Arrive at any time in Manila and we will meet you at the airport. Settle in to our accommodation and then join us on the roof terrace to meet the group, and have some Filipino BBQ eaten out of a banana leaf overlooking the Manila skyline.  After that, guests will get the option to checkout some famous Manila nightlife spots, with guest-list entry into clubs and good times at our favourite bars.

Accommodation: 4-bed dorms in boutique hostel in down-town Manila

Meals: Dinner

Manila to Palawan – Iwahig Prison, street food, and craft beer

Fly to Palawan in the morning. Check in to our boutique hotel and relax by the pool for a while.  If we have the time, we visit the Iwahig Prison where the inmates govern themselves and learn new skills such as farming and dancing. In the evening, we sample some weird and wonderful Filipino street food by the water. Once we have eaten, we go for some beer tasting and a small cultural show at Palawan’s only craft brewery!

Accommodation: Twin/double rooms in artistic boutique hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Underground River and Port Barton

After a delicious breakfast, we head to the UNESCO heritage Underground River. We jump into a small boat, and are taken around this amazing place by an experienced local guide. In the afternoon, we drive along dirt roads to the beautiful village of Port Barton. Port Barton is so remote it doesn’t even have electricity for half the day! We spend the night in a beach bungalow listening to the sounds of the ocean.

Accommodation: Twin/double rooms in Filipino style beach-front bungalows 

Meals: Breakfast

Islander Experience – Snorkeling, fishing, and meeting the locals

Today we get to experience the local island way of life, with our Islander Experience. After breakfast, we join our local guides on their boat for a day of exploring islands and experiencing the islander way of life. We will catch fish to grill on the beach, snorkel reefs with turtles, and really get to know this incredible area. In the evening, our guides will bring out a guitar to play while we watch the sunset. Accommodation for the night is in tents right on the beach.

Accommodation: Local style tents on the sand – absolute beach-front 

Meals: Lunch, dinner

Port Barton Island Life

Experience more paradise island life! Today we explore more of the area with our guide. We visit a small fishing village in a remote area to watch the fishermen pulling in the days catch. After a couple of days of sun and sand, you will need a shower. Our guides will lead us to a small, refreshing jungle waterfall for you to get clean. In the late afternoon we will head back to Port Barton for one more night.

Accommodation: Twin/double rooms in Filipino style beach-front bungalows 

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Bound for El Nido

This morning is time to say goodbye to this incredible place. Today we are travelling to El Nido in the north of the island by minivan. Relax and enjoy the scenery as we journey to the north of Palawan. We check in to our boutique hostel and relax for the afternoon before heading to our favourite reggae beach bar for dinner and good times.

Accommodation: 4-bed dorms in top-rated boutique hostel

Meals: Breakfast

Island hopping

We have an early start to board the custom-built, exclusive boat to take us around all the tiny islands in the bay. You will explore the most spectacular islands and the bluest waters you have ever seen. Snorkel and kayak with your new friends, and feast on the freshly prepared food on board. We will have our drinks included, and music to match the scenery. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Accommodation: 4-bed dorms in top-rated boutique hostel

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

El Nido viewpoint hike, and massage (mostly free day)

Today we make our way through the small streets of the town to where we start our hike. We climb to the top of the limestone cliffs surrounding the town for an unbelievable view of the town, bay, and islands. Definitely the best views on the island! Spend the rest of your day exploring and getting to know the area and meeting the locals. Today we include a traditional Filipino massage to ease those aching muscles. In the evening we meet for dinner by the water.

Accommodation: 4-bed dorms in top-rated boutique hostel

Meals: Breakfast

Around El Nido – Full day cultural experience, zipline, farewell dinner 

Today we have our cultural experience in the surrounding area of El Nido in small villages. This will be with local people showing you their traditional ways of living; a great way to experience a slice of local life. Learn how they make coconut rum and oil, try weaving with palm leaves, discover the secret to making the famous Filipino food ‘Adobo’, then finish with a Halo-Halo (Filipino iced dessert). We then head to the amazing Las Cabanas beach where you get the option to experience flying on a 750m long zipline over the ocean between 2 tropical islands (own cost of PH500).

This is also the day we help with any advice on further travel around the Philippines. In the evening we have one farewell dinner with everyone at our favourite place and say our goodbyes!

Accommodation: 4-bed dorms in top-rated boutique hostel

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Stay on longer, or head to Puerto Princesa

Take a bus back to Puerto Pricnesa airport (included), or stay on in El Nido. We help organise other activities such as diving courses, our Whale sharks and Waterfalls pack, and our Boracay Party Pack!

Meals: Breakfast