Immersive Philippines
Diving into Cebu, exploring Palawan and sailing through Coron
About this trip
Hey! If you're looking for more than just a standard tour, this Philippines expedition is your chance to truly connect with the soul of the archipelago. Over 14 days, we'll skip the overcrowded routes, support local businesses and live authentic adventures guided by a coordinator who's just one of the gang.
We kick things off strong with a scuba diving baptism in the crystal-clear waters of Moalboal and conquering the views from Osmena Peak, before experiencing the magic of swimming with whale sharks in Bohol.
Next up is Palawan, one of the most spectacular islands in all of the Philippines, where we'll explore El Nido and its surroundings on traditional Filipino bangka boats.
But the real showstopper is our 3-day boat expedition between El Nido and Coron: an epic crossing where we'll sleep on remote islands under the stars, completely going with the flow.
It's the perfect trip to unwind, discover untouched paradises and come back with a backpack full of stories and new friends. Real paradise is waiting for you!
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Day-by-day itinerary
A carefully designed trip so you live unique experiences every day
Your adventure begins as you land in the vibrant capital, where we'll greet you at the airport and transfer you to your accommodation. Manila is the perfect cultural shock to start feeling the energy of the archipelago before our first night together as a group.
What's included
Everything you need to enjoy without worries
Included
- Airport pickup in Manila on arrival day
- Awayna coordinator support throughout the entire trip
- Accommodation in shared rooms (hotels, guesthouses and nights on remote islands)
- Filipino group dinner in Moalboal
- Domestic flight Manila–Cebu
- Domestic flight Cebu–Puerto Princesa (Palawan)
- Domestic flight Puerto Princesa–Manila
- Ground transfers throughout the journey
- Scuba diving baptism in Moalboal (or two fun dives with certification)
- Osmena Peak trekking
- Bohol excursion with whale shark snorkeling and waterfalls
- Complete Island Hopping tour in El Nido
- 3-day/2-night cruise from El Nido to Coron
- Coron excursion to inland lakes and limestone cliffs
- Awayna backpack
- Medical insurance for the entire trip
- Trip video album
Not included
- Return flights from Spain
- Meals and drinks not specified above
- Additional dives in Coron for certified divers
- Any other service not specified above
- Optional activities outside the itinerary
- Common fund.
What is the shared fund?
Upon arrival, we create a shared fund of approximately €150, which covers shared expenses during the trip. If it runs out, we all top it up; and if there's anything left at the end, it's split among the group.
What does the shared fund cover?
Activities the group decides to do on the go that are not in the itinerary
Occasional transport (taxis, tuk-tuks…) and government fees not included, such as national park entrances, churches, etc.
Available dates
Why travel with Awayna?
- •We care about the how, not just the where
- •We are people, not an agency
- •We collaborate with locals
- •24/7 support throughout the trip
- •Destination experts
- •Carefully selected accommodations
Practical information
Everything you need to know before traveling
Best time
November to May (dry season)
Visa
Not required for stays under 30 days
Vaccines
None required. Recommended: Hepatitis A/B, Tetanus
Currency
Philippine Peso (PHP). €1 ≈ 60 PHP
Language
Filipino and English (widely spoken)
Time zone
UTC+8 (7 hours ahead of Spain)