Snorkelling itineraries

Ditch the guided group and island-hop through Palawan's most spectacular corners on your own terms — from the historic streets of Manila to the turquoise lagoons of El Nido, the remote shores of Linapacan, and the hot springs and shipwrecks of Coron. This self-launched version follows the same epic 10-day route through Palawan and Coron using budget guesthouses, local bancas, and independently bookable activities, saving you a serious chunk of change without compromising on the adventure.

Travel Crew

~£570

Experience the very best of Belize independently — snorkelling the Great Blue Hole, camping on Half Moon Caye, and exploring ancient Maya caves and temples deep in the rainforest. This self-launched version follows the same spectacular route as the Much Better Adventures group tour, swapping guided group logistics for independent bookings via local operators. You'll travel by shared shuttle, local boat and hired transfer, staying in budget hotels and booking reef and cave tours directly — saving a significant chunk without missing a single highlight. Costs are approximate estimates per person.

Travel Crew

~£570

Same pristine atolls, same whale sharks, same kaleidoscopic reefs — minus the guided group premium. This self-launched version follows the original Much Better Adventures route through South Ari Atoll, island-hopping between Dhangethi and Dhigurah, booking snorkelling trips, kayak hire and sunset cruises directly with local guesthouses and operators on the islands. The Maldives on a local-island circuit is far more affordable than most people realise — local guesthouses, warung-style Maldivian restaurants and public speedboats make this an achievable budget adventure. Costs below are per person estimates, excluding international flights.

Travel Crew

~£695

Discover the magic of the Enchanted Islands on this self-launched version of Exodus's classic island-hopping adventure. Explore four of the Galápagos' great islands — San Cristóbal, Floreana, Isabela and Santa Cruz — at your own pace, guided by local Naturalist guides who are mandatory for the national park. Snorkel with sea lions from La Lobería, spot blue-footed boobies at Isla Lobos, see sharks at Las Tintoreras, walk the Wall of Tears, meet giant tortoises at the Charles Darwin Research Station and take a full-day excursion to one of the uninhabited islands. DIY the logistics — budget flights, local speedboat transfers between islands, and affordable guesthouses instead of tour hotels — and save thousands versus the full guided group package.

Travel Crew

~£1,050