About this trip
This 14-day group trip through western Palawan mixes adventure, culture and proper downtime, without trying to cram in a checklist of the entire country.
You'll visit the Underground River, island-hop around some of the Philippines' best-known coastal scenery, and get hands-on with local life through cooking and other everyday skills. There's also a night camping on a private beach, which is about as far from a hotel itinerary as it gets.
It suits people who want a mix of structured activity and unstructured time by the water — good for both first-timers to the Philippines and anyone who just wants to swim, climb and eat well for two weeks.
What you'll do
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Underground River
- Snorkel with turtles off Port Barton
- Island-hop past El Nido's limestone cliffs
- Camp overnight on a private beach
- Cook a local meal with Filipino hosts
- Climb a coconut tree (yes, really)
- Moderate pace with a private beach camp night, so pack for basic conditions on at least one stop
- Private rooms throughout apart from the camping night
- Runs over Christmas and New Year, useful if you want to be somewhere warm for the holidays
Worth it if you want varied activities, genuine cultural immersion, and a well-organised group tour. Think twice if guide quality is crucial to your experience—it seems to make or break it.
- Island hopping and camping on a private island genuinely stands out as memorable across reviews.
- Guide Sheena (or Sherry) consistently goes above and beyond, making trips feel personal and smooth.
- Good balance of structured activities—zip lining, scuba, cultural experiences—plus actual free time built in.
- Tour quality heavily dependent on who your guide is; no negative reviews, but guide clearly makes the trip.
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Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £1,400, about 18% below the priciest month (Nov).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Manila · 6 Sept – 7 Sept
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