PhilippinesEpic Philippines: Island Hopping Adventure
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.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - 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.
Accommodation
Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city. For the actual hotel your specific departure will be using, please check your voucher.
Lub D Makati
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.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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.
Your G for Good Moment: 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.
Accommodation
Nature Reserve Resort Experience
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.
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.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Spend the evening free in Manila.
Accommodation
Lub D Makati
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.
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 Activities - Day 4Show
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Lub D Makati
This morning, we'll head to the airport and catch a flight to Puerto Princesa. After arriving in the early afternoon, spend a free afternoon in this seaside paradise. Opt to go on the Puerto Princesa City Tour and visit notable spots like Immaculate Conception Cathedral and Baker's Hill. Please note, if you booked the twin/double room, it will not be available in Puerto Princesa.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Free Time
Spend the rest of the day how you'd like in Puerto Princesa.
Optional Activities - Day 5Show
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100% Cafe Moto Hostel
This morning, put on your adventure hat, grab your camera and visit the famed underground river on a boat ride through Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. In the afternoon, we'll drive to El Nido. Great ready for the next few days: forecast calls for crystal blue water, karst cliffs, and perfect island life. Not too shabby.
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park Visit
Take a boat ride through the famous subterranean river. The underground ecosystem is over 8km (5 mi) long with amazing rock formations, cave systems, wildlife and old growth forest. The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park was voted one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature in 2011.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodation
Spin Designer Hostel
If you came to the Philippines for island life, today will be your day. Hop aboard for our very own private island hopping tour. Epic right? We'll cruise, swim and snorkel our way through perfectly clear water, stopping at iconic beaches like Hidden Beach and Secret Beach. A pretty dreamy day if you ask us.
Island Hopping Tour
Jump on a boat and cruise through some of the most beautiful water in the world. Stop at world class beaches like Secret Beach and Hidden Beach while swimming and snorkeling in the beautiful sea along the way. Gaze at the impressive limestone karsts and view of the sparkling water. Enjoy lunch on board while listening to stories and the history of El Nido.
Accommodation
Spin Designer Hostel
Spend your last day in El Nido doing exactly what you want! There are so many things to do to make for your perfect day! You could hike to the top of Taraw Peak for a gorgeous view or visit Kuyawyaw Falls. Looking for more of a beachy vibe? Opt to kayak through the crystal clear water or relax on the white sand and enjoy a beach day.
Free Time
Enjoy a free day in this island paradise.
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Spin Designer Hostel
Say goodbye to Palawan Island and climb aboard for an epic adventure! Over the next two nights, you'll explore the islands of the Philippines onboard a two-story motorized bancas boat, cruising past huge krast formations, white sand coves and through the Sulu Sea. After a day of cruising, we'll camp on a secluded beach in traditional filipino huts. Talk about living the island dream.
Boat
Enjoy a day out on the open sea! Island hop from one gorgeous, secluded beach to another.
Accommodation
Outpost Expedition
Wake to the sound of the sea reaching the sand. Climb back onto the boat and continue exploring the beautiful turquoise water. We'll make stops along the way to swim and snorkel. Keep an eye out for dolphins, sea turtles, whale sharks and breaching rays before you reach your next secluded beach camping experience.
Boat
Enjoy a day out on the open sea! Island hop from one gorgeous, secluded beach to another.
Accommodation
Outpost Expedition
Awaken next to the beach after another night on a beautiful, secluded Filipino island. We'll board our trusty vessel for one final expedition. Take in the view from the bow one last time before arriving to the Island of Coron. After you disembark, check into your hotel. It might just be happy hour!
Boat
Land ho! After 3 days at sea, arrive to the beautiful island of Coron.
Accommodation
Coron Ecolodge
After a few days at sea, today is a day of land exploration. In the morning, join your CEO to hike Mt Tapyas. Get your blood pumping and catch incredible vistas across the island. Then zip over to the Maquinit hot springs where you can dip a toe-or more- into the hot water. In the evening, choose to join your fellow Roamies and CEO for a final night out in Coron.
Mount Tapyas Hike
Set out for a steady, uphill hike to Mount Tapyas. The 734 steps may seem daunting but take your time and climb. It is well worth it because reaching the top proves an incredible view!
Maquinit Hot Springs
It's time to relax with a visit Maquinit Hot Springs. This saltwater spring, is hot, so ease into it. But once you're in, sit back and enjoy the seaside view.
Free Time
Explore this incredible island paradise however you'd like!
Optional Activities - Day 12Show
Accommodation
Coron Ecolodge
Say goodbye to your Roamies and depart at any time.
