Hong Kong and The Philippines – A Tale of Two Islands

DAY 1 Flight and Arrival in Hong Kong

Your Tailor-made holiday to Hong Kong and the Philippines begins today. You’ll arrival into Hong Kong in the morning where you’ll receive a personalised welcome at the flight deck and a private transfer to your hotel in a Rolls Royce Phantom. You’ll be staying at this hotel for three nights.

On your itinerary:

Visit Hong Kong on foot. Sandwiched between the China Sea and steep mountain terrain, Hong Kong is a tour de force. From the Kowloon peninsula, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Victoria Bay and the city’s downtown buildings. Around 20 years after the handover from British to Chinese rule, Hong Kong remains largely free of Beijing’s control; benefiting from the British heritage and the principle of "one country, two systems" until 2047. The students who took part in 2014’s Umbrella Movement, now also protect the city’s Chinese architectural heritage, in particular the Blue House of Wan Chai. Here, the district comes alive with vintage shops and trendy bars. Hollywood Road is an example of a successful transformation where colonial buildings have become artistic residences and galleries.

DAYS 2 & 3 HONG KONG

On your itinerary:

Discover Hong Kong with a local guide. Your guide knows everything and everyone there is to know in this city: the artists residences, the trendy spots, the best restaurants and the latest showrooms. After a warm welcome, you’ll be guided through the city to the very best locations. This tour offers a true immersion in the heart of the city and allows you to discover a side of Hong Kong only experienced by locals. Optional: a private visit to Chueng Chau Island.

DAY 4 HONG KONG - MANILA - PAMALICAN

You’ll receive a private transfer to the airport in the form of a Rolls Royce Phantom before boarding your flight to Manila for the second part of your tailor-made holiday to Hong Kong and the Philippines. When you land, you’ll be welcomed at the hotel lounge before taking a private flight to Pamalican. You’ll be staying here for five nights in a casita, with an architectural design inspired by a Philippine bahay kobo (a rural family home with sloping wooden-framed roofs). This is a serene retreat boasting stunning white sands and turquoise water.

Days 5 TO 8 PAMALICAN

On your itinerary:

Discover the coral reefs by scuba diving or snorkelling, try your hand at windsurfing or board a banca (traditional boat) for an intimate cruise. The hotel offers guests bikes and tennis courts as well as morning yoga sessions, or you might just prefer to relax in a hammock. At night, there’s an astronomical telescope which helps you get an even better view of the stars.

Take a dip – dive around the hotel island. Pamalican is surrounded by coral reefs, accessible via a short swim (between 150 and 1,000 feet from shore). Here, you’ll be able to see tropical fish, corals, green and hawksbill turtles, rays and maybe even sharks. There are a dozen scuba diving sites just a stone's throw from the hotel island: House Reef, Fan Corals, Casita 40 and The Tip to name just a few. At these sites, you’ll be able to encounter many different species and see a variety of marine ecosystems. A little further away – approximately one hour by boat - Quiniluban Island, populated by around 2,500 inhabitants, is home to one of the most beautiful diving spots in the Palawan region.

DAYS 9 & 10 RETURN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT

Sadly, your tailor-made holiday to Hong Kong and the Philippines has come to an end. After your private flight to Manila, you’ll be welcomed at the hotel lounge before your international return flight via Hong Kong. You’ll be flying overnight so expect to arrive back home the next day.