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Philippines (Luzon & Palawan)

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The Philippines is a Southeast Asian archipelago of over 7,600 islands, with Luzon and Palawan standing out as two of its most compelling regions. Luzon is the country's largest island, home to the buzzing capital Manila, the UNESCO-listed rice terraces of Banaue, and the adventure hub of Sagada in the Cordillera highlands. Palawan, consistently ranked among the world's best islands, is famed for its dramatic limestone karsts in El Nido, the underground river at Puerto Princesa, and some of the richest coral reefs in the Coral Triangle. Together, they draw travellers for island-hopping, world-class diving and snorkelling, trekking, and deep dives into Filipino culture and cuisine.

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Philippines (Luzon & Palawan) · 16 days

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Northern Philippines and Palawan Adventure — Self-Launched

A self-launched, budget-friendly take on G Adventures' 16-day Northern Philippines and Palawan run, from Manila to Puerto Princesa. You'll ride local jeepneys and overnight buses through the Cordillera to the Banaue and Batad rice terraces and the misty town of Sagada, loop north to Spanish-colonial Vigan (a UNESCO heritage town), then fly south to island-hop the limestone karsts of El Nido and unwind at laid-back Port Barton before finishing in Puerto Princesa. Everything is bookable yourself — buses, ferries, domestic flights, and day tours via GetYourGuide/Klook or direct with local operators — for a fraction of the guided group price. Costs are approximate backpacker/budget rates in GBP per person.

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