MANILA – PORT BARTON – EL NIDO – ISLA DAROCOTON
Beach babies, this one is for you! The perfect island hopping holiday, with remote getaways, amazing snorkelling and the picturesque limestone cliffs that this area is famous for.
The Itinerary
Day One – Manila
Welcome to the Philippines! Get settled in at our accommodation in the city centre, enjoy the rooftop restaurant, pool table, or coffee shop on site. You’ll have some time to relax before our welcome dinner tonight, where you’ll meet your new adventure amigos for this adventure!
Day Two – Manila
We’ll be exploring the city today, taking in some of the best historical and religious sites with our local guide, Amer. This is a great chance to get to know the city with some local tips and tricks. In the evening, we can join in the hostels activities (think pool tournament, beer pong tournament, or pub crawl) and have a couple of drinks at the rooftop bar overlooking the city!
Day Three – Transport to Port Barton
This morning we’ll be taking a flight to Puerto Princesa and a minivan to Port Barton, our starting point for a few days of sunshine and beaches. Relax after a long day of travel and enjoy a cocktail by the beach!
Day Four – Port Barton
Island hopping at Port Barton! We’ll be taking out our own private boat to see some hidden gems around the island. We’ll have a chance to swim with the amazing marine life here, including turtles and exotic fish! We’ll also enjoy a traditional Filipino lunch onboard.
Day Five – Travel to El Nido
Today we’re taking a minivan from Port Barton to El Nido – one of the most picturesque places in The Philippines! Enjoy the landscape here as you’ll be surrounded by epic limestone cliffs. When we arrive, we’ll have some time to relax before grabbing some drinks and watching the sunset together. Our local guide has all the insights on the best spots to watch the sunset with a few drinks!
Day Six – El Nido
Let’s go island hopping to explore some hidden gems in El Nido. Beautiful blue lagoons, white sand beaches, and we’ll have the opportunity to kayak with some of the most dramatic landscapes in the Philippines.
Day Seven – El Nido
Spend a day at Nacpan beach, soaking in the sun and taking part in our volleyball tournament!
For sunset, be ready to get your heart racing as we do the famous El Nido zipline! We’ll fly from one island to another, looking over the crystal clear, blues waters of El Nido.
Day Eight – Isla Darocoton
Get ready for a hidden gem, castaway experience! We’ll be on a remote island, and this is a side of the Philippines that not all tourists get to see. We’ll be relaxing at tranquil beaches, with no Wi-Fi so we can disconnect and reconnect. We’ll spend the night enjoying the sunset over the beach and get ready for an exciting, jam packed day tomorrow!
Day Nine – Isla Darocoton
Today we’re going snorkelling to an abandoned shipwreck that’s filled with amazing wildlife and beautiful coral! Here we’re escaping the crowds of El Nido, and you might even be lucky enough to see some pigs soaking in the sun here too!
Our second adventure is to a local village, where we’ll get a tour and an insight into life on the island. We’ll finish the night out with a bonfire party on the beach.
Day Ten – El Nido
In the morning we’ll be travelling back to El Nido to experience the famous El Nido canopy walk. We’ll be venturing over suspension bridges and relaxing rope canopies, taking in the beautiful surroundings.
There’s also some time to enjoy the optional activities in El Nido – visiting beach clubs, shopping, massages, and enjoying your last day of island life.
Day Eleven – Checkout
Time to say goodbye! After an incredible 11 days in the Philippines, our adventure has come to an end. Our amazing travel guides will be on hand to help you organise any onward travel (is airport transfer included?).
What’s included?
- All accommodation
- Internal transport
- Airport pickup and drop off
- 9 Breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
- Local travel guide
- Manila City tour
- Snorkelling and island hopping in Port Barton
- Kayaking and island hopping in El Nido
- Ziplining in El Nido
- Isla Darocoton castaway experience
- Visit to local village in Isla Darocoton
- Bonfire party
- El Nido Canopy walk
