Philippines West

Day 1 Manila ARRIVE IN MANILA Check in, relax, put your feet up and wind down before meeting up with your new TruFam. We grab some dinner before heading for a night on the town in Makati! One of Manila's liveliest cities, we'll show you some of the best bars. Although we can't promise we won't bring some outrageous dad dancing, we can promise you'll have a sick time! Transport: - Airport Transfer 01:00 - 01:00 Hr(s) Accommodation LubD Makati Hotel

Day 2 Travel to Palawan & Local Lunch With Family (1L) TRAVEL TO PALAWAN & LOCAL LUNCH WITH FAMILY Welcome to Palawan, formerly known as the gateway to heaven. Maybe we made that part up, but if you're looking for paradise, then look no further, my friend! We start the day by jumping aboard a short flight to Puerto Princesa before getting picked up in our very own private minivans. Look up the word "unspoilt" in the dictionary, and you'll see a picture of Port Barton as the definition. The small, idyllic fishing town is where we spend the next few days off the tour. We stop to have lunch with a local family, try out some delicious Filipino grub and chat about the workings of life in paradise. Check in to our beachfront hotel, yeah, we're fancy. Watch the sun go down bev in hand, before venturing out to grab dinner and maybe even a sex on the Beach! We mean the drink obviously… Meals Included: - Lunch

Day 3 Port Barton Island Hopping (1B, 1L) PORT BARTON ISLAND HOPPING Island hopping the Philippines is an experience like no other. We hop on a longtail boat and sail the day away. If you think you've seen beauty, wait till you see Palawan's rainbow-colored reefs, beautiful majestic turtles, and the crystal clear color of the waves. Great Barrier what? Head to golden sand beaches and reenact your best Baywatch scene whilst jogging out of the water in slow motion. You've built up an appetite after a 'shell of a good time.' Did you see what we did there? Because we saw turtles? No? Ok. We have lunch in a small fishing village. Have a few hours of free time to chill, whether you prefer attempting to form a human pyramid on the beach with your TruFam or topping up those tan lines whilst sunbathing in your Speedo. The time is yours to spend however you like! Sailing in the Philippines is 10 out of 10! We cruise back to Port Barton, where we freshen up and check out the best bars and restaurants in town! Meals Included: - Breakfast - Lunch

Day 4 Port Barton/El Nido (1B) WE'RE OFF TO EL NIDO! That's right, we're going to El Nido, the star attraction of Palawan, the George Clooney of the Philippines, if you will. If you're looking for good vibes, good times, and good beer, El Nido is the place to be. Roam around the town and do some shopping before settling into our accommodation, putting on a bit of lippy and grabbing dinner with your now inseparable TruFam. El Nido is known for producing one of the best sunsets in the world, so hold your TruFam, ice-cold beer in each hand and savor this moment forever. It really is bloody magical. Meals Included: - Breakfast

Day 5 El Nido Island Hopping (1B, 1L) EL NIDO ISLAND HOPPING We're jumping on our famous traditional banca boats and heading out to island hop to some of the best locations the island has to offer. Think crystal-clear blue lagoons, kayaking with your new BFF in what can only be described as paradise. It's been scientifically PROVEN that jumping in the sea can cure pretty much any hangover. I mean, maybe not scientifically but it's definitely a long-lived true theory we stand by. Grab your snorkel and dive under to see the magic of the Philippine Sea or re-energize sunbathing on the golden sands. We stop for a local-style lunch before heading back to the hotel around sunset. There's some time to chill out before we meet up for dinner with the TruFam. Meals Included: - Breakfast - Lunch

Day 6 Nacpan Beach & Zipline (1B) NACPAN BEACH & ZIPLINING Time to explore El Nido by land! We start our day with a Mission Impossible-style zipline experience. We'll zoom from beach to beach, taking in these incredible views sure to get your blood pumping. After an adrenaline-filled morning, we head to Nacpan Beach, one of the Philippines' most famously pristine beaches, lined with palm trees so lush you might question reality. Beach time messing will surely ensue. *This itinerary's accommodation is active from tours departing from 3rd October* Meals Included: - Breakfast

Day 7 Boat to Coron & Begin Castaway Experience (1B, 1D) SNORKELLING, LOCAL VILLAGE TOUR & COOKING CLASS Ready for a truly unique experience? After a jam-packed day, we head to Daracotan Island, a TruExclusive, as you begin your castaway Isla Experience! We don't want to give too much away but trust us when we say it'll be way more fun than being your own dentist with an ice skate like poor Tom Hanks in Castaway (we encourage frequent cries of WILSON during your stay). It'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 tales of their heritage, meet a local family and learn how tourism positively impacts their lives today. In the evening we take part in a traditional local cooking demonstration where you'll learn how to eat Filipino style! We dine together, devouring the local delicacies we prepared shortly before and make a mental note to add "world-renowned chef" to the CV when we get back home. Now it's time to wind down round the bonfire with a few beers! Meals Included: - Breakfast - Dinner Included Activities: - Local Culture & Bonfire

Day 8: Culion Town & Snorkelling (1B) SNORKELLING & TRAVEL TO CORON Have a relaxed morning taking in our last few hours on the magical island we called home for the past few days. Grab a snorkel or just simply lie out on the beach and top up your tan before we leave to catch the ferry to Coron. After living our ultimate beach babe life, we head to Coron. Spend the afternoon relaxing or checking out the local shops. TIP - Grab a smoothie; they're delicious. Recharge those batteries before a night on the town. Unpack that shit shirt, your favorite floral dress or those linen trousers you've been dying to wear as we're heading OUT OUT. Let's hear you say it! CORON! CO-RON! CORON! We thought it was catchy. Meals Included: - Breakfast

Day 9 Lagoon & Lake Visit + Arrive to Coron (1B, 1L) CORON BOAT TRIP After a wild night on the town, we're up and out to sail around Coron. We've pulled out all the stops for you guys. Don't worry, the days just keep getting better and better. We land on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world while sailing through turquoise lagoons. After an afternoon of fun, bury the most hungover TruTraveller 7ft deep in the sand, snap those Insta beach shots or do competitive handstands on the ocean bed floor. We sail back to Coron to freshen up for dinner. Meals Included: - Breakfast - Lunch

Day 10 Chilled Check Out (1B) CHILLED CHECKOUT OUT Today we check out of the hotel, and it's time to say goodbye. The TruFamily you've become over the past ten days will live on longer than the turtle you saw on Day 3 (remember him?). Whether you were the naughty child of the group, the mom making sure everyone wears sunscreen, or the exuberant auntie that gets pissed every night. We will miss you! If your adventure's continuing, our TruNinjas will be there to give you a hand with any onward travel plans you have. If you're heading home... It's emotional; it's been a life-changer but most of all, it's been our absolute pleasure to have shown you around the Philippines. This isn't goodbye; it's see you soon! Meals Included: - Breakfast Included Activities: - Help With Onward Travel