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Tropical Philippines Dive and Volunteer


Image of boats on a green lake on Cebu Island in the Philippines - KILROY

Suggested itinerary Tropical Philippines Dive and Volunteer

Home - Cebu - Negros - Dauin - Coron - El Nido - Palawan - Home

This itinerary is just a suggestion and can be customised to suit your unique travel plans. Make it longer, make it shorter. Add in the things you want to do. Get in touch with our travel experts to turn this itinerary into your dream trip to the Philippines.

Cebu & Negros 5 days of adventure

Once you've gotten rid of the worst of your jetlag, you're ready to explore. On this 5-day trip, you'll get to explore Cebu in-depth as well as visit the neighbouring island of Negros. Lots of activities are included and on the last day you'll continue from Dumaguete to Dauin where you will learn to dive at a top-rated dive camp.

Dauin Learn to dive

Find your own way from Dumaguete to Dauin on the western part of the island Negros. Here we've arranged a stay at a diving centre where you'll obtain your PADI certificate so that you're ready to explore the beautiful world underneath the water's surface. If you already have a PADI certificate, we can arrange an advanced course instead. From Dauin you make your own way to Coron, and the easiest way to do that is to return to Cebu and fly.

Coron & El Nido 8-day tour

Are you ready for paradise? It's time to enjoy the breathtaking surroundings when travelling from Coron to El Nido with 8 days full of the most incredible sights on a sea safari trip. The first few days will allow you to check out Coron on your own, before you spend the next days sailing to El Nido. After the boat has docked here, you have some time to explore this backpacker-friendly town before your next adventure awaits.

Palawan Give back to the local community

After your trip from Coron to El Nido, the next couple of weeks is all about giving back to the local community. We collaborate with a couple of really cool projects, and you can choose either to teach English or to work as a volunteer in a kindergarten. The minimum stay is 2 weeks, which we have included in the price, but if you're keen to stay longer, we'll help you sort it out. When your stay at the volunteer project is up, we recommend that you spend some time on your own exploring Palawan before boarding your flight home.

View the full itinerary as a list

Recommended Duration

1 month

Start/End

Cebu/Palawan

Travel type

Backpacking

Inclusions

Flights, adventure tour, diving certificate & volunteering

Book this itinerary
Are you dreaming about a tropical adventure in the Philippines? Would be odd if you didn't! We've put together what we would call a dream itinerary in one of the most exotic Asian destinations, and if you're intrigued, read on.

Get ready for an adventure full of lush jungles, beautiful beaches and brilliant food. Get ready for the Philippines. 

You'll land in Cebu from where you'll go on an adventure for 5 days where you'll see the best of both Cebu and Dumaguete on the neighbouring island, Negros.

Continue to the small town Dauin on the west coast of the island, where we have arranged that you get your PADI diving certificate. If you already have one, we'll just book you in for some fundives instead!

Once you've mastered how to navigate below the surface, head to Coron where we have an awesome 8-day tour waiting for you to take you from Coron to El Nido on Palawan. Spend a few nights here on your own before heading south to Puerto Princessa where you'll be doing 2 weeks of volunteering. There's a few different projects to choose from, so we'll help you find the right project.

Finish the journey with some free time in Palawan and go explore the island as you like before flying home again.

*From price per person based on shared accommodation

What's included
  • Economy class return flights from the UK to the Philippines
  • 5-day group adventure tour from Cebu to Dumaguete
  • 5-day learn to dive package in Dauin
  • 8-day tour from Coron to El Nido
  • 2 weeks of volunteering in Puerto Princessa in Palawan
  • Booking fees
  • Services of your own travel specialist
What's not included?
  • Travel insurance (but we can help you with that)
  • Vaccinations (ask about our discount with Nomad Travel)
  • Meals (other than those included in the tours)
  • Travel between Dumaguete and Coron
  • Optional activities

Suggested itinerary Tropical Philippines Dive and Volunteer

Home - Cebu - Negros - Dauin - Coron - El Nido - Palawan - Home

This itinerary is just a suggestion and can be customised to suit your unique travel plans. Make it longer, make it shorter. Add in the things you want to do. Get in touch with our travel experts to turn this itinerary into your dream trip to the Philippines.

Cebu & Negros 5 days of adventure

Once you've gotten rid of the worst of your jetlag, you're ready to explore. On this 5-day trip, you'll get to explore Cebu in-depth as well as visit the neighbouring island of Negros. Lots of activities are included and on the last day you'll continue from Dumaguete to Dauin where you will learn to dive at a top-rated dive camp.

Dauin Learn to dive

Find your own way from Dumaguete to Dauin on the western part of the island Negros. Here we've arranged a stay at a diving centre where you'll obtain your PADI certificate so that you're ready to explore the beautiful world underneath the water's surface. If you already have a PADI certificate, we can arrange an advanced course instead. From Dauin you make your own way to Coron, and the easiest way to do that is to return to Cebu and fly.

Coron & El Nido 8-day tour

Are you ready for paradise? It's time to enjoy the breathtaking surroundings when travelling from Coron to El Nido with 8 days full of the most incredible sights on a sea safari trip. The first few days will allow you to check out Coron on your own, before you spend the next days sailing to El Nido. After the boat has docked here, you have some time to explore this backpacker-friendly town before your next adventure awaits.

Palawan Give back to the local community

After your trip from Coron to El Nido, the next couple of weeks is all about giving back to the local community. We collaborate with a couple of really cool projects, and you can choose either to teach English or to work as a volunteer in a kindergarten. The minimum stay is 2 weeks, which we have included in the price, but if you're keen to stay longer, we'll help you sort it out. When your stay at the volunteer project is up, we recommend that you spend some time on your own exploring Palawan before boarding your flight home.

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