Experience Overview
The Philippines is a dream destination for a reason. Renowned for having some of the world’s best beaches, this stunning archipelago offers so much more than white sand and turquoise waters. Start your adventure with a foodie tour of vibrant Manila, then head into the jungle to connect with an Indigenous community dedicated to reforestation and sharing their culture with travelers. Venture off-road to the lush Avatar Gorge, a breathtaking canyon that lives up to its cinematic namesake. In Palawan, glide along the enchanting Puerto Princesa subterranean river, then unwind in El Nido with two days of snorkeling in crystal-clear waters. With a built-in crew of travel mates ready to join you, the Philippines is calling you to experience the adventure of a lifetime.
Highlights
- Manila Foodie Walking tour
- Mount Purro Nature Reserve Experience
- Avatar Gorge excursion
- Port Barton Island Hopping tour
- 2 Full day El Nido Snorkeling tours.
Trip Details
Product Code: 28612
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Flight, private vehicle, walking.
Guide Language: English
Tour Operator: G Adventures
Supplier Code: APMN
Starts: Manila, Philippines
Finishes: El Nido, Philippines
Duration: 11 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating: Average
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Dinner Party: Dinner Party, Manila We Day: Mount Purro Nature Reserve Adventure, Mount Purro G Day: Tutulari Inararo Avatar Gorge, Clark Me Day: Manila Me Day, Manila
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Intramuros walking tour
- Manila Foodie Walking tour
- Jeepney ride
- Mount Purro Nature Reserve G for Good Experience
- Avatar Gorge Excursion
- Iwahig Firefly Excursion
- Puerto Princesa Subterranean River tour
- Full day Port Barton Island Hopping tour
- Sibaltan Indigenous community experience
- 2 Full day El Nido Snorkeling tours
- Internal airfare
- All transport to and from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (10 nts)
- 10 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
- Flight, private vehicle, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and local guides throughout
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3,249 ($295 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Dinner Party: Manila
Welcome to Manila and the Philippines! After meeting your included arrival transfer at the airport, join your new travel mates and CEO for an exciting and tasty walking tour of Manila. Filipino food is unique with such a global historic influence. Try the vibrant flavors as your explore local neighborhoods while getting to know your new fellow solo-ish travellers.
Day 2: We Day: Mount Purro
Get to know your fellow solo-ish companions and local life of the Philippines on a day trip to Mount Purro Nature Reserve. Leaving the city behind, spend a day with the Dumagat Indigenous community, learning more about Indigenous food and culture. Join your CEO for some light hiking to a waterfall, join in an Indigenous cooking demonstration, build the fire for cooking and make sinigang, a traditional pork dish cooked in bamboo. Then dig into the meal while hearing the stories of the locals and getting to know your follow solo-ish mates. In the afternoon, drive back to Manila.
Day 3: G Day: Avatar Gorge
Today we'll take a day trip to a hidden gem just north of the city of Manila. This stunning wonderland is called Avatar Gorge. Alongside your CEO and solo-ish travel mates, explore this mossy covered canyons, uniquely carved by erosion. This off the beaten path adventure will have you fall in love with The Philippines' natural side while connecting with your group. In the afternoon, travel back to Manila for the night.
Day 4: Me Day: Manila
Connect with the culture and history of the Philippines today while exploring the stories behind the centuries-old walls of Intramuros. Ride a classic filipino jeepney to the wall to start the walking tour. As you walk through cobblestone streets alongside your other solo-ish travellers, visit iconic landmarks like Fort Santiago and San Agustin Church, engaging with your CEO as they bring the heritage of Manila to life. After the tour, take the jeepney back to your hotel and enjoy an afternoon at leisure. Choose to relax at a cafe for some downtime, or join your CEO for a walk through Makati and Chinatown.
Day 5: Manila to Port Barton
Fly together this morning to Puerto Princesa on Palawan Island. After arrival, spend the afternoon free before coming together for a magical evening under the... fireflies! We'll drive to Iwahig and once its dark, join an expertly guided excursion to watch as the fireflies light up the dark sky.
Day 6: Port Barton to Puerto Princesa
Drive from Puerto Princesa to Port Barton today. On the way, stop at the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Subterranean River National Park, also known as the Underground River. Take a tour with your fellow solo-ish travellers through the limestone karst formations. Arrive to Port Barton in time for an incredible sunset viewing with your new friends.
Day 7: Port Barton
This morning, we'll load into a boat and spend the day out on the water on an Island Hopping adventure. Relax under the sun, snorkel and look out for sea turtles, and enjoy lunch on board. In the evening, enjoy a free evening in Port Barton.
Day 8: Port Barton/El Nido
Travel this morning from Port Barton to El Nido. Once in El Nido, visit the Sibaltan Heritage House. After meeting the community, jump in hands on in a cooking demonstration with the local women. Witness the local traditions of the community, learning their local songs, cultural dance and observing the Cuyonon artisan weaving.
Day 9: El Nido
Spend the whole day out on the sea today in a private boat island hopping adventure. Cruise, snorkel and swim your way through picturesque beaches, perfect blue water and around krast formations. Make pit stops at gorgeous beaches, like Secret Beach and Hidden Beach, and keep your eyes out for sea turtles, eels and rays in the water.
Day 10: El Nido
A final day of exploring the coastline of El Nido on the water. Snorkel and explore nearby lagoons and beaches with your new travel mates and celebrate an incredible adventure together with a final toast on the beach.
Day 11: El Nido
Depart at any time.
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G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
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