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Port Barton, Boracay, Coronado Beach, Manila,
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Visiting:
Port Barton, Boracay, Coronado Beach, Manila, Bohol, Palawan, Coron, Cebu City, El Nido, Philippines, Chocolate Hills, Moalboal, Puerto Princesa
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Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.</p><p><strong>ACTIVITY: </strong> Food is a universal language, and there's no better way to get to know a new friend, or a new community, than by breaking bread together and digging in to a delicious meal. Filipino food is a vibrant fusion of indigenous flavors and culinary influences from Spain, China, and the United States, reflecting the Philippines' rich history and cultural diversity. On an epic street food tour, try the local favorites like steamed dumpling, meat skewers, and fried rolls. Along the way, get to know your new fellow solo-ish travellers and the lively city of Manila.</p>","lat":"14.599512","lng":"120.98422"},{"title":"Day 2: We Day: Mount Purro","name":"Mount Purro Nature Reserve","description":"Get to know your fellow solo-ish companions and local life of the Philippines on a day trip to Mount Purro Nature Reserve. Leaving the city behind, spend a day with the Dumagat Indigenous community, learning more about Indigenous food and culture. Join your CEO for some light hiking to a waterfall, join in an Indigenous cooking demonstration, build the fire for cooking and make sinigang, a traditional pork dish cooked in bamboo. Then dig into the meal while hearing the stories of the locals and getting to know your follow solo-ish mates. In the afternoon, drive back to Manila.<p><strong>TRANSPORT: </strong> Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.</p><p><strong>ACTIVITY: </strong> With your incredible CEO at the helm, get to know the local community and your Solo-ish travel mates on a day packed full of interesting and engaging adventures. Connect with local Filipino culture outside of the city with a day trip to Mount Purro Nature Reserve. This reforestation organization was formed to protect the greater Manila area from future natural disasters like flash flooding. With your follow solo-ish travellers, immerse yourself with the local community, learn about their initiatives, hike to a waterfall and join a local cooking demonstration.</p><p><strong>TRANSPORT: </strong> Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.</p>","lat":"14.677446","lng":"121.244019"},{"title":"Day 3: G Day: Avatar Gorge","name":"Manila","description":"Today we'll take a day trip to a hidden gem just north of the city of Manila. This stunning wonderland is called Avatar Gorge. Alongside your CEO and solo-ish travel mates, explore this mossy covered canyons, uniquely carved by erosion. This off the beaten path adventure will have you fall in love with The Philippines' natural side while connecting with your group. In the afternoon, travel back to Manila for the night.<p><strong>ACTIVITY: </strong> Part of the indigenous domain of the Aeta people, Avatar Gorge is an incredible natural formation of rock and moss. Take a 4x4 to reach the gorge, and then walk on foot through lush vegetation and gorgeous flora though huge walls of green.</p><p><strong>TRANSPORT: </strong> Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.</p><p><strong>TRANSPORT: </strong> Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.</p>","lat":"14.599512","lng":"120.98422"},{"title":"Day 4: Me Day: Manila","name":"Manila","description":"Connect with the culture and history of the Philippines today while exploring the stories behind the centuries-old walls of Intramuros. Ride a classic filipino jeepney to the wall to start the walking tour. As you walk through cobblestone streets alongside your other solo-ish travellers, visit iconic landmarks like Fort Santiago and San Agustin Church, engaging with your CEO as they bring the heritage of Manila to life. After the tour, take the jeepney back to your hotel and enjoy an afternoon at leisure. Choose to relax at a cafe for some downtime, or join your CEO for a walk through Makati and Chinatown.<p><strong>ACTIVITY: </strong> Join your CEO for an afternoon exploring Manila on foot. Check out some of the cooler rooftops of Makati and check out some of the more interesting spots in Manila's Chinatown that you have have missed.</p><p><strong>ACTIVITY: </strong> Jump into a local jeepney to the heart of Manila, Intramuros. Take a guided tour to explore the historic centre of Manila known as Intramuros (“Within the Walls”). Founded by the Spanish in the late 16th century, the city was enclosed by thick stone walls which still stand today. At the height of its power, Intramuros was feared by Spain’s enemies as the only true European powerhouse in the whole of Asia, but after holding strong against Chinese pirates, Dutch forces, British, American and Japanese occupations, the large majority of the city was destroyed during the month-long brutal Battle of Manila fought between the Japanese and the Allies in the closing days of WWII, a battle which also claimed the lives of 100,000 Filipino civilians. A walk through this area, despite the devastation (or maybe because of it) truly gives you a sense of the history of this area. Then take the jeepney back to the hotel.