Best of the Philippines

Best of the Philippines
Best of the Philippines
Best of the Philippines

From:

CAD $2699

10 Days

Best Rate: Guarantee

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Light

The Philippines offers a bit of everything, from forests to seaside villages and pristine beaches. This 10-day adventure takes you from lush jungles to idyllic islands.

Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 15 May 2026

Experience Overview

The Philippines offers a bit of everything, from forests to seaside villages and pristine beaches. This 10-day adventure takes you from lush jungles to idyllic islands. Spend a day with a local Indigenous community, exploring their land and sharing a meal. Sample bold flavors in Manila's Chinatown, then let Palawan dazzle you with the Underground River and El Nido's turquoise waters. This is the Philippines trip you've been dreaming of. Ready to dive in?

Highlights

  • Set off on a Manila Street Food & Jeepney Tour
  • Mount Purro Nature Reserve Experience
  • Venture into the mangroves to see the night sky illuminate full of fireflies from Puerto Princesa
  • Spend the day island-hopping and snorkelling from El Nido

Trip Details

Product CodeProduct Code: 20108

Tour TypeTour Type: Small Group

AccommodationAccommodation: Budget

TransportTransport:

Guide LanguageGuide Language: English

Travel StylesTravel Styles: Classic

Tour OperatorTour Operator: G Adventures

Supplier CodeSupplier Code: APME

StartStarts: Manila, Philippines

FinishFinishes: El Nido, Philippines

DurationDuration: 10 days

DeparturesDepartures: Guaranteed

Physical RatingPhysical Rating: Light

Includes

Activities

  • Your G for Good Moment: Mount Purro Nature Reserve, Mount Purro Your G for Good Moment: Sibaltan Heritage Community, El Nido Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Intramuros walking tour
  • Manila Street Food & Jeepney Tour
  • Mount Purro Nature Reserve G for Good Experience
  • Iwahig Firefly Excursion
  • Puerto Princesa Subterranean River tour
  • Full day Port Barton Island Hopping tour
  • Sibaltan Indigenous community experience
  • Full day El Nido Snorkeling tour
  • All transport to and from included activities

Accommodation

  • Hotel (9nts).
  • 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 1 dinner

Group Leader

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and local guides throughout

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2699 ($270 /day)

Itinerary

1

Day 1: Manila

Arrive at any time.

2

Day 2: Manila

Spend today touring through the best parts of Manila. Start with a walking tour of the heart of Manila, the walled city of Intramuros. Walk under Fort Santiago, admire the architecture of Manila Cathedral, visit Casa Manila, and more. In the afternoon, we'll hop in a classic Filipino Jeepney and ride through through Binondo, Manila's Chinatown, known as Manila's culinary hub. Come hungry and sample the delicious and unique Filipino and Chinese fusion street food along the way.

3

Day 3: Manila

Today we'll leave the bustling city behind and head to the jungle of Mount Purro Nature Reserve to spend a day with the Dumagat Indigenous community, learning more about Indigenous food and culture. An adventure filled day, you'll do some light hiking, 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. In the afternoon, return back to Manila.

4

Day 4: Manila/Puerto Princesa

Depart the big city this morning and fly to Puerto Princesa. After arriving, spend the afternoon at leisure. Opt to take a tour of the seaside town with visits to Baker's Hill and Plaza Cuartel. This evening, we are venturing out into the mangroves to see the night sky illuminate full of fireflies on the Iwahig Firefly Watching Tour.

5

Day 5: Puerto Princesa/Port Barton

This morning, visit the famous underground river at the UNESCO World Heritage site, Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. Hop into a boat and cruise through the cave. In the afternoon, drive to Port Barton.

6

Day 6: 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.

7

Day 7: 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 with a hands-on in a cooking demonstration and tasting with the local women. Then witness the local traditions of the community, learning their local songs and cultural dances, and observe the Cuyonon artisan weaving.

8

Day 8: 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.

9

Day 9: El Nido

On your last full day in El Nido and the Philippines, spend the day however you'd like. Opt to relax on a beach, take a day trip to Kuyawyaw Falls or hike Mt Taraw.

10

Day 10: El Nido

Depart at any time.

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G Adventures

G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.

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