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Manila and Palawan: Jungle Trekking, Local Eats & Epic Beaches

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9 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
12 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 35 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Highlights

2day.

1nt overnight excursion to Mt Purro Reserve.

Indigenous community cooking class.

Foodie Tour of Chinatown.

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River tour.

Full day El Nido snorkeling tour

Itinerary

Think nine days can’t encompass the Philippines’ best highlights? The 'Manila and Palawan: Jungle Trekking, Local Eats & Epic Beaches' tour proves otherwise. Starting in Manila and winding through Mount Purro, Puerto Princesa, and El Nido, this group trip is a whirlwind of jungle trekking, cooking lessons with Indigenous hosts, and snorkeling adventures in El Nido’s Secret Beach. With a relaxed, easy activity level, it’s ideal for anyone who wants to blend cultural immersion with epic natural sights. The tour’s unique draw is the chance to overnight with a local community, offering a genuine glimpse into Filipino traditions and hospitality.

day 1Manila

Arrive at anytime and dive right into the bustling city life of Manila. There's nothing planned today until your Welcome Meeting at 17:00 this evening, so spend the Day how you'd like. Manila is the biggest, brightest and liveliest city in the Philippines so start your adventure off on a high note by exploring the neighborhood near your hostel.

Accomodation
Lub D Makati (or similar)
Included Activity
Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2Manila/Mount Purro

day 3Mount Purro/Manila

day 4Manila

day 5Manila/Puerto Princesa

day 6Puerto Princesa/El Nido

day 7El Nido

day 8El Nido

day 9El Nido

What's Included

Accommodation
Multi-share Hostel (7nts), Multi-share Rustic Jungle Lodge (1nt)
Meals
8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Note: Allow USD100-130 for meals not included.
Transport
Plane, Jeepney, Private Vehicle, Boat, Walking
Guide
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and local guides throughout
Included activities
Your G for Good Moment: Mount Purro Nature Reserve, Mount PurroYour Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupMount Purro Nature Reserve overnight visitHike to and swim at a waterfallShare stories around the bonfireIndigenous Community-led Cooking ClassMount Purro sunrise hikeFree time in ManilaChinatown foodie tourManila Jeepney ridePuerto Princesa Subterranean River tourFull day El Nido island hopping boat excursionFree time in El NidoFree time in Puerto PrincesaAll transport to and from included activities

Customer Reviews

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Arielle MVerified Traveler
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Excellent

My first experience of the Phillipines was one to remember. I met some incredible, like minded people and had Joe as a brilliant CEO. He ensured to keep us all informed and able to explore/utilise free time. His enthusiasm brought the group together and made this a trip of a lifetime

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Curtis JVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

For my first time solo traveling, it was an amazing experience that I would recommend to anyone interested in traveling without having to plan much. Loved the country and the people I was blessed to have met.

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Lisa TVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

Loved that we saw so much, were in good company and had also free time (if we wanted).

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Muriel BVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

Amazing: I felt welcomed the whole time. We got to know some locals, traditions and a lot of the culture and wonderf beaches. The activities were just perfect! We had a lot of free time, which was great. I never thought I could enjoy a guided tour that much! I met so many kind poeple and it was so easy to get along with everything. Thank you so much!

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