Wonderful Philippines

Price

€2150

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Tour description

We are heading to the country of fabulous islands and untouched deserted beaches. Ready to see it with your own eyes?

Swim in the open sea next to 8 meters long whale sharks in Oslob
Jump into waterfalls in the wild jungle and relax in the hot springs of Mambukal
Admire hundreds of Chocolate Hills and active volcanoes of Taal and Kanlaon
Explore the old districts of Manila and step into the grandiose Spanish cathedrals
Immerse yourself in marine life among uninhabited islands and secret lagoons
Enjoy the most delicious mangoes from Guimaras Island and the freshest seafood on Panglao.

Tour departures

22 April 2025 - 06 May 2025

€2150

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The price of the tour includes

All domestic flights
Accommodation during the entire trip
All transportation
Professional guiding services.

What is NOT included

Flight to Manila and back home. (Let us know if you need help finding the best deals)
Visa to the Philippines (if you need one, it costs $40)
Insurance (mandatory)
Entrance fees to parks, museums and other attractions along the route ($200)
Food ($12-20 per person per day)
Rental of equipment for diving and snorkeling.

Tour itinerary

Day 1-2

Manila, Intramuros district, Cathedral of St. Augustine, Rizal park,

We arrive in Manila and check into a hotel in the Ermita area. Enjoy your short rest and get ready to explore! We walk to the old center known as Intramuros. Here it becomes very clear that the country was part of the Spanish Empire. And the colonists, without thinking twice, built here what they knew how. We will visit the grandiose Cathedral of St. Augustine of the 16th century. This is the most popular wedding venue in the city. We are very likely to see one of these ceremonies. And Filipinos get married in style! You can also visit the Museum, which occupies part of the Cathedral.

Next, let`s take a walk to Rizal park. Locals like to have picnics here and walk with children. From above, the huge figure of Lapu-Lapu looks around the park. Revered as a national hero, he became famous when in 1521 killed the first colonist - the famous explorer Ferdinand Magellan.

Nightlife lovers can join the local party-goers. Ermita area, where we stay is known for clubs and entertainment centers.

Day 3

Taal volcano, Lake inside the crater

In the morning we leave for the Taal volcano, the smallest and one of the most active volcanoes in the world! Approximately 2 hours by bus - and we are near the Taal Lake. In the middle of it stands the volcano where we will get by the motor boat.

With luck, we will be able to walk on the slope and get to the crater filled with rainwater. The last eruption of Taal took place in the summer of 2021 and since then this area has been considered a high-risk zone. Therefore, we will only be able to visit if the government allows.

Day 4-6

El Nido town, Uninhabited islands, Diving, Secret lagoons, Waterfall in the jungle, Nagpan beach

In the morning we head to the airport and fly to the city of Puerto Princesa on the island of Palawan. A bus will pick us up from the airport and take us to the town of El Nido in about 5 hours. After checking into a guesthouse, let`s walk around the town. We also might visit a local family who live near the sea and cook delicious meat and fish.

In the morning we board a traditional bangka boat and sail to tiny uninhabited islands. We will enjoy deserted beaches, secret lagoons that are not visible from the sea, admire colorful fish and breathe in the delicious air of real sea and adventure! The next day, the locals will lead us through the jungle to a mighty waterfall. We will also visit the paradise Nagpan beach. The huts of the local village have only recently got electricity. But soon the hotels will appear here...

On the last evening, we leave by bus to the airport (5 hours drive).

Tour leaders

Yevgeniy Ikhelzon

co-founder, tour leader

Oleksandr Levytskyi

tour leader

Is this trip for you?

This trip is of elementary physical grade. It consists of visits to megacities and small towns and villages. We will take a few short simple walks through the jungle, ride boats, travel by ferry and make four short domestic flights. The trip also includes several bus rides lasting up to 6 hours.

Accommodation in double/twin rooms of tourist class hotels. All will have wi fi internet. In El Nido we might stay in double/twin rooms of a tourist class guesthouse. All rooms with have attached bathrooms but might not have hot water and wi fi internet.