With over 7,000 islands, the Philippines offers an endless array of stunning landscapes, from towering volcanoes to hidden bays and secret lagoons. While it's impossible to visit them all in one trip, we'll focus on some of the most breathtaking spots: Bohol, Palawan, El Nido, and Coron.
Begin your journey by relaxing on Bohol’s pristine beaches, such as Alona Beach. Take time to explore the iconic Chocolate Hills and encounter the tiny tarsiers. In Palawan, cruise along the world’s longest underground river, marvel at the stunning lakes, lagoons, and tropical beaches, and dive into crystal-clear waters. El Nido offers the chance to explore the picturesque Bacuit Archipelago, while Coron’s Kayangan and Barracuda Lakes boast mesmerizing rock formations and crystal-clear waters. End your adventure at Black Island, with its vibrant coral reef, before heading back to Manila.
For lovers of nature, adventure, and the sea, this Philippine journey is pure paradise.
360º - it's our great classic that allows you to discover the destination in all its aspects. We recommend packing a backpack rather than a suitcase as there will be lots of moving around.
MODERATE - this itinerary may involve hiking or other activities that require a moderate amount of physical effort. Be prepared for some potential long transfers and early wake up calls!
Please visit your country's official government website to find out the necessary requirements for entering the country of destination.
This trip begins and ends in Manila. We always advise trying to get to the meet-up point for the first day of your tour by 5pm. On the last day of the tour you are free to leave whenever you want!
12 nights accommodation in shared rooms
2 lunches
Domestic flight from Manila to Bohol (day 2)
Ferry from Bohol to Cebu on day 4
Flight from Cebu to Puerto Princesa (day 4)
Sabang Underground River Excursion with lunch on Day 5
Transfer from Puerto Princesa to Sabang on Day 5
Transfer from Puerto Princesa to Port Barton on Day 5
Island hopping experience in Port Barton
Night camping with dinner included on a beautiful local beach (day 6)
Transfer to El Nido (day 7)
Domestic flight or ferry from El Nido to Coron on day 9
Flight from Coron to Manila (day 12)
Travel coordinator services
Cancellation up to 31 days before departure - 100% refund (deposit refunded as a gift card) or option to change trips.
Round trip flights are not included in the package, so you can choose from where and when you want to fly. This is to give you maximum freedom of choice!
Upon your arrival in Manila and check-in at the hotel, we kick off the tour the best way possible – through food! The evening is all about making new friends, and what better way to bond with your fellow travelers than by gathering around the table to savour local delicacies? You might want to try "adobo," a delightful chicken and pork stew, and consider adding a side of "ukoy," a prawn and sweet potato pancake. Let's not forget to raise a glass in a toast, marking the start of our fantastic Philippine adventure!
Included: overnight stay
Money pot: any local transport or extra activities
Not included: meals and drinks
The alarm will ring early this morning, but for a great reason: we're catching a flight to Bohol! The journey begins, and so does the adventure. Get ready for a perfect mix of relaxation, beach, sun, and sea!
This island is famous for its white sand beaches, lined with palm trees and surrounded by the turquoise sea. It feels like stepping into a travel magazine, but no—it’s real! This afternoon is ours to enjoy at our own pace, depending on our arrival time (which may vary due to flight availability). Tonight, we’ll stay on Panglao Island, known for its beautiful beaches like Alona Beach and its vibrant local scene. We can cap the day with dinner at one of the fish markets, soaking in the authentic island vibe.
Included: overnight stay, domestic flight from Manila to Bohol
Money pot: ground transfers for the day, activities
Not included: meals and drinks
Today is all about choosing what you’d most like to do. Our recommendation? Take a break from the beach and visit the famous Chocolate Hills. No, they aren’t edible! These more than a thousand hills turn brown in the autumn, resembling chocolate, while in the rainy season they turn a vibrant green. The hills remain a mystery, untouched by humans, with no trees or shrubs growing on their slopes, standing out against the lush forests below.
At the base of the hills, you’ll find another iconic symbol of the Philippines: the tarsiers! These tiny primates with their large, bright yellow eyes are usually active at night, but if we’re lucky enough to spot them during the day, it’s important to be quiet and avoid touching them—they’re sensitive and easily stressed.
Whether you spend your day exploring the Chocolate Hills and seeing the tarsiers, or choose activities like diving or snorkeling, we’ll return to Panglao for another relaxing evening before heading to our next destination.
