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LGBTQ+ Backpackers - Philippines Group Tour

Exclusively for the LGBTQ+ Backpackers group!

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Duration:
14 days

Age Range:
18-35

Group Size:
Min 10, Max 22


Trip Highlights

  • Enjoy a night under the stars on a secluded island, sleeping in tents on the beach
  • Take a treetop hike on El Nido’s lush, jungle trails, along rope bridges through the canopy to a jaw-dropping viewpoint at the top of limestone cliffs
  • Discover the fairy-tale caves and grottoes of the Puerto Princesa Underground River
  • Enjoy a Filipino cultural day, learning how to weave palm leaves, climb coconut trees, and whip up delicious ‘Adobo’ dishes!
  • Bliss out on a two-day island-hopping adventure around Coron, stopping at dreamy beaches, swimming in sparkling freshwater lakes, and snorkelling over shipwrecks
  • Travel with members of the LGBTQ+ Backpackers Community

Trip Overview

Join a small group of fellow travellers from the LGBTQ+ Backpackers Community and explore the perfect beaches, paradise islands, and lively nightlife of the Philippines. You’ll stay in a range of boutique backpacker accommodation, from stylish beachside resorts to rustic tents on the sand. Take a 2-day cruise through the bluest water you’ve ever seen in El Nido, party the night away in Puerto Princesa, enjoy a unique cultural experience in a small rural village, hike through the treetops in El Nido, and chill out with a traditional Filipino massage on the beach – bliss! Spend the last few days exploring the wonders of Coron and the surrounding islands too.

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  • 13 nights’ accommodation
  • 13 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 4 dinners 
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Airport transfers
  • All on-trip transport
  • Internal flight to Palawan
  • Entrance to O-Bar 
  • Entrance to Puerto Princesa Underground River
  • Port Barton visit
  • Overnight boat cruise around Port Barton islands
  • Beach tents and linen
  • Hot drink at Cheers Brew café
  • El Nido jungle hike
  • Cultural day
  • El Nido island hopping
  • El Nido viewpoint canopy trail
  • Filipino massage
  • Coron hot springs 
  • 2-day Coron snorkelling adventure 
  • 24 hour emergency support

What's Not Included

Arrive in Manila airport and transfer to your stylish accommodation in the city. This evening, meet the rest of your group and tuck into a delicious group meal before sampling Manila's vibrant nightlife at O-Bar, home to the incredible O-Divas. Expect amazing drag performances, plenty of energy, and an unforgettable night out.

Wake up early, have some breakfast and hop on a short flight to Palawan, AKA heaven on Earth! Take a quick dip in the hotel pool before enjoying some authentic Filipino seafood on the beach tonight. Does life get any better?

Head to the Puerto Princesa Underground River and cruise through the staggering network of underground caves. Then travel to the tranquil town of Port Barton where we'll be staying in traditional Filipino bungalows on the sugar-white beach. Settle into island life and enjoy a hot drink on us at Cheers Brew, a local café owned by a WLW couple who serve great coffee!

Climb aboard our boat for an amazing 2-day cruise. You'll snorkel shoulder-to-shoulder with turtles along the reefs. We will visit one of the local schools to connect with the children and see how your support makes a difference. We'll be spending tonight on a secluded island, sleeping in tents on the beach - living the dream!

We're heading to El Nido after breakfast. The scenery on the journey is next level, so grab a window-seat if you can! When we arrive, drop your bags at the funkiest hostel in Palawan, and spend the evening enjoying dinner and drinks on the beach with the gang.

Take a short jungle hike before arriving at our beach hut for a cultural day. Cook Filipino food, try stick fighting and coconut leaf weaving, learn traditional dances and more! Then chill on Las Cabanas Beach for rest of your day.

Enjoy an epic day of cruising through the bluest waters you've ever seen. Snorkel over colourful reefs, explore on kayak, and eat like royalty with delicious food and drinks freshly prepared onboard. Head back to El Nido for drinks on the beach with your new friends.

Take a hike on El Nido's lush, jungle trails, along rope bridges through the treetops to the top of the limestone cliffs for incredible panoramic views. After working up a sweat, relax with a traditional Filipino massage by the beach.

Today you're headed to beautiful Coron Island today. We'll take the fast ferry to Coron Town, where we'll check into our beachside accommodation.

Spend today getting to know Coron. With crystal-clear lagoons, cute little fishing villages and rugged limestone scenery, it's as idyllic as they come. Relax on the beach or get stuck into one of our awesome optional activities. This evening, head to the waterfront for drinks.

Over the next two days we will explore some of Coron's most beautiful landscapes by private boat and stop at dreamy beaches along the way. We'll snorkel over the World War II-era Lusong Gunboat Ship Wreck and the twin lagoons before setting for the night on Pass Island where we'll camp out in traditional beach huts and enjoy sunset cocktails. On day 13, we'll tuck into breakfast before another day of snorkelling and recharging in the Maquinit Hot Springs. Finish the trip with a final night out in Coron.

All good things must come to an end! After breakfast, say goodbye to your buddies and take the transfer to Coron Airport, ready for your flight. See you again soon!

Please note activities and itineraries are subject to change.

Accommodation

13 nights of accommodation are included on this trip. You’ll stay in a handpicked selection of boutique hostels, hotels and traditional Filipino bungalows. We’re talking big, comfy beds, stylish interiors, aircon, personal lights, and sockets to charge your devices. Rooms are twin-share or dorm-style, with a maximum of 4 beds. All accommodation is mixed-gender, though some restrooms/bathrooms within the accommodation and during the trip may not be. You’ll also spend an unforgettable night camping on a secluded beach in twin tents!

Meals

13 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 4 dinners are included. You’ll need to buy the rest of your meals yourself. It’s a great opportunity to throw yourself into local life and sample delicious local food. The Philippines has a rich and varied cuisine, with specialities including crispy salt fish, squash and eggplant stews, and beef cooked in tomatoes and bananas. Food is mostly very cheap so eating out won’t break the bank!

Arrival Information:

Arrive in Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) at any time on day 1 before 4pm, where you will be met and transferred to your accommodation.

Your trip ends on day 14 on Coron Island. We’ll transfer you to Busuanga Coron Airport (USU) where you can catch a flight to Manila (MNL). You should book your connecting flight from Manila back home for the following day, to allow for any potential delays. 

Age & Eligibility:

This trip is exclusively for those aged 18-35 (inclusive) at the time of travel. This trip is exclusively for member of the "LGBTQ+ Backpackers" community.

 

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Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews

Amazing, amazing, and amazing. This is one those experiences that you can't explain without going off into multiple tangents or going from one story to another. And all of it was lead by our...

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Amazing experience! The trip was really fun and really well organized with spectacular places, amazing experiences and lots of fun with new friends of the group. Our guide Sheena was fantastic,...

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The most incredible experience - Sheena is the best!!!! ...

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