Intrepid Travel
The Philippines: Mountains & Islands
The Philippines: Mountains & Islands
Discover the Philippines on this 18-day adventure, blending cultural encounters with refreshing natural moments. Cycle through the lively streets of Manila, trek to the crater lake of Mt. Pinatubo and hike the UNESCO-listed rice terraces of the Cordilleras with local guides. Visit villages to learn about unique traditions and feast with communities. Then, soak up Palawan’s beauty as you trek to meet the Batak tribe, snorkel in clear waters, island hop around El Nido and explore limestone caves. With a mix of guided experiences and free time, this trip offers an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Philippines.
Activities
- Manila – City Tour
- Manila – Intramuros bamboo bike cycling tour
- Mt Pinatubo – Crater hike
- Tarukan Village – Community lunch
- Banaue – Bangaan rice terrace hike
- Bontoc – Maligcong rice terrace hike
- Bontoc – Favarey Village visit
- Sagada – City tour
- Sagada – Eduardo Masferre’s home visit
- Kiltepan – Sunrise viewpoint & picnic breakfast
- Baguio – Cooking class & dinner
- Baguio – Art gallery visit
- Baguio – Women’s weaving studio co-op visit
- Puerto Princesa – Iwahig River Firefly Boat trip with dinner
- Puerto Princesa – local farm visit
- Sabang – Puerto Princesa Subterranean River boat trip
- Sabang – Batak tribe hike
- El Nido – Island hopping boat trip & snorkelling
Highlights
- Hike the UNESCO-listed rice terraces in the Cordilleras, crafted over 2000 years, and trek to the crater lake of Mt Pinatubo for breathtaking views.
- Savour Manila’s food scene – enjoy a community feast in Tarukan village, learn culinary secrets from a Baguio chef and start one day with a sunrise picnic breakfast.
- Spend a full day of island hopping and snorkelling off the coast of El Nido. Look to the bottom of these clear waters and glide among the coral reefs and tropical fish.
- Visit local villages to meet the Ifugao who shaped the rice terraces, learn about Batik people who reside deep in the mountains, and discover Kalinga culture and 1930s Ifugao life through a famous Spanish photographer’s lens.
- Enjoy plenty of beachside free time to choose your own adventure – maybe go on a daytrip to Nacpan Beach, take a self-guided kayaking adventure or indulge in a spot of shopping!
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Philippines capital located in the South China Sea. Fort Santiago and Baroque church San Agustin are among the city's attractions. |
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Philippines capital located in the South China Sea. Fort Santiago and Baroque church San Agustin are among the city's attractions. |
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Philippines capital located in the South China Sea. Fort Santiago and Baroque church San Agustin are among the city's attractions. |
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Philippines capital located in the South China Sea. Fort Santiago and Baroque church San Agustin are among the city's attractions. |
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04/22/25 - 11/14/25 |
Starting At $4,785 |
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11/18/25 - 12/04/25 |
Starting At $5,315 |
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12/02/25 - 12/18/25 |
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12/09/25 - 12/25/25 |
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12/19/25 - 01/04/26 |
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12/26/25 - 01/11/26 |
Starting At $5,275 |
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01/06/26 - 02/03/26 |
Starting At $5,025 |
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02/17/26 - 03/05/26 |
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03/03/26 - 03/17/26 |
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03/31/26 - 11/24/26 |
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12/01/26 - 12/15/26 |
Starting At $5,425 |
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12/29/26 - 01/12/27 |
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