Included: overnight stay
Money pot: any extra excursions and activities
Not included: meals and drinks
Today, we say goodbye to Bohol and prepare for a travel day. We begin with a scenic ferry ride of a couple of hours to Cebu, followed by a short flight to the paradise island of Palawan. Stretching nearly 400 miles towards the coast of Borneo, Palawan boasts some of the most breathtaking seascapes in the Philippines. We’ll arrive in the vibrant city of Puerto Princesa, where we’ll settle in for the night and prepare for the adventures ahead.
Included: overnight stay, ferry to Cebu and domestic flight to Puerto Princesa
Money pot: airport Transfers
Not included: meals and drinks
This morning, we're full of energy and heading straight to Sabang, a small town tucked between the jungle and the ocean. Ready for something extraordinary? We’ve got just the thing—the Underground River National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the longest navigable underground river in the world at 8 km. We’ll hop on a boat and cruise inside, passing monkeys and lizards at the entrance, ready to be amazed by the stunning karst landscapes formed over thousands of years. It’s truly indescribable—you have to see it for yourself!
After lunch, we’ll head to our next destination: Port Barton. This charming spot, where the sand crunches under your feet, is perfect for relaxing. Let’s settle in, grab a drink, and enjoy the sunset over Pagdanan Bay.
Included: overnight stay, private transfer to Sabang, shared boat trip to the underground river with lunch included and private transfer to Port Barton
Money pot: any optional activities at the discretion of the group
Not included: meals and drinks
What comes to mind when we say island hopping? Today, we’ll explore the stunning beaches and islands around Port Barton—relaxing, swimming in crystal-clear waters, and soaking up the sun as we hop from one island to another (by boat, of course, no actual jumping!).
But the real adventure begins tonight: we’ll camp out in tents on a pristine beach, surrounded by nature (did someone say plankton?). If the sky is clear and the moon is right, we’ll fall asleep under a spectacular starry sky. What more could we ask for?
Included: island hopping with lunch included and night in tent with dinner included
Money pot: any optional activities at the discretion of the group
Not included: meals and drinks
It's not easy to leave the beauty of Port Barton, but we're confident our next destination will be something extraordinary. El Nido, a charming village in northern Palawan, is our next stop, serving as the gateway to the breathtaking Bacuit archipelago. This paradise boasts crystal-clear waters surrounded by lush jungle, and it will be our haven for the next couple of days, so we can relish all it has to offer.
As the day gives way to a stunning sunset, El Nido's bars and restaurants spring to life. So, let's grab a cocktail and relish a beachfront party!
Included: overnight stay, private transfer from Port Barton to El Nido
Money pot: any extra activities and excursions in El Nido
Not included: meals and drinks
Our time in El Nido has come to an end, and it's time to bid farewell as we make our way to Coron, where we'll spend the final days of our remarkable Philippine adventure. As seasoned travellers, we know the drill: another day, another paradise waiting to be explored.
The Calamian Island chain, situated off the northern coast of Palawan, is our next destination. With our base on the main island of Busuanga, we're perfectly positioned to discover these gems.
A short boat ride of around three hours takes us to Coron Island, home to the Tagbanua indigenous group and two stunningly beautiful lakes, Kayangan and Barracuda. Our cameras will be busy capturing these dreamlike landscapes!
Included: overnight stay, ferry from El Nido to Coron
Money pot: any extra activities, hotel/port transfer
Not included: meals and drinks
For the next two days the choice is yours as we explore the natural wonders of Coron Island. Do you want to visit Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake, or maybe both? Coron Island is a showcase of nature at its finest.
In Coron, there are only two lakes open to the public, as an indigenous tribe protects the island as their ancestral domain and keeps tourists at a distance. These two lakes are Kayangan Lake and Barracuda Lake.
Kayangan Lake stands out as the island's most popular destination, and rightfully so. Its pristine reef and crystal-clear waters are simply mesmerizing. To reach the lake, we'll "park" the boat and embark on a climb up several stairs to a panoramic viewpoint. After taking in the stunning vistas, we'll descend to the famous lake.
While Lake Kayangan tends to steal the spotlight, Lake Barracuda is its less-frequented sibling, which means more fun and fewer rules. Moreover, Lake Barracuda's waters are even clearer than those of Lake Kayangan. It's a paradise waiting to be explored!
Included: overnight stay
Money pot: any extra activities in Coron
Not included: meals and drinks
As our final morning in Coron unfolds, we soak up the sun, sea, and sand, knowing it's time to bid this paradise farewell. During our flight back to Manila, let's make sure to glance out of the window for one last glimpse of our newfound favourite place in the world.
Upon landing in the capital, we're hoping to find the time for a leisurely stroll around Little Tokyo or Intramuros, the historic heart of the city. As the curtain falls on this magnificent adventure, our last evening in Manila will be spent in one of the city's rooftop bars, savouring every moment with our newfound friends.
