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Philippines Island Hopper

17 days
From Makati to Boracay
4.8
683 traveler reviews
Philippines Island Hopper - TruTravels
  • Explorer
  • Active
  • Beach
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Christmas & New Year
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 20
Age range 18 to 39
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Highlights

  • Explore Manila nightlife in Makati
  • Lunch with a local family in Palawan
  • Island hop and snorkel in El Nido
  • Experience ziplining in El Nido
  • Cook and dine with locals on Daracotan

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Manila
  2. Day 2 Travel to Palawan & Local Lunch With Family (1L)
  3. Day 3 Port Barton Island Hopping (1B, 1L)
  4. Day 4 Port Barton/El Nido (1B)
  5. Day 5 El Nido Island Hopping (1B, 1L)
  6. Day 6 Nacpan Beach & Zipline (1B)
  7. Day 7 Boat to Coron & Begin Castaway Experience (1B, 1D)
  8. Day 8 Culion Town & Snorkeling (1B)
  9. Day 9 Lagoon & Lake Visit + Arrive to Coron (1B, 1L)
  10. Day 10 Coron Town/Cebu City
  11. Day 11 Moalboal & Simala Church (1L)
  12. Day 12 Sardine Run, Snorkelling & Turtles (1B)
  13. Day 13 Kawasan Waterfalls (1B, 1L)
  14. Day 14 Moalboal/Boracay Island (1B)
  15. Day 15 Surf Lesson and Beach Day (1B)
  16. Day 16 Island Boat Trip (1B)
  17. Day 17 Chilled Checkout (1B)
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Where You'll Stay

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    4.8
  • Itinerary
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    4.7
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    Excellent
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  • Philippines Island Hopper reviewer 1
    · June 1st, 2025
    Orty was a great tour guide! He was fun and energetic, with a wealth of knowledge. He has friends and contacts everywhere we visited, helping give is the best experience possible and was flexible with plans in order to suit the group. We started as strangers but are leaving as friends, this trip would have been the same without him!
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    Trip date: May 2025
  • C
    · March 22nd, 2025
    A unique tour that cannot be forgotten so quickly. I haven't had so much variety and fun for a long time.
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    Trip date: March 2025
  • SS
    · March 20th, 2025
    It was an incredibly great time. Every day had new different experiences to offer. My absolute highlight was the canyoning, followed by the ziplining in El Nido and the Island hoping. Orty is the best travel guide you could wish for. He left no questions unanswered, was always present and made the tour unforgettable with his humourous, loving, open, enthusiastic manner. He is a sunshine and gives everyone in the group a great feeling.
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    Trip date: March 2025
  • L
    · March 20th, 2025
    10/10 tour with a 10/10 tour guide Orty ❤️❤️ He was fun, kind and inclusive. He had all the qualities for a great tour guide leading a group of solo travellers.
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    Trip date: March 2025
  • A
    · December 6th, 2024
    Jaddy was kind, helpful, thoughtful & you could tell all she wanted was for us all to thoroughly enjoy our trip here in the Philippines. I was also so impressed that she always remained so calm despite trying to organise people! She was understanding when I did the canyoneering and wasn’t keen on doing the jumps, she even made sure I wasn’t alone and stayed with me which was so kind. Also she makes a fab first aider when I had my fair share of injuries!! You definitely wouldn’t have thought it was her first solo tour she totally smashed it! We all celebrated her birthday and have made sure she has some funds to start her swimming lessons! I want to see her being a dolphin on the next one haha! Xx
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    Trip date: November 2024
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  • A
    · December 6th, 2024
    Jaddy was amazing! Really looked after us all so well and catered for everything we needed. The activities and meals were very well organised and I really enjoyed my time in the Philippines as a result!
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    Trip date: November 2024
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  • A
    · December 6th, 2024
    I’ve really enjoyed the itinerary and activities on this tour and think it’s good value for money. Vanezza and Alvin were helpful, and taught us a lot about the local culture.
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    Trip date: November 2024
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  • A
    · December 6th, 2024
    During this trip our guides Vanezza and Alvin were always very positive and helped the group make the most of the trip. Alvin always made sure to take cute candid photos, and when there was an issue with an individual in the group Vanezza dealt with it very quickly and in the best interest of the whole group. Group meals were organised every night in order to make sure no one was left to eat alone. The days were always packed with lots of fun activities with the most helpful and positive guides in every boat/activity we took part in. This allowed us all the get the most out of the philippines. I will definitely be coming back to explore more!
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    Trip date: November 2024
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  • A
    · December 6th, 2024
    This was my fourth TruTravels tour, (I am a die hard fan) and wow the philipines was Absoloutely unbelievable - my new favourite place in the world. Vanessa was really good at dealing with difficult situations, when a member of our group was particularly inappropriate with multiple girls, there was no hesitation in making sure the whole group felt safe and comfortable. We spoke to her about the issue at :am am in the morning and by am the next day the person causing uncomfortably was removed from the tour. I was incredibly impressed by her quick and proffesional action taken on this issue to ensure everyone on the trip felt safe and comfortable. Alvin was a bundle of joy and is going to make a fantastic tour leader. The Philipines itinerary was jam packed every day in the best way and I can’t wait to come back!
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    Trip date: November 2024
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  • A
    · December 6th, 2024
    This is my th TruTravels tour in Asia, and was definitely one of my favourites! Both the our guides (Vanezza & Alvin) were welcoming, friendly and informative of the itinerary, extra activities, etc. I loved that Vanezza organised a group dinner every evening and helped with my dietary restrictions, and the included lunches on activity days were of a high standard. The places we visited in the Philippines were all stunning, and my personal highlight was the adrenaline-fuelled Canyoning day! I would highly recommend the full day tour!
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    Trip date: November 2024
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17 days
Philippines Island Hopper
From Makati to Boracay

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    Molly

    Asked on April 4th, 2025

    Can I also have the hotel details for this trip please

    Accommodation
    • TruTravelsOperatorWritten April 2025

      Manila - Lub D, Port Barton, Palawan - Ausan Beach Front Cottages, El Nido, Palawan - Coral Cliff, Daracotan - Isla Experience, Coron, Palawan - Sunlight Hotel Coron, Cebu City - Hop Inn, Moalboal, Cebu - Loves Dive Resort, Boracay - Grand Blue Beach Hotel. Please note the accommodation is subject to change.

