of Intramuros

    Manila

    Half day tour of Intramuros

    Visit Intramuros, located along the southern bank of the Pasig River. The tour includes a wander through the cobbled streets, a visit to Casa Manila (a reproduction of a 19th century house) as well as the country's oldest stone church. There is also the option to ride in a horse-drawn carriage.

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  • Half day bamboo bike tour of Manila
    Bamboo bike, Intramuros

    Half day bamboo bike tour of Manila

    Manila

    Half day bamboo bike tour of Manila

    This is a unique way of getting to know about old Manila's history. You will ride through the streets on bamboo bikes, hand-made by village folk who make up Gawad Kalinga — a non-profit organization whose mission is to end poverty in the Philippines.

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  • Manila City Tour
    Modern buildings, Manila

    Manila City Tour

    Manila

    Manila City Tour

    Highlights of the tour include Rizal Park, named after the national hero Dr. Jose Rizal, and Intramuros (walled city) where you can see the remains of the Spanish conquistadores. You also go along the old cobbled streets to visit San Agustin Church, the oldest stone church in the country.

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  • Bangaan Village
    Woman making Christmas decorations out of rice stems, Hapao Village, Ifugao Province, Luzon

    Bangaan Village

    Banaue

    Bangaan Village

    Visit the village of Bangaan, a typical village of the Ifugao tribe. See the typical Ifugao houses, their livelihood, their school and their method of farming the rice terraces.

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  • Spend a day at Pagsanjan Falls
    Heading in to the Pagsanjan Falls

    Spend a day at Pagsanjan Falls

    Southern Luzon

    Spend a day at Pagsanjan Falls

    This full day tour at the Pagsanjan Falls, includes the option to take a bamboo raft ride to experience the falls up close. A buffet lunch is provided during the day.

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  • Spend a day exploring the Ilocos region
    Paoay Church, Ilocos Norte, Philippines

    Spend a day exploring the Ilocos region

    Vigan

    Spend a day exploring the Ilocos region

    This day-long private guided tour takes in sites such as St William's Cathedral, the sinking bell tower, Malacañang of the North and St Paul's Cathedral.

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  • A day's sailing around Boracay
    Sunset, Boracay, Philippines

    A day's sailing around Boracay

    Boracay

    A day's sailing around Boracay

    On this one day tour you will cruise around the island of Boracay on board a luxury 13-meter catamaran. Cruise includes lunch on board, beer and soft drinks, swimming and snorkeling.

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  • Half day Cebu city tour
    Taoist temple in Cebu

    Half day Cebu city tour

    Cebu

    Half day Cebu city tour

    This tour visits places such as Magellan’s Cross, the nearby Basilica Minore del Santo Niño, Fort San Pedro and some chocolate tasting at the Chocolate Chamber Factory. The tour ends with a visit to the Taoist temple.

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  • Island-hopping & snorkeling trip by boat
    Boracay, Philippines

    Island-hopping & snorkeling trip by boat

    Boracay

    Island-hopping & snorkeling trip by boat

    Your private boat trip will take you around Boracay Island and to nearby smaller islands, discovering hidden away beaches and great snorkeling spots.

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  • Vigan heritage tour
    Mena Crisologo, Vigan, Philippines

    Vigan heritage tour

    Vigan

    Vigan heritage tour

    Explore the beautiful town of Vigan, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with your private guide.

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  • Boracay Island tour
    Boracay, Philippines

    Boracay Island tour

    Boracay

    Boracay Island tour

    The tour will visit Bulabog Beach, Puka Beach as well as the highest point on the island, Mount Luho. The tour lasts around three to four hours and includes transportation, a guide, entrance fees and lunch.

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  • Introductory tour of Batan Island
    Horse grazing on Batan Island

    Introductory tour of Batan Island

    Batanes

    Introductory tour of Batan Island

    On this tour you'll visit Diura fishing village, before moving onto another small village, Itbud, where you'll see a number of traditional Ivatan houses. You'll also have coffee with the locals before finishing your tour at the Chawa View Deck, where you'll enjoy impressive views of the island.

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  • Full day tour of Bohol
    Chocolate Hills, Bohol

    Full day tour of Bohol

    Bohol & Panglao Island

    Full day tour of Bohol

    This excursion sees you visit Bohol's famous Chocolate Hills, so called because they are perfectly rounded and change color with the seasons — being deep brown in the summer months. You'll visit the Tarsier Sanctuary in Corella, home to the world's smallest primate, the endangered tarsier. Your tour ends at Bohol Bee Farm, where you'll have lunch.

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  • Morning visit to Taal
    Basilica of St Martin of Tours

    Morning visit to Taal

    Southern Luzon

    Morning visit to Taal

    Taal is known as a heritage area because of its numerous ancestral homes, which date back to the Spanish and American periods in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

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  • Half day tour of Bohol
    Tarsier, Bohol

    Half day tour of Bohol

    Bohol & Panglao Island

    Half day tour of Bohol

    This excursion sees you visit the Tarsier Sanctuary in Corella, home to the world's smallest primate, the endangered tarsier. Stop off at the charming Baclayon Church, once a UNESCO World Heritage nominee before it was badly damaged by an earthquake in 2013. Your tour ends at Bohol Bee Farm, where you'll have lunch.

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