Land-only price per person, based on twin sharing, applicable to groups of at least 6 passengers. Rates may vary for smaller groups. Extra charges apply for single-room occupancy. contact@wanderwise.pw
Tour Price INR - Rs.2,35,000
Tour Price USD - US$ 2350
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation charges are calculated according to the number of calendar days remaining before departure.
| Cancellation before departure | Charge |
|---|---|
| 121 days or more | 10% |
| 120–91 days | 15% |
| 90–61 days | 25% |
| 60–46 days | 50% |
| 45–31 days | 90% |
| 30 days or fewer | 100% |
Charges are calculated as a percentage of the applicable tour cost. Please refer to the specific cancellation terms provided with your booking. Any applicable non-refundable third-party charges should be clearly specified in your booking terms.
Force Majeure / Vis Major
The tour and its arrangements are subject to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, commonly referred to as force majeure or vis major. These may include war, terrorism, civil unrest, natural disasters, floods, earthquakes, severe weather, epidemics, pandemics, government restrictions, border closures, strikes and suspension or cancellation of transport services.
Where such circumstances prevent, materially disrupt or make it unsafe or unlawful to operate the tour, Travel Option Plus / WanderWise may modify the itinerary, change travel arrangements, postpone or cancel the tour, as reasonably necessary.
We will make reasonable efforts to minimise disruption and recover payments from hotels, transport operators, airlines, guides and other service providers. Refunds, credits or alternative arrangements will depend on the services affected, amounts recoverable from suppliers and applicable law.
Deductions for non-refundable third-party costs will be limited to amounts properly incurred or contractually payable and, where appropriate, supported by supplier terms or documentation.
Additional expenses arising from unavoidable changes, including alternative accommodation, transport, meals or extended stays, may be payable by the traveller, subject to applicable law and the circumstances of the disruption.
The ordinary cancellation-fee schedule does not automatically determine the settlement for a force majeure event. Each case will be assessed according to the circumstances, services already provided or committed, and refunds or recoveries available.
Nothing in this clause excludes any rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be excluded.
TOUR SUMMARY
Manila • Banaue • Vigan • Manila • Puerto Princesa • El Nido
Experience the Philippines beyond its beaches on a journey that combines Spanish colonial heritage, indigenous traditions, living crafts, dramatic landscapes and the spectacular islands of Palawan.
Begin in Manila, exploring the historic walled city of Intramuros, San Agustin Church, Casa Manila and the city's museums, while experiencing Filipino music, dance and the traditional martial art of Arnis. The Philippines' Department of Tourism itself highlights Intramuros, Manila's heritage, arts and crafts as key cultural experiences.
Travel north to Banaue, where the spectacular Ifugao Rice Terraces provide a window into an ancient agricultural culture. Meet local communities and discover traditional houses, weaving, wood carving, basketry, farming practices and indigenous traditions. The Department of Tourism specifically describes the Banaue terraces as a place where visitors can gain insight into local daily life and centuries-old traditions.
Continue to Vigan, one of the Philippines' most atmospheric heritage cities, with its cobbled streets, ancestral houses, Calle Crisologo, Spanish-era architecture, Ilocano weaving and traditional burnay pottery.
Return to Manila before flying south to Puerto Princesa and the extraordinary Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, combining natural heritage with an introduction to Palawan's indigenous culture, traditional crafts, music and storytelling.
The journey ends in El Nido, where the cultural journey gives way to the natural beauty of Palawan. Explore the spectacular Bacuit Archipelago, with limestone cliffs, hidden lagoons, turquoise waters and tropical islands. The Philippine Department of Tourism specifically highlights El Nido and island-hopping among Palawan's signature experiences.
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Best time: December to February
Detailed Itinerary👇
DAY 1 – ARRIVE MANILA: Gateway to Filipino History & Culture
Arrive in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, and transfer to your hotel. After check-in and some time to relax, begin with a gentle introduction to the city and its historical landscape.
Visit the historic Intramuros, the walled city that preserves some of Manila's most important Spanish-period heritage.
Explore the old fortifications, plazas and colonial streets before visiting San Agustin Church, one of the four churches forming the UNESCO-listed Baroque Churches of the Philippines. The church represents the fascinating fusion of European Baroque design with Filipino and Chinese craftsmanship.
Continue to Casa Manila or another heritage house to understand how the Filipino elite lived during the Spanish colonial period.
Evening – Welcome Filipino Dinner: Enjoy a welcome dinner featuring Filipino specialities.
Tuk-tuk, Manila
Rizal Park, Manila
DAY 2 – MANILA: National Heritage • Filipino Art • Martial Arts • Dance
After breakfast, continue exploring Manila's cultural heritage.
National Heritage: Visit the National Museum complex, exploring collections covering Philippine archaeology, anthropology, fine arts and natural history. Continue to Rizal Park and sites associated with José Rizal, one of the most important figures in Philippine history.
Return to Intramuros for further exploration of its historic streets, gates and fortifications.
Filipino Martial Arts: Experience a demonstration of Arnis / Eskrima, the Philippines' traditional martial art. Learn about the use of sticks, blades and empty-hand techniques and how Filipino martial traditions evolved from indigenous fighting systems.
Where possible, arrange a hands-on introductory session with a qualified practitioner.
Evening – Filipino Dance & Music: Attend a cultural presentation featuring traditional Filipino dances such as:
• Tinikling
• Cariñosa
• Singkil
• Pandanggo sa Ilaw
Dinner & Overnight at hotel in Manila
DAY 3 – MANILA → BANAUE: Into the Mountains of the Ifugao
Early morning departure towards Banaue in the Cordillera highlands. The journey takes you away from the colonial history of Manila and into the indigenous cultural landscape of northern Luzon.
Arrive in Banaue and check in.
Ifugao Cultural Experience: Visit the Banaue viewpoint for your first dramatic view of the mountain terraces.Meet members of the Ifugao community where possible and learn about:
• Traditional houses
• Rice cultivation
• Indigenous clothing
• Traditional farming
• Weaving
• Community traditions
The Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras are a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape created and maintained through generations of traditional knowledge.
Evening: Traditional Ifugao cultural presentation.
Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Banaue
Rice terraces, Banaue
Ifugao, Philippines
DAY 4 – BANAUE: Rice Terraces • Indigenous Heritage • Traditional Crafts
Heritage Gardens, Contemporary Art & Traditional Crafts
After breakfast, explore the remarkable Ifugao rice terraces. Depending on local conditions and the group's interests, visit Batad or another accessible terrace area.
Walk through the landscape with a local guide and understand how the terraces function as a living agricultural system rather than simply as an archaeological monument.
Indigenous Arts & Crafts: Spend time with local artisans and observe traditional skills such as:
• Ifugao weaving
• Wood carving
• Basketry
• Traditional textiles
• Handcrafted household objects
Living Heritage: Discuss the relationship between the terraces, Ifugao spirituality, agriculture and community life. The terraces are particularly valuable for a cultural itinerary because the UNESCO designation recognises not only the landscape but the traditional knowledge and social systems associated with it.
Return to Banaue.
Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Banaue
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