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

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.

Tour details

Tour Provider	G Adventures
Price From	$1,327
Number of Days	9
Start Location	Manila, Philippines
End Location	El Nido, Philippines
Age Range	Avg. 30+
Group Size	1 to 16
Tour Style	Basic
Tour Themes	Cycling/Trekking/Walking, Virtuoso
Physical Rating	Easy to Moderate

Itinerary Open all

Day 1 - Manila

Arrive at anytime and dive right into the bustling city life of Manila. There's nothing planned today until your Welcome Meeting at 17:00 this evening, so spend the day how you'd like. Manila is the biggest, brightest and liveliest city in the Philippines so start your adventure off on a high note by exploring the neighborhood near your hostel.

Day 2 - Manila/Mount Purro

After breakfast in Manila, travel with your group to Mount Purro Nature Reserve, a G for Good project. You'll be greeted by your local hosts for the next 2 days before heading out on an afternoon jungle waterfall hike and swim. In the evening, join the local Dumagat people to cook over the bonfire. Together, learn to make rice and Filipino tom yum soup over the fire in bamboo before sitting down to dig in to the meal together.

Day 3 - Mount Purro/Manila

We know it's early but you don't want to miss this. Wake while it's still dark for a hike up to the peak of Mount Purro for an amazing view of the sunrise. Take it all in, maybe a selfie or two, before hiking back down. Enjoy breakfast at the reserve and enjoy your final jungle moments. Late morning, we'll drive back to Manila and enjoy some free time in the city.

Day 4 - Manila

In the morning, choose to visit many must see points around the city like Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral and Postigo del Palacio. Or just take it easy and have a wander around Makati. In the evening, hop in a legendary Filipino jeepney and eat your way through Chinatown. It's known as the culinary center of the Philippines, so try their street food - a blend of typical Chinese and Filipino food.

Day 5 - Manila/Puerto Princesa

This morning, we'll head to the airport and catch a flight to Puerto Princesa. After arriving in the early afternoon, spend a free afternoon in this seaside paradise. Opt to go on the Puerto Princesa City Tour and visit notable spots like Immaculate Conception Cathedral and Baker's Hill.

Day 6 - Puerto Princesa/El Nido

This morning, put on your adventure hat, grab your camera and visit the famed underground river on a boat ride through Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. In the afternoon, we'll drive to El Nido. Great ready for the next few days: forecast calls for crystal blue water, karst cliffs, and perfect island life. Not too shabby.

Day 7 - El Nido

If you came to the Philippines for island life, today will be your day. Hop aboard for our very own private island hopping tour. Epic right? We'll cruise, swim and snorkel our way through perfectly clear water, stopping at iconic beaches like Hidden Beach and Secret Beach. A pretty dreamy day if you ask us.

Day 8 - El Nido

Spend your last day in El Nido doing exactly what you want! There are so many things to do to make for your perfect day! You could hike to the top of Taraw Peak for a gorgeous view or visit Kuyawyaw Falls. Looking for more of a beachy vibe? Opt to kayak through the crystal clear water or relax on the white sand and enjoy a beach day.

Day 9 - El Nido

Say goodbye to your fellow Roamies and depart at any time.

