Manila and Palawan: Jungle Trekking, Local Eats & Epic Beaches Adventure Tour

Think nine days isn't enough for an epic adventure in the Philippines? Think again! From Manila to Puerto Princesa to El Nido, this trip is jam-packed with highlights every single day. You'll overnight with an Indigenous community near Manila and learn to cook with your hosts. Explore the famous Underground River, spotting all sorts of mysterious shadowy shapes. Bliss out on a snorkeling trip in El Nido, snapping selfies at Secret Beach. This trip is truly bucket-list gold.

What's Included  

Your G for Good Moment: Mount Purro Nature Reserve, Mount Purro
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. Mount Purro Nature Reserve overnight visit. Hike to and swim at a waterfall. Share stories around the bonfire. Indigenous Community-led Cooking Class. Mount Purro sunrise hike. Free time in Manila. Chinatown foodie tour. Manila Jeepney ride. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River tour. Full day El Nido island hopping boat excursion. Free time in El Nido. Free time in Puerto Princesa. All transport to and from included activities.

Meals Included  

8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

Transport  

Plane, Jeepney, Private Vehicle, Boat, Walking

Group Size Notes  

Max 22, avg 16

Highlights  

2day, 1nt overnight excursion to Mt Purro Reserve, Indigenous community cooking class, Foodie Tour of Chinatown, Puerto Princesa Subterranean River tour, Full day El Nido snorkeling tour

Accommodation  

Multi-share Hostel (7nts), Multi-share Rustic Jungle Lodge (1nt)

Packing List  

Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)

Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket

Health & Safety:
• Hand sanitizer (required)
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)

Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear

Group Leader  

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and local guides throughout

International Flights  

Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.

Optional Activities  

Manila
- Intramuros Visit

Puerto Princesa
- Puerto Princesa City Tour

El Nido
- Taraw Peak Hike
- Kuyawyaw Falls