Epic Philippines: Island Hopping Adventure

Introduction

If you've been looking for the perfect Philippines adventure, complete with waterfalls, rivers, beaches and sunsets-you've come to the right place. This two week trip brings you to trek to waterfalls with an Indigenous guide, tour the Underground River of Puerto Princesa and snorkel El Nido's turquoise waters. The only adventure only gets better with a 2-night island hopping expedition from El Nido to Coron, replete with thatch huts, snorkeling time, deserted beaches, and bonfire nights. Welcome to the Philippines. You may never want to leave.

• Overnight excursion to Mt Purro Nature Reserve
• Puerto Princesa Subterranean River Tour
• Full Day El Nido Snorkeling tour
• 3-day Island Hopping and Beach Camping expedition from El Nido to Coron

Duration: 13 days

Start/Finish City: Manila to Coron

Service Level: Basic

Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.

Physical Grading: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Travel Style: Roamies by Hostelworld & G Adventures

Immersive, social, wallet-friendly adventures where epic hostels are your home-base.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 18, avg 16

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. 3-day, 2-night El Nido to Coron Island Hopping and snorkeling expedition. Beach Bonfires. Beach Barbecues. Hike Mt Tapyas. Maquinit Hot Springs. All transport to and from included activities.

What are the main highlights of this trip?

Overnight excursion to Mt Purro Nature Reserve, Puerto Princesa Subterranean River Tour, Full Day El Nido Snorkeling tour, 3-day Island Hopping and Beach Camping expedition from El Nido to Coron.

Important Notes

COMBO TRIP
Please note that this tour combines with other Roamies tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together on Roamies, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another tour, after your trip concludes.

SOLO TRAVELLERS
We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.

How large will the group be?

Max 18, avg 16

Meals Included

12 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners

Transport

Plane, Bangka Boat, Jeepney, Private Vehicle, Walking

Local Flights

BAGGAGE
Every passenger is allowed 1 carry-on baggage inside the cabin, with a maximum weight of 7kgs (15.4 lbs) and dimension of up to 56cm x 36cm x 23cm. This includes most wheeled cabin bags and backpacks. The carry-on baggage must fit inside the overhead bin and must be stowed by yourself

Checked Baggage : 20kg (44 lbs) baggage allowance

Accommodation

Multi-share Hostel (7nts), Multi-share Jungle Lodge (1nt), Rustic Beach Camping (2nts), Basic Twin-share Hotel (2nts).

Rooming and "My Own Room" Exceptions

Please note that if you have booked the "My Own Room" option for this tour, you will receive your own single accommodation for all night stops, with the following exceptions: Night 5 in Puerto Princesa, double/twin room is not available.

About Accommodation

Accommodation will be primarily in multi-share hostels, with a choice of mixed gender and female-only dorms as well as available upgrades to twin-share rooms (same gender). In some cities, twin upgraded accommodation are in bunk.

Some rooming exceptions may apply due to the unique nature of the itineraries and of the hostels themselves, which have been specifically chosen to give local flavour to your trip. Please see the full itinerary description and the Rooming Exception section for specific exceptions to the rooming that may apply to this tour.

Joining Instructions

For details of your joining hotel please refer to your tour voucher, G Account, the G Adventures App or contact your travel agent.

If you would like to book an airport Arrival transfer for your tour, please contact our Sales Team or your Travel Agent in advance of travel.
If you have pre-booked an airport transfer please meet the airport representative at the meeting point stated below. Look for G Adventures sign with your name.
Terminal 1 - Bay 5-6
Terminal 2 - Bay 8-9
Terminal 3 - Bay 9

If you have paid in advance for an arrival transfer, a G Adventures representative will be at the airport to meet you. If for any reason you are not met at the airport, please call our local support line. If you are unable to make contact for whatever reason, please make your way to the joining point hotel via taxi.

Please note that day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned on this day.

Upon arrival to your Joining Hotel (note that check-in time will be in the afternoon), look for a note or bulletin board in the reception with a note from your CEO. This note will give the details of your Welcome Meeting on day 1 (usually at 5pm), where you will get a chance to meet your CEO and other travellers, as well as learn more about how the tour will run. If you don’t see a note, please ask reception for details!

If you are arriving later and will miss the Welcome Meeting, your CEO will leave a note at reception for you with any information you may need, and with morning instructions for the next day.

Emergency Contact

Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call either the G Adventures Local Representative (if one is listed below) or our G Adventures Local Office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.

AIRPORT TRANSFER
If you have purchased an arrival through G Adventures or if an arrival transfer is included in the cost of your tour, please note that:

Your arrival transfer has been arranged based on flight information provided to us. If you are advised of a flight schedule change or flight cancellation within 48 hours of your scheduled arrival time, please call the emergency contact number to advise of your new arrival flight information. If you do not, we will not be able to rearrange your arrival transfer and you will need to make your own way to the starting hotel at your own expense. If your arrival transfer does not arrive within 30 minutes after you have exited the arrivals area please take a taxi to your start point hotel.

If you have pre-booked an airport transfer please meet the airport representative at the meeting point stated below. Look for G Adventures sign with your name.
Terminal 1 - Bay 5-6
Terminal 2 - Bay 8-9
Terminal 3 - Bay 9

If you have any transfer complications on arrival in Manila, please call on the number below:
G Adventures Transfer provider directly at +639178458109, +639171778109 or +639194365184
G Adventures Bangkok office: +66 92 338 9222.

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS
G Adventures Regional Office
From outside Thailand +66 (0) 92 338 9222
From within Thailand (0) 92 338 9222

G Adventures Local Transfer Representative (Philippines)
Manila +63 917 845 8109
Puerto Princesa and El Nido +63 9177747014 and +63 9912796918
Coron +63 977-246-5642

If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office, please call the numbers listed below which will connect you directly with our Sales team who will happily assist you. Hours of operation by region can be found here.

Toll-free, North America only: 1 888 800 4100
Calls from UK: 0344 272 0000
Calls from Germany: 0800 365 1000
Calls from Australia: 1 300 796 618
Calls from New Zealand: 0800 333 307
Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999

Finishing Point Instructions

If you would like to book an airport Departure transfer for your tour, please contact our Sales Team or your Travel Agent in advance of travel.

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

Visas and Entry Requirements

All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. It is your own responsibility to have the correct travel documentation. Visa requirements for your trip will vary depending on where you are from and where you are going. We keep the following information up to date as far as possible, but rules do change and sometimes without warning. While we provide the following information in good faith, it is vital that you check the information yourself and understand that you are fully responsible for your own visa requirements.

Visa information specific to your destination and nationality can be found in our Important Pre-Departure Information page here

Tipping

It is customary in Asia to tip service providers such as waiters, at approximately 10%, depending on the service. Tipping is expected - though not compulsory - and shows an expression of satisfaction with the people who have assisted you on your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels.

There are several times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip the local guides or drivers we use. You may do this individually, or your CEO will offer to collect the money and tip as a group. Recommendations for tipping drivers and local guides would range from $1.5-$3.5 USD per person per day depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your CEO for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture.

Also at the end of each trip if you felt your G Adventures CEO did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline $20-25 USD per person, per week can be used.

Optional Activities

Manila
- Manila City Tour
- Intramuros Visit

Puerto Princesa
- Puerto Princesa City Tour
- Iwahig Firefly Evening Tour

El Nido
- Taraw Peak Hike
- Kuyawyaw Falls
- Sibaltan Heritage Community

Coron
- Coron eBike Tour

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.

LGBTQ+ Safety

The safety and well-being of all of our travelers is a priority at G Adventures and that includes our travelers who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. We recognize that there are specific concerns and questions you may have about your adventure in terms of safety and security. We encourage you to visit our LGBTQ+ page for useful resources to ensure you feel safe and comfortable throughout the duration of your trip. The Equaldex tool linked on this page can be of particular help when deciding where you may want to visit next.