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LANDOFPLENTY
Abundantinnaturaltreasures,the
Philippinesisn’tshortofthingstosee
anddoinlandeither.Infact,thecountry
wasnamedthebestplaceintheworld
forexploringMotherNatureina study
publishedbylastminute.com.Inthe
provinceofCagayan,you’llfindClaveria,
a municipalityencompassingemerald
mountains,rugged,unspoiledcoastlineand
lushjungle.Elsewhere,theseven-chambered
CallaoCaveisa sighttobehold,whilea
scenicboatridedownthePinacanauan
River,a tributaryoftheCagayanRiverthat
passesthroughthePeñablancaProtected
LandscapeandSeascape,isanothermust-do.
Fora captivatingdoseofhistoryandculture,
headtoCagayan’scapital,TuguegaraoCity.
Othernatural– andman-made– wonders
thatdecoratethePhilippinesinclude
themuch-photographedriceterracesof
BanaueandBucari;Boholisland’sChocolate
Hills– grassymoundsthatriseabovethe
treetopsandturnbrowninthesummer;
hundredsofvolcanoes,suchasMount
PinatuboandMountMayon(around
20 arestillactive);thePuerto-Princesa
UndergroundRiver;anda mixofawesome
limestonerockformations.Therereallyis
nowhereelsequitelikethePhilippines.DownloadtheVisitPhilippinesapptoplantheholidayofa lifetime,orvisit
itsmorefuninthephilippines.co.ukandgadventures.co.uk/Philippines
A WAY WITH WATER
Together, the Philippine islands create an
incredible stretch of coastline more than
15,500km long; wherever you find yourself
exploring, you’ll never be more than two
hours away from one of the country’s
idyllic beaches. Its eclectic coast and crystal-
clear waters teeming with sealife have
earned it a reputation as Asia’s diving
capital, and offer unrivalled opportunities
for underwater adventures. Dive among
dazzling coral reefs in a World Heritage site,
discover hidden World War II relics and swim
alongside a mesmerising array of fish.
The Philippines’ waters are home to more
than 500 species of coral, 21,000 species
of shellfish and an astonishing variety of
wildlife, from sharks, stingrays, octopus and
moray eels to parrot fish, tuna, sweetlips
and lionfish. Whether you’re a water-sports
fanatic or prefer taking in the views from
the shore – or a boat – the coast is irresistible
to every visitor. The province of Palawan
in particular is celebrated for its stunning
seascapes and white-sand beaches, which
make it a fantastic spot for snorkelling, and
island-hopping is a must to experience the
full beauty of this part of the Philippines.
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DISCOVER THE WONDERS OF THE
PHILIPPINES WITH G ADVENTURES’
SMALL GROUP TOURS:PHILIPPINES PALAWAN ADVENTURE
This tour brings you the best of the
province of Palawan – from El Nido’s
karst stone formations to its vibrant
rainforest: 9 days, Manila to Puerto
Princesca, from £1,019NORTHERN PHILIPPINES
AND PALAWAN ADVENTURE
It’s hard to fully capture the
Philippines’ colourful culture, pristine
beaches and colonial history in just
one trip, but this tour does a pretty
decent job of it: 16 days, Manila to
Puerto Princesca, from £1,954NORTHERN PHILIPPINES ADVENTURE
This tour will show you the country’s
northern highlights, taking in Luzon,
famous for its picturesque terraced
rice paddies, along with less-visited
tiny villages: 9 days, Manila to
Manila, from £968