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Wanderlands Philippines - 12 Days

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From Manila to El Nido
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
Age range 18 to 39
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Highlights

  • Explore stunning beaches and splash around in waterfalls
  • Swim with whale sharks and snorkel the crystal clear waters
  • Discover the Filipino culture and enjoy the best sunsets of your life
  • Kayak through caves and take the leap of faith whilst cliff jumping

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Manila
  2. Day 2 Off to Moalboal
  3. Day 3 Whale Sharks and Waterfalls
  4. Day 4 Sardine Run
  5. Day 5 Port Barton
  6. Day 6 Port Barton
  7. Day 7 Port Barton
  8. Day 8 Travel to El Nido & Las Cabanas beach
  9. Day 9 Island Hopping
  10. Day 10 Lio Beach
  11. Day 11 Nacpan Beach
  12. Day 12 El Nido - Farewell
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Number of tours

5

Age Range

18 to 39 years old

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Customer Reviews

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    4.7
  • Itinerary
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    4.6
  • Guide
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    4.9
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  • A
    · May 11th, 2025
    Our guide Dian made the trip absolutely amazing! Traveling with her wasn’t just about seeing new places, it was about truly connecting and sharing stories. She has the ability to bring people together, make everyone feel seen, and is a wonderful person. Her karaoke and photography skills are seriously good. She took great pictures for everyone. She offered good recommendations for places to eat, drink or dance. Overall it was so much fun to have her as our guide, easily one of the best I've ever had. The trip had a good number of included activities. I found conyoning, kayaking, cooking class and snorkeling really fun. Although I can't swim, I felt so comfortable doing most of water activities thanks to our awesome boat guides. I’ll cherish many moments from this trip for a long time. l highly recommend it!
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    Wanderlands Travel commented on this review
    Hey Aisha, so pleased to hear you had an amazing time in the Philippines with Dian, she always goes the extra mile to make sure her guests have a truly unforgettable experience. Hope to see you again soon! Bali maybe??
    Trip date: April 2025
  • I
    · May 11th, 2025
    We were on tour with Dian, it was unique to get to know the country, the culture, the landscape and the people with her. The trip was very well organized, and everything went smoothly. For me, this trip was a huge dream come true, and I highly recommend it, especially with Dian! Thank you for everything!
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    Trip date: April 2025
  • F
    · May 10th, 2025
    Really packed days in the first half compared to relaxing days at the end. Too many long traveldays with nothing to see, maybe you can put some small hikes or stops for viewpoints inbetween but very well organised with by the best tourguide one could wish for and the highlights were definitely the Islandhoppings for me. Our tourguide also shared a lot of knowledge of the country and helped us, whenever we had problems or questions
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    Wanderlands Travel commented on this review
    Hey Franziska thanks for your feedback!
    Trip date: May 2025
  • M
    · May 10th, 2025
    Great tour with mixture of activities and relax with a chilling end. Fantastic tour guide. Like glue, she brought travelers together and managed to satisfy group and individual needs.
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    Wanderlands Travel commented on this review
    Hey Martin thanks for the feedback on the tour! See you again soon! Bali maybe??
    Trip date: May 2025
  • Wanderlands Philippines - 12 Days reviewer 5
    · May 10th, 2025
    Our trip was an unforgettable experience, especially thanks to our amazing guide, Dian. She showed us the beautiful country with warmth and enthusiasm, as if we were old friends. What impressed me most was that we even got to meet her family, which gave us a truly special insight into the local culture. Every day was perfectly organized and full of fascinating stories and insider tips. I can highly recommend this trip and our guide, Dian!
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    Wanderlands Travel commented on this review
    Hey Thomas! We will be sure to pass your kind words on to Dian. Thank you for sharing your amazing experience with us here!
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    Trip date: April 2025
  • W
    · May 9th, 2025
    Very lovely tour guide, good organize tour with different activities, lots of funny nights
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    Trip date: May 2025
  • Wanderlands Philippines - 12 Days reviewer 7
    · May 8th, 2025
    The tour was a perfect balance between activities and relaxation. It would have not been the same without our tour guide, Dian. Dian’s bubbly and fun personality really brought the group together and made me feel extremely comfortable . Some highlights included the island hopping, swimming with whale sharks and of course, Dian’s awesome karaoke skills. The trip is ideal for those who are looking for fun activities during the day, sunset chasers, and food lovers. The trip couldn’t have been better, and in large part to our amazing tour guide who has helped create friends for life !
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    Wanderlands Travel commented on this review
    Hey Liam thanks for sharing your amazing photos with us! we are so pleased to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed the tour of the Philippines and we hapoe to see you again soon! All the best! Team Wanderlands!
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    Trip date: April 2025
  • EH
    · May 8th, 2025
    Dian was the absolute most beautiful, funny and amazing tour guide. Cared for my every need to make sure I was as comfortable as possible! She was so interacting with everyone on our tour and made very easy to open up and engage with the rest of the group. Made the effort to know each and one of us individually and has made genuine friends for life. Could not recommend more! Absolutely could not have made the trip/tour anymore perfect.
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    Wanderlands Travel commented on this review
    Hey Emma thanks for the feedback on your trip! we're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your time with Dian and the rest of your group. Love to see the amazing photos! Thanks again and hope to see you again soon! All the Best! Team Wanderlands
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    Trip date: April 2025
  • EG
    · April 29th, 2025
    Excellent itinerary and lots of activities to do in each location.The Philippines is a stunning destination for any traveller.An area for improvement; would be the group being informed earlier during the day re plans for the next day and restaurants for group dinners that night,as I know this became an issue for those who had dietary requirements, as we often were told lastminute.
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    Wanderlands Travel commented on this review
    Hey Emer thanks for the feedback glad to hear you enjoyed the itinerary! All the best, Team Wanderlands!
    Trip date: April 2025
  • A
    · April 27th, 2025
    I would recommend the trip to the Philippines to experienced backpackers. Whether it was the diving with whale sharks, the sardines, the trips to the waterfalls or the canyoning alternative, as the main tour was being cleaned at the time we traveled, I thought it was great. I thought it was even better than the main tour, which you can see on YouTube etc. I would have liked there to have been more activities as I personally got bored in between, but there are enough alternatives here that you can do at your own expense. As a constructive point, I would have liked Jastwan to have been more responsive to the group and explained more so that the participants knew what was needed where and how. After talking to him, this improved considerably, so in my opinion there is nothing to criticize here. Nevertheless, I got to know Jastwan as a very likeable Filipino. I found him very funny and got on very well with him. If you want, he can also show you one or two good spots in the city or on the tour. He also made a lot of effort when it came to vegetarian alternatives, especially on the last evening when he changed the restaurant so that there was something for everyone. I found this very positive, as it meant we had a nice end to the trip together. All in all, I can recommend this trip with a clear conscience and felt that I was in good hands. There were many wonderful and unforgettable moments. Thanks you!
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    Wanderlands Travel commented on this review
    Hey Arne! Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time in the Philippines. We try to find a balance between activities and free time so all travellers can have time to explore for themselves as well as enjoy all the... Show more
    Trip date: April 2025

