Back to the Roots - Discover the real Philippines!
Experience beautiful Philippine islands off the beaten path, and join our latest group tour from March 28 – April 10, 2027! This tour has been designed from and for people who really want to discover.
We will start in Cebu on March 28, 2027, the heart of the Visayas (in case you arrive earlier or a bit later, we can amend the tour for you). After a little “get to know each other”, we will go through our programm for the next two packed weeks full of adventures, authentic experiences, gemstones off the beaten path, awesome people, great food, beautiful nature, and so much more!
Why “UGAT”?
Where are our roots? Does Philippine history start with Magellan´s landing in Cebu, the Spanish colonial influence, and catholicism? Or do we have other stories to tell? Have you ever experienced an authentic tabo-tabo shower and slept in a simple nipa hut like the locals? Is Mindanao really that dangerous or is it possible to travel even the mainland of the “land of promise”? We will find many answers to those questions – that´s for sure!
Some Highlights
On this unique tour, we will explore some hidden gems in the Bohol province, like Pamilacan and Anda. Ever heard of Lamanoc Island? Yes, we will visit that one, too. Then Camiguin Island with its beautiful volcanoes and the amazing Bukidnon on mainland Mindanao.
Of course, we do a sightseeing tour in Bohol – but not the usual one. We might go to the Sagbayan Peak instead of the Carmen viewpoint, or even both? The tarsiers in Corella, for sure, but there are so many other great stops that most travellers won´t make – because they just don´t know them, nor find them in their travel guide.
Some of our team members live in Bohol and will share well kept secrets with you! The same goes for Camiguin Island: we will hike Hibok Hibok and swim in a Soda pool, visit a waterfall, or two. Then enjoy some of the most delicious food you will ever taste in the Philippines – promise!
An organic farm tour in Bukidnon will not only teach you about ancient foods of the country but you will also get to taste them, along with (optional) rum, distilled right there in the rainforest. Learn about the tribes of Mindanao and the important peace building process in recent years!
Explore our tour with a quick glance:
Day 1: Welcome in Cebu
Arrive in Cebu, transfer to Maayo Hotel (Superior or Deluxe)
Day 2 - Transfer to Bohol
We´ll take the ferry to Bohol and stay somewhere close to the pier in Baclayon.
Overnight in Marquis Sunrise Sunset (or a similar hotel)
Day 3 - Dolphins around Pamilacan
We´ll leave early and go on a dolphin watching trip. No hunting as some write but gently approaching the intelligent mammals on their morning feed. Then, we explore Pamilacan Island and enjoy a massage under palm trees.
Overnight in a nipa hut
Day 4 - Bohol Sightseeing and transfer to Anda
After reaching the mainland of Bohol again, we start our sightseeing tour, connecting to Anda
Overnight in J&R Residence, Casa Amihan, or a similar resort
Day 5 - discover Anda
Lamanoc Island will be one of the many highlights today, next to the Can-umantad Rice Terraces, and the waterfalls.
Overnight in Anda
Day 6 - boat to Camiguin Island
From Jagna, we embark on a boat to Camiguin – we travel the authentic way!
Overnight in Nipa Style Resort Camiguin (or a similar accommodation)
Day 7
We will climb Hibok Hibok – probably not all the way up to the peak but a fair bit! Just so we have enough time for other interesting sights, like White Island, the Ardent Hot Springs and, of course, an awesome place for lunch.
Overnight in Camiguin
Day 8:
Mantigue Island is one of those hidden gems that we must not miss!
Overnight in Camiguin
Day 9
We will enter Mindanao via Balingoan, then transfer to Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon.
Overnight on the Tuminugan Farm
Days 10 - 12
We will go on an organic farm tour, learn about permaculture, taste delicious food, learn about the tribes of Mindanao, drink some rum (if you want), go an some adventures in Bukidnon, and experience some magical moments that you won´t forget!
overnights in Bukidnon
Day 13 - back to Cebu
We make our trip back to Cebu (flight from Cagayan to Cebu).
overnight in Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel (or a similar hotel).
Day 14
We hope that you made some new friends and got to know the Philippines in an authentic and memorable way! In case, you depart later or earlier than 10 April 2027, we can adjust the programme for you.
Early Bird Price for 1 person
in a double room- booking period 01 Oct – 31 Dec, 2026
Early Bird Price for 1 person
in a single room- booking period 01 Oct – 31 Dec, 2026
Regular Price for 1 person
in a double room- booking period 01 Jan – 14 Mar, 2027
Regular Price for 1 person
in a single room- booking period 01 Jan – 14 Mar, 2027
Our “Ugat group tour” package covers the cost of accommodations in the specified hotels (if not available as described above, we will book a similar accommodation for you), all necessary transfers by sea and land, the flight from Cagayan to Cebu, and all excursions listed in the provided itinerary chart between 28 March – 10 April 2027. Please note that we can guarantee this tour only at a minimum of 6 participants while we accept a maximum of 12 travellers. You will be accompagnied by a local tour guide during the whole trip.
Let’s Travel Together
So, why not come along and travel with us?
Our “Ugat Group Tour” will take us away from March 28 until April 10, 2027, beginning and ending our adventure in Cebu. Covering Bohol, Camiguin, and Bukidnon, exploring everything that the destinations offer through their landscapes, food, culture, people, and adventures.
For anyone interested in traveling in a group with nature, culture, local experiences, adventure, and human connection, come travel with us.
Leave the familiar behind for a while.
Take the road less travelled.
And discover a little more of what makes the Philippines home.
Travel with Kapwa.
