Philippines Island Hopping East

Welcome to Asia’s Pearl of the Orient, packed with some of the BEST views of your lifetime! There’s so much to see, and there’s no time to waste. You’ll meet your crew here in Cebu. Drop your bags off & join us for your very first meal of the trip (it’s our treat!).

It’s the first full day, so we’re diving straight into the culture. We’ll leave Cebu City behind and make our way to the impressive Simala Church, where your Trip Manager will share the story behind one of the region’s most visited pilgrimage sites. After taking in the intricate architecture and peaceful surroundings, we’ll stop for an included local lunch before continuing the adventure. This afternoon, it’s time to chase waterfalls. A short walk after lunch brings us to one of the area's most beautiful cascades, surrounded by lush jungle scenery. If conditions are right, you might even spot the famous turquoise waters the falls are known for. Afterwards, we’ll head to Moalboal, check into our hotel and get acquainted with this laidback coastal town on an orientation walk with your Trip Manager.

• Sample Filipino Delicacies at a Local Spot
• Visit the 'healing' Simala Church
• Tick off Moalboal's Picture-Perfect Waterfalls

Yes, we know. You can't wait to witness the fascinating sardine run IRL. After breakfast, get ready for a snorkelling adventure here in this picturesque coastal town. Hit the white-sand beach, play volleyball with the locals. And then head into the water for snorkelling, turtles and ofc, the super rare sardine run!

• Witness a Sardine Run while Snorkelling

It’s time to say goodbye to the oh-so-beautiful Moalboal. Don’t worry, our next stop is giving those turquoise waters some serious competition. Along the way, we’ll stop for an included lunch featuring one of the Philippines' most famous dishes: Lechon. Then we’ll board a ferry and continue our journey across the water. Once checked into our hotel, there's just enough time to settle in before tonight’s main event. As darkness falls, we’ll head out on a boat ride along the river, where thousands of tiny fireflies light up the mangroves like nature’s own fairy lights.

• Take a Firefly Boat Tour

Wakey wakey, grab your brekkie. Today we’re jumping on a tuk tuk (just like the locals!) for a full day of exploring all the countryside sights here. Think: hills that look like chocolate, and a visit to Tarsier Sanctuary with cute tree-hugging monkeys... And for lunch? Oh, not much, just a delicious 8-course farm to table meal of the freshest-ever Filipino food.

• Enjoy a Full Day of Countryside Scenery (from a Tuk Tuk!)
• Visit the Iconic Chocolate Hills
• Visit a Tarsier Sanctuary
• Savour a Fresh 8-Course Meal MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience

Wake up beside the peaceful Loboc River and enjoy breakfast before we switch things up. This morning, we'll make our way across the island to Panglao, heading straight back out to sea. We’ll hop on a boat and head to the best snorkelling spots chosen by the crew and coastguard on the day. Expect bright corals, tropical fish and — if we’re lucky — a turtle or two gliding past. After we’re back on shore, the rest of the day is yours to soak up those beachy Bohol feels.

• Snorkel Bohol’s Island Waters

All good things in life are free — just like this day. Unwind on the white-sand beach, get pampered with a massage, sample local eats or snorkel in the sparkling sea. And if you’re craving something deeper, you can opt for a scuba dive (whether you’re certified or trying it out for the first time). Rest and relaxation never looked this good…

Shh, no need to shed tears just yet. We've got a long journey ahead and we jump on a ferry back to Cebu City today - but only to catch a flight to another sun-kissed island. Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for the final stop of our eastern island adventure. We'll touchdown in Caticlan and take a ferry to Boracay - our home base for the next couple of days. So check into your rooms and enjoy a free evening with your fam, here in this sun-kissed paradise.

• Fly to Boracay

Suit up for an island hopping day trip! We’ll stop by at plenty of show-stopping spots with crystal clear waters, hidden coves and snorkelling opportunities before heading back to our hotel to rest up. Tonight, we'll come together for one final night with the entire group, before some of us continue the onward journey tomorrow.

• Enjoy an Island Hopping Day Trip in Boracay

Aaaand with that, our island hopping adventure has come to an end (sob). Grab your final meal of the trip and bid farewell to your crew. Don't worry, after an epic trip like this one, another azure adventure is defo on the horizon.