Itinerary
- Day 1
Manila
You'll be picked up at Manila airport and transferred to your central boutique hostel. After you settle in, join the group for a welcome meal on the rooftop terrace overlooking the Manila skyline.
- Start point
- 5660 Don Pedro, Makati, 1209 Metro Manila, Philippines (Z Hostel, 17:00)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome meal on rooftop terrace overlooking Manila skyline)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Z Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Airport pickup and transfer to hostel
- Welcome meal on rooftop terrace
- Day 2
Manila to Puerto Princesa
Start with breakfast at the hostel, then take a short flight to Puerto Princesa in Palawan. You'll have free time to relax by the pool, get a massage, or just unwind. Later in the evening, head to a local restaurant in this coastal city for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant in Puerto Princesa)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Canvas Boutique Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Manila to Puerto Princesa
- Free time (swimming, massage, or relaxation at hotel)
Optional Activities
- Massage at hotel
- Day 3
Puerto Princesa to Port Barton
Early start heading to the UNESCO Underground River. You'll explore a portion of the cave by boat, then stop for lunch. After that, continue on a scenic drive to remote Port Barton. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach with fresh coconuts and island music. Stay overnight in traditional Filipino-style beach bungalows.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Elsa's Cottage (or similar))
Included Activities
- UNESCO Underground River exploration by boat
- Scenic drive to Port Barton
- Afternoon beach relaxation in Port Barton
- Starfish Fields swim
- Overnight in beachfront bungalows
Landmarks Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park 
- Day 4
Islander Experience Day 1
Begin your two-day Islander Experience with local guides. After breakfast, board a local boat to explore islands around Port Barton. You'll visit one of four local schools to interact with students and see the impact of your support. In the evening, gather around a fire at the private beach camp for a feast prepared by local guides, then sleep in tents directly on the beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Beach camp feast of grilled fish, pork, rice, vegetables and fruit prepared by local guides)
- Accommodation
- Camping (Private Beach Camp (or similar))
Included Activities
- Islander Experience - island exploration with local guides
- Visit to local island school with students
- Beach camp dinner (grilled fish, pork, rice, vegetables, fruit)
- Overnight camping in tents on beach
Optional Activities
- Bring school supplies (can be pre-brought or purchased in Puerto Princesa)
- Make monetary donations to school for kitchens, canteens, sporting equipment
- Day 5
Islander Experience Day 2
Day two of your island hopping continues with snorkeling around coral reefs alongside turtles, showering under jungle waterfalls, and exploring tiny islands throughout the day. Your local guides help you experience the island way of life and the rhythm of the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Elsa's Cottage (or similar))
Included Activities
- Snorkelling around coral reefs with turtles
- Jungle waterfall bathing
- Island exploration
- Island hopping activities
- Day 6
Port Barton to El Nido
After breakfast and time to take in your surroundings, hop in a van for the scenic drive to El Nido. You'll check in to the trendy boutique hostel, then head to a beachfront restaurant for food and time with your group.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at beach restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Spin Designer Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Scenic van transfer to El Nido
- Dinner at beach restaurant
- Day 7
Cultural Experience
A guided jungle hike through the rainforest takes you to an exclusive jungle hut where you'll learn to cook traditional Filipino food, climb coconut trees, practice stick fighting, shave coconuts, learn local dances and children's games, and weave with coconut leaves. Afterwards, you can take an optional zipline ride between islands over the ocean, then relax at Las Cabanas Beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Spin Designer Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Jungle hike with flora and fauna learning
- Cooking lesson with authentic Filipino food
- Climbing coconut trees
- Traditional Filipino stick fighting
- Coconut shaving
- Learning Filipino dances and children's games
- Coconut leaf weaving
- Time at Las Cabanas Beach
Optional Activities
- Island to island zipline experience
Landmarks Las Cabanas Beach 
- Day 8
Bacuit Archipelago Island Hopping
Board a boat to explore the tiny islands in the Bacuit Archipelago. You'll snorkel in the clear waters with your new friends and enjoy freshly prepared food on board throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Freshly prepared food on board)
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Spin Designer Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Island hopping boat tour around Bacuit Archipelago
- Snorkelling with groups
- On-board meals
Landmarks Bacuit Archipelago Cadlao Island 
- Day 9
Canopy Walk & Relaxation
Take a short canopy walk up to the famous cliffs overlooking El Nido bay and Cadlao Island. After the hike, enjoy a traditional Filipino massage near the beach to relax your muscles. Spend your final day taking in your surroundings and enjoying some quiet time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Spin Designer Hostel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided canopy walk to El Nido viewpoint overlooking bay and Cadlao Island
- Traditional Filipino massage
Landmarks El Nido Bay Cadlao Island 
- Day 10
El Nido to Puerto Princesa
Your tour concludes with an included private van transfer back to Puerto Princesa, departing at 7 AM from El Nido. You'll have time to catch your onward flight or make your way to your next destination.
- End point
- Balinsasayaw Road cor. Calle Real, El Nido, 5313 Palawan, Philippines (Spin Hostel)
Included Activities
- Private van transfer from El Nido to Puerto Princesa
Optional Activities
- Flight from El Nido airport to alternative destinations using Air Swift
