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Philippines Island Hopping West (With Expedition ( From Oct '26))

13 days
From Puerto Princesa to Coron
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
Ages 18-35
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Puerto Princesa

    You'll arrive in Puerto Princesa this afternoon and connect with your crew. After settling in, there's a welcome dinner to get to know everyone, followed by an evening at a tiki bar where you can catch some Filipino music and try local cocktails.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Palawan Uno Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner
    • Tiki bar with Filipino music and cocktails
    Landmarks/POIs
    Puerto Princesa
  2. Day 2

    Puerto Princesa

    Following breakfast at your hotel, you're heading to Subterranean River National Park for a boat trip through limestone caves and underground waterways. Lunch happens at Nanay Elena's House where she serves traditional Filipino food using ingredients from her own farm. The rest of the day is yours to relax back at the beachfront hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Traditional Filipino meal at Nanay Elena's House made using fresh ingredients from her farm)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ferellee Beachfront Inn (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Subterranean River National Park tour with underground river boat experience
    • Traditional Filipino meal at Nanay Elena's House

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the local town
    Landmarks/POIs
    Subterranean River National Park
  3. Day 3

    Port Barton

    You'll spend the day on a private boat hopping between islands. Swimming with sea turtles, snorkeling around the reefs, eating locally prepared meals, and watching the sunset from a starfish sandbar make up your itinerary here.

    Meals
    Lunch (Scrumptious locally-cooked meal)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ferellee Beachfront Inn (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Island hopping in private boat
    • Swimming with sea turtles
    • Snorkelling along vibrant reefs
    • Locally-cooked meal
    • Starfish sandbar visit at sunset
    Landmarks/POIs
    Port Barton
  4. Day 4

    Port Barton

    This day is flexible based on what interests you. Jump into the water for swimming, grab a book and settle on the beach, take a morning hike through the rocky hills nearby, or try your hand at making your own rings and bracelets at a local workshop.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ferellee Beachfront Inn (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in crystal blue waters
    • Beach relaxation
    • Morning hike to rocky hills
    • Making rings and bracelets at local workshop
    Landmarks/POIs
    Port Barton
  5. Day 5

    Port Barton to El Nido

    After breakfast at the hotel, you're moving on to your next stop. The afternoon is open for exploring the town on your own terms, tasting street food, wandering through local shops, and making sure your camera is charged for what's coming next.

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    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Coral Cliff (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Tasting local street food
    • Shopping at local shops
    Landmarks/POIs
    El Nido
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  6. Day 6

    El Nido

    You'll travel through El Nido in a colorful classic jeepney visiting several spots. The route includes Lio Beach with its wooden ocean walkway, Bulalacao Waterfalls, the popular Nacpan Beach, and wraps up at Las Cabanas where the sunset here is something special.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Coral Cliff (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Jeepney tour of El Nido
    • Lio Beach visit with wooden ocean footpath
    • Bulalacao Waterfalls visit
    • Nacpan Beach visit
    • Las Cabanas sunset viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming at Bulalacao Waterfalls
    Landmarks/POIs
    Lio Beach
    Bulalacao Waterfalls
    Nacpan Beach
    Las Cabanas
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  7. Day 7

    El Nido

    An entire day in this palm tree setting is yours to use however you'd like. Whether it's exploring the pristine white-sand beaches during the day or just relaxing with your group as evening comes, the choice is yours.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Coral Cliff (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Exploring pristine white-sand beaches
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    El Nido
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  8. Day 8

    El Nido to Darocotan Island

    After your final meal in El Nido, you'll take a boat to the Isla Experience Special Stay. There's snorkeling around a local shipwreck, then a boodle fight feast served on banana leaves with authentic Filipino dishes. The evening ends with a bonfire on the beach near rustic huts.

    Meals
    Lunch (Final El Nido meal), Dinner (Authentic Filipino boodle fight - communal feast served on long banana leaves eaten with hands)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Isla Experience)

    Included Activities

    • Final El Nido meal
    • Boat transfer to Special Stay
    • Snorkelling under crystal blue water
    • Local shipwreck exploration
    • Boodle fight - traditional Filipino communal meal
    • Beach bonfire
    Landmarks/POIs
    Darocotan Island
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  9. Day 9

    Island Beach Camp

    Your 3-day marine safari starts now with a private boat heading toward roughly 15 islands. You'll explore reefs and colorful corals, visit remote white sandbars over turquoise water, and camp on a white-sand beach tonight with bonfire dinner and stargazing.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Wholesome breakfast before departure), Dinner (Campfire dinner with sea-side setting and local music)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Island Beach Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Private boat marine safari
    • Reef and coral exploration
    • Remote island white sandbar visit
    • Beach camping
    • Campfire dinner
    • Stargazing
    Landmarks/POIs
    Island Beach Camp
  10. Day 10

    Island Beach Camp

    Day two of the safari continues with snorkeling where sea turtles and stingrays might cross your path. You'll see thriving coral reefs, beautiful beaches, and some striking rock formations that define the landscape here.

    Meals
    Dinner (Fresh Filipino food onboard private boat)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Island Beach Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Snorkelling
    • Coral reef exploration
    • Beach visits
    • Rock formation exploration
    Landmarks/POIs
    Island Beach Camp
  11. Day 11

    Island Beach Camp to Coron

    The final safari day focuses on fringing reefs where Giant Groupers and Dugongs hang out. Lunch and drinks come next to a sandbar, then you'll explore a crystal-clear lake and do more snorkeling. By evening, you're back at the hotel in town for dinner and a good night's rest.

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch and drinks next to sandbar)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Vienna Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Fringing reef snorkelling
    • Kayangan Lake visit
    • Multiple snorkelling sessions

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch and drinks at sandbar
    • Dinner options around town
    Landmarks/POIs
    Kayangan Lake
    Coron
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  12. Day 12

    Coron

    Your last full day can go a few different ways. You might try scuba diving to check out famous Japanese World War II shipwrecks, take a tricycle ride to nearby beaches, or spend time relaxing in the local hot springs.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Vienna Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Scuba diving at Japanese World War II shipwrecks
    • Tricycle ride to beaches
    • Hot springs visit
    Landmarks/POIs
    Coron
  13. Day 13

    Coron

    After days of ocean, sun, meals, and snorkeling, it's time to wrap up. Your final included meal is a chance to soak in the experience one more time and exchange contact information with the friends you've made before heading to your departure.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Last included meal)

    Included Activities

    • Last free meal
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    Rhi was amazing! I’ve traveled with her 3 times now and she is truely a friend. She’s Extremely knowledgeable, and knows her job inside and out! What she doesn’t know she is happy to get the answer for you. She goes above and beyond to make your trip memorable
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