About this trip
Sixteen days moving through the Philippines at your own pace, from Manila's streets to the islands of Palawan, Cebu and Siargao. It's an independent tour, so flights, transport, accommodation and activities are arranged for you, but you're not tied to a big group moving in lockstep.
Expect a proper mix of city, jungle river, limestone islands and surf town, with plenty of time in and around water. The pace covers a lot of ground, so this suits people who want variety over lingering in one place.
Accommodation shifts between hostels, hotels and beachfront cabins, which fits the range of settings you pass through, from Manila to Siargao's surf coast.
What you'll do
- Sunset bike tour through the streets of Manila
- Underground River at Puerto Princesa
- Island hop through El Nido, Port Barton and Coron
- Swim with whale sharks in Oslob
- Kawasan Falls in Cebu
- Surf town of Siargao
- Independent tour — internal flights, transport, guides and activities are arranged, but you're not travelling as part of a fixed group
- Covers a lot of ground over 16 days across four main regions, so it's a fast-moving itinerary rather than a slow one
- Accommodation mixes hostels, hotels and beachfront cabins depending on location
Worth it if you're a solo traveller wanting decent value and don't mind basic digs. Think twice if you need pre-trip communication or have paid for upgrades.
- Communication pre-departure is severely hit-or-miss; one traveller was ghosted for five days before TourRadar intervention.
- Solo room upgrades sometimes fail—one guest paid extra but ended up in a six-person dorm with children instead.
- White Banana Beach Club in Siargao genuinely excellent for solo travellers; beachfront location, clean basics, social atmosphere.
- Guides and drivers consistently friendly, punctual, and helpful; Sarah specifically praised for personal support and instant responses when engaged.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Manila · 19 Jul – 20 Jul
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