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Manila, Philippines
Day 1: Welcome to the Philippines! Fly into Manila where one of our friendly
local team will be waiting to whisk you off to our starting accommodation. Kick
back and relax before meeting your guide and new travel family later today. Head
out for a group dinner and a night out in Makati, where all the best nightlife
in the city is. Remember, what happens in Manila stays in Manila so go large!
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Port Barton, Philippines
Day 2: We’re off to the airport again as we take the short flight to Palawan,
AKA Paradise on Earth. Land in Puerto Princesa and hop in our private minivan
which will speed you to beautiful Port Barton. This sleepy fishing town is where
you’ll find the real Philippines, with its slow pace of life and stunning
unspoilt scenery. We’re getting in with the community as we stop to have an
authentic Filippino lunch with some lovely locals before checking in to our
beachfront hotel. Watch the sun go down over the sparkling ocean with a cocktail
in hand before dinner on the beach, under the stars – it doesn’t get any better
than this!
Day 3: We’ve got a seriously special day lined up for you as we head down to the
water’s edge and hop on a longtail boat ready for an island-hopping adventure in
paradise - you’ll have to pinch yourself to check you’re not dreaming! We’re
talking turquoise waters, vibrantly coloured reefs, golden beaches, and turtles!
Stop for lunch in a small fishing village, where you’ll have a few hours to
chillax on the beach, top up the tan and splash around in the azure sea. Sail
back to Port Barton with salt in your hair and a big smile on your face, ready
to freshen up for a night in Port Barton’s best beach bars and restaurants.
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El Nido, Philippines
Day 4: Today’s destination is up there with the best island and beach settings
in the world. El Nido is all crystal-clear lagoons, sugar-white beaches, soaring
limestone cliffs and pristine coral reefs. Check out the town before settling
into our accommodation and getting ready for another night out with your travel
buddies. The sunsets here are pretty special, so make sure you’re on the beach
with a cold beer in hand for when the sun goes down.
Day 5: Another day, another set of paradise islands! Hop on our traditional
banca boats and cruise to some of the most beautiful islands on Earth. Jump off
the boat into the sparkling water, kayak around untouched bays, stretch out on
immaculate beaches, and snorkel over thriving coral reefs. Stop for a local
lunch before sailing back to the hotel as the sun begins to dip below the
horizon. How does dinner and drinks with the gang sound?
Day 6: We’ve got another day in amazing El Nido, starting with an exhilarating
zip-line experience. Whizz through the air from beach to beach, soaking up
incredible island views from above. Then spend the afternoon at Nacpan Beach,
one of the best in the Philippines, boasting four kilometres of cream-coloured
sand and coconut trees. Spend the afternoon snoozing in a hammock, or bobbing
about in the ocean, before getting ready for our incredible castaway experience
on Daracotan Island.
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Darocotan Island, Philippines
Day 6: This tropical idyll is our home for the next two nights. Totally
undeveloped, the island is a real off-the-beaten-track location. Lay back on the
beach for some of the best stargazing of your life this evening before falling
asleep to the sound of the waves in a traditional Filipino beach hut.
Day 7: Ready for another day in paradise? Spend the morning on the beautiful
beach before hopping on the banca boat again and heading to explore some local
shipwrecks. Teeming with marine life, they’re amazing spots for snorkel fans.
This afternoon we’ll pay a visit to a local village where we’ll meet the
villagers and learn about their day to day lives and the positive impact of
tourism on the area, before giving back to the local area by taking part in a
beach clean. Put on your chef’s apron tonight because we’re going to be taking
part in a cooking class on the beach before getting together round the fire for
a few drinks and maybe a song or two under the stars.
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Coron, Philippines
Day 8: Soak up your last few hours on beautiful Daracotan before we hop on the
ferry to yet another one of the Philippines’ most spectacular islands. Coron is
known for its limestone landscapes, stunning beaches, freshwater lakes, and
accessible shallow- water coral reefs. Chill out, check out the shops, and grab
an ice-cold smoothie on the beach. Tonight, we’re going out, out so put on your
best island life glad rags!