</p>","lat":"14.599512","lng":"120.98422"},{"title":"Day 5: Manila to Port Barton","name":"Puerto Princesa","description":"Fly together this morning to Puerto Princesa on Palawan Island. After arrival, spend the afternoon free before coming together for a magical evening under the... fireflies! We'll drive to Iwahig and once its dark, join an expertly guided excursion to watch as the fireflies light up the dark sky.<p><strong>TRANSPORT: </strong> Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.</p><p><strong>ACTIVITY: </strong> Head out at dusk and go to the mangroves for a magical evening tour. You'll climb into a paddle boat and paddle out into the mangroves to witness 1000's of fireflies light up the sky.</p>","lat":"9.763843","lng":"118.74733"},{"title":"Day 6: Port Barton to Puerto Princesa","name":"Puerto Princesa","description":"Drive from Puerto Princesa to Port Barton today. On the way, stop at the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Subterranean River National Park, also known as the Underground River. Take a tour with your fellow solo-ish travellers through the limestone karst formations. Arrive to Port Barton in time for an incredible sunset viewing with your new friends.<p><strong>TRANSPORT: </strong> Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.</p><p><strong>ACTIVITY: </strong> Take a boat ride through the famous subterranean river. The underground ecosystem is over 8km (5 mi) long with amazing rock formations, cave systems, wildlife and old growth forest. The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park was voted one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature in 2011.</p><p><strong>FREE TIME: </strong> Spend an evening at leisure in Puerto Princesa.</p>","lat":"9.763843","lng":"118.74733"},{"title":"Day 7: Port Barton","name":"Port Barton","description":"This morning, we'll load into a boat and spend the day out on the water on an Island Hopping adventure. Relax under the sun, snorkel and look out for sea turtles, and enjoy lunch on board. In the evening, enjoy a free evening in Port Barton.<p><strong>ACTIVITY: </strong> Experience the unspoiled natural beauty of Port Barton with this exciting island-hopping activity. With all your equipment included, jump into the water and snorkel in hopes of swimming alongside sea turtles. Between swims, enjoy lunch on the beach on an island.</p>","lat":"10.411391","lng":"119.177774"},{"title":"Day 8: Port Barton/El Nido","name":"El Nido","description":"Travel this morning from Port Barton to El Nido. Once in El Nido, visit the Sibaltan Heritage House. After meeting the community, jump in hands on in a cooking demonstration with the local women. Witness the local traditions of the community, learning their local songs, cultural dance and observing the Cuyonon artisan weaving.<p><strong>ACTIVITY: </strong> Meet the local Cuyonon community and learn about their traditions, from a cooking demonstration, artisan weaving, and local song. and dance.</p><p><strong>TRANSPORT: </strong> Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.</p>","lat":"11.19536","lng":"119.41891"},{"title":"Day 9: El Nido","name":"El Nido","description":"Spend the whole day out on the sea today in a private boat island hopping adventure. Cruise, snorkel and swim your way through picturesque beaches, perfect blue water and around krast formations. Make pit stops at gorgeous beaches, like Secret Beach and Hidden Beach, and keep your eyes out for sea turtles, eels and rays in the water.<p><strong>ACTIVITY: </strong> Jump on a boat and cruise through some of the most beautiful water in the world. Stop at world class beaches like Secret Beach and Hidden Beach while swimming and snorkeling in the beautiful sea along the way. Gaze at the impressive limestone karsts and view of the sparkling water. Enjoy lunch on board while listening to stories and the history of El Nido.</p>","lat":"11.19536","lng":"119.41891"},{"title":"Day 10: El Nido","name":"El Nido","description":"A final day of exploring the coastline of El Nido on the water. Snorkel and explore nearby lagoons and beaches with your new travel mates and celebrate an incredible adventure together with a final toast on the beach.<p><strong>ACTIVITY: </strong> Another exciting day at sea awaits. Today, check out a number of additional spots that usually have fewer visitors. Visit Snake Island and Cathedral Cave and have more of these spots to yourself as you explore.</p>","lat":"11.19536","lng":"119.41891"},{"title":"Day 11: El Nido","name":"El Nido","description":"Depart at any time.","lat":"11.19536","lng":"119.41891"}]
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