Hello Manila! Arrive at the airport and head to your boutique hostel in central Manila. Meet your travel group and, in the evening, head to the rooftop terrace for a welcome meal and drinks overlooking the Manila skyline.

Accommodation: Z Hostel – Multi-Share (or similar) | Manila
Meals included: Dinner

Start the day with breakfast then hop on a short flight to Puerto Princesa. Enjoy free time to swim in the pool, get a Filipino massage, or simply unwind. Later on, head out to a local restaurant for dinner.

Accommodation: Canvas Boutique Hotel – Twin Share (or similar) | Puerto Princesa
Meals included: Breakfast

Begin your day by heading to the UNESCO Underground River. Hop on a boat and explore part of the accessible underground river before stopping for lunch. Enjoy the scenic drive en route to Port Barton and spend the afternoon sipping coconuts on the golden sand. Spend the night in traditional Filipino-style beach bungalows.

Accommodation: Elsa’s Cottages – Twin Share (or similar) | Port Barton
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Spend the next two days experiencing life as an island local. Grab breakfast before joining local guides on their boat for some incredible explorations of the islands around Port Barton. Snorkel among vibrant coral reefs, swim alongside turtles, and shower under jungle waterfalls. Explore tiny islands and soak in the beauty of your surroundings. In the evening, gather around the campfire at a serene and private beach camp for an absolute feast, before sleeping in tents right on the beach.

Accommodation: Private Beach Camp – 2 Person Tents | Secluded Beach
Meals included:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake up to the sound of waves and continue your island adventure. Spend the morning snorkelling, swimming, or simply relaxing on the beach. Enjoy another delicious meal prepared by your local guides before heading back to Port Barton. Enjoy the evening exploring the chilled town and maybe grab a cocktail or two from one of the quaint beachside bars.

Accommodation: Elsa’s Cottages – Twin Share (or similar) | Port Barton
Meals included:  Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy breakfast in paradise before heading on to El Nido. Discover why Palawan was named one of the most beautiful islands in the world with its towering cliffs and turqouise waters. Check into a boutique hostel and head to a local favourite restaurant for the evening.

Accommodation: Spin Designer Hostel – Multi-Share (or similar) | El Nido
Meals included: Breakfast

In the morning, head on a short jungle hike and learn about the unique flora and fauna in the lush Filipino rainforest. Arrive at exclusive jungle huts for an action-packed day where you’ll learn to cook authentic Filipino food, climb coconut trees, discover traditional Filipino dancing, stick fighting, and more. Later, take an optional zipline or relax on Las Cabanas Beach.

Accommodation: Spin Designer Hostel – Multi-Share (or similar) | El Nido
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Hop on a boat to discover the beautiful tiny islands in the bay. Swim and snorkel in the turquoise waters and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch onboard.

Accommodation: Spin Designer Hostel – Multi-Share (or similar) | El Nido
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Head on a canopy walk to the famous cliffs that overlook El Nido. Marvel at the incredible panoramic views of the bay and Cadlao Island. Relax in the afternoon with a traditional Filipino massage.

Accommodation: Spin Designer Hostel – Multi-Share (or similar) | El Nido
Meals included: Breakfast

Say goodbye to those on the 10 day Philippines tour then, after breakfast, hop on the fast ferry to Coron. Check into your accommodation and head to the world famous Hot Springs to relax in the afternoon.

Accommodation: Charms Hotel – Twin Share (or similar) | Coron
Meals included: Breakfast

Spend today at your leisure, relax at the accommodation, go scuba diving, enjoy another island hopping tour or hike Mount Tapyas – the choice is yours.

Accommodation: Charms Hotel – Twin Share (or similar) | Coron
Meals included: Breakfast

You’re in paradise now, so make the most of it. Spend the day snorkelling in Coron’s top spots including freshwater lakes, twin lagoons, and coral reefs. Enjoy a bonfire and sunset cocktails as you spend the night in Pass Island.

Accommodation: Multishare Tents/Huts | Pass Island
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy some more unbeatable snorkelling today at Coral Garden and Lusong Gunboat Shipwreck. Later on, return to Coron and check into your hotel before heading to the incredible hot springs for a well deserved relaxing soak.