Day 9: Coron boat trip. Shake off the night before with a brilliant boat trip
round the islands around Coron – jumping into the ocean is a guaranteed hangover
cure in our experience! Stretch out on some of the most beautiful beaches in the
world, cruise across glistening lagoons, and soak up the sun on deck. Sail back
to Coron as the sky turns every colour of the rainbow overhead, ready for
another big night out.
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Cebu, Philippines
Day 10: We’re jetting off to our next destination on a short flight today –
Cebu, the capital and largest city in the Philippines. Kick back in the hotel,
upload some pics from the last few days and hang with your travel buddies. This
evening, we’ll see what Cebu’s nightlife is all about with drinks in some of the
city’s hottest nightspots.
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Moalboal, Philippines
Day 11: We’re headed back to the coast today as we travel to the tiny coastal
resort town of Moalboal. Wear your eating shorts, our first activity is a lechon
style lunch with the locals. No party is complete in the Philippines without
lechon. This delicious delicacy is a whole spit-roasted suckling pig, usually
stuffed with lemongrass, garlic, spring onions, and chillies. With full bellies
we’ll head to the spectacular Simala Church (think Disney castle with a
Filippino twist!). Known as the Miraculous Mother Mary Church after the Virgin
Mary statue housed within the Shrine was seen crying, it attracts hundreds of
people every day hoping their prayers will be answered. After a walking tour,
we’ll continue to Moalboal where you’ll have a free afternoon to enjoy the beach
and laid-back cafés and quirky shops or to treat yourself to a massage. And
relaxxxxx.
Day 12: Who’s up for another day of island hopping? With rainbow-coloured reefs,
glass-like sea and an abundance of everybody’s favourite marine animal (we’re
talking turtles), it’s the snorkelling location of your dreams. This afternoon,
enjoy a real bucket list moment as we hit the famous Moalboal sardine run. This
marine phenomenon happens in only two locations worldwide, as thousands of
sardines swim in a giant silvery school together. Strap on your snorkel and get
in there with your fishy friends. The shoal is so thick that is almost blocks
out the light. It’s like living in an Attenborough documentary! This evening,
check out Moalboal’s chilled out nightlife.
Day 13: Never been canyoneering? Well, you’re in for a treat that’s for sure.
Picture beautiful blue waterfalls set in the most stunning setting. Then imagine
throwing yourself off them! It’s a high adrenaline activity that’ll get your
heart pumping and excitement flowing through your veins. If you’re not down with
white knuckling it over the falls, no problem. Just float down the river on your
back or bask on the rocks in the sun. Whatever you’re into, it’s going to be an
awesome day, trust us.
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Boracay, Philippines
Day 14: We’ve got another short flight on the cards today from Cebu to Caticlan
on Panay Island. Once we’re there it’s a 15-minute boat ride to beautiful
Boracay. Famed for its pristine white beaches, thrilling water activities, and
great nightlife, Boracay is next level. Check into the hotel, and head down to
the beach for the most insane sunset you’ve seen in your life. Cocktails
anybody?
Day 15: Catch up on some zzzzs this morning, head to the beach and bum around in
the sun or pick up some handcrafted souvenirs in the shops. This afternoon we’re
going paraw sailing! This local sailboat is made up of two outriggers and sails
and is a tranquil way to explore the local area. Cruise across the calm, warm
waters, taking in your exquisite surroundings and feeling deep peace course
through your veins. As the sun goes down, get together with the gang for dinner
and a few beers with the sand between your toes.
Day 16: It’s our last full day so we’re going to make the most of it! We’ll
round off with one last day of island hopping, and it’s a good one! We’ll visit
three different islands off the coast of Boracay, each one more gorgeous than
the last, walking along white sand beaches where ours are the only footprints,
snorkelling in tropical waters, and snoozing in hammocks under gently swaying
palm trees. With stops at Pukka Beach, Crocodile Island and Crystal Cove, you’ll
feel like you’ve died and gone to heaven. Enjoy a yummy local lunch before
continuing with the adventure. This evening, we’ll enjoy a farewell dinner and
sundowners on the beach. Dance the night away with your new friends for life.
Philippines – you’re amazing!
Day 17: All good things must come to an end and we’re packing our bags and
checking out before heading back to the airport. Your guide can help get you
back to Caticlan. Better get planning the next trip on the way!