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Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 5 Day Manila: Jungle Treks, Delicious Bites & City Sights. Dive into the Philippines' buzzing capital city with a five-day adventure that hits both city sights and countryside highlights. Travel out of Manila for an overnight hosted by an Indigenous community, where you'll get to cook it up alongside your hosts after hiking to an epic waterfall. Head back to the city and sample insanely good bites in Manila's Chinatown on a foodie tour. The gateway to both Northern and Southern Philippines, this Manila adventure is the perfect compact intro.
Trip Length
5 Days
Trip Starts
Manila
Trip Ends
Manila
Departures
Oct 2026 to Dec 2028
Countries Visited:
Operator
G Adventures
Trip Style
Roamies
Accommodation
Hostels
Budget
Affordable
Age Range
18-35 Years
Max. Group Size
22
Pace
Moderate
Guide Style
Fully Guided
Tour Code
APMMHW
Itinerary
Arrive at anytime and dive right into the bustling city life of Manila. There's nothing planned today until your Welcome Meeting at 17:00 this evening, so spend the day how you'd like. Manila is the biggest, brightest and liveliest city in the Philippines so start your adventure off on a high note by exploring the neighborhood near your hostel.
Accommodation:
Lub D Makati
Included Experiences
- Meet Your CEO and Group: Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
After breakfast in Manila, travel with your group to Mount Purro Nature Reserve, a G for Good project. You'll be greeted by your local hosts for the next 2 days before heading out on an afternoon jungle hike and swim. In the evening, join the local Dumagat people to cook over the bonfire. Together, learn to make rice and Filipino tom yum soup over the fire in bamboo before sitting down to dig in to the meal together.
Accommodation:
Nature Reserve Resort Experience
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Experiences
- Calawis Cooking Demonstration: Join the members of the indigenous community you are staying with, the Calawis people, for a cooking demonstration. Make traditional sinigang, a filipino tom yum soup cooked in bamboo. Then sit down together to enjoy your creation hearing stories from the Calawis members.
- Mount Purro Hike & Swim: Grab your water bottle, bathing suit, a snack, and a hiking stick and head out into the jungle.
- Mount Purro Nature Reserve: Join the Mount Purro Nature Reserve and learn about the reforestation efforts of the community. This reforestation organization was formed to protect the greater Manila area from future natural disasters like flash flooding. Immerse yourself with the local community, learn about their initiatives, go for a hike, and join a local cooking demonstration.
We know it's early but you don't want to miss this. Wake while it's still dark for a hike up to the peak of Mount Purro for an amazing view of the sunrise. Take it all in, maybe a selfie or two, before hiking back down. Enjoy breakfast at the reserve and enjoy your final jungle moments. Late morning, we'll drive back to Manila and enjoy some free time in the city.
Accommodation:
Lub D Makati
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Included Experiences
- Sunrise hike up Mount Purro: Awaken in the dark to hike up Mount Purro. Reach the peak just in time for a perfect sunrise view.
- Free Time: Spend the evening free in Manila.
In the morning, choose to visit many must see points around the city like Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral and Postigo del Palacio. Or just take it easy and have a wander around Makati. In the evening, hop in a legendary Filipino jeepney and eat your way through Chinatown. It's known as the culinary center of the Philippines, so try their street food - a blend of typical Chinese and Filipino food.
Accommodation:
Lub D Makati
Included Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Experiences
- Free Time: Spend the day exploring Manila.
- Chinatown jeepney and food tour: Ride through Manila's Chinatown in a colorful jeepney. Stop along the way and sample the local street food.
Optional Experiences
- Manila City Tour: Take a guided tour to explore the historic centre of Manila known as Intramuros (“Within the Walls”). Founded by the Spanish in the late 16th century, the city was enclosed by thick stone walls which still stand today. At the height of its power, Intramuros was feared by Spain’s enemies as the only true European powerhouse in the whole of Asia, but after holding strong against Chinese pirates, Dutch forces, British, American and Japanese occupations, the large majority of the city was destroyed during the month-long brutal Battle of Manila fought between the Japanese and the Allies in the closing days of WWII, a battle which also claimed the lives of 100,000 Filipino civilians. A walk through this area, despite the devastation (or maybe because of it) truly gives you a sense of the history of this area.
- Intramuros Visit: Explore the historic centre of Manila known as Intramuros (“Within the Walls”). Founded by the Spanish in the late 16th century, the city was enclosed by thick stone walls which still stand today. At the height of its power, Intramuros was feared by Spain’s enemies as the only true European powerhouse in the whole of Asia, but after holding strong against Chinese pirates, Dutch forces, British, American and Japanese occupations, the large majority of the city was destroyed during the month-long brutal Battle of Manila fought between the Japanese and the Allies in the closing days of WWII, a battle which also claimed the lives of 100,000 Filipino civilians. A walk through this area, despite the devastation (or maybe because of it) truly gives you a sense of the history of this area.
Say goodbye to your fellow Roamies and depart at any time.
Included Meals:
Breakfast
Trip Inclusions
- Overnight in a nature reserve hosted by the Indigenous Community.
- Share a meal by the fire with the local community.
- Hop into a Jeepney to head to Chinatown in Manila.
- Dig into a Foodie-tour of Manila's Chinatown.
- Hike in Mt. Purro Reserve.
- Your G for Good Moment: Mount Purro Nature Reserve, Mount Purro
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Mount Purro Nature Reserve overnight visit
- Hike to and swim at a waterfall
- Share stories around the bonfire
- Indigenous Community-led Cooking Class
- Mount Purro sunrise hike
- Free time in Manila
- Chinatown foodie tour
- Manila Jeepney ride
- All internal transfers to and from included activities
- Private Van, Jeepney, Walking
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides
- Multi-share Hostel (3nts), Multi-share Jungle Lodge (1nt)
- Multishare hostels and Multishare jungle lodge
- 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included.
Operator
G Adventures came from a desire to deliver authentic and responsible small group travel adventures that were equally life-changing for travellers and the communities they visit. And we’re been doing just that for almost 30 years. Our award-winning trips span seven continents and over 100 countries, giving you meaningful more experiences with people, cultures, landscapes and wildlife, as well as offering you the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own.
On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
Trip Style: Roamies
Roamies trips combine the freedom of backpacking with the ease of group travel, built for curious, social travellers aged 18 to 35. You will explore must-see destinations and stay in top-rated hostels that are central, comfortable, and packed with character.
With a small group of like-minded adventurers and a Chief Experience Officer to guide the way, expect a mix of iconic highlights, offbeat discoveries, and plenty of unforgettable moments.
Dates & Pricing
USD
Tuesday
05 May 2026
05 May 26
Manila
Saturday
09 May 2026
09 May 26
Manila
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$479
Multi Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Tuesday
12 May 2026
12 May 26
Manila
Saturday
16 May 2026
16 May 26
Manila
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$479
Multi Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Tuesday
19 May 2026
19 May 26
Manila
Saturday
23 May 2026
23 May 26
Manila
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$479
Multi Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Tuesday
26 May 2026
26 May 26
Manila
Saturday
30 May 2026
30 May 26
Manila
Details
Definite Departure
Our Price
US$479
Multi Share (Per Personpp)
Sold Out
Note
A definite departure means minimum numbers have been reached for this departure to operate. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you Inquire. Additional savings may apply. T&C’s apply.
A definite departure means minimum numbers have been reached for this departure to operate. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you Inquire. Additional savings may apply. T&C’s apply.
Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by G Adventures. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
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