Itinerary
- Day 1
Manila
You'll arrive in Manila and have the whole day to yourself before a welcome meeting at 5:00 PM. The city's the largest and most vibrant in the Philippines, so wander around the neighborhood near your hostel and get a feel for the place. There's no rush since activities don't start until this evening.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lub D Makati)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Optional Activities
- Manila City Tour
- Intramuros Visit
- Day 2
Manila to Mount Purro
After breakfast, a private vehicle takes you to Mount Purro Nature Reserve, about 2 hours away. Once there, you'll meet your local hosts and head out for an afternoon hike through the jungle to reach a waterfall where you can swim. By evening, you're cooking with the Dumagat people over a bonfire, making rice and Filipino tom yum soup in bamboo before eating together.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Filipino tom yum soup and rice cooked over bonfire with local Dumagat people)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Nature Reserve Resort Experience)
Included Activities
- Mount Purro Waterfall Hike & Swim
- Calawis Cooking Demonstration
- Mount Purro Nature Reserve
Landmarks Mount Purro Nature Reserve - Day 3
Mount Purro to Manila
Start before sunrise for a hike to Mount Purro's peak to catch the sunrise views. You'll have breakfast at the reserve and enjoy some final jungle time before driving back to Manila, taking about 2 hours. The rest of the day is free to do what you want in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lub D Makati)
Included Activities
- Sunrise hike up Mount Purro
Optional Activities
- Manila City Tour
- Intramuros Visit
Landmarks Mount Purro - Day 4
Manila
This morning, you can visit historical spots like Fort Santiago and Manila Cathedral, or simply explore Makati on your own schedule. Later, you'll hop into a traditional Filipino jeepney and eat your way through Chinatown, the culinary heart of the Philippines, tasting street food that mixes Chinese and Filipino flavors.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Street food in Chinatown via jeepney tour)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lub D Makati)
Included Activities
- Chinatown jeepney and food tour
Optional Activities
- Fort Santiago visit
- Manila Cathedral visit
- Postigo del Palacio visit
- Makati exploration
Landmarks Fort Santiago Manila Cathedral Postigo del Palacio Chinatown Makati - Day 5
Manila to Puerto Princesa
Head to the airport and fly to Puerto Princesa, a 1.5 hour flight. You'll arrive in the early afternoon with free time to settle into this seaside town. If you're interested, there's an optional Puerto Princesa City Tour that visits the Immaculate Conception Cathedral and Baker's Hill.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (100% Cafe Moto Hostel)
Optional Activities
- Puerto Princesa City Tour
- Immaculate Conception Cathedral visit
- Baker's Hill visit
Landmarks Immaculate Conception Cathedral Baker's Hill 
- Day 6
Puerto Princesa to El Nido
Take a boat through Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park to explore the underground river. In the afternoon, you'll drive to El Nido where you'll find crystal clear water, dramatic karst cliffs, and white sand beaches waiting for you over the next several days.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Spin Designer Hostel)
Included Activities
- Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park Visit
Landmarks Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park 
- Day 7
El Nido
If you came to the Philippines for island life, this is it. You'll board a private boat for island hopping, cruising through clear water and swimming and snorkeling at places like Hidden Beach and Secret Beach. It's a full day on the water doing exactly what island getaways are about.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Spin Designer Hostel)
Included Activities
- Island Hopping Tour
Landmarks Hidden Beach Secret Beach 
- Day 8
El Nido
Your last day in El Nido is yours to plan. Hike to Taraw Peak for panoramic views, visit Kuyawyaw Falls, paddle a kayak through the water, or simply relax on the beach with the sand beneath you. Pick whatever sounds like the perfect way to wrap up your time here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Spin Designer Hostel)
Optional Activities
- Taraw Peak Hike
- Kuyawyaw Falls visit
- Kayaking
- Beach day
- Sibaltan Heritage Community visit
Landmarks Taraw Peak Kuyawyaw Falls - Day 9
El Nido to Sulu Sea Island Camping
Leave Palawan Island and board a two-story motorized banca boat for a multi-day adventure. You'll cruise past massive karst formations and white sand coves through the Sulu Sea, then camp on a secluded beach in traditional Filipino huts. Tonight you're falling asleep to the sound of the island.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Outpost Expedition)
Landmarks Sulu Sea - Day 10
Sulu Sea Island Hopping
Wake to waves lapping the shore and get back on the boat to keep exploring. You'll make swimming and snorkeling stops along the way, and if you're lucky, spot dolphins, sea turtles, whale sharks, or rays breaching the water. By evening, you're set up for another night camping on a quiet beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Outpost Expedition)
Landmarks Sulu Sea - Day 11
Sulu Sea to Coron
After another night on a remote island, board the boat one last time. Take in the views from the bow and sail toward Coron. Once you arrive and check into your hotel, you might catch the tail end of happy hour with the other travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Coron Ecolodge)
Landmarks Coron 
- Day 12
Coron
After several days at sea, this morning is about getting back on land. You'll hike Mt Tapyas with your group leader for views across the island, then head to Maquinit hot springs to soak in the warm water. In the evening, you have the option to join your travel companions and group leader for a final night out in Coron.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Coron Ecolodge)
Included Activities
- Mount Tapyas Hike
- Maquinit Hot Springs
Optional Activities
- Coron eBike Tour
- Final night out in Coron
Landmarks Mt Tapyas Maquinit Hot Springs - Day 13
Coron
It's time to say goodbye to your travel companions. You can depart at any time that works for you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
