World War II in the Philippines

February 13 - 26, 2026

Dates

February 13 - 26, 2026

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Program Pricing

Price per person based on Double Occupancy

$9,799 $9,299*


Price per person based on Single Occupancy

$11,499 $10,999*


*$239 per person taxes and fees are additional.

World War II in the Philippines

Tour Itinerary & Map

Full Tour Itinerary

February 12, 2026

 

Arrive in Manila 

 

Enjoy your trans-Pacific flight into the Philippines and settle in country at the Sheraton Manila Airport to rest up for the start of the tour the next day.

Accommodations: Sheraton Manila Airport


Day 1: February 13, 2026

 

Journey to Bataan

Welcome Breakfast with the group / Transfer to Bataan / Reception, Lecture and Welcome dinner at La Jolla Beach Resort

Accommodations: La Jolla Beach Resort (B, L, D) 


Day 2: February 14, 2026

 

Bataan Death March 

One-kilometer symbolic walk of the Bataan Death March / Visit the Kilometer Marker Zero at Mariveles / Mount Mariveles / Mt. Samat Shrine / Bataan WWII Museum / Battle of the Pockets

Accommodations: La Jolla Beach Resort (B, L)


Day 3: February 15, 2026

 

Clark Field

 

Fort Stotsenburg Gates / Clark Field Museum and Theater / East Kamikaze Airfield / Bamban Museum of History / Japanese Naval HQ Tunnels  

Accommodations: Clark Marriott Hotel (B)


Day 4: February 16, 2026

 

Cabanatuan

 

Last Bataan Death March Marker / Capas National Shirine / Camp O'Donnel POW Camp / Cabanatuan Memorial 

Accommodations: Clark Marriott Hotel (B, L, R, Lecture)


Day 5: February 17, 2026

 

Baguio

 

Transfer to Baguio / US High Commissioner's summer residence / Special Presentation: HONOR: The Legacy of Jose Abad Santos and lecture by author and Filipino historian, Desiree Benipayo

Accommodations: Baguio Country Club (B, L, Movie & Lecture)


Day 6: February 18, 2026

 

Baguio

 

Philippine Military Academy / Museum Cordillera and Mansion / Camp John Hay

Accommodations: Baguio Country Club (B, L, D)


Day 7: February 19, 2026

 

Lingayen

 

Transfer to Lingayen / Lingayen Provincial Capitol and Veteran's Park / Arrive Manila

Accommodations: The Manila Hotel (B, L)


Day 8: February 20, 2026

 

Corregidor 

Ferry to Corregidor / All day touring of the island's defensive structures / Malinta Tunnel

Accommodations: The Manila Hotel (B, L)


Day 9: February 21, 2026

 

Manila

Santo Tomas internment camp / De La Salle University / US Embassy tour

Accommodations: The Manila Hotel (B, L, D)


Day 10: February 22, 2026

 

Battle of Manila Commemoration Events

81st anniversary of the Battle of Manila Commemoration at Memorare Manila / Intromuras / Fort Santiago / Group lunch at Bayleaf Hotel with members of the US Embassy, Philippines WWII Memorial and Foundation, and Manila American Cemetery superintendent  / Manila American Cemetery / Commemorative concert

Accommodations: The Manila Hotel (B, L)


Day 11: February 23, 2026

 

Leyte

Group flight to Leyte / Visit landing beaches Palo, Tolosa and Dulag / MacArthur Leyte Landing Memorial and National Park 

Accommodations: The Oriental Leyte (B, L, Lecture, D)


Day 12: February 24, 2026

 

Leyte

Capoocan / Breakneck Ridge / Tacloban

Accommodations: The Oriental Leyte (B, L)

 


Day 13: February 25, 2026

 

Farewell to the Philippines

Morning at leisure in Leyte / Group flight to Manila / Optional walking tour of Manila / Farewell Reception and panel discussion in the MacArthur Suite at the Manila hotel. Panelists: James Scott, Desiree Benipayo, Dr. Ricardo Jose, a US Embassy Representative, Ryan Blum, superintendent of the Manila American Cemetery, and Tony Feredo, Corregidor expert and Philippine’s WWII Memorial and Foundation. 

Accommodations: The Manila Hotel (B, R)


Day 14: February 26, 2026

 

Departures

Morning flights from Manila Airport. 

(B)

 

Program Inclusions
  • Daily touring with expert historian and author James M. Scott
  • Full-time logistical tour manager
  • Expert local battlefield guides and special guests throughout the itinerary
  • Roundtrip Airport Transfers (when arriving and departing on scheduled group tour dates)
  • Group roundtrip air Manila to Leyte
  • One night pre-tour accommodation at Sheraton Manila Airport Hotel
  • Two nights at the historic La Jolla Luxury Beach Resort in Bataan
  • Two nights at the Clark Marriott Hotel, the only five-star hotel north of Manila
  • Five nights at The Manila Hotel, site of General Douglas MacArthur’s pre-war apartment
  • Two nights at the Baguio Country Club
  • Two nights at the Oriental Leyte Hotel
  • Personal listening devices on all included touring
  • 13 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 3 receptions, and 4 dinners
  • Beer, wine, and soft drinks with included lunches and dinner
  • Informative map book including useful maps and archival images to be used throughout your journey
  • Personalized luggage tags and customized name badge

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