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The Philippines are the next hot destination. Forget Bali and Thailand (well don’t, they’re both awesome as well) and join us on a 10 day adventure of the Philippines. As soon as you arrive at the airport we’ll take care of you, from airport transfers, accommodation, unforgettable activities, all transport and even some of your meals.

Your tour guide will make sure you have everything you need and the best holiday of your life, just check out the highlights below to see for yourself how good this trip will be!

10 Day Philippines Tour Highlights

World famous UNESCO Underground River of Puerto Princesa
Iwahig Prison – a bizarre prison without walls
Private tropical island beach camp experience including food
Snorkelling over coral reefs and with turtles
The starfish fields
Rainforest waterfall visit
Beach picnics
Canopy walk to the top of the cliffs overlooking El Nido for the best view in town
Traditional Filipino massage
Cultural day including cooking lesson, weaving, fishing, coconut tree climbing and more!
Meeting the kids at a remote island school
Island hopping on one of the best boats in El Nido
Ziplining between 2 tropical islands (optional – local payment of P500)

This trip is with One Life Adventures.

Philippines Tour

10 Day tour of the Philippines Itinerary

Day 1 : Welcome to Manila

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. Please note that airport pickups are only available for arrivals on day 1.

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

Meals :Dinner

Day 2 : Manila to Palawan – Iwahig Prison and street food

Fly to Palawan in the morning. Check in to our boutique hotel and relax by the pool for a while. After lunch, 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 to some local nightlife spots!

Accommodation: Twin/double rooms in artistic boutique hotel

Meals :Breakfast

Day 3 : 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, Lunch

Day 4 : 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 snorkel reefs with turtles and really get to know this incredible area. In the evening, our guides will cook us an absolute feat whilst we set up the BBQ and party the night away in the stars. Accommodation for the night is in tents right on the beach.

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

Meals :Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 : Port Barton Island Life

Experience more paradise island life! Today we explore more of the area with our guide. We will also get the chance to visit a local school to interact with the kids and make donations of supplies (not a guaranteed visit) 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

Day 6 : 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 :Dinner

Day 7 : Around El Nido – Full day cultural experience & zipline

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. Take a guided walk to learn about the plants and animals, go fishing in the bay, learn how they make coconut oil, try weaving with palm leaves, discover the secret to making the famous Filipino food ‘Adobo’ and 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).

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

Meals :Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8 : 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. Here you will see Big and Small Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Cadlao Island, and other areas. 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

Day 9 : Nido viewpoint hike, massage & farewell dinner

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. 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

Day 10 : Stay on longer, or head to Puerto Princesa

Take a bus back to Puerto Princesa 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! You can fly from El Nido airport to Manila, Boracay, or Cebu with an airline called Air Swift. This will save you having to do the 6 hour bus ride back to Puerto Princesa!

Meals :Breakfast

What’s included in your 1o Day Tour of the Phillipines?

One Life group tour leader
Airport pick-up
All transportation and transfers including domestic flight, buses, vans, taxis, boats, and tuk-tuk
20kg of luggage allowance for the domestic flight
All accommodation. From boutique hostels, hip hotels, and beach camps
Welcome dinner in Manila (8 x breakfasts, 3 x lunches, 3 x dinner)
Guest list entry into the biggest clubs in Manila
Visit to the world famous UNESCO Underground River of Puerto Princesa
Visit to Iwahig Prison – a bizarre prison without walls
Private tropical island beach camp experience including food
Snorkelling over coral reefs and with turtles
Visit to the starfish fields
Rainforest waterfall visit
Beach picnics
Canopy walk to the top of the cliffs overlooking El Nido for the best view in town
Traditional Filipino massage
Whole cultural day including cooking lesson, weaving, fishing, coconut tree climbing and more!
Meeting the kids at a remote island school
Island hopping on one of the best boats in El Nido
Ziplining between 2 tropical islands (optional – local payment of P500)
Transportation back to either El Nido airport or Puerto Princesa airport