Accommodation: Charms Hotel – Twin Share (or similar) | Coron
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, check out of the accommodation and say goodbye to your travel group before continuing with your onward journey.

Meals included: Breakfast

Cancellation & Refund Policy: Refunds will be processed according to the following time frames:

Cancellations 60 days or more before departure: lifetime deposit held.

59-30 days before departure: 50% cancellation fee.

Cancellations less than 30 days before departure: 100% cost of services and deposit.

One Life Adventure tours cater to individuals between the ages of 18 and 45. The majority of guests are between 21 and 35 years old and seek to immerse themselves in the adventurous flashpacking travel style. These tours provide an ideal opportunity for people from diverse backgrounds to connect and share travel experiences with like-minded fellow travellers.

We recommend a minimum of $500 AUD for the full ten days, but it depends on what kind of spender you are. A spending guide will be included in your welcome pack. You can withdraw from ATMs at various points throughout the tour, but we recommend withdrawing plenty of cash in Manila since you cannot rely on the ATMs on some islands.

Absolutely, you can choose between Double/Twin Share or Single Upgrade options when booking this tour. If you haven’t paid for this at the time of booking but want to request an upgrade, please let us know as soon as possible so we can check availability.

Please note that there is a 20kg limit on checked luggage on your domestic flight. If you need to add extra at the airport you can do so but it can be very costly. We would recommend bringing a suitcase or backpack that weighs under 20kg.

Since dive boats usually head out early in the day and there’s only one free afternoon in El Nido, you would need to miss an included activity to participate in a diving trip. However there’s usually at least a few people from every tour who have a few days to spare at the end of the trip who stay in El Nido to go diving.

You can arrive at any time on day 1, but if you arrive after 3pm your tour guide won’t be able to personally collect you. Instead they will arrange your car and meet you at the hostel for your first night.

Yes, most dietary requirements can be catered for on this trip. Please notify at te time of booking so that this can be arranged.

Sleeping in a tent on the beach will be one of the most unique and incredible things you will get to experience. It is a private beach with a purpose-built shelter to protect you from the weather. Each tent comes with a mattress, pillow & sheet and can fit 2 people. There is nothing like waking up on a deserted island, watching the sunrise and going for a morning swim.

Unfortunately airport pick ups are only an option on day 1 of the tour, but there will be very easy and straightforward instructions included in your welcome pack to help you on getting from the airport to the first hostel.

There are lockers/safes in most locations but not all, we recommend bringing a padlock for your bag like you would when travelling in a normal situation anyway for that extra peace of mind.

There is a little walking involved in the Philippines but not much. Sandals and some trainers/running shoes would be fine.

The main opportunity to swim with whale sharks in the Philippines is located in Cebu which is a different island to Palawan and Coron where we visit on tour. While we don’t support or include whale shark swimming on tour, there are ethical opportunities within the Philippines and should you travel further around the country once the tour has finished your guide can help advise you on the best places to do so.

We stay at the award winning Z Hostel in Makati.

Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL).

Yes, included is 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 2 dinners.

As day 14 is departure day, you can depart at any time. We recommend getting a flight from Busuanga Airport and your tour guide will arrange your transport to the airport for you.

You’ll take a ferry from El Nido to Coron which will take approximately 5.5 hours.

You will be staying in either huts or tents on the island, and have access to toilets and traditional Filipino bucket shower facilities. The huts are provided with fans and access to electricity.

Yes! You’ll have a free day in Coron and your tour guides can assist you in organizing any optional activities to do on this day such as diving.

Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips. You’ll need to show proof of your policy to your group leader upon arrival (on your phone or printed).

World Nomads travel insurance policies offer coverage for more than 150 activities. Get a quote, make a claim, or buy or extend your policy while on the road.

We endorse the recommendation of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade that all travellers take out travel insurance. If you already have Travel Insurance please understand that it is your responsibility to ensure that your Travel Insurance covers you for all of the adventure style travel you have booked with us.