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Philippines West 10 days - TruTravels

24.03.2026

€870,00

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Overview

We could tell you that the Philippines is home to more beauty than can be found in an issue of National Geographic, or that the sand is so golden you'll have to put on your sunglasses to see straight. But hey, you have to experience the western Philippines for yourself! Dive into the legendary, crystal-clear waters of Palawan, swim under waterfalls in Port Barton or learn the local customs with an off-the-beaten-track cooking class at our exclusive Isla Experience in El Nido.

Visit Coron and relax with sand between your toes or dive deep to explore the local shipwrecks. Whatever your thing, you'll find epic fun, lifelong new friends and an authentic experience that only TruTravels can provide on this 10-day island hopping tour.

Detailed information about the tour and accommodation can be found below and in the tour PDF. This can be found further down on this page.

Duration of the journey: 10 days / 9 nights

Start: Manila

End: Corona

Transport: All transport included, private van, ferry to Coron, private bus, flight to Puerto Princesa

Meals: 8x breakfast, 4x lunch, 1x dinner

Group size: approx. 20 persons

Accommodation: 9 nights in hotels, double rooms, bungalows on the beach

Age range: 18 - max.45

International flights to and from the destination are not included in the price. We will be happy to provide you with a non-binding flight offer. Simply send us an enquiry.

Duration

10 days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Languages

English

Group Size

20 people

Included/Excluded

9 nights accommodation
8x breakfast, 5x lunch, 2x dinner
Island hopping in Port Barton
Visit waterfalls, beaches and local villages
Lunch with the locals
Snorkelling with turtles
Visit crystal-clear lagoons in El Nido
2 nights in Castaway style
Island hopping in Coron
Snorkelling on a shipwreck
Beach day
Ziplining

International flights
Travel insurance
Visa
some meals

Worldwide adventure travel & backpacking tours

Tour PDF

Included/Excluded

9 nights accommodation
8x breakfast, 5x lunch, 2x dinner
Island hopping in Port Barton
Visit waterfalls, beaches and local villages
Lunch with the locals
Snorkelling with turtles
Visit crystal-clear lagoons in El Nido
2 nights in Castaway style
Island hopping in Coron
Snorkelling on a shipwreck
Beach day
Ziplining

International flights
Travel insurance
Visa
some meals

Tour Itinerary

Welcome to Manila

You've made it! You're here and it's time to start your journey of a lifetime! Sit back (it's been a long journey and you deserve it). We're giving everyone time to relax, settle in and of course surf the web! You've arrived in paradise, so update your Insta story to let everyone know you're actually in the Philippines! Later, you'll meet your guide and the rest of your group (soon to be TruFam) for welcome drinks and dinner, where you'll make the first of many incredible memories! After a few Red Horses (that's the local beer of the Philippines by the way, not a fictional animal roaming the streets) we'll head out to explore the city. Day one in the Philippines, you'll already know you've made the best decision of your life.

Activities: Welcome Dinner

En route to Palawan & local lunch with a family

Is it a bird? Is it an aeroplane? Well, yes, it is a plane, but a plane full of new backpackers on their way to Puerto Princesa, the gateway to Palawan, also known as paradise, or rather, what dreams are really made of! We'll be travelling in private minivans, yes, that's how we roll, private, exclusive, whatever you want to call it. We are driven to the idyllic and unspoilt fishing town of Port Barton. Along the way, we'll stop to have lunch with a local family, sample local dishes and gain an understanding of a different way of life. Hey, there might even be a giant coconut to drink (or three). After checking into our beachfront hotel in Port Barton, you can enjoy the first of many idyllic Filipino sunsets, drink in hand, before we head out for dinner!

Flight to Puerto Princesa & minivan to Port Barton

Lunch with a local family

Port Barton island hopping

Wake up, have you seen the colour of the water outside? today we're getting on a traditional banca boat. Grab your snorkel, mask and swimming trunks and dive into some of the most beautiful spots in Palawan. Look out for turtles, the rainbow-coloured reefs and if you get the chance, re-enact your best Bond Girl or Guy scene. Daniel Craig can't be there, but your TruNinja has better moves anyway. We break up the island hopping for a local style lunch and have a few hours of free time to relax in this beautiful place. The time is yours, dreamy gushing optional! After a magical day, we sail back to Port Barton in style, where we freshen up before visiting some of the best bars and restaurants in town!

