Everyone’s looking forward to the Christmas season. Aside from gift-giving, holiday feasts, and family reunions, we are all excited for the long break from school or work. And what better way to spend the holidays than to travel and explore the many tourist destinations in our country?
The Philippines has a lot to offer. Not only will you be in awe of scenic views and interesting landmarks when you travel, you will also know more about local culture and feast on a wide range of delicacies.
Are you looking for affordable flight deals and tour packages? In this list, you’ll find several promos on airlines and tour packages that will greatly help you on your Christmas getaway.
Sagada + Baguio
Enjoy the boat ride experience in Burnham Park Lagoon at Baguio City
Remember the rice terraces in our grade school textbooks? With the Sagada + Baguio Tour, you can get up-close with the Banaue rice terraces. You can also visit the local villages and take a dip in Tappiyah Falls. For a big group of 14, the Sagada + Baguio Tour costs PhP4,090 per person.
8Wonders Travel & Tours also offers another Sagada + Baguio Tour that includes a visit to famous landmarks such as Mines View Park, Botanical Garden, Burnham Park, and Camp John Hay. This tour package costs PhP4,590 per person for a group of 14.
Palawan
The Puerto Princesa Underground River was declared a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). (Photo courtesy of GoPalawan.Travel)
Foreign and local tourists alike have oodles of amazing stories about the pristine beaches of Palawan and its other attractions that the island province has most probably made it to everyone’s travel bucket list! This Christmas vacation, you may want to visit Puerto Princesa and explore the world-famous Underground River through Go Discover Travel.
In their Christmas/New Year Promo Package, you can go snorkeling or diving in the clear, blue waters and discover rich marine life at Honda Bay. The package also includes a city tour where you can visit various tourist attractions such as the Crocodile Farm, Mitra’s Ranch, Baker’s Hill, and Binuatan Weaving Center. Another tour highlight is the firefly watching activity that lets you get closer to nature and marvel at fireflies as they flicker through the night.
The Christmas/New Year Promo Package includes accommodation at Balay Tuko Garden Inn for five days and four nights (5D4N) and is available from December 1, 2016 to January 31, 2017. The whole package costs PhP19,688 for two adults.
Bohol
The Philippine tarsier is one of the many tourist attractions in Bohol. (Photo courtesy of Bohol Travel Tours)
If you want to explore the Visayas region, you may want to start in Bohol. This is home to popular tourist attractions such as the Chocolate Hills and the Philippine tarsier.
Bohol Travel and Tours offers a package tour for as low as PhP5,500 per person.
This includes accommodation at a beach resort located in Panglao Island. There is also the countryside tour where you can visit several attractions such as the man-made forest, Chocolate Hills, tarsier sanctuary, and Loboc River. Another highlight is the Panglao Island tour which includes a visit to Duis Church, Bohol Bee Farm, Hinagdanan Cave, and Panglao White Beach.
Cebu
Experience the white beaches in Cebu (Photo courtesy of tourism.gov.ph)
Cebu is another go-to travel destination that you may consider for your Christmas getaway. Asiatravel.com offers Cebu Air & Hotel with Transfers as well as Cebu City and Mactan Tour with Seat-in Coach until December 31.
With the Cebu Air & Hotel with Transfers, you can avail of their private transfer service provided by Europcar Philippines . Transfers are applicable only to designated hotels located within Cebu City. One car can seat a maximum of three persons with light luggage.
The Cebu City and Mactan Tour with Seat-in Coach features a tour of various attractions that made Cebu famous. These include the Mactan Shrine, Taoist Temple, Magellan’s Cross, and Alegre Guitar Factory. The tour starts at 10:00 AM and will last for six hours.
Boracay
Get a beachfront view when you stay at Boracay Pito Huts. (Photo courtesy of Boracay Pito Huts Facebook page)
If spending the Christmas season in Boracay sounds appealing, we’ve got great news for you. TravelOnline offers a tour package that includes airfare and accommodation for three days and two nights (3D2N) at Boracay Pito Huts, plus transfers. You can also enjoy a lot of freebies such as lunch at Red Coconut Restaurant as well as at Caruso Ristorante Italiano Beachfront Restaurant. In addition, you can get free dinner at Villa De Oro Beachfront Restaurant and a fruit shake from the popular Jonah’s Fruit Shake Beachfront Restaurant.
Davao
Explore the famous Crocodile Park in Davao (Photo courtesy of Crocodile Park Facebook page)
Davao is one of the most popular travel destinations in the Mindanao region. If you’re planning to visit the province for your Christmas getaway, you may want to avail of the tour packages by Shadow Travel & Tours . Starting at PhP3,336, you can get their land arrangement package that includes accommodation at Alu Hotel Davao, transfers, and tours.
Shadow Travel & Tours also offers a full package that includes airfare, accommodation for five days and four nights (5D4N), transfers, and tours. The full package rate starts at PhP6,699. You can explore white sand beaches, parks, waterfalls, and other popular attractions that Davao has to offer. And to satisfy your taste buds, you may want to try durian, mangosteen, pomelo, and other products and delicacies of the province.
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