About this trip
Thirteen days moving through the Philippines by boat, jeepney and foot, with island hopping at the centre of it. You'll spend real time on the water, working your way between islands rather than just ticking off a checklist.
The days mix snorkelling and swimming with stops in local villages and at waterfalls, building toward a multi-day boat expedition out to islands most visitors never reach.
You travel as a small group with a guide throughout, sharing rooms and the odd long boat transfer, which tends to mean you know everyone's name by day three.
What you'll do
- Snorkel turquoise waters around the islands
- Cool off at waterfalls along the route
- Visit local villages away from the main tourist stops
- Join a multi-day boat expedition to less-visited islands
- Travel with a fixed small group and guide for all 13 days
- Rated easy, so this is about steady island hopping rather than physical challenge
- Accommodation is in shared rooms throughout
- Group travel with one guide for the whole trip, so the pace and plan are set for you
Worth it if you want stress-free island hopping with genuinely excellent guides. Think twice if you need predictable weather or minimal travel days.
- Guide quality is exceptional across the board—Gracie, Elay, Andri, Zoe, Kyle all earned specific praise for knowledge, care, and problem-solving.
- Boat expeditions and island visits deliver: crystal-clear water, stunning landscapes, sardine runs, and crew who teach you to cook onboard.
- Weather is genuinely unpredictable—two separate groups hit typhoons, forcing activity cancellations despite guide workarounds.
- Heavy travel involved between stops, but itineraries include breaks and activities during transit days to break up the journey.
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Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £1,550, about 10% below the priciest month (Dec).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Manila · 21 Sept – 22 Sept
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