Island hopping & snorkelling

Breakfast & Lunch

We are travelling to El Nido

Sing with us! The main attraction of Palawan, the Brad Pitt/Margot Robbie of the Philippines, if you will - EL NIDO! After today, every place you visit will be compared to this, the sheer beauty of it all. We start day 4 of your TruTravels trip with the journey to paradise. We arrive at lunchtime and after settling into our accommodation in El Nido, we grab dinner in the evening and explore some local bars with a great party atmosphere. El Nido is also known for having one of the best sunsets in the world. It really doesn't get any better than this.

Breakfast

El Nido Island Hopping

Day 5 and we are alive! Today we'll experience the world-famous island hopping that made El Nido famous! We'll be hopping to some of the best spots in the region, including the stunning lagoons of Bacuit Bay (a mystery beach we can't really talk about), all surrounded by friendships you'll never want to miss out on now. Hire a kayak and show off your Olympic paddling skills or grab your snorkelling gear and dive down to create your own Ariel the Mermaid sequel. You'll never want to leave, but we'll return to the hotel before sunset to have some time to relax before meeting up later to eat, drink and reminisce about a truly once-in-a-lifetime day.

Snorkelling & Island Hopping

Breakfast & Lunch

Nacpan Beach & Ziplining

Time to explore El Nido by land! We start our day with a Mission Impossible-esque zipline experience. We'll zip from beach to beach and enjoy these incredible views that are sure to get your adrenaline pumping. After an adrenaline-fuelled morning, we'll head to Nacpan Beach, one of the most famous pristine beaches in the Philippines, lined with lush palm trees that might make you doubt reality. There will certainly be time for beach fun.

Beach & Ziplining

Breakfast & Dinner

Castaway experience, cookery course & snorkelling

Ready for a truly unique experience? After a jam-packed day, head to Daracotan Island, a TruExclusive where you'll begin your own Castaway Isla experience! We don't want to give too much away, but trust us when we say it's a lot more fun than playing dentist with an ice skate like poor Tom Hanks in Castaway (we encourage frequent shout-outs to WILSON during your stay). There's time to explore some shipwrecks before taking a guided tour of Daracotan Island, home to 88 full-time residents (including a pig or two). Hear fascinating stories about their heritage, meet a local family and learn how tourism is positively impacting their lives today. In the evening, we'll take part in a traditional local cooking demonstration where you'll learn how to eat Filipino style! Together we dine and savour the local delicacies we prepared just before and make a mental note to add "world-famous chef" to our CV when we return home. Now it's time to relax around the campfire with a few beers!

Castaway experience, campfire, cookery course & snorkelling

Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Travelling to Coron

Enjoy a relaxing morning, you deserve it, and make the most of your last hours of happiness before we head back to the city of El Nido. Today we take the ferry to Coron, another world famous island in Palawan. Tonight is going to be big, it's party time, and we really hope you've brought some fancy shirts because we're going to do our best to really rock Coron!

Snorkelling, trip to Coron

Breakfast

Coron boat trip

It's our last day together with your TruFam! Lifelong friendships have been made, your TruNinja has gained a dozen adoring Insta-followers, and you'll start to reflect on the past life-changing week. We go on one last adventure, this time exploring Coron Island, including the incredibly beautiful Coron Bay and the mesmerising underwater mountains. In the afternoon we have fun on the beaches, jump into the sea and fill our hair with too much sand! Then we return for our final TruFam dinner and drinks before saying "Palaam" for now! That's "goodbye" in Filipino, but I'm sure you know that by now!

Island hopping

Breakfast & Lunch

Relaxed check-out

Today we're checking out of the hotel and it's time to say goodbye. The TruFamily you've become over the last ten days will live longer than the turtle you saw on day three (remember them?). Whether you were the cheeky kid of the group, the mum who makes sure everyone wears sun cream or the fun-loving auntie who gets drunk every night. We will miss you! As your adventure continues, our TruNinjas will be happy to help you with any further travel plans. When you go home... It's emotional, it's changed your life, but most of all it's been an absolute pleasure to show you the Philippines. This is not goodbye, this is "see you soon"!

Help & support for the onward journey

Breakfast

Tour Highlights

Castway Experience
El Nido
Swimming with turtles
2 nights in Castaway style
Snorkelling on a shipwreck
Lunch with the locals
The entire trip is a highlight

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, many of our participants are travelling alone. When you join our trip, you immediately become part of a group and have the opportunity to meet other adventurers. It's a fantastic opportunity to make new friends and share unforgettable experiences together!

