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Islands of the Philippines on a Shoestring
10 days, Manila to Moalboal
Itinerary
Day 1Manila
Arrive at any time.
Get to know your fellow travellers over dinner and drinks in the popular Poblacion, Makati neighbourhood. Explore the avant garde art galleries and listen to live music. Soak up the culture of this vibrant area and cheers to new adventures and friends.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.
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Welcome Dinner
You've arrived! Why not share a meal and a drink with your new travel mates?
Day 2Manila/Siquijor
Fly to Dumaguete and transfer to the port to board a boat bound for the mystical island of Siquijor.
Free Time
Do as much or as little as you'd like on this gorgeous island paradise.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Tuk-Tuk
Scoot quickly around the big cities inside a three-wheeled mini-taxi.
Ferry
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Siquijor
Enjoy free time to explore caves, waterfalls, coral-filled waters, and 106km (65 mi) of white-sand beaches. Snorkelling and diving are both great options here.
Free Time
Do as much or as little as you'd like on this gorgeous island paradise.
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Kayaking
14USD per personGet into a kayak and paddle away for a new perspective on this area.
Snorkelling
200PHP per personBring a snorkel and mask and get beach hopping. Bright coral and fish await!
Diving
Flash your certification, grab a tank, and go! Great visibility, bright coral formations and colourful fish make the waters around Siquijor a great spot for diving.
Tulapos Marine Sanctuary
300PHP per personVisit the Tulapos Marine Sanctuarty, a protected area that is home to an extremely diverse marine ecosystem. Grab a mask and jump in the water to view the marine life for yourself.
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BreakfastDay 4Siquijor/Bohol
Hop on a ferry to the island of Bohol, home to the tiny tarsier primates and beautiful Chocolate Hills formations. Enjoy a stay at a G Adventures supported homestay and learn about local life from the community.
Enjoy a homestay at a community tourism project. Please note accommodations here are basic.
Your G for Good Moment: Bohol Island Homestay
Stay in a local community and learn firsthand from the residents about their day-to-day lives. Enjoy an orientation walk around the community to learn about various initiatives that are in force to promote a self-sustainable community. Opt to lend a hand with various tasks during your stay if you'd like. By sending our groups to a homestay, G Adventures is increasing income for the community and assisting with small business opportunities in hospitality.
Ferry
Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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Mangrove Planting
750PHP per personLearn from members of the community how to plant mangrove saplings and how this reforestation helps the local area. Help to rebuild and protect the new shoreline by planting mangroves on land ridges.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 5Bohol/Panglao
This morning opt to join your host family as they tend to the farm before helping prepare a barbecue feast for lunch. After lunch together, say good bye to your hosts and head out to explore the famous Chocolate Hills.
Chocolate Hills Visit
Visit the 1,200+ Chocolate Hills found across Bohol Island. While their origins remain a bit of a mystery, they are quite beautiful to look at and hike through.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 6Panglao
Free day to tour the island or go snorkelling.
Free Time
Enjoy some free time to explore the island and its attractions.
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Snorkelling
Grab a snorkel and mask then head into the beautiful turquoise waters of Panglao. Bright corals and a high density of fish make the waters around Panglao Island great for snorkelling.
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BreakfastDay 7Panglao/Moalboal
Board a boat to Cebu then transfer from Cebu to Moalboal. Beautiful beaches and bright, turquoise waters await.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Boat
Climb aboard and get your float on.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Enjoy free time. Opt to go snorkelling, scuba diving, or just chill out on the beach.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 8Moalboal
Jump into a busy underwater wonderland to snorkel surrounded by a school of sardines. Enjoy the rest of the day on the beach.
Free Time
Enjoy free time. Opt to go scuba diving or just chill out on the beach.
Sardine Run Snorkelling
Incredibly, the sardine run in Moalboal doesn't migrate but instead stays year round in an easy to get to snorkelling spot. Grab fins and a mask and jump in with a giant school of sardines.
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BreakfastDay 9Moalboal
Today enjoy canyoneering at the beautiful Kawasan Falls and it's surrounding fresh water streams and pools.
Travellers not interested in canyoneering can enjoy the beautiful calm pools in Kawansan
Kawasan Canyoning
The stunning blue water of the Matutinao river flows through a secluded canyon which is the starting point of your action-packed canyoning tour. Jump, swim, float and slide your way towards the incredible Kawasan falls.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 10Moalboal
Depart at any time. Departure transfer included.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.