Best of the Philippines

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 Trip Length
10 Days
 Trip Starts
Manila
 Trip Finishes
El Nido
10 Day Best of the Philippines Itinerary (G Adventures)
Countries Explored: Philippines
Trip Style
Classic
Departures
Budget
Affordable
Max. Group Size
16
Pace
Leisurely
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
APME

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 10 Day Best of the Philippines. The Philippines offers a bit of everything, from jungles to seaside villages and pristine beaches. This 10-day adventure takes you from cascading waterfalls and 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?

Itinerary

Arrive at any time. Stay: Bayleaf Hotel

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. Stay: Bayleaf Hotel (B/D)

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 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. In the afternoon, return back to Manila. Stay: Bayleaf Hotel (B/L)

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. Stay: Holiday Suite, Puerto Princesa (B)

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. Stay: Holiday Suite, Port Barton (B/L)

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. Stay: Holiday Suite, Port Barton (B/L)

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. Stay: Isla Amara Hotel, Lio Beach (B/L)

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. Stay: Isla Amara Hotel, Lio Beach (B/L)

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. Stay: Isla Amara Hotel, Lio Beach (B)

Depart at any time. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • 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.

  • Your G for Good Moment: Mount Purro Nature Reserve, Mount Purro
  • Your G for Good Moment: Sibaltan Heritage Community, El Nido
  • Your 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

  • Hotel (9nts)

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and local guides throughout

  • 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 1 dinner

  • Walking, jeepney, private vehicle, plane, boat

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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