Philippines Dream

Welcome to Paradise aka The Philippines! Fly into Manila International Airport and we’ll meet you at arrivals and transfer you to our hotel and the start of your epic 12 day adventure. Brush off the jet leg with a drink on the rooftop whilst you get to know your TruFam! We’ll take it easy before having dinner and a cocktail at Agimat at Ugat Foraging Bar and Kitchen - Manila’s top voted place to go by Time Out in 2021.

It’s an early start as we fly to the beautiful island of Palawan. So pack your bags and grab your breakfast before we head to the airport. Once we arrive and are all checked in, we’ll explore the town of El Nido where our adventure begins with a ziplining experience! We’ll spend the evening watching the first of many sunsets, grab some dinner by the beachfront and even hit some clubs!

Today’s our first island hopping experience together! Spend the day kayaking aqua waters, exploring hidden caves, hiking stunning viewpoints and sunbathing on white sandy beaches. After a fun day of activities and an A La Carte style BBQ, we’ll end the day with DELICIOUS vegan food in the sky. We hope you’ve got a head for heights, heading to the very top floor of the hotel for an unparalleled dining experience. Breathtaking views, quite literally.

We’ll start the day off right with a chilled morning, a breakfast buffet and even a swim if you’re up to it before heading to Lio Beach to explore the area and for our activity of the day. First stop we have a traditional cooking class! We’ll roll up our sleeves and get ready to work learning how to slice and dice in the Filipino way - your taste buds will be tingling big time! In the afternoon, we have some free time to explore before hitting the beach for some delicious local food and 1 too many colourful cocktails.

It’s our last morning in El Nido! We’ll head to the beach bright and early for one last dip, have a lie-in, or do whatever we fancy before heading to the airport for our next flight. After a quick pit stop in Cebu City, we’ll head straight to Moalboal where we’ll live the tropical dream. We'll lay on the beach, have a complimentary massage, and enjoy a hearty dinner together with the TruFam. Is there a better way to end the day? We don’t think so!

It’s scuba diving time! We’ve got a PADI scuba diving session for all you first timers, but if you don’t fancy it we’ve got snorkels on hand, either way we’ll be getting up and close and swimming with turtles! Get your pen ready to put a big old tick on your bucket list as today, we also experience the famous sardine run (if you don't know then get to know)! This phenomenon only happens in 2 places in the world, so keep your eyes peeled as thousands of sardines swim together in a gigantic school. This is a ‘you have to see it, to believe it’ moment for sure!

Start your day by whizzing through the valley on a zipline or taking a scenic stroll through the jungle to start today’s activity that is canyoneering! Get your adrenaline pumping by jumping into the aqua blue waters, slipping and sliding through the waterfalls and bobbing along with the current. An unforgettable day in paradise, that's for sure! It's our final evening in Moalboal so we're ending our time here with an incredible dinner at an ocean-inspired restaurant with the TruFam as we look back at all the amazing memories we have made so far!

Surfs up! First things first, grab your bags as today we head back to the airport and take a short flight to Siargao, the surfing capital of the Philippines... Things are about to get wavy, trust us. Picture this: Pristine beaches, thriving coconut forests, and jaw dropping scenery, sounds like paradise right?! Once checked in, in the afternoon, we’ll catch yet another beautiful sunset and end the day with a traditional Filipino dinner!

Rise and shine! You know what's coming right? We already know that Siargao is known for its incredible surfing sports so it’s only right we start off the day with a surfing lesson on cloud 9 (literally)! Live your best life learning some top skills, spending the day together in the sunshine, riding those waves like pros and experiencing some seriously epic total wipeouts... we told you things would get wavy! It's been an amazing but busy day so take some time to chill in the afternoon, explore the town or relax by the beach before we meet back in time for drinks and dinner later in the evening!

Enjoy a free morning relaxing, sunbathing and taking one too many insta shots of the idyllic views surrounding you before we head up north to explore the hidden gems of Siargao! We’ll head to Ihayas, a local farm where you’ll meet the weaving ladies who will teach you all about traditional weaving techniques and where you’ll give a go at making your own basket or mat. It's a Tru Exclusive afterall! After a great afternoon of learning new skills, enjoying a seriously incredible fresh lunch made with ingredients hand picked on the farm and exploring the area, we head to the Tigasao lighthouse for a dip in the waters of beach Pacifico! We’ll end the evening watching the sun go down on another day in paradise.

Start the morning peacefully with the option of taking part in a yoga and meditation class at Harana, before boarding on a boat to explore Naked Island and Corregidor. Take in the beauty as the locals prepare a traditional feast presented to you on banana leaves. It's a local Filipino delicacy for a reason! Here, we’ll spend the rest of the afternoon wakeboarding, swimming the crystal clear waters and checking out the local town. It's our last evening together, so it's only right that we catch one final sunset and reminisce on the INCREDIBLE memories we have made, over a DELICIOUS dinner and cheeky glass of wine or two... or three! It's our last night with TruFam so we'll end the evening with bang!

The day has finally come. It’s time to say our goodbyes (wipes a tear or two). What an incredible 12 days it has been living the ultimate dream on these stunning islands! Today we have a chilled check out so take your time as you prepare to head home or continue with your travels. As always our team will be happy to help with any onward travel plans you may have so don’t be shy, ask away if you need any advice! Until next time TruFam!