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Wanderlands Philippines - 12 Days
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    Hannah

    Asked on February 2nd, 2025

    wondering the age category of those that have booked on this trip and also the nationalities if possible

    Age Range
    • Wanderlands TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      We have 11 people including you, and they are surprisingly in their mid-late 30s from Australia, UK, and Germany and one Irish girl

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    Dirk

    Asked on December 28th, 2024

    Can I receive a discount if I book today?

    Price / Availability
    • Wanderlands TravelOperatorWritten December 2024

      Yes, if you book today you can still benefit from our promotional discount.

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    James

    Asked on November 14th, 2024

    is there a single supplement option for this trip when it comes to accommodation? if yes, can you very kindly let me know how much extra it would cost?

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    Single supplement
    • Wanderlands TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      Absolutely there is an option to upgrade to private room for an extra 1000 AUD. However since the tour is less than a month, we have to check room availability for you first.

    • J

      James

      TravelerWritten November 2024

      is it possible to know if there is an availability before fully booking the trip? also i will be paying in USD so by conversion i assume it would be around 645.5 USD

    • J

      James

      TravelerWritten November 2024

      What is the nearest airport when we are in El Nido and when do we finish in the last day? It seems there is an airport in El Nido but it looks very limited compared to another airport in Porta Princesa.

    • Wanderlands TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      Yes there is only one airline operate from El Nido and that will be Air Swift. You only have two option whether to fly to Manila from Puerto Princessa or El Nido. If you're flying from Puerto Princessa, you will have to take a 6 hour bus ride first so make sure to book flight that departs in the evening after 7 PM. El Nido airport is only around 15 minutes from our hotel but only 1 airline operates.

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      James

      TravelerWritten November 2024

      Is this going to impact the safety and Itenirary of the trip?

    • Wanderlands TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      Typhoon season in the Philippines typically runs from May to September, which is why we don't operate tours during that period. December, however, supposedly brings good weather and is outside of the typhoon season. That said, nature can be unpredictable, but worry not, of course we will find alternatives if it becomes unviable to operate the tour as per our itinerary in December.

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    Dale

    Asked on October 28th, 2024

    Interested in this trip but the earliest we can get there is Dec 15th. Can that date work for you?

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    • Wanderlands TravelOperatorWritten October 2024

      Unfortunately, this group tour is made for people in their 18-39 years old, solo travel, couples, but not children under 18. We regret to inform you that we cannot accommodate your request at this time.