Included: overnight stay, domestic flight from Coron to Manila
Money pot: all airport transfers
Not included: meals and drinks
Check-out and goodbye – until your next WeRoad adventure!
End of services. The itinerary may undergo some variations that differ from what is stated above. These variations may not be predictable nor depend on WeRoad’s will, i.e. climate conditions, national holidays, strikes, etc.
Our trips are led by a Travel Coordinator who has been specifically trained by us to lead group travels to ensure you have the best time. A WhatsApp group with all travel participants will be created two weeks prior to departure by your Travel Coordinator.
Before booking, please ensure to check what documents, visas, and vaccinations are required to enter the country you are visiting. If you have any questions, please contact us.
We always advise trying to get to the meet-up point for the first day of your tour by 5pm. On the last day of the tour you are free to leave whenever you want!
Backpacks are mandatory to allow easy transfers - we recommend a 45L backpack for our trips.
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Round-trip flights are not included in any of our trips because we like to give you autonomy and flexibility: you can choose the airline you want to fly with, the departure airport that suits you best, and how many and which stops you want to make.
Since flights are not included, you also have more flexibility with your travel dates: if possible, you can arrive at your destination a few days earlier or return home a bit later – or even continue independently to a nearby destination!
This is the question of all questions, and here’s the answer, broken down into points!
The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator.
It is used to streamline paymentsfor extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
It is typically collected on the first day of the trip in local currency, although at times, the Travel Coordinator may ask for it to be paid before departure.
You’ll find the amount of the money pot on the website under the section ‘What’s included in the money pot’ – how do you get there? Look for ‘What’s included’, scroll down to ‘Money pot? Click here’, and you’ll find the details.
The amount varies depending on the destination chosen.
It is used exclusively for group expenses that ALL participants decide to take part in.
It is estimated based on the experiences of other groups but can vary depending on the needs of the group itself. As such, the Travel Coordinator may need to increase the amount during the trip.
If not all of the money pot is used, the difference will be returned to all participants at the end of the trip in equal amounts.
The Money Pot also covers the Travel Coordinator’s share of the activities included in the money pot, except for those activities that are free for the Travel Coordinator.
If you pay in advance part of the money pot before the trip for certain non-refundable optional activities, unfortunately, the amount cannot be refunded in case of trip cancellation.
We offer several payment methods to fit every need:
1. Credit or prepaid card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express);
2. Instalment payment with Scalapay up to €4,999 (only available with the “Full trip payment” option – not available with the “Deposit and balance” option; pay in 3 instalments up to €1,200 or in 4 instalments over €1,200);
3. PayPal (for selected destinations);
4. Revolut Pay to pay even faster straight from your Revolut account;
5. Welfare credit – BEFORE BOOKING, reach out to us at [email protected].
If you choose the deposit and balance option, you’ll also be able to pay the balance via bank transfer from your Personal Area.
Anyone who books a WeRoad trip has the option to cancel or modify the trip – including both the dates and the destination – free of charge up to 31 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you will receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price. (Deposits will be refunded in the form of a gift card valid for 365 days from issue date.) If you make a change, a price adjustment will be applied to the new trip chosen – meaning, if the new trip is cheaper, we will refund the difference; if it’s more expensive, you will need to pay the difference.
If you’ve purchased the Flexible Cancellation Option (which you can add in the first step of the booking process), you can request a cancellation or trip change until 8 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you’ll receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price, minus the cost of the Flexible Cancellation option. Deposits will be refunded in the form of a gift card valid for 365 days from issue date.
How to request a cancellation or change to your trip? Send us an email at [email protected] or a WhatsApp on +447716573700. Please share the booking reference for the trip you want to cancel or change, and, in case of a change, the new trip you would like to join.
In general, we always choose local accommodations, avoiding large hotel chains, because we love to experience the culture of the place and, whenever possible, contribute to the local economy. Typically, our accommodations are hotels, apartments, guesthouses, and hostels run by local entrepreneurs, with the same standard maintained across all trips in the same destination.
For our Collection trips, which are our premium category, the accommodations are always 4 or 5-star or carefully selected boutique hotels.
The list of accommodations for your trip will be shared with you by your Travel Coordinator between 5 and 3 days before departure, along with other useful details for your adventure!
If you're wondering why WeRoad trips have a money pot, we’re assuming you already know what it is. If not, or if you have any doubts, we invite you to read all the information here!
Let’s quickly recap: The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator. It’s used to speed up payments for extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
But let’s get to the point: why the money pot? First of all: it gives us a lot of flexibility. In all WeRoad trips you will have a bunch of Must See/Must Do activities already included - these are experiences, places or activities that simply cannot be missed! Any extra activities is decided by the group, why? Because each group is unique and may have particular wants or desires and the Money Pot allows each group to customise their trip to make it perfect for their requirements!
