Manila & Boracay White Sand

Manila · Boracay · 6 nights

Six nights from Manila to Boracay, paced around the days that matter.

The Journey

Six nights across two stops: Manila for three nights and Boracay for three. Every transfer between them is private and timed around the day's plan.

The days are built around Intramuros and Spanish Manila; White Beach and the Sunset Sail; Markets, Museums and Filipino Food; and Island Hopping and Water Sports. Each one is set out below with what you will see, how you get there and which meals are included.

The defining moment of this route: sunset paraw sail along White Beach. Your travel specialist can add a night, swap a day or change the order before you book.

Signature Highlights

Sunset paraw sail along White Beach
Intramuros and Spanish Manila
Markets, Museums and Filipino Food, Manila
White Beach and the Sunset Sail, Boracay
Island Hopping and Water Sports, Boracay

Day by day

Your Itinerary

7 days

01
Day 1 · Manila
Arrival in Manila
Arrive at Ninoy Aquino International, 30-90 minutes by road depending on traffic and transfer privately to your base. Time today to walk Rizal Park and the bay promenade for the sunset.
- Private transfer via Ninoy Aquino International
- Walk Rizal Park and the bay promenade for the sunset
- Time to settle in before dinner
Meals:
D
02
Day 2 · Manila
Intramuros and Spanish Manila
The walled city by bamboo bicycle or on foot: Fort Santiago, San Agustin church, which survived the war, and Casa Manila's period interiors.
- Intramuros and Fort Santiago
- San Agustin Church
- Casa Manila museum house
Meals:
BL
03
Day 3 · Manila
Markets, Museums and Filipino Food
The National Museum complex, the Chinatown of Binondo, the oldest in the world, and a food walk through it.
- National Museum of Fine Arts
- Binondo Chinatown food walk
- Bay walk in the evening
Meals:
BL
04
Day 4 · Boracay
Manila to Boracay
Fly to Caticlan and cross by banca boat to the island jetty. On arrival, walk White Beach at sunset, from Station 3 up to Willy's Rock.
- Fly to Caticlan and cross by banca boat to the island jetty
- Walk White Beach at sunset, from Station 3 up to Willy's Rock
- Timings reconfirmed locally the day before
Meals:
B
05
Day 5 · Boracay
White Beach and the Sunset Sail
Four kilometres of white sand with a car-free path behind it, plus a paraw sailing boat at sunset, which is the island's best hour.
- White Beach stations walk
- Paraw sunset sail
- Willy's Rock
Meals:
B
06
Day 6 · Boracay
Island Hopping and Water Sports
Boats to Crystal Cove and Puka Shell beach with snorkelling stops, and kitesurfing at Bulabog when the amihan wind blows from November to April.
- Island hopping with snorkel stops
- Puka Shell beach
- Kitesurfing at Bulabog (November-April)
Meals:
BL
07
Day 7 · Boracay
Departure from Boracay
A last White Beach swim before the boat and the flight out. Private transfer to Caticlan airport and the 15-minute boat crossing to the island in good time for your onward flight.
- A last White Beach swim before the boat and the flight out
- Late check-out arranged where the hotel allows it
- Private departure transfer
Meals:
B

Inclusions

Handpicked luxury accommodations across the journey
Daily breakfast; select lunches and dinners as noted
Private airport transfers and inter-city ground movement
Curated experiences and reserved access as listed
24×7 on-trip concierge from our India desk

Not included

International airfare unless explicitly mentioned
Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
Meals and experiences not listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Anything of a personal nature (spa, minibar, laundry)

Transfers

Private arrival and departure transfers with a named driver
Moves between stops by private car, rail, ferry or domestic flight, as shown day by day
Timings reconfirmed with you the evening before each transfer

Visa & Documentation

Visa guidance provided by our documentation desk
Recommended to hold passport valid for 6+ months
Digital pre-arrival forms handled on your behalf where possible

Common Questions

How do we reach Boracay?+

Fly from Manila to Caticlan, then a short boat ride to the island.

When is the best time for Boracay?+

November to May, when White Beach faces calmer seas. June to October brings the southwest monsoon.

Is Boracay good for families?+

Yes. White Beach has shallow water and soft sand, and the island is small and easy to get around.

How far in advance should we book?+

Three to four months ahead gives the widest choice of rooms and guided days, and more for school holidays, festivals and peak season. Shorter notice is often possible; ask and we will check live availability.

Can the itinerary be customised?+

Yes. Every journey is a starting point: add or remove nights, swap a day's plan, change hotels or reorder the route, and your travel specialist re-plans the whole trip around it.

What is the payment schedule?+

Your quote sets out the deposit that confirms the booking and the date the balance is due. Both depend on the hotels, airlines and guides involved, so they are agreed with you before you pay anything.