Experience overview
Filipino cuisine is the eclectic offspring of a centuries-old union between Eastern and Western influences, long before 'fusion' ever became a part of today's gourmet lexicon. The country's indigenous people embraced the culinary traditions of early Chinese and Malay settlers and later those of their Spanish conquerors. Passed onto their descendants from one generation to the next, this extraordinary amalgamation of contrasting influences has metamorphosed into a uniquely Filipino cuisine, reflecting the country's geographical milieu and its rural, agricultural way of life. This tour of the Philippine islands will give you a firsthand experience of the country's culinary traditions-from new and exciting tropical gastronomic delights, to eating off of banana leaves with your hands. Learn to cook distinct regional dishes and how to utilize the fresh herbs and ingredients that make Filipino food so memorable. Begin and end your journey in Manila with its full range of international and regional cooking styles. Visit Tagaytay, with sublime views overlooking Lake Taal, one of Asia's most stunning volcanic lakes. Spend a day exploring Pagsanjan, whose nearby riverbanks are popular locations for Hollywood directors. Tour the famed rice terraces of Banaue, a testament to engineering and ingenuity. Spend three days at Boracay, whose beaches are idyllic expanses of pure white sand and crystalline blue waters. Restaurants offer a full range of international cuisine and an abundance of fresh seafood.
Highlights
- Discover Maeklong Railway Market & Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
- Chef’s Table at Blue Elephant
- Northern Thai Style Cooking Class at Baan Book Pratana
- nteract with Elephants at Patara
- Explore Phi Phi Island & Bamboo Island by private speed boat
Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket
Culinary highlights
Beach holidays
Exotic islands
Sample Itinerary
Day1: Arrive Manila, Fiesta dinner and cultural show;
Day 2: Manila touring, gourmet Filipino lunch, cooking class;
Day 3: Excursion to Pagsanjan, lunch featuring Laguna cuisine;
Day 4: Excursion to Tagaytay, home-cooked lunch featuring Batangas specialties;
Day 5: Drive to Banaue, lunch en route at a local restaurant featuring Northern Luzon cuisine;
Day 6: Banaue Rice Terraces tour;
Day 7: Drive back to Manila;
Day 8: Fly to Kalibo, lunch featuring Visayan specialties;
Day 9: Boat transfer to Boracay;
Days 10 & 11: At leisure;
Day 12: Fly back to Manila, farewell dinner;
Day 13: Depart Manila
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