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    Lynn

    Asked on October 4th, 2024

    Me, 24, and my partner,30, we are from Romania and visiting South East Asia in December and we would love to travel to Philippines and take this incredible tour, but we do not afford the full price of the january 20th tour that is 1,552 E, i love the 20% discount on the november's tours. 1,242 E is an incredible price and Wonderlands tours are the best. Are there any chances for a possible discount for the January tours, please?

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    • Wanderlands TravelOperatorWritten October 2024

      At the moment, we are offering a 20% discount on all 2024 departures through this platform. However, if you book directly through our website, we're offering 20% discount on Philippines 2024-2025 departure dates.

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    Carolyn

    Asked on August 29th, 2024

    Is a private room available?

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    • Wanderlands TravelOperatorWritten August 2024

      Yes, in Manila, if you wish to stay in a private room, that's absolutely possible. The room will costs roughly AUD 50 per night per room.

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    Claire

    Asked on August 23rd, 2024

    When will my travel be confirmed?

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    • Wanderlands TravelOperatorWritten August 2024

      Your reservation is all confirmed and you will receive 'Before you go Pack' a month before your tour and your group leader will invite you to a WhatsApp group chat about 2 weeks before your tour.

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    Thomas

    Asked on July 18th, 2024

    Is this ok for travelers 49 and 53 years old?

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    • Wanderlands TravelOperatorWritten July 2024

      Our trips are designed for travelers aged 18-39, we won't be able to accommodate your request this time.

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    Max

    Asked on July 17th, 2024

    How confidence are we to see Whale shark?

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      Max

      TravelerWritten July 2024

      How do I get back to airport after the last day? Is it included? If not, how much will that be?

    • Wanderlands TravelOperatorWritten July 2024

      Whale sharks can be spotted year-round, so you're in for an incredible experience whenever you visit! It's all year round.

    • Wanderlands TravelOperatorWritten July 2024

      Airport transfer isn't included, but your group leader will help arrange a Tuk Tuk ride to get you to the airport for about 15 minutes ride. Since the tour ends in El Nido, you'll need to book a domestic flight to Manila for your international flight.

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      Max

      TravelerWritten July 2024

      I am 47, am I still able to book this trip?

    • Wanderlands TravelOperatorWritten July 2024

      Our group tours are designed for travelers aged 18-39, so that's the general age range you'll be traveling with. However, the November 11th tour seems to attract people around your age, as we have two males in their 40s joining us.

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      Max

      TravelerWritten July 2024

      What time should I book my flight leaving Manila?

    • Wanderlands TravelOperatorWritten July 2024

      The tour ends in El Nido on 22 Nov 2024. You will have one last breakfast together with the group and are free to check out at 12 noon. We recommend to book international flight that departs after 7 PM. To avoid missing your flight - flight changes, delay, or anything, we also recommend to fly home on the next day instead.

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    Courtney

    Asked on June 29th, 2024

    do you have equivalent age group tour? When is best time to go to see whale sharks

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    • Wanderlands TravelOperatorWritten June 2024

      Our group tours are designed for people in their 18-39 years old and we take people beyond that age case by case. Do you have a travel date in mind, so I can check the demographic of groups in that day.

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      Courtney

      TravelerWritten June 2024

      Is Feb best time to see whale sharks? Am male and is there single supplement?

    • Wanderlands TravelOperatorWritten June 2024

      Yes absolutely there's single supplement for you. Whale sharks can be seen in Oslob Cebu all year round, regardless of dates you join.

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      Courtney

      TravelerWritten July 2024

      Is seeing whale sharks guranteed?

    • Wanderlands TravelOperatorWritten July 2024

      Yes, you can see the whale sharks. Oct/Nov is a good season after typhoon break. It is less crowded and enjoyable to explore with your group.

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      Courtney

      TravelerWritten July 2024

      Can I book any date despite being 45 years old?

    • Wanderlands TravelOperatorWritten July 2024

      Yes you can book at any date despite your age, however you will most likely be traveling with a group of 18-39 years old. Are you gonna be okay with it?

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      Courtney

      TravelerWritten July 2024

      Are all dates guranteed? Safe to book flights?

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      Courtney

      TravelerWritten July 2024

      Would you say it's quite a relaxing tour? Do we spend multiple days at some locations so hopefully not too many early wakeups

    • Wanderlands TravelOperatorWritten July 2024

      First 5 days will be quite packed with 2 internal flights and early 5 am wakeups. Tour gets more relaxed with beach days towards end starting from Port Barton.

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      Courtney

      TravelerWritten July 2024

      Is there a single option? I prefer my own room

    • Wanderlands TravelOperatorWritten July 2024

      Yes there's a single supplement option which we can email you for the details.

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    • 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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