Welcome to the capital city of the Philippines! With a small population of only 2 million, this unique city has an abundance of unique areas to visit. Here you will find a mix of mid-century Spanish architecture with modern sky scrapers established throughout. Our time here is brief as it is mainly a jumping point to get to the true paradise that the Philippines has in store for us.  

Day One

• Guests will be arriving throughout the day with a group orientation once everyone has checked in. In the evening we head downtown for our first group dinner before checking out the local shopping markets and then head to one of the City's best nightclubs for an epic party group bonding night!    
• Included Experiences: VIP Club Night
• Optional Experience: Visit old town ($10 USD)

Acclaimed to be "the cleanest and greenest city in all of the Philippines," Puerto Princesa is the capital of the Island Palawan, where the majority of this adventure takes place. Established in the 1800s by the Spanish, Puerto Princesa (named after the Spanish Princess Maria Cristina) is part metropolis, part island paradise that offers an abundance of excitement for anyone.

Day Two

• After an early morning flight (1.5 hrs) we arrive at the beautiful island town of Puerto Princesa. Enjoy some relaxing time on the beach while getting a lot of attention from the local children trying to speak English and asking to play games. We'll take a couple hours to visit a very unique experience at Iwahig Prison where you can walk amongst the convicts in this bizarre open air prison. This evening the group will head to the boardwalk waterfront restaurants; best known for fresh lobster and BBQ served on banana leaf plates.
• Included Experiences: Beach Day & Iwahig Prison Tour
• Optional Experience: Honda Bay Boat Tour ($35 USD) (Whale Shark Viewing Opportunity)

Day Three

• Today is all about giving back to the country you are visiting. We've partnered with a number of volunteer organizations offering an array of experiences from cooking meals in a soup kitchen to beach clean ups and building homes. Our volunteering experiences do not work with children or unethical animal sanctuaries. 
• Included Experiences: Volunteering
• Optional Experience:  Butterfly gardens and tribal village ($20 USD)

A true gem among gems, Port Barton is the epitome of an idyllic beach town; free of high-end touristy resorts (and even ATMs) this authentic spot is sure to steal your heart. Spend your days exploring other nearby islands or hop on a kayak and explore the scenic shores and coves. Shhh! Let's keep this place our little secret! 

Day Four

• Today we depart to Sabang to find the Palawan Underground River - one of the seven natural wonders of the world! We will have an incredible experience being guided through the national park aboard a bamboo raft. This is an absolute must-do while in the Philippines.
• After we transfer by bus to the stunning beach town of Port Barton. 
• Included Experience: Palawan Underground River.
• Optional Experience: Caving/Climbing  ($5-$25 USD)

Day Five

• This afternoon we venture out on our first snorkelling trip in hope of seeing some amazing ocean life including sea turtles, rays and starfish - oh my!
• Included Experience: Snorkelling trip + Homestay Cooking Class
• Optional Experience: Kayaking ($15 USD)

Day Six (Overnight Camping) 

• This day will be one of the highlights of the trip as we are going camping on a private Island. We spend our day laying on the beach, fishing for dinner and of course preparing our campsite for the night. Our local guide will build a fire and bust the guitar as we rock the night away. 
• Included Experiences: Camping On A Private Island + Fishing & Beach Bonfire

Saving the best for last, we finally reach the pinnacle location of the adventure! El Nido ticks off every box necessary to make this place "I-never-freaking-want-to-leave-here" worthy! What's all the fuss about? Oh you know, just some translucent blue lagoons, limestone cliff caves, powder white sand beaches and crazy beach parties for days. This is the ultimate scuba diving hub, with the ability to swim with beloved Whale Sharks (in March only) and countless other under the sea beauties! You can't not love El Nido, the town won't let you - seriously! 

Day Seven

• Before arriving to El Nido by bus, we will stop at a national park containing 3 waterfalls to jump, swim and enjoy the afternoon. After arriving, the group will enjoy a group dinner, then head out to explore the best nightlife in Palawan. Bring your party shirt tonight, it's o-n.
• Included Experience: National Park Visit + Kuyawyaw Waterfalls + Rockstar Party Night
• Optional Experience: Massage ($10 USD)

Day Eight

• The next part of our adventure brings us to some of El Nido’s hidden gems, where we will tour the island lagoons (small lagoon, big lagoon, secret beach and 7-commando beach) by boat. We will snorkel, enjoy the sunshine, and a game of volleyball while the boat staff prepares us a traditional seafood lunch to engorge on while overlooking amazing limestone mountains. Are your mouths watering? Yup, same.
• Included Experience: El Nido Island Hopping Tour
• Optional Experience: Scuba Diving ($70-$80 USD)

Day Nine

• Our third day in El Nido brings us to Duli Beach; known for the best surfing on the island, combined with a chilled out beach environment, we know you are going to love it here. Surfing may be tough, but our seasoned instructors are there to help you master the art of catching a sick wave, bra. After a big day of living out the Blue Crush dream, we will head out for our final group dinner to one of El Nido’s premier sunset locations.  LBW crew members will be given the option to zip-line to a mountain in the middle of the sea.  
• Included Experience: Surf Lessons
• Optional Experience: Zip line ($12 USD)

Day Ten

• Today wraps up the final day of our 10-day Philippines Islands West tour. 
• If you're not quite ready to go home, add the "Philippines Islands East" tour and continue onto a new adventure with your new travel tribe.... or be lame and head home, whatever...