About this trip
Ten days across the Philippines, moving from jungle to coastline, with a mix of culture, food and island scenery rather than just beach time.
You'll spend a day with a local Indigenous community, learning about their land and sharing a meal with them, then head to Manila's Chinatown to try some bold, unfamiliar flavours. Palawan closes things out, with the Underground River and El Nido's turquoise waters giving you the classic postcard Philippines.
It's a fully guided small-group trip with private rooms throughout, pitched as easy-paced, so it suits people who want the highlights covered without doing the planning themselves.
What you'll do
- Spend a day with a local Indigenous community, exploring their land and sharing a meal
- Sample bold flavours in Manila's Chinatown
- Cruise the Underground River in Palawan
- Swim and island-hop around El Nido's turquoise waters
- Explore lush jungle landscapes along the way
- Rated easy, so a good fit if you'd rather not deal with a demanding pace
- Private rooms throughout rather than shared dorms
- Runs over Christmas and New Year, worth checking exact dates
Worth it if you value a guide who genuinely looks after diverse group dynamics. Think twice if you expect high-end accommodation standards.
- Guide Joseph actively managed group needs and consistently went beyond expectations for everyone.
- Trip CEO Sharie delivered excellent leadership; staff and service quality stood out throughout.
- Facilities were notably basic; accommodation standards didn't match the quality of people and service.
- Group diversity was well-handled, suggesting this works best with open-minded travellers.
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Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £1,200, about 47% below the priciest month (Jan).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Manila · 24 Sept – 25 Sept
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