Philippines Family Escape – Manila, Boracay & Cebu 7N/8D

Arrive at Manila International Airport and complete immigration formalities. Meet our local representative at the arrival area and transfer by private vehicle to your 4-star hotel in Makati/Manila. Check-in and relax after your journey. In the evening, you can stroll around the nearby mall district or enjoy local Filipino cuisine at one of the many restaurants (on your own). Overnight in Manila.

After breakfast, proceed for a guided Manila city and Intramuros highlights tour. Drive past Rizal Park and visit the historic walled city of Intramuros, including Fort Santiago and the cobbled lanes around San Agustin Church (time for exterior photos). Learn about Spanish-era history while children enjoy the open spaces and ramparts. Later, drive through the modern districts and end near Mall of Asia or Greenbelt where you can enjoy lunch, shopping or Manila Bay sunset on your own. Return to the hotel and overnight in Manila.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check out. Transfer to Manila domestic airport for your flight to Boracay (Caticlan/Kalibo – flight on your own; we assist with preferred timings). On arrival, meet our representative and transfer by private vehicle and shared boat to your resort on Boracay’s White Beach area. Check in and relax. Evening free to explore the beachfront promenade, cafés and shops at Stations 1–3 on your own. Overnight in Boracay.

After breakfast, head out for a Boracay island-hopping tour (shared boat). Visit popular snorkelling spots around Crocodile Island area and nearby coves (exact route as per local sea conditions). Enjoy time for swimming and fish-feeding with life jackets provided, making it fun and safe for families. Simple local lunch may be available on the island on direct payment basis. Return to your resort by afternoon and spend the rest of the day relaxing on White Beach or trying optional water sports like banana boat or parasailing (on your own). Overnight in Boracay.

After breakfast, check out from your Boracay resort. Transfer back to the airport (Caticlan/Kalibo) by land and boat for your flight to Cebu (on your own; we will suggest suitable connections). On arrival at Mactan–Cebu International Airport, meet our representative and enjoy a private transfer to your 4-star hotel in Cebu city. Check in and relax. In the evening, you may visit nearby malls such as Ayala Center or SM City for shopping and dinner on your own. Overnight in Cebu.

Post breakfast, proceed for a half-day Cebu city highlights tour. Visit important landmarks such as Magellan’s Cross and the exterior of Basilica del Santo Niño, see the Heritage of Cebu Monument, and drive through Colon Street and the modern districts. Stop at a local dried-fish/souvenir market where you can pick up pasalubong (gifts) if you like. Later get dropped back to the hotel or at a mall for additional shopping and meals on your own. Evening free. Overnight in Cebu.

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast. Today is free for you to explore Cebu at your own pace or opt for a full-day excursion. Popular choices include a trip to Kawasan Falls with light canyoneering suitable for active families, or a Mactan Island hopping tour with snorkelling and sandbar visit (activities optional and payable directly; recommended to pre-book). Alternatively, enjoy hotel facilities and nearby malls. Overnight in Cebu.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some free time for last-minute shopping. Later, transfer by private vehicle to Mactan–Cebu International Airport for your onward flight to India via Manila or another hub (flight on your own). Trip ends with happy memories of your Philippines family holiday.