Memorable 5 Days El Nido to Manila Philippines Tour Package

The Clipper Hotel Makati 3

Welcome to Manila! Your tour begins with a 6 pm welcome meeting at your central hostel in the Makati City. When the formalities out of the way, head to a nearby restaurant for an included dinner with your fellow travelers. Let your local leader take the reins when it comes to ordering, then feast on a selection of regional dishes served family style. Once you/’ve lined your stomach, venture out to popular nightlife district Poblacion. Once regarded as a fairly seedy area, Poblacion has undergone a makeover in recent years and emerged as a hub for bars, art and eclectic dining.

Sagada Guesthouse 3

From the beach to the mountains! Load into a private minivan for the approximate 5-hour drive to Sagada. Time spent on the road isn/’t so bad when the scenery is this beautiful (and the company is so great), but it/’s a good idea to have a book or podcast ready just in case you need them. There will be plenty of stops for photo ops and bathroom breaks along the way. Arrive at your accommodation for the next two nights and settle in. In the afternoon visit a pottery centre to learn some local techniques and get your hands dirty after the demo. It/’s harder than it looks. Let your leader show you a nice local eatery or pick your own place for dinner. Later, why not grab a few beers with the crew. Just keep in mind most places in this sleepy mountain town shut pretty early.

Sagada Guesthouse 3

If you/’ve heard anything about Sagada before, it was probably about the hanging coffins that decorate the mountains. Today you/’ll see them for yourself and learn about the ancient /‘burial/’ practice the area is famous for, which involves stringing up wooden coffins on cliff faces. Continue to a weaving shop and stop to eat a well-deserved lunch. Once you/’ve refueled, make tracks for a waterfall and chill out for bit. Whatever time is left today is yours to do whatever you want (well, within reason). Have you developed a taste for bugnay (wild berry wine) yet? Maybe grab a few glasses with your fellow travelers tonight.

El Nido Royal Palm Inn 3

Soak up El Nido however you want during a free day. If you feel like some more adventure you can pay to hire a kayak from El Nido town or book a boat out to one of the lagoons. If you want to see a picture-perfect beach, consider optional trip to Nacpan Beach where white sand and palm trees frame the blue water. Chat to your leader about organizing transport to the beach (or for help booking other activities). Keen to immerse yourself in local life? Hiring a bike to pedal around town is a good option.

Your tour comes to an end this morning, but that doesn/’t mean your adventure has to. El Nido is captivating, and plenty of travelers decide to extend their time here.