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      Molly

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      Ok amazing and how much is this one please

    • TruTravelsOperatorWritten April 2025

      This one is £2495. Let us know if we can help with anything else!

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    Monica

    Asked on March 21st, 2025

    Do you have any tours the same as these for older, fit & able ppl

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    • TruTravelsOperatorWritten March 2025

      Our tours are only for those customers aged 18-45. Do you fall into that category? Our sister company G Adventures are an open to all operator so it's worth checking them out if you are outside of our age range

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    Andrew

    Asked on February 18th, 2025

    What is the cancellation policy for the tour?

    Payments
    • TruTravelsOperatorWritten February 2025

      The cancellation policy will be detailed in your booking agreement, including any possible penalties.

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    Irene

    Asked on January 19th, 2025

    is there any extra fee included?

    Price / Availability
    • TruTravelsOperatorWritten January 2025

      We do not have any hidden costs - all inclusions for the cost of the tour are listed, but you will need to budget for: your flights to and from the Philippines - these need to be booked separately, any food that's not included, and any drinks as drinks are not included, souvenirs, pre-night accommodation if you wish to arrive early and be picked up from the airport, any transport or accommodation at the end of the tour once it has finished, as we cannot book this for you

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      Irene

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      is there any difference booking via tour Radar or directly on Tru travels website?

    • TruTravelsOperatorWritten January 2025

      No difference. Booking on TourRadar you'll have their 24/7 support should you need anything

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      Irene

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      is this price for a private room? Or shared room?

    • TruTravelsOperatorWritten January 2025

      This is for a shared room. You'll be sharing a twin room with another female from your group.

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      Irene

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      is there any chance to get a private room instead?

    • TruTravelsOperatorWritten January 2025

      Yes there is an option to have your own room for tour however this comes with an additional cost and is subject to availability. The cost for this would be £1425 - this cost is on top of the cost of the tour!

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      Irene

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      are they all hotels?

    • TruTravelsOperatorWritten January 2025

      Its a mixture of hotels, cottages and bungalows and all twin share.

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      Irene

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      Is the transfer to the airport included in the price?

    • TruTravelsOperatorWritten January 2025

      There's no onward travel included at the end of the trip. This would be organised by you.

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      Irene

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      if I get in Manila on 08th instead, can I get the transfer from the airport?

    • TruTravelsOperatorWritten January 2025

      Airport pick-ups are included free of charge, provided that you are arriving on the start date of the trip or up to 2 days before and staying in our pre-accommodation.

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    David

    Asked on January 13th, 2025

    We are a family of 2 adults and 4 children (19, 18, 16, 12). We like the look on your itinerary but would like to add a few more nights in each stop to slow the pace down a little bit. Can we do this tour as a private group with just us? What is the cost and accommodation? We would like to do it in mid December if possible.

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    • TruTravelsOperatorWritten January 2025

      Our tours are for 18 + only so we are unable to assist you I'm afraid

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    Carole

    Asked on January 3rd, 2025

    Are meals included in the tour?

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    • TruTravelsOperatorWritten January 2025

      Meals details will be provided in the itinerary and can vary by location.

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    Jose

    Asked on January 2nd, 2025

    I am 63 years old but in very good shape and would like to go on this trip. My partner is much younger. Am I allowed to go?

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    • TruTravelsOperatorWritten January 2025

      I'm afraid our maximim age is 45 for our tours.

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    Amber

    Asked on December 21st, 2024

    Do the hotel rooms have fridge facilities?

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    • TruTravelsOperatorWritten December 2024

      The rooms may not have their own fridges, but hotels are happy to store medications at reception.

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    Nicole

    Asked on November 18th, 2024

    Is the airport transfer included in the price? Can the travelers only arrive at specific times to make use of the airport transfer?

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      Nicole

      TravelerWritten November 2024

      Is the age range suitable for travelers in their late 20s? What is the average age of travelers on this tour?

    • TruTravelsOperatorWritten November 2024

      The age range is 21-60 on this tour. The majority of the customers are 20's and 30's

    • TruTravelsOperatorWritten November 2024

      The arrival transfer is included if you arrive on the day of the tour. It is also included if you arrive the day before and book the pre night through us

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    Carla

    Asked on October 24th, 2024

    What hotels do you stay at

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    • TruTravelsOperatorWritten October 2024

      Here is a list of the accommodations we use for this trip. Please note they are always subject to change. Manila: Lub D. Port Barton, Palawan: Ausan Beach Front Cottages. El Nido, Palawan: Coral Cliff. Daracotan: Isla Experience. Coron, Palawan: Sunlight Hotel Coron. Cebu City: Hop Inn. Moalboal, Cebu: Loves Dive Resort. Boracay: Grand Blue Beach Hotel.

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Tour ID: 205964

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Philippines. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Philippines. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Philippines. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Philippines. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Philippines. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Philippines. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Philippines. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and TruTravels will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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