Best Of The Philippines - Manila | Batanes - 7 Days

Mabuhay!

The country is made up of 7,641 islands. Some have grown into cities. Some are the epitome of tropical dreams. Some are just long enough to lay down on and get a tan.

Big. Small. Sandy. Sunny. Relaxing. Exotic. Beautiful. Our little clutch of islands makes for one long stretch of beach – more than 15,500 kilometers. Here, no one is more than two hours away from a beach-side lounge chair — which explains why everybody knows how to smile and have fun!

INCLUSIONS: 

Daily breakfast

Room accommodation

02 nights in a Deluxe Room at SEDA HOTEL MANILA BAY

03 nights in a Standard Room at BERNARDO’S LANTIA HOTEL BASCO

Use of private transportation during transfers in Manila and Batanes

Private sightseeing tours in Manila and Batanes (inclusive of transportation, services of an

English-speaking Tour Guide, all admission fees, meals as indicated in the itinerary

EXCLUSIONS:

                Drink during meals

                Tips and porterage fees

                Domestic travel insurance

DAY 01 – ARRIVAL IN MANILA (-)

Meet and greet at the airport.

After collecting your luggage, proceed to the Arrival Area and look for the Airport Coordinator of Baron Travel.

Welcome to Manila!

"Get lost in the heart of fun! Discover new experiences at every turn on the charming streets of Manila."

After a short drive, check in at the hotel.

The rest of the afternoon is free at leisure.

Overnight accommodation.

DAY 02 – MANILA | CITY TOUR | TAGAYTAY (B/L)

Breakfast at the hotel.

After breakfast, depart for the Manila City and Tagaytay Ridge Tour.

For hundreds of years, the walled city of Intramuros was Manila itself—the center of Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines and home to Spanish settlers, their families, and Filipino servants.

Intramuros was built on the site of a Malay settlement at the mouth of the Pasig River. Its strategic location attracted the attention of conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi, who took control of the area in 1571 and proclaimed it the capital of the Spanish colony.

For nearly 400 years, Intramuros served as the center of Spanish political, religious, and military power in the region. The walled city suffered extensive damage during World War II, with only San Agustin Church surviving largely intact.

Continue the tour through Makati City, the country's premier financial district, and experience its vibrant urban atmosphere.

Sites to visit:

• American Memorial Cemetery

• Rizal Park

• Fort Santiago

• San Agustin Church

• Manila Cathedral

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Continue to Tagaytay City.

About an hour and a half south of Manila lies the picturesque city of Tagaytay. Perched on a ridge overlooking Taal Lake and the active Taal Volcano, Tagaytay offers breathtaking views and a cool climate.

Taal Lake and Volcano Island lie within a massive prehistoric volcanic crater measuring approximately 75 kilometers in circumference. Within Volcano Island is another crater lake, creating one of the world's most unique geological formations.

En route to Tagaytay, stop at the Bamboo Organ of Las Piñas and a local jeepney assembly plant in Cavite.

Return to Manila in the late afternoon.

Overnight accommodation.

DAY 03 – MANILA | BATANES | NORTH BATAN TOUR (B)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Check out and transfer to Manila Domestic Airport.

Check in for your flight to Basco, Batanes.

Arrival in Batanes.

Meet and greet at the airport by the hotel representative and transfer to the hotel.

Check in at the hotel.

1:00 PM – Start of North Batan Tour

Welcome to Basco, Batanes!

Basco is the capital municipality of Batanes and is located on Batan Island, the second-largest island in the province. Surrounded by dramatic coastlines, rolling hills, and breathtaking landscapes, Basco serves as the gateway to the unique culture of the Ivatan people.

The town lies at the foot of Mt. Iraya, one of the youngest land formations in the Batanes archipelago.

Sites to visit:

• Mt. Carmel Chapel

• PAGASA Tukon Radar Station (viewing point)

• Hedge Rows

• Basco Town Proper

• Mt. Iraya Viewpoint

• Fundacion Pacita Nature Lodge (subject to approval)

• Idjang Viewing Area

• Japanese Tunnel

• Valugan Boulder Beach

Basco Town Proper:

• Basco Plaza

• Casa Real

• Kilometer Zero

• Aman Dangat

• Sto. Domingo Church

• Vayang Rolling Hills

• Naidi Hills and Lighthouse

After the tour, return to the hotel.

Overnight accommodation.

DAY 04 – BASCO | SAN VICENTE | SABTANG ISLAND TOUR (B)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Travel to San Vicente Port or Ivana Port and take a ferry to Sabtang Island (approximately 20–30 minutes).

Start of Tour – Municipality of Sabtang

Welcome to Sabtang, Batanes!

Sabtang is the southernmost inhabited island municipality in Batanes. It is known for its preserved Ivatan culture, traditional stone houses, historic churches, and beautiful coastal scenery.

Sites to visit:

• San Vicente Ferrer Church

• Savidug Village

• Traditional Vernacular Houses

• Sto. Tomas de Aquinas Church

• Limestone Production Area

• Savidug Idjang Viewing Point

• Chamantad-Tinyan View Deck

• Chavayan Village

• Sta. Rosa de Lima Chapel

• Nakabuang Beach

• Morong Beach

• Ahaw Arch Formation

After the tour, return to Sabtang Port and take the ferry back to Basco.

Overnight accommodation.

DAY 05 – BASCO | SOUTH BATAN TOUR (B)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Start of Tour – Municipality of Mahatao

Welcome to Mahatao!

Mahatao is a coastal municipality in Batanes known for its rich cultural heritage and scenic landscapes.

Sites to visit:

• Chawa View Deck

• Mahatao Shelter Port

• Mahatao Town Proper

• San Carlos Borromeo Church

• Diura Fishing Village

• Homoron Blue Lagoon

• Racuh-a-Payaman (Marlboro Country)

• Tayid Lighthouse

Municipality of Uyugan

Welcome to Uyugan!

Uyugan is the southernmost municipality on Batan Island and the least populated town in Batanes. Its name is derived from the streams that flow throughout the area and means "where the water flows."

Established as an independent municipality in 1909, Uyugan offers some of the most scenic countryside and coastal views in Batanes.

Sites to visit:

• Alapad Pass

• Imnajbu Old LORAN Station

• San Lorenzo Ruiz Chapel

• Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Chapel

• Motchong

• Song-song Ruins

• Uyugan Town Proper

• San Antonio de Florencia Church

Ivana Town Proper:

• San Jose de Obrero Church

• Honesty Coffee Shop

• House of Dakay

• Spanish Bridge

After the tour, return to the hotel.

Overnight accommodation.

DAY 06 – BATANES | FREE DAY AT LEISURE (B)

Breakfast at the hotel.

The rest of the day is free at leisure.

Overnight accommodation.

DAY 07 – BATANES | MANILA (B)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Check out and transfer to Basco Domestic Airport.

Check in for your flight to Manila.

Arrival in Manila.

END OF ITINERARY

ALL RATES ARE QUOTED PER PERSON IN US DOLLARS

NOTES :

All rates are valid from 01 April 2026 – 31 March 2027 except Super Peak Season

Actual airfare may be determined upon confirmation of flight reservations

Airfare includes 20 kilos check-in baggage and 7 kilos hand-carry baggage

Activities area subject to weather and tidal conditions and may change without prior notice