Philippines Island Hopping: Clear Skies & Blue Waters Adventure Tour

Now's the time to explore the Philippines on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Camping on a beach under a night sky? That's just the tip of the sensory iceberg you'll enjoy on this 13-day island-hopping tour through the best of Philippines' nature, beaches, and cultural life. Roam Bohol's famous Chocolate Hills (you can't eat them, sadly), snorkel with massive whale sharks in the clearest of clear blue waters (if the season is right), wander through exotic Manila and historic Cebu, and take a boat ride through Palawan's mesmerizing subterranean river. And with meeting lots of local people and getting plenty of free time to explore, this trip brings meaning and liberation. Be free.

Highlights

Relax on gorgeous white
sand beaches, Get to know the Bohol community during a homestay, Explore the Chocolate Hills of Bohol, Learn about tiny tarsiers monkeys, Snorkel crystal
clear blue waters and with a giant school of sardines, Camp under the stars on Inoladoan Island, Tour Palawan's famous Puerto Princesa subterranean river by boat

Accommodation

Simple hotels (twin
share) (9 nts), hostels (multi
share) (1 nt), beach camping (1 nt), homestay (1 nt, multi
share).

Meals Included

10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners

Transport

Taxi, plane, walking, ferry, boat.

About our Transportation

We will be travelling via a variety of transportation types from local flights to public ferries to taxis. We believe that getting there is half the journey, so sit back and enjoy the ride.

Group Leader Description

All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our Chief Experience Officers (CEO). The aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are traveling through, offer suggestions for things to see and do, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting
we think it's the best of both worlds.

Emergency Fund

Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!

Solo Travellers

We believe solo 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 solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.

Spending Money

Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.

What to Take

What you need to bring depends on the trip you have chosen and the countries or regions you are planning to visit. We suggest that you pack as lightly as possible as your are expected to carry your own luggage. As a rule we try not to have to walk more than 15
20 minutes with your bags which is why we recommend keeping the weight of your bags between 10
15kg/22
30lb. Suitcases are not recommended for G Adventures trips! \You will also need a day pack/bag to carry water, cameras and other electronics like iPods and mobile phones. If your trip involves overnights in homestays, villages or camping then you usually have the opportunity to rent sleeping bags if need be instead of bringing them with you.

There may be a luggage weight restriction for the internal flight(s) on this tour. Each passenger is allowed a maximum baggage weight of 20kg (44 lb). Additional charges for excess weight may apply. These charges are the responsibility of the passenger.