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Philippines (Palawan & Manila)

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The Philippines is a Southeast Asian archipelago of over 7,600 islands, and two of its most iconic destinations — Palawan and Manila — draw travellers for very different reasons. Palawan, consistently ranked among the world's best islands, is famed for its dramatic limestone karsts, crystal-clear lagoons, world-class diving in Tubbataha Reef, and the underground river at Puerto Princesa. Manila, the bustling capital, offers a contrasting urban energy with its historic Intramuros district, vibrant nightlife, diverse food scene, and role as a gateway hub to the rest of the archipelago. Together, they offer a compelling mix of island adventure and city culture that appeals to both backpackers and group travellers.

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Philippines (Palawan & Manila) · 10 days

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West Philippines Adventure: Manila to El Nido Self-Launched

A 10-day independent version of One Life Adventures' West Philippines trip, covering Manila, Puerto Princesa, Port Barton and El Nido on Luzon and Palawan. This self-launched route swaps the guided group programme for local flights, shared vans and self-bookable island-hopping trips — same islands, same snorkelling with turtles, same Filipino cultural experiences, at roughly a third of the operator price. Rough per-person costs in GBP; treat everything as approximate and book flights/ferries early.

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