It also helps us speed up payments – imagine being in the subway in New York City, one by one purchasing the ticket...a nightmare right? Thanks to the Money Pot, the Travel Coordinator can simply purchase the tickets for everyone making the entire processes smoother! Any leftover money will be returned at the end of the trip and split equally amongst all participants.
In some destinations, buying goods or services on site is more economical as you are able to negotiate the price - places like Morocco, or South East Asia, bargaining is part of the culture. As such, our Travel Coordinators will be able to secure the best deal for all participants.
The amount of the money pot is specified in each trip – look for this button
which will take you to a detailed breakdown for each trip, like this:
Even if we don't know the flights of all WeRoaders, there are several ways to find out which flights your travel companions have purchased.
1. Each WeRoader has the ability to communicate their flight details after booking within their personal area so that other travel companions can see the details anonymously. Enter your booking and you will find this section:
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2. If you want to find out before booking, instead, you can contact us and we will support you in your search or you can ask your travel companions for direct information by joining our Facebook group 'WeRoad... let's get to know each other before leaving! (official)' – (here is the extended link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weroadit) look for a post associated with your trip, or ask the group administrators for help in getting in touch with your future adventure companions!
If the coordinator has already been assigned to the trip you are interested in, you can easily find his/her presentation post in the group through the site: in the shift list click on 'Ask the coordinator', or in the trip tab, in the coordinator section, click on 'Ask [coordinator name] about this shift in our Facebook group'. For both cases, see the screenshots below!
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In all our groups, the Travel Coordinator and participants speak English – knowing how to speak and understand English is therefore a fundamental requirement to participate in our trips.
On average the groups are made up of 6-15 people, with a minimum of 3/4 participants and a maximum of 15.
All our travellers are in theirs 20s, 30s and 40s. If you're very curious to know the age range of the group for a tour you're interested in, you can see this by finding the trip on our website, and clicking the down arrow to see the ages & genders of participants. You'll need to have created a WeRoad account with us to do this.
Any issues finding this info just give our team in the office a call, we're always happy to help!
Regarding the male-female ratio, this is not guaranteed and varies trip by trip.
Yes! If you're curious, you can take a sneak peek at the group before booking – although, in our opinion, that kind of spoils the surprise! You’ll find the info in the ‘Group’ section for each trip on the departures page, showing how many WeRoaders have already booked. Click the little arrow and you’ll even see their gender and ages – but hey, that’s exclusive info, so we’ll ask you to log in or sign up to see that!
Yes, in all our trips you will share a room with other same-sex travellers, and the bathroom will either be private or shared only with fellow participants of the trip. The rooms we select can be doubles, triples, quadruples, or multi-bed (up to 8 people in exceptional cases), depending on the destination and availability.
There are never dorms with people outside the WeRoad group, except in certain cases for local experiences, which are specifically mentioned in the itinerary or communicated before booking. These typically involve specific nights in unique accommodations like tents, homestays, or camping, offering a more adventurous travel experience in exchange for some comfort.
During the booking process, you can also choose to opt for a mixed room: in this case, if needed, only those who have agreed to this option may share a room with travellers of a different sex. If you are booking for multiple people together and select this option, the room will not be exclusive to your group but may be shared with other travellers in the group.
The WeRoad Travel Coordinator is an experienced and skilled traveller and will be the perfect companion for your trip. They will be available for any eventuality and will manage all the logistical aspects of the itinerary (transports, timings, accommodations, meeting points, etc.), so you can enjoy the trip without any worries!
You will have the chance to get to know them when the WhatsApp group is created approximately 2 weeks before departure - this will be the moment to ask any pre-departure questions and get to know the rest of the group! If the trip you are interested in already has a Travel Coordinator assigned, you can contact them before booking – their details will be specified in the schedule or on the trip page, or you can search for their name here. After booking, you will find their contact details in your Personal Area, under ‘Bookings and Trips’ > ‘Your Upcoming Trips’ > ‘Trip Details’.
When you set off on a WeRoad trip, you’re officially a WeRoader – and as we often say, 'Once a WeRoader, always a WeRoader'. This means that once you’re part of the community, a little piece of WeRoad will always stay with you, even if you no longer travel with us.
But you’re not just a WeRoader during your trips, far from it! The community is alive and active all year round: you can stay in touch by following and interacting on our social media channels, like the Facebook group or the Instagram profile. We can also meet up for a dinner or a trek together at one of the events organised by our coordinators around the world!
