PHILIPPINES
ENCHANTING ISLANDS, SEASCAPES & CRITTERS
MAY - JUNE 2023 • 17 DAYS • 16 GUESTS
This exceptional journey takes you through the Philippines and her beautiful tropical islands, with colourful markets, authentic villages and abundant marine life. Stay at luxurious beach resorts, surrounded by jungle and enjoy stunning ocean vistas. Submerge into an incredibly rich and diverse underwater world and explore some of the most gorgeous reefs on the planet.
The long thin island of Palawan is a slice of heaven, with exotic wildlife, quaint fishing villages surrounded by stunning limestone islands and a marine sanctuary. Experience incredible seascapes with enchanting lagoons and lush jungle-covered islands. Walk through tropical rainforest and marvel at the abundance of flora and bird life; indulge in a candle lit dinner on an isolated beach; marvel at dramatic cliffs and untouched white-sand beaches; kayak on tropical crystal-clear waters through archways and into colossal caves.
Visit bustling markets, stroll through lush green rice terraces, enjoy a refreshing dip at a waterfall and visit the stunning UNESCO world heritage site Chocolate hills. Come ‘eye to eye’ with the smallest primate in the world, the Philippine Tarsier in Bohol. Walk along the golden-sand beach and through the coconut plantations of Dauin and be swept away by the energy and vibrancy of a local market and take a ‘Tuc Tuc’ tour. Snorkel and dive incredible coral gardens, swim alongside turtles and watch schools of fish at remote Apo Island and discover why Dauin is hailed one of the best “muck” places in the world, as you observe weird and wonderful ‘critters’ along its volcanic slopes.
For the ultimate marine adventure join us on our Palau Expedition before the Philippines trip.
HIGHLIGHTS·
Marvel at dramatic island seascapes, dense jungle and gorgeous lagoons.
Luxuriate in some of the Philippines most stunning beach resorts.
Stare back into the eyes of the smallest primate on earth, the Philippine Tarsier.
Visit the world-famous Chocolate Hills in Bohol.
Dive and snorkel along spectacular drop offs, fringing reefs and coral gardens abundant with fish and corals.
Discover weird and wonderful critters on muck dives, like the Pygmy seahorse, Harlequin ghost-pipefish, Giant frogfish and White-bellied star gazer.
Swim alongside turtles and schools of barracuda, jacks, snapper and fusiliers
Participate in a reef planting project.
Peruse vibrant and colourful local markets and observe the flow of authentic Filipino village life.
ENQUIRIES
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“As experienced snorkelers who have traveled to some of the finest snorkeling sites in the world, our trip with Wild Earth Expeditions to the Philippines and Palau was extraordinary. We were privileged and thrilled to have Robin Aiello (a Harvard trained and world renowned marine biologist) as our personal guide through the incredibly beautiful waters of the region. We snorkeled for hours in all kind of conditions. Robin was ready on a moments notice and we became inseparable. Hard to believe our hour long encounter with 4 whale sharks and our once in a lifetime half hour encounter with four manta rays.”
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ITINERARY OVERVIEW
PHILIPPINES - ENCHANTING ISLANDS, SEASCAPES & CRITTERS
MAY - JUN 2023 – 17 DAYS – 16 GUESTS
Day 01 | Depart Home or Koror from Palau Expedition / En route to Manila, Philippines
Day 02 | Arrive in Manila
Day 03 | Fly to Palawan / Welcome Cocktails
Day 04-06 | Snorkel and Dive Palawan / Island Exploration
Day 07 | Travel to Bohol / Tarsiers and Chocolate Hills
Day 08-11 | Snorkel and Dive Anda / Coral Planting / Village Visit
Day 12 | Travel to Dumaguete
Day 13-15 | Muck Diving / Apo Island / Malatpay Market
Day 16 | Fly home
Day 17 | Arrive home
COMBINE for the ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE
PALAU
MAY 2023 – 15 DAYS – 14 GUESTS
An exceptional expedition through the archipelago of Palau, a tropical island paradise showcasing incredible marine biodiversity with over 1500 fish species, an abundance of pelagic animals and a plethora of soft and hard corals.
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