You can secure your tour with a deposit of 200 EUR. The balance is not due until 45 days before the start of the tour. However, if you book within 45 days of the tour start date, the full tour price is payable immediately. This means you can plan your trip flexibly and look forward to your adventure!

If you make an enquiry, we will then contact you by phone to discuss all the details for preparing the offer. For example, we will clarify whether you need a flight offer and discuss all the important travel topics with you. You will then receive a personalised offer from your travel consultant by email. This ensures that all your wishes are taken into account and that you are well informed.

After your booking, you will receive a tour confirmation and your flight documents if you have booked the flight through us. You will be given access to a packing list and to online groups where you can exchange ideas with other participants. Your tour guide will contact you around 2-4 weeks before the start of the tour and provide you with final details about your journey and the start of the tour. This way you are well prepared and can network with your fellow travellers in advance.

As the group participants are travelling from many different countries, the flights to and from the tour are booked individually and are not included in the tour price. We will be happy to create and send you a suitable flight offer. Simply make a non-binding enquiry or let us know in the notes when booking and we will send you a flight offer once your booking has been finalised. This way you can ensure that you get the best possible flight for your needs and that your journey goes smoothly.

Where should I fly to:
Manila International Airport (MNL)

Latest arrival time:
You can arrive at any time on the first day of the tour. However, a welcome dinner is planned in the evening, which is why you should be at your first accommodation before 6 pm if possible so as not to miss it. This way you can get to know the other participants right at the start and have a relaxed start to your adventure.

Airport transfer:
The airport transfer on your arrival on day 1 is not included in the price. If you would like a transfer, just let us know in the notes field when you book, this can be added for 30.00 EUR. We can also book this later if you are not yet sure.

Your triplanet team will also be happy to put together a suitable flight offer for you.

Where should I take off:
Coron Airport (USU)

Earliest departure time:
Departure on the last day of the tour is possible at any time.

Airport transfer:
The airport transfer after the end of the tour is not included in the price, as many participants travel on individually within the country. However, your guide will be happy to organise a transfer for you on site for a small fee. This way you can finish your trip relaxed and worry-free. Simply speak to your guide to clarify the details and book the transfer.

Your triplanet team will also be happy to put together a suitable flight offer for you.

Your group leader will contact you about a week before your trip. In this message, they will introduce themselves and confirm your meeting point or flight details. They will also provide you with all the important information and final details about your trip. This early contact will help you to clarify any unanswered questions and prepare you for the adventures ahead. On the first day of the tour, you will then meet your group leader in person and be given an overview of the itinerary. So you can start your trip relaxed and well informed.

Yes, we can arrange this for you. An extra night in a single or double room costs EUR 48.00. This way you can start your journey relaxed and feel at home right from the start. You can also get to know other travellers beforehand.

Yes, this is possible. Please make an enquiry and indicate in the notes that you would like a single room. We will then check availability and let you know the exact price.

Otherwise you may be sharing a room with another participant. You can find more information about the accommodation in the tour PDF.

Care is taken to ensure that, if possible, you are allocated to a room with a person of the same sex.

Our tour participants come from all over the world! On our trips, you will meet adventurers from different countries and cultures, which makes every tour a unique and enriching experience. This diversity makes for exciting conversations and new friendships that last beyond the trip.

As a rule, 20-30% of participants come from German-speaking countries. Other frequent countries of origin are the Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, the UK, Australia, Brazil and Japan.

Yes, you can get in touch with other participants before the trip via various online platforms. You will be given access to these platforms after your booking or around 4 weeks before the start of the tour. This allows you to exchange ideas in advance and maybe even find travel partners for the journey!

You will receive a packing checklist in your pre-travel pack before the start of your tour to help you be well prepared. This list contains recommendations for the most important items of clothing, personal items and useful equipment that you will need for your trip.

The packing checklist contains many more tips to ensure that you don't forget anything important and can enjoy your trip to the full.

Yes, the tour offers a good mix of included activities and free time. You have the option of doing something either with the other participants or on your own. The guide always has great tips for your free time. If you don't want to take part in an activity, that's no problem. Just let the guide know. This way, you can organise your trip entirely according to your wishes.

Don't worry if your English is not perfect. The tour guides are used to working with participants whose native language is not English and will adapt accordingly. There are also often many participants from German-speaking countries, which can make communication easier.

You can find more useful information on this topic in our BLOG.

You have various options for the meals that are not included. You can join the group and go out to eat together. The guide always has excellent tips for restaurants that offer good value for money. Of course, you are also free to go out to eat on your own or with other participants. There are numerous inexpensive and good options on site to cater for you. This gives you the flexibility to organise your meals according to your own wishes and needs.

Yes, that's no problem. You will be asked about your dietary requirements during the booking process. We can cater for various dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free and much more. Our guides are also trained to look out for allergies and take appropriate precautions. So you can enjoy your trip worry-free!

German, Austrian and Swiss nationals do not require a visa for a stay of up to 30 days. It is important that the passport is valid for at least six months upon entry.
Nationals of other countries should contact the relevant ministry or the Philippine embassy in their home country for information on specific visa requirements.

Entry requirements are subject to change. Please check the current regulations under the following links or with your respective ministry before travelling:

German citizenship

Austrian citizenship

Swiss nationality

Yes, most accommodation offers fast Wi-Fi access. You can also buy a SIM card or eSIM to stay connected while travelling.

If you would like to secure eSIM access before you start your journey, you will find a link to our partner airalo under the link HERE.

So you're always online and can share your experiences!

Yes, the age limit for this tour is 18-45 years. This age restriction ensures that the group shares a similar life stage and interests, which strengthens the sense of community and dynamics within the group. Many of our activities are aimed at an active and adventurous audience that is flexible and open to new experiences. The age restriction helps to ensure that all participants have similar expectations and needs, making the trip more enjoyable and enriching for all involved.

If you are looking for a tour without age restrictions, you can find it in the tour overview or simply contact us.🙂

Travel health insurance is compulsory on this tour to protect you. This can already be taken out at a reasonable price. We also recommend taking out travel cancellation, trip interruption and baggage insurance. These insurances offer you comprehensive protection and security during your trip.

You can conveniently calculate and take out these insurance policies online via our partners. You will find the corresponding link HERE.

We recommend a budget of around €30-60 per day for this tour, depending on your personal expenses. Additional costs may include some meals, drinks, souvenirs and other personal expenses. It's always a good idea to plan a little extra to stay flexible and cover unexpected expenses.

It is best to take a Visa or MasterCard debit or credit card with you. A “normal” debit card will also work at most ATMs. There are many ATMs on site where you can withdraw cash. We also recommend taking a small cash reserve with you and exchanging it locally. We advise against exchanging into the local currency in advance or at the airport, as this is usually associated with higher fees. Your guide will be happy to give you tips on the best places to withdraw or exchange money.

For cash withdrawals abroad, we recommend a DKB debit or credit card. You can find a link and more information HERE.

We recommend travelling with a rucksack and packing light! 10-20kg should be enough. It's usually quite hot and it's no fun lugging around a huge suitcase. You can do your laundry or have it done for little money in most accommodation.
However, if you prefer a suitcase, that's no problem. You are also welcome to travel with a trolley or suitcase. The important thing is that you feel comfortable and can transport your luggage easily.

If you are still looking for suitable backpacks, you will find HERE our recommendations.

There are no compulsory vaccinations for this trip. However, we would like to point out that we are not allowed to make any vaccination recommendations. It is important that you speak to a doctor to find out which vaccinations are recommended in your particular case. Your doctor can give you the best advice to ensure that you are healthy and safe when travelling.

- Free change (subject to availability and at the same tour price) or conversion to a “Lifetime deposit” with G Adventures/TruTravels, up to 35 days before the start of the tour.
- Cancellation fees in the amount of the deposit up to 35 days before the start of the tour, thereafter full tour price.

Exception for Peru: Cancellation fees are €200 up to 65 days before the start of the tour, thereafter full tour price.

Requests for changes or cancellations must be sent by email to
info@triplanet.com.

These conditions ensure flexibility in travel planning and at the same time offer security for last-minute changes or cancellations.

Yes, together with the invoice you will receive a security certificate for your trip. This security certificate guarantees that the money you have paid is secured in the event of triplanet's insolvency. So you can book worry-free and look forward to your adventure.

Yes, as soon as you have received the tour confirmation by email, your place is secure and the tour is guaranteed to take place - regardless of the number of participants. Exceptions to this are unforeseeable events such as force majeure or similar exceptional circumstances.

Inquiry

Language

English

Countries

Philippines

Operator

TruTravels

Tour duration

10 days & shorter