Name: Fantastic Philippines
Start: 2025-12-08T19:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-12-18T21:00:00-06:00
Location: Coron

**December 8 - December 18, 2025**

Travel experts at PhotoFly Travel Club ([www.photoflytravel.com](https://photoflytravel.com?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=posting&utm_campaign=mp_phi)) are happy to present a trip to the Pacific's up and coming destination - the Philippines! Sometimes overlooked by brand-name destinations, this archipelago has all the magic and beauty with far fewer tourists.

More info and register here: [https://photoflytravel.org/tour/philippines-small-group-tours/](https://photoflytravel.org/tour/philippines-small-group-tours/?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=posting&utm_campaign=mp_phi)

Email us at [joinus@photoflytravel.com](http://joinus@photoflytravel.com/) to get the daily itinerary and more details!

**Island of Luzon - Manila (1 night)**
Welcome to the capital city of Philippines! Relax after a long journey or arrive a day early to join others for an optional activity
\- Discover Old Manila $optional$: Discover colonial charm at Plaza Roma\, the Manila Cathedral\, and the UNESCO\-listed San Agustin Church\, before stepping into 19th\-century Filipino life at Casa Manila\. End our day amidst the serene beauty of Baluarte de San Diego Gardens\.

**Coron - 3 nights**
After the included domestic flight, Coron dazzles with its otherworldly limestone karsts, emerald lagoons, and some of the best wreck diving on the planet. Explore Kayangan Lake, a stunningly clear, jungle-fringed oasis. Snorkelers and divers can weave through vibrant coral gardens and eerie WWII shipwrecks while island-hopping unveils powdery white beaches and hidden coves.

* Coron Islands Snorkel - take a boat to multiple beaches around the tiny islands for snorkeling and swimming
* Free time to relax and enjoy amenities at a luxury resort
* Highlights of Coron Town (optional) - visit a rare saltwater hot spring, stroll the seaside promenade, visit local markets, visit historical buildings, and more!
* Snorkel with dugongs (optional) - similar to a manatee, Set off on a snorkeling adventure where you have a rare chance to swim alongside dugongs in their natural habitat

**El Nido - 3 nights**
El Nido stuns with its towering limestone cliffs, hidden lagoons, and powdery white beaches straight out of a dream. Kayak through lagoons, where emerald waters weave between dramatic rock formations and snorkel in the vibrant coral gardens surrounding this paradise.

* Ultimate Island Hopping - glide through the electric-blue waters of Bacuit Bay aboard a traditional bangka boat, stopping first at the awe-inspiring Big Lagoon, where limestone cliffs tower over tranquil waters ideal for kayaking. Nearby, the Secret Lagoon rewards intrepid explorers with its secluded beauty, accessed through a narrow crevice in the rocks. Dive into snorkeling hotspots like Shimizu Island, teeming with hundreds of fish species and unwind on the powdery sands of 7 Commando Beach
* Relax at the resort - amenities include pools, spa treatments, sunset cocktails, and ultimate comfort

**Bohol - 3 nights**
Bohol dazzles with its surreal landscapes. View the Chocolate Hills—hundreds of limestone mounds turning cocoa brown in the dry season. Cruise down the jade-green Loboc River, where floating restaurants serve local flavors to a soundtrack of live music. Encounter the wide-eyed tarsiers, one of the world’s tiniest primates. Coastal gems lure with powder-white sands and world-class snorkeling. End the day with a sunset stroll along Alona Beach’s palm-fringed shores and call it a wrap!

* Amazing Countryside - Bohol’s countryside packs centuries of history, natural beauty, and cultural charm into a single-day adventure. Stand at the Blood Compact Shrine, marking the first treaty between Spain and the Philippines, before stepping inside the centuries-old Baclayon Church and museum. Wander through the serene Loboc-Bilar man-made forest, a lush green tunnel of mahogany trees, then marvel at the iconic Chocolate Hills—Bohol’s most famous sight. Get up close with the elusive tarsier, one of the world’s tiniest primates before capping off our journey with a serene Loboc River cruise
* Dolphin Watching (optional) - Set sail on a once-in-a-lifetime island-hopping adventure, starting with an early morning dolphin-watching experience as these playful creatures glide through Bohol’s crystal-clear waters. Dive into Balicasag Island’s vibrant underwater world, where sea turtles drift gracefully over stunning coral gardens before stepping onto the breathtaking sandbar of Virgin Island, a dreamy stretch of white sand surrounded by endless turquoise seas.

Additional information:

* 10 N/11 D throughout Philippines
* Boutique hotels and luxury resorts
* Breakfast daily
* 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners
* All transfers & taxes included
* Inter-island airfare included ($500+ value!)
* International airfare is not included
* Email us to see daily itinerary at [joinus@photoflytravel.com](http://joinus@photoflytravel.com/)

**Join Us!**

For solo travelers, you can be paired up with someone of the same gender unless single occupancy is requested.

Price: $3,295
Single Supplement: $895

More info: [https://photoflytravel.org/tour/philippines-small-group-tours/](https://photoflytravel.org/tour/philippines-small-group-tours/?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=posting&utm_campaign=mp_phi)

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