Organized trip to the Philippines: adventure, beaches and stunning nature
Discover the Philippines in a organized trip, one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Without a doubt, three of its islands are consistently ranked among the top 5 most beautiful on the planet, according to the prestigious magazine Condé Nast Traveler. So it's no wonder that tourists from all over the world fall in love with this destination.
The Philippines is made up of over 7,000 islands, offering almost every type of landscape. We'll explore Cebu, Bohol, Palawan (El Nido) and Coron, where you will find white sand beaches, turquoise blue water lagoons, tropical jungle, crystal clear rivers, waterfalls and rice plantations. The TAKE ME has put together a two-week itinerary across our four favorite islands, so you can explore the best of the country.
During this adventure in the Philippines, you'll also meet the local people, with their rich and welcoming culture. So, each day will be a perfect combination of beaches of the Philippines, cultural tourism, jungle experiences and moments of relaxation in nature.
Pack your bags and get ready for a unique vacation, full of adrenaline, natural beauty, and unforgettable discoveries.
Arrival in Cebu, Philippines. We'll meet at the airport and head to the hotel by private transfer (we only have one for the entire group). After checking in, you'll have the rest of the day to rest and recharge for this adventure.
Accommodation: 5 ***** Hotel
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to enjoy the hotel and beach or additional activities (not included).
Accommodation: 5 ***** Hotel
Enjoy an adrenaline-pumping experience on one of the most beautiful turquoise rivers in the world.
Another day in the Philippines. We wake up early, after breakfast at the hