Jillian Murillo

Travel Plan for Fabian to the Philippines DAY 1 – Arrival in Manila Upon Arrival in Manila airport, you can book a taxi or car via GRAB APP, easy and convenient and rates are cheap. Use grab also to go around Manila instead of regular taxi and also you can use Grab for food delivery as well groceries. Here are my recommendations for AIRBNB in Metro Manila: Mostly in Makati City ( CBD ) where the area is safe and you can freely walk around. The area is very convenient to shops, restaurant and nightlife ( Walking distance ) 1. Cozy unit in Milano Residences by Versace https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/-?adults=1&check_in=-&check_out=-&source_impression_id=p3_-_gLYShHgJesJhMv56&previous_pa ge_section_name=1000&federated_search_id=5aea9ce3-0ac5-42c0-b5d03c41da-. Studio unit in Knightsbridge Residences https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/-?adults=1&check_in=-&check_out=-&source_impression_id=p3_-_zx8OaVp79fYSCB%2FG&previou s_page_section_name=1000&federated_search_id=5aea9ce3-0ac5-42c0b5d0-3c41da-. Studio Unit in Gramercy Residences https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/-?adults=1&check_in=-&check_out=-&source_impression_id=p3_-_bObgE45yvcfnmmY4&previous_ page_section_name=1000&federated_search_id=a1d5b170-bc45-4c03-a-ab89677 MUST TRY RESTAURANT AROUND MAKATI : 1. EL CHAPACUBRA – FELIPE ST. MAKATI 2. WILDFLOUR CAFÉ – LEVISTE ST. SALCEDO MAKATI 3. PURO VIDA MNL – DON PEDRO MAKATI 4. FIREFLY ROOFDECK RESTAURANT – CITY GARDEN GRAND HOTEL 5. MENDOKORO RAMENBA – LEVISTE ST. SALCEDO MAKATI 6. MESA – GREENBELT 5 MAKATI 7. CIBO – GREENBELT 5 MAKATI 8. THE GRID FOOD MARKET ( FOOD HALL ) – ROCKWELL MAKATI 9. CAFÉ MARY GRACE – GREENBELT 2 AND VARIOUS BRANCHES AROUND METRO MANILA PLACES TO SHOP IN MANILA : 1. GREENHILLS SHOPPING CENTER – Greenhills San Juan 2. LANDMARK MAKATI 3. GLORIETTA MAKATI 4. MARKET MARKET – BGC DAY 2 – Breakfast - - Explore INTRAMUROS via BAMBIKE ( BAMBOO BIKE ) book via https://www.klook.com/en-PH/activity/6608-intramuros-bambike-experiencemanila/ Take a Taxi to Binondo ( Chinatown ) for Food Crawl Experience Back To Hotel DAY 3 – Breakfast - Walk Around Makati Avenue – Ayala Triangle – Ayala Avenue ( Central Business District of Philippines ) Go to Ayala Museum and explore Outdoor or Garden area of Greenbelt Take a ride via Grab App to Go to National Museum Take a ride ( Public Bus ) To Mall of Asia ( Explore and stroll ) Take a ride via Grab app back to Hotel DAY 4 – Manila to Bohol Flights via www.philippineairlines.com www.cebupacificair.com Upon arrival in Airport in Panglao island if came from Manila. Hotel has transfers provided. Just coordinate with your chosen hotel for time of arrival. TAGBILARAN ( is the city center of BOHOL ) IS 30 MINS AWAY FROM PANGLAO ISLAND ( Alona beach ). I RECOMMEND TO BOOK HOTEL IN ALONA BEACH AREA OR NEARBY, RATHER THAN IN TAGBILARAN. HOTEL / AIRBNB RECOMMENDATIONS IN BOHOL ( I recommend hotels than airbnb here ) 1. ISLAND WORLD PANGLAO 2. THE SCENT OF PAPAYA RESORT – PANGLAO 3. PANGLAO REGENTS PARK RESORT 4. Alona Vikings Lodge https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/-?adults=1&check_in=-&check_out=-&source_impression_id=p3_-_F%2FYp%2BMXJuVVPKmTW&previous_ page_section_name=1000&federated_search_id=1e62a0a6-337d-4bd-d874f9a039 5. Quest Villa https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/-?adults=1&check_in=-&check_out=-&source_impression_id=p3_-_QFLhNtybFWgexFEx&previous_page_se