Inclusions

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

Departure dates

All pp pricing is based on twin share occupancy. Single supplements will apply

Start	End	Availability	Price NZD
23 Sep 2025	01 Oct 2025	20	$1,327
07 Oct 2025	15 Oct 2025	21	$1,739
28 Oct 2025	05 Nov 2025	14	$1,443
04 Nov 2025	12 Nov 2025	17	$1,576
18 Nov 2025	26 Nov 2025	13	$1,899
09 Dec 2025	17 Dec 2025	15	$1,899
23 Dec 2025	31 Dec 2025	18	$1,899
06 Jan 2026	14 Jan 2026	22	$1,899
13 Jan 2026	21 Jan 2026	22	$1,899
20 Jan 2026	28 Jan 2026	22	$1,899
10 Feb 2026	18 Feb 2026	21	$1,899
17 Feb 2026	25 Feb 2026	21	$1,899
24 Feb 2026	04 Mar 2026	20	$1,899
10 Mar 2026	18 Mar 2026	21	$1,739
17 Mar 2026	25 Mar 2026	20	$1,739
24 Mar 2026	01 Apr 2026	22	$1,739
14 Apr 2026	22 Apr 2026	19	$1,739
21 Apr 2026	29 Apr 2026	22	$1,739
05 May 2026	13 May 2026	22	$1,579
12 May 2026	20 May 2026	22	$1,579
19 May 2026	27 May 2026	22	$1,579
02 Jun 2026	10 Jun 2026	22	$1,579
09 Jun 2026	17 Jun 2026	22	$1,579
06 Oct 2026	14 Oct 2026	22	$1,739
20 Oct 2026	28 Oct 2026	22	$1,739
27 Oct 2026	04 Nov 2026	22	$1,739
10 Nov 2026	18 Nov 2026	22	$1,899
17 Nov 2026	25 Nov 2026	22	$1,899
24 Nov 2026	02 Dec 2026	22	$1,899
08 Dec 2026	16 Dec 2026	22	$1,899
22 Dec 2026	30 Dec 2026	22	$1,899
29 Dec 2026	06 Jan 2027	22	$1,899
05 Jan 2027	13 Jan 2027	22	$1,579
12 Jan 2027	20 Jan 2027	22	$1,579
19 Jan 2027	27 Jan 2027	22	$1,579
26 Jan 2027	03 Feb 2027	22	$1,579
02 Feb 2027	10 Feb 2027	22	$1,579
09 Feb 2027	17 Feb 2027	22	$1,579
16 Feb 2027	24 Feb 2027	22	$1,579
23 Feb 2027	03 Mar 2027	22	$1,579
02 Mar 2027	10 Mar 2027	22	$1,579
09 Mar 2027	17 Mar 2027	22	$1,579
16 Mar 2027	24 Mar 2027	22	$1,579
23 Mar 2027	31 Mar 2027	22	$1,579
30 Mar 2027	07 Apr 2027	22	$1,579
06 Apr 2027	14 Apr 2027	22	$1,579
13 Apr 2027	21 Apr 2027	22	$1,579
20 Apr 2027	28 Apr 2027	22	$1,579
27 Apr 2027	05 May 2027	22	$1,579
04 May 2027	12 May 2027	22	$1,579
11 May 2027	19 May 2027	22	$1,579
18 May 2027	26 May 2027	22	$1,579
25 May 2027	02 Jun 2027	22	$1,579
01 Jun 2027	09 Jun 2027	22	$1,579
08 Jun 2027	16 Jun 2027	22	$1,579
21 Sep 2027	29 Sep 2027	22	$1,579
05 Oct 2027	13 Oct 2027	22	$1,579
19 Oct 2027	27 Oct 2027	22	$1,579
26 Oct 2027	03 Nov 2027	22	$1,579
02 Nov 2027	10 Nov 2027	22	$1,579
09 Nov 2027	17 Nov 2027	22	$1,579
16 Nov 2027	24 Nov 2027	22	$1,579
23 Nov 2027	01 Dec 2027	22	$1,579
30 Nov 2027	08 Dec 2027	22	$1,579
07 Dec 2027	15 Dec 2027	22	$1,579
14 Dec 2027	22 Dec 2027	22	$1,579
21 Dec 2027	29 Dec 2027	22	$1,579
28 Dec 2027	05 Jan 2028	22	$1,579
04 Jan 2028	12 Jan 2028	22	$1,579
11 Jan 2028	19 Jan 2028	22	$1,579
18 Jan 2028	26 Jan 2028	22	$1,579
25 Jan 2028	02 Feb 2028	22	$1,579
01 Feb 2028	09 Feb 2028	22	$1,579
08 Feb 2028	16 Feb 2028	22	$1,579
15 Feb 2028	23 Feb 2028	22	$1,579
22 Feb 2028	01 Mar 2028	22	$1,579
29 Feb 2028	08 Mar 2028	22	$1,579
07 Mar 2028	15 Mar 2028	22	$1,579
14 Mar 2028	22 Mar 2028	22	$1,579
21 Mar 2028	29 Mar 2028	22	$1,579
28 Mar 2028	05 Apr 2028	22	$1,579
04 Apr 2028	12 Apr 2028	22	$1,579
11 Apr 2028	19 Apr 2028	22	$1,579
18 Apr 2028	26 Apr 2028	22	$1,579
25 Apr 2028	03 May 2028	22	$1,579
02 May 2028	10 May 2028	22	$1,579
09 May 2028	17 May 2028	22	$1,579
16 May 2028	24 May 2028	22	$1,579
23 May 2028	31 May 2028	22	$1,579
30 May 2028	07 Jun 2028	22	$1,579
06 Jun 2028	14 Jun 2028	22	$1,579
19 Sep 2028	27 Sep 2028	22	$1,579
26 Sep 2028	04 Oct 2028	22	$1,579
03 Oct 2028	11 Oct 2028	22	$1,579
10 Oct 2028	18 Oct 2028	22	$1,579
17 Oct 2028	25 Oct 2028	22	$1,579
24 Oct 2028	01 Nov 2028	22	$1,579
31 Oct 2028	08 Nov 2028	22	$1,579
07 Nov 2028	15 Nov 2028	22	$1,579
14 Nov 2028	22 Nov 2028	22	$1,579
21 Nov 2028	29 Nov 2028	22	$1,579
28 Nov 2028	06 Dec 2028	22	$1,579
05 Dec 2028	13 Dec 2028	22	$1,579
12 Dec 2028	20 Dec 2028	22	$1,579
19 Dec 2028	27 Dec 2028	22	$1,579
26 Dec 2028	03 Jan 2029	22	$1,579