Go Beyond Tours

Venture off the beaten track to explore fascinating destinations away from the tourist trail. You will discover the local culture in depth and see sights rarely witnessed by other travellers. These tours may take you away from the comforts of home, but will reward you with the experiences of a lifetime.

These tours include walking through classic sites, unique cultural experiences and encounters and off-the-beaten-track destination

Day 1-2: Fly to Manila

Fly overnight to the bustling capital city of Manila.

Day 3: Pampanga

Enjoy a relaxed morning tour of Intramuros, Manila's old colonial centre. This afternoon, depart the city and drive north to the hills of Pampanga province.

Day 4: Mount Pinatubo

Today, take a 4x4 partway up Mount Pinatubo and hike to the summit; at the top, you'll be rewarded with majestic views across the volcano's breathtakingly blue crater lake. En route back to the hotel, visit a local indigenous village. Those seeking a more relaxed day can enjoy independent exploration of the green nature trails around the resort.

Day 5: Banaue

Today enjoy a road trip into the Cordillera, Luzon's northern highlands. Admire the passing scenery as you journey up to Banaue, gateway to the Philippines' famous rice terraces. Break your journey at the town of Bacolor, where you'll stop to visit San Guillermo Church. Your hotel in Banaue is your base for the next three nights.

Day 6: Hapao Rice Terraces

Board a jeepney and head into the remote highlands to enjoy a largely flat hike through the photogenic Hapao rice terraces. At the top of the terraces, arrive at a hot spring where you can bathe in the stream and in the warm rock-pool before enjoying lunch with fantastic views over the valley.

Day 7: Sagada's Hanging Coffins

Today's day trip to Sagada includes a two-hour drive through beautiful mountain passes. Learn about local traditions at the famous burial caves and look out for the hanging coffins suspended on the rock faces. Return to the hotel in Banaue.

Day 8: Baguio

Travel to the pleasantly cool city of Baguio, known as the City of Pines and home to a presidential mansion, market area, weaving workshops and municipal park.

Day 9: Vigan

This morning, head north along the coast and arrive at the colonial settlement of Vigan, distinctly Spanish in character and now a UNESCO World Heritage town. Wander the scenic cobblestone streets, visiting colonial houses, museums and a pottery maker.

Day 10: Laoag

A 90-minute drive brings you to Laoag on the island's north-western tip. Stop to visit its coastal sand dunes. Later this evening, fly back to Manila.

Day 11: Fly to Bohol

Take a short morning flight over to beautiful Bohol and explore Panglao island, including the stalactite-studded Hinagdanan Cave and the lovely ocean-facing Bohol Bee Farm, where you can enjoy organic ice cream. Your beachfront hotel is perfectly placed for some well-earned time on the sand.

Day 12: Bohol Countryside Tour

Venture out on a full day countryside tour, encompassing the iconic Chocolate Hills, a rolling geological landscape of hundreds of dome-shaped hills named for their resemblance to chocolate drops when they turn brown in the autumn. Enjoy a lunchtime river cruise before continuing to the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary in Corella to learn about conservation efforts to protect the world's second smallest primate.

Day 13: Cebu

Take a ferry over to the neighbouring isle of Cebu for a city tour and a photographic opportunity at the Roof of Cebu, the highest point on the island, where you can enjoy a refreshing glass of beer as you take in the incredible views. Check in to your hotel before this evening's farewell dinner.

Day 14 & 15: Fly Cebu to Australia

Transfer to Cebu's international airport for your flight home, arriving the following day.

Dates & Prices

*Advertised price is a 'from price' and includes maximum saving, applicable on selected travel dates only. Advertised price based on 21 February 2025. Other departure dates available at seasonal surcharge. Prices are subject to availably and change and correct as at 03 December 2024. Please contact you RAC travel consultant for current pricing, departure dates and availability.

*Advertised price is a 'from' price and includes maximum saving. Prices and services are subject to availability of tour, airline, and specific economy airfare. Prices may differ once a preferred booking class is sold out. Prices stated are in Australian Dollars ($AUD) and are current at 20 November 2024. In addition to the cost of any airfares, airlines also charge an additional levy to cover the ever-increasing cost of aviation fuel. As fuel prices have fluctuated, so too has the amount airlines charge for this levy. At the time of pricing, some airline fuel surcharges are included in the cost of the fare; however, this amount is subject to change until your airline ticket is issued. A deposit of $300 per person (or full payment if booking within 75 days of commencement of your travel arrangements) applies. Airfare pre-payments may apply. Further Wendy Wu Tours terms and conditions apply.

^Offer is valid from 01 October – 15 December 2024 on a selected range of departures in 2025 & 2026 to China, Japan, India, South Korea, Sri Lanka & Taiwan & Southeast Asia, unless sold out prior. Tours are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Applicable to new bookings only. Airfare prepayments may apply. Wendy Wu Tours reserves the right to release specials which are applicable to new bookings only. Bookings are non-transferable. Offer not combinable with any other offer. Related to Flight inclusive option only: Indicated rates are based on lead in economy airfares, airfare supplements may apply. Departures booked more than 11 months in advance may be subject to air supplements when airline fares are published. A non-refundable deposit of $300 per person is to arrive at Wendy Wu Tours or your travel agent within three days of receiving confirmation that space has been held for you. An early flight payment may be required at time of booking to issue tickets depending on airline. Final Balance due day which is 75 days prior to departure (charges may apply if airline tickets already issued). For cancellations made within 75 days, please refer to our standard cancellation policy within our terms and conditions for further information. A valid passport copy must be provided at time of booking to ensure passenger names match with passports. Any spelling corrections made after a deposit is paid must be sent in writing and will incur additional fees, including any ticket reissue fees. Mobile phone number, email address and postcode of residence are mandatory at time of ticketing as required by the Australian Government. Please enquire with your local  RAC travel consultant for eligible departure dates. Tours are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Further Wendy Wu Tours and general RAC Travel terms and conditions apply.