ction_name=1000&federated_search_id=1e62a0a6-337d-4bd-d874f9a039 PLACES TO EAT IN PANGLAO ( ALONA ) 1. THE BUZZZ CAFÉ 2. GARLIC N LEMON BISTRO 3. PAPRIKA RESTAURANT 4. GIUSEPPE PIZZERIA AND SICILIAN ROAST 5. LAMOY RESTAURANT 6. SHAKA 7. SISA BISTRO 8. UBECO After check in hotel in Bohol, you can RENT A SCOOTER and explore first BOHOL BEE FARM AND HINAGDANAN CAVE - Go to Alona Beach DAY 5 – Breakfast Go for COUNTRYSIDE TOUR IN BOHOL INCLUDES ( you can book with https://boholrentacar.com/ for a private car with tour services which I personally using for my guests or you can explore in your own and RENT A SCOOTER • BACLAYON CHURCH • TARSIER • MAN MADE FOREST • CHOCOLATE HILLS • BUTTERFLY GARDEN • LOBOC RIVER CRUISE WITH LUNCH • BLOOD COMPACT SHRINE - DAY 6 – Breakfast Explore More of Alona Go to Tagbilaran Seaport ( Take a Fast ferry to Cebu City ) 1.5 hours Fast craft Ferry ( leaves every hour, buy ticket in the pier upon your departure, no need advance purchase ) -Arrival in Cebu City ( Take a cab via Grab App ) Hotel / AIRBNB recommendation in Cebu 1. Holiday Inn Hotel 2. Hop Inn Hotel 3. Condo near Ayala Center https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/-?adults=1&check_in=-&check_out=-&source_impression_id=p3_-_JYpjlKbokXrQD%2FR4&previous_page_ section_name=1000&federated_search_id=927d9c7b-03fa-4790-bcc3bff13c678e4d 4. Studio unit in Horizons 101 https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/-?adults=1&check_in=-&check_out=-&source_impression_id=p3_-_JYpjlKbokXrQD%2FR4&previous_page_ section_name=1000&federated_search_id=927d9c7b-03fa-4790-bcc3bff13c678e4d DAY 7 – Breakfast - Explore Cebu Historical Tour ( Rent A scooter ) 1. Casa Gorordo Museum 2. Basilica del Santo Niño 3. Magellan’s Cross 4. Taoist Temple 5. Temple of Leah 6. Sirao Garden 7. Tops of Cebu DAY 8 – OSLOB WHALE WATCHING AND Badian Canyoneering With Kawasan Falls Tour ( Whole day ) : Book via https://www.klook.com/en-PH/activity/103357-oslobwhaleshark-badian-canyoneering-tour-cebu/ DAY 9 – Breakast - Cebu to Puerto Princesa Flight www.cebupacificair.com HOTEL Recommendation in Puerto Princesa Palawan ( i can only recommend hotel coz airbnb is rare here and location is far in the center ) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. - Blue lagoon Inn & Suites Sheridan Boutique Hotel Cleon Villas Pension One Manalo Place Palawan Uno Hotel IPIL Suites Puerto Princesa Explore the City ( Rent a scooter ) Places to go: 1. Crocodile Farm 2. Bakers Hill 3. Mitra Ranch 4. Butterfly Ecological Garden and Tribal Village 5. Balsahan Natural Falls 6. Penal Colony Iwahig 7. Plaza Cuartel 8. Baywalk DAY 10 – Breakfast - UNDERGROUND RIVER Tour : Book via https://www.klook.com/en-PH/activity/4087-puerto-princesa-undergroundriver-day-tourpalawan/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzZmwBhD8ARIsAH4v1gWOBJLbiruH0 kPmVwEDH8ELqwNl9S8khBy5Hl02W0p6TJOSwJ6LakaAlvhEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds DAY 11 – Puerto Princesa to Elnido ( 5 hours Bus ) Book in your Hotel the bus a day before the trip EL NIDO HOTEL / AIRBNB RECOMMENDATIONS: ( I advise to stay in a hotel than Airbnb here for a good wifi connection and safety ) 1. Vacation Home Elnido Town Proper https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/-?adults=1&check_in=-&check_out=-&source_impression_id=p3_-_RypXgKKdUnP7SOVA&previous_ page_section_name=1000&federated_search_id=519d4a32-368f-4e69-b515a8c6b85d89ab 2. Arrivals Inn Room ( Town Proper ) https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/-?adults=1&check_in=-&check_out=-&source_impression_id=p3_-_ELPRoejnyrlsoTDj&previous_pag e_section_name=1000&federated_search_id=7c1d0766-34f5-41b3-90fda07b2b26e791 3. S RESORT ELNIDO - ( TOWN PROPER AREA ) 4. SWIFTLETS INN -( TOWN PROPER AREA ) 5. ONE ELNIDO PLACE - ( CORONG CORONG AREA ) 6. IPIl SUITES ( Town Proper ) 7. A PLACE TO REMEMBER ELNido ( Town Proper) Corong – corong area to town proper is 5-10 mins away - Rent a Scooter in Elnido Town ( various rentals there ) Explore the beachfront town Take the Elnido Canopy Walk and Dreamcatcher : Book via https://www.klook.com/en-PH/activity/22445-taraw-cliff-canopy-walkpalawan/?spm=SearchResult.SearchResult_LIST&clickId=-ffa ( Take Note: The activity is from 8am to 3pm only , If you cant make it before 3pm, you can have it next day Morning ) DAY 12 – Breakfast - Go and explore NACPAN BEACH - Nagkalit – Kalit Falls ( this is before nacpan beach from town but i advise if you want to visit, go here after Nacpan Beach on your way back to Town ) there is a guide in the gate with a fee bacause you need to cross 8 shallow river to get into the falls ( Since April is summer season, Expect not much water in the falls ) - Drive to LAS CABANAS BEACH ( after corong -corong area ) DAY 13 – Breakfast - TOUR A ( Island Hopping ) Big Lagoon Simizu Island Payong-Payong Beach Secret Lagoon Seven Commandos Beach DAY 14 – Breakfast - TOUR C ( Island Hopping ) Helicopter Island Matinloc Shrine Secret Beach Hidden Beach Cadlao Lagoon - Nightlife in Elnido Town DAY 15 – Elnido to Coron ( Via Ferry 4hrs ) El nido seaport is in town proper ( Kindly visit the Elnido Seaport to buy tickets in advance ) Arrival in Coron ( Seaport of Coron is in Town Proper ) HOTEL / AIRƁNB RECOMMENDATIONS IN CORON: 1. Bluewaters Inn Coron https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/-?adults=1&check_in=-&check_out=-&source_impression_id=p3_-_oyePgI8LTJIx5l%2FK&previous_page _section_name=1000&federated_search_id=f-ce-4fe7-abd976c8bacf9262 2. Bay Dreams Inn – https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/-?adults=1&check_in=-&check_out=2024-04- 24&source_impression_id=p3_-_8zbtZGp1VaSsKALk&previous_page _section_name=1000&federated_search_id=f-ce-4fe7-abd976c8bacf9262 3. Room in Micasa Lodge https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/-?adults=1&check_in=-&check_out=-&source_impression_id=p3_-_SDPlMxFh6sGkt1sh&previous_page _section_name=1000&federated_search_id=f-ce-4fe7-abd976c8bacf9262 4. Coron Soleil Express Hotel 5. Sunlight Hotel Coron 6. Coron Hilltop View Resort - Rent a Scooter To explore the Town TOUR DESTINATIONS - • Mt Tapyas View Deck ( Best to go is early morning or late afternoon) • Maquinit Hotspring (Best time to go is afternoon) • Public Market • Town Plaza • Lualhati Park • Souvenir Shops • St. Augustine Church • Harbour Center DAY 16- Breakfast - Coron Island Super Ultimate Tour – book via https://www.klook.com/enPH/activity/28019-coron-super-ultimate-day-tour/ TOUR DESTINATIONS ( MUST-SEE DESTINATIONS IN CORON) • • Kayangan Lake Barracuda Lake • Twin Lagoons • Beach 91 • Coral Garden of Siete pecados Marine park • CYC Beach • Balinsayasaw Reef Garden DAY 17 – Breakfast - Rent a Scooter and to Coron Calauit Safari ( I advise to leave early morning 7am ) Takes around 1.5 hours to get there Explore Black Beach , North Cay or Pamalican Island Drop by Concepcion Falls on way back to town DAY 18 – Breakfast - Flight from Coron ( Busuanga ) to Clark ( Book in your hotel in Coron the airport transfer a day before your flight ) Coron ( Busuanga ) to Clark Flight via www.sunlightair.ph 12:00 -13:20 only -Upon Arrival in Clark Airport, Take a Bus outside the Airport going to ( BAGUIO CITY ) Genesis Bus Travel time : 2.5 hours https://ph.commutetour.com/ph/routes/dau/dau-to-clark-airport/#schedule Kindly check the link above for schedules ( there is 2pm bus that leaves Clark Airport to Baguio City , Just in time before your arrival 1:20pm from Coron ) Upon Arrival in Baguio Bus Terminal ( Within the Center near Session Road and Mall ) Hotel can be walking distancè or Take a taxi Hotel Recommendations ( Very Rare for Airbnb in Baguio City so i advise to book a hotel ) 1. Travelite Express Hotel 2. Travelite Hotel Legarda 3. Hotel Elizabeth Fersal Baguio 4. Microtel - Walking Distance To Bus Terminal 5. Venus Parkview Hotel 6. G1 lodge design Hotel – Walking Distance To Bus Terminal DAY 19 – Breakfast - Explore Baguio City ( Rent a scooter ) Places to visit in Baguio 1. Burnham Park - consists of twelve (12) cluster areas where everyone can wander around and enjoy the mesmerizing sights along with the cool mountain breeze of Baguio. There’s the Sunshine Park, Pine Trees of the World, and of course, the famous Burnham Lagoon which is the main attraction of the park. Here you can rent rowboats and cruise around Burnham Park’s beautiful man-made lake! 2.Baguio Botanical Garden 3. Baguio Night Market ( Starts 9pm onwards ) Harrison Road , beside the Burnham Park 4. Wright Park 5. The Mansion – The President of the Philippines Vacation House 6. Mines View Park DAY 20 – Breakfast - Explore Baguio City ( Rent a scooter ) 1. Baguio Museum 2. Ben Cab Museum 3. Camp John Hay – Take the Yellow Trail Hike : The trek is easy and takes about 2 hours. You can do it in two ways. The usual route is generally uphill, starting at Le Monet Hotel and ending at Scout Hill. - Experience the Tree top Adventure in Camp John Hay 4. Strawberry Farm ( La trinidad Benguet) Restaurants / cafe Recommendations: 1. Oh my Gulay ! 2. Good Taste Restaurant 3. Lemon and olives Greek Taverna 4. Hill Station 5. New 457 Restaurant 6. Secret Garden 7. Foggy Mountain Cookhouse DAY 21 – Breakfast - GO to Baguio Bus Terminal at Gov. PACK Road Take a Bus from Baguio to BONTOC ( 3-4am , 8AM ) for 4-5 hours trip then in BONTOC, you can take a Jeepney or Van to BANAUE ( various trips available in a day ) takes 1.5 hour NOTE : DIRECT BUS FROM BAGUIO TO BANAUE LEAVES 19:30 DAILY ONLY You can check bus Schedules here : www.phcommutetour.com Hotel or Homestay Recommendations: You can book either in agoda or booking.com 1. Banaue Hotel and Youth Hostel 2. Banaue Homestay 3. Banaue Sunrise Guesthouse Restaurants / cafe Recommendations: 1. Banaue view Cafe 2. Hagabi Restaurant 3. 