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Manila, Philippines
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Puerto Princesa, Philippines
Accom: Butterfly Totem
Things to do:
- Honda Bay
- Cowrie island
- Underground river tour
- Zip line
- Ugong rock adventure
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Port Barton, Philippines
- Coconut beach
- White beach
- dinner/drinks at Barton bistro (happy hour 4-7)
- pamuayan falls
- pamuayan beach
Food:
- Star Apple Canteen
- Raquel’s canteen
- Kusinero del barrio
- CocoRico hostel (free drinks 7-7:30)
- The goofy Cheffe
- Happy Bar
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El Nido, Philippines
Beaches:
- Las Cabañas beach (stunning sunset)
- Nacpan beach (lunch at Angkla & stay for sunset) or vanilla beach for sunset
- Lio beach
- Seven commando beach- caves, snorkelling
- Corong corong beach
- Entalula beach
- Papaya Beach
- Napcan beach
- Verde Safari Beach
- Duli beach- surf
Food:
Breakfast:
- Happiness beach bar
- HUB at Frendz hostel (create your own fruit platter)
- El Nido bakery (banana bread/carrot cake)
- Blackbird
Dinner:
- Punto Playa (Spanish food at Lio Beach)
- Nanay’s El Nido (Filipino/western food)
- Mazabor (Filipino)
- Maa’s Grill (burgers)
- The food truck
- Big bad Thai (Thai)
Lunch:
- LUNCH AT SHIMIZU ISLAND
Activities:
- El Nido zipline (hire bikes)
- Full day island hopping
- big lagoon el nido
- secret lagoon
- small lagoon
- Cudugnon Cave
- Cathedral cave
- Hike Taraw Peak at sunrise
- hire motorbike: Napcan beach
- hire kayaks from El Nido Town and explore Cadlao Island
Islands:
- Pinagbuyutan Island , has huge towering cliffs that shoot straight down dramatically over the small stretches of the beach below, nothing more than a shack and coconut trees
- snake island
- helicopter island
Boat tour:
. Tour A - beautiful lagoons and secluded beaches, ideal for those who enjoy kayaking and swimming in crystal-clear waters. https://www.klook.com/en-US/activity/4168-el-nido-island-hopping-tour-a-palawan/?aid=5804&aff_adid=985089&aff_pid=&aff_sid=&utm_medium=affiliate-alwayson&utm_source=non-network&utm_campaign=5804&utm_term=&utm_content=&aff_klick_id=96226419549-5804-985089-f742f02
- Tour B- snorkeling, stunning islands like Snake Island and Pinagbuyutan Island. https://www.klook.com/en-US/activity/4167-el-nido-island-hopping-tour-b-palawan/?aid=5804&aff_adid=985091&aff_pid=&aff_sid=&utm_medium=affiliate-alwayson&utm_source=non-network&utm_campaign=5804&utm_term=&utm_content=&aff_klick_id=96226445146-5804-985091-4d7dea
- Tour C snorkeling and marine life, vibrant coral reefs and hidden beaches, perfect for underwater exploration. https://www.klook.com/activity/4169-el-nido-island-hopping-tour-c-palawan/?aid=5804&aff_adid=985091&aff_pid=&aff_sid=&utm_medium=affiliate-alwayson&utm_source=non-network&utm_campaign=5804&utm_term=&utm_content=&aff_klick_id=96226459569-5804-985091-fc2821e
- Tour D relaxed experience with fewer crowds:
https://www.klook.com/en-US/activity/4171-el-nido-island-hopping-tour-d/?aid=5804&aff_adid=985091&aff_pid=&aff_sid=&utm_medium=affiliate-alwayson&utm_source=non-network&utm_campaign=5804&utm_term=&utm_content=&aff_klick_id=96226482718-5804-985091-3a59e1e
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El Nido, Philippines
18th: Zoe arrives
3 Day boat trip El Nido to Coron
23rd Meeting Point: El Nido Town Square 8am
Departure: 10am
25th Arrival: 4pm-6pm Coron Main Port
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Coron, Philippines
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Siargao, Philippines
Beaches
- Cloud 9
- Sunset at cloud 9 pier (100PHP)
- Pacifico Beach
- Secret beach
- Alegria beach
- White beach
- Maasin River
Activities
- Island hopping
- Coconut Road viewpoint, Caves, Maasin river jump & boat tour
- hire scooter and explore island
- Magpupungko rockpools (low tide)
- surf lesson- North Siargao surf school
- Hire surf boards- secret beach
- Sugba lagoon
- Barrel pub quiz
Restaurants
- sunset at shaka cafe
- breakfast at coco beach cafe
- wakeboarding club
- Goodies
- Happiness
- Shaka
- Kurvada
- Noods
- Kermit
- Sibol
- Spotted pig
- Cumin
- Greek taverna
- Las barricas
- Trattoria altrove
Nights out
- Wednesday: Goodies
- Saturday: Harana
- Sunday: Happiness beach bar
3rd May: Zoe & Bods fly back to Manila
FLIGHT:
Sayak to Mactan-Cebu 11:45-12:50 £48pp
VAN - Cebu to Moalboal £4.70pp
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Moalboal, Philippines
Beaches:
Basdaku beach
White sand beach
Panagsama beach
Activities:
Sardine run, turtles and snorkelling at Panagsama beach (low tide for turtles)
Whale sharks
Canyoneering
Snorkelling
Jewellery making
Zip line
Veranda view- sunset
Panagsama beach- sunset
Places to eat:
Breakfast:
Smooth
Le Bistro
Bawud
Three bears
Shaka
O delices French bakery
JPs burrito
Istoria cafe
Dinner:
Hungry monkey- Filipino
The three bears- burger
Trattoria Altrove- Italian
Betsy’s grill
Nomad
Achille resto bar
Greek taverna
El Mercado food court
Filipo pizza
JP burrito
Hey gelato ice cream
Bars:
Isla Bar
Blue Mango
Black Summer
Chilli Bar
Travel day:
1 hr 30 bus from Moalboal to Liloan, 30min ferry to dumaguete & 2 hour ferry to Siquijor
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Siquijor, Philippines
2 hour ferry to Tagbilaran Port
Cambuguhay waterfalls: Swimming & rope swing etc (rope swing costs 50php)
Tulapos Marine park (1h snorkelling): have to have 1 guide per 2 people. Costs 325php
Salagdoong beach: small beach - can get busy on weekends. “Iconic cliff jumping spot” 50php
Old ass tree
Paliton beach day / (good lunch&sunset)
Little Boracay beach
Firefly treehouse - hidden cafe & lagoon
Meju beach
Sunset drinks at Voodoo beach bar
Spend the day at Runik beach club
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Bohol, Philippines
Stay @ Panglao
Oceanica beach resort panglao £8 day pass
- access to dumaluan beach (stunning!!)
- gym
- pool
- beds&beanbags
- sports (tennis, badminton, table tennis, pool)
Henann resort £20 day pass
- inc buffet lunch & all facilities
- chocolate hills
- Alona beach
- Doljo beach (no entrance fee)
- Tarsier sanctuary
- Balicasag island (turtles)
- Dolphin watching Pamilacan island
- Loboc river cruise
2 hour ferry to Cebu
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Cebu, Philippines
Flight to Hong Kong 17:55