Code:	PLIP 08
Routes:	Manila - Tacloban - Sohotan - Marabut - Tacloban - Ormoc - Cebu - Manila.
Duration:	8 Days

Departure: Monday
The Visayan group of islands conjures images of the Pacific which was once traversed by Ferdinand Magellan, the Portuguese explorer. Commissioned by Spain to find an alternative route to the Spice Islands, he instead discovered the Philippines. The Visayan seascape connects three major islands in the Philippines: Leyte, Samar and Cebu. Marine parks, caves and sights of historical importance will dazzle travelers to these islands.

Detail Itinerary

Day 01 (Mon). Arrival in Manila.
Transfer to the Heritage Hotel for accommodations.

Day 02 (Tue). Manila - Tacloban
ABF. Transfer to the Manila Domestic Airport for the flight to Tacloban. In Tacloban, transfer to Leyte Park Hotel for accommodation. Afternoon walking tour of the city and the nearby local market.

Day 03 (Wed). Sohoton National Park
ABF. Leave for the town of Basey for a short visit of the mat weavers, then take motorized boat to cruise the Golden River of Samar to the Sohoton National Park. Explore the Panhulugan Cave. Pick - nick lunch at the park. Return to the hotel in the afternoon.

Day 04 (Thurs). Marabut Marine Park
ABF. Leave by motorized boat to the Marabut Marine Park. Cruise by the park for its numerous virgin islets. Lunch at Marabut Marine Park by the beach. Afternoon swimming, kayaking around the rock islands. Return to Leyte Park Hotel in the afternoon for accommodation.

Day 05 (Fri). Tacloban - Ormoc - Cebu.
After breakfast leave for Ormoc to take fast ferry to Cebu. In Cebu, transfer to Maribago Bluewater Resort for accommodation.

Day 06-07 Cebu.
Daily ABF at the resort. Free at leisure for swimming.

Day 08 (Mon). Cebu - Manila
ABF. Transfer to the Cebu International Airport for the flight to Manila, transfer to the International airport for the departure flight.

INCLUSIONS:
- Accommodations for 8 days and 7 nights
- ABF-Daily American breakfast and meals - mentioned
- All transfers and tours as per program
- Airport assistance, entrance fees during the visits
- Fast ferry fares: Ormoc / Cebu
- Airfares: Manila / Tacloban, Cebu / Manila

DATE OF DEPARTURES:
Monday

GENERAL CONDITIONS :
- Islands Magic Programs operate based on guaranteed departure, regardless of the number of persons.
- Rates are subject to surcharge during Easter, Christmas Period, and Chinese New Year.
- All tours and transfers include the services of an English-speaking guide. Multilingual guide (German, French, Italian, and Spanish) available upon request, for a minimum of 6 persons traveling together.