7th Heaven Cafe and Loadgr 4. Le Bistro Explore Banaue Viewpoint Terraces ( You can rent a scooter there in Hotel or homestay ) Banaue Viewpoint Terraces is where you should go if you want to capture the best perspective of the rice terraces. You can also found some shops selling souvenir items like wood carving and hand crafted stuffs. It lies at 4 kilometers along the road from Banaue town center going to Bontoc - Visit Tam-an Village is located behind the Banaue Hotel. It is a village of weavers producing traditional clothes. They are also selling different kinds of wood carving and weaved products you can have as a souvenirs - Explore the Banaue Ethnic Village and Pine Forest Resort DAY 22 - Banaue / Batad Go to BATAD to hike and see the Batad rice terraces and the villages and also Waterfalls. You can go morning and spend half day or full day there NOTE: IF YOU HAVE A SCOOTER, YOU HAVE TO LEAVE YOUR SCOOTER IN THE Saddle , YOU MUST GET A GUIDE THERE IN SADDLE TO SHOW YOU AROUND BATAD. THE HIKE STARTS THERE IN THE SADDLE GOING TO BATAD RICE TERRACES, VILLAGES AND WATERFALLS. Other option is TO BOOK THE TOUR TO BATAD IN YOUR HOMETEL ( JEEPNEY RIDE, GUIDE INCLUDED ) its a easy option that you dont have to worry for the motorbike to be left in the saddle. DAY 23 – Breakfast Take a Van From Banaue to SAGADA Van ( less than 3 hours ) Departs: Banaue Tourism Office at 8am ( Inquire a day before departure for exact schedule time ) Homestay Recommendations: ( Book via www.bookings.com or www.agoda.com ) 1. Sagged Blue Mountain Cabin 2. Kanip -aw Pines lodge 3. Sagada Sunrise View Hostel 4. Shamrock Tavern 5. Isabelo’s Inn and Cafe - Explore Sagada via Rent a scooter ( you can rent in your homestay or in town proper ) Places to visit in Sagada 1. Hanging coffin 2. Echo valley 3. Sumaguing cave 4. Sagada weaving DAY 24 - Wake up very early morning 3am to go to Malboro Hills ( Sea of clouds) best part is to reach the top before sunrise. The trek starts in the highway. The trail to the peak is beginners level. I recommend you get a guide and you can book it directly in Sagada Municipal tourist center ( day before ). Or there are locals there in the starting point of the trek who are willing to guide you with a fee. After Malboro Hills , Take A Van to Baguio City ( approx 3 hours ) • Due to your work schedule, you cant able to travel from SAGADA TO MANILA direct since Bus trips leaves every Evening. I advise you can just go back in Baguio and spend a overnight in Baguio and next day to MANILA. Restaurant /cafe Recommendations: 1. Sagada Lemon Pie House 2. Sagada Taste Restaurant 3. Sagada Brew 4. Yougart House DAY 25 – Breakfast Baguio to Manila ( Take the Bus in Baguio Bus Terminal Gov. PACK Road ) To CUBAO ( Manila) Check bus schedules here: www.ph.commutetour.com You can book bus ticket here : https://www.victoryliner.com/ Upon Arrival in CUBAO ( MANILA ) You can take a taxi or book a Grab to your Chosen AIRBNB ( Please refer the recommendations i had for Manila ) - - - Check in Makati Airbnb DAY 26 – Breakfast Go to BGC ( BONIFACIO GLOBAL CITY ) to see the modern High rise Buildings and outdoor shops , Cafes, restos. It is nice to walk around once there in the area. Book a ride via GRAB app or take a taxi BOOK a Onsen Massage at IM Onsen Spa ( IM Hotel Makati ) along Makati Ave DAY 27 – Breakfast - Walk around the Makati Ave and Ayala Ave area. Check out the big Malls like Greenbelt, Glorietta, SM Makati, One Ayala. - Experience Nightlife in Poblacion Makati ( within the area of the AIRBNB recommendations i given you ) DAY 28 -Breakfast Free until Flight Back ( Please be advised that you need to leave early for the airport, although Makati to Airport takes 20 – 30mins only but the long queue In the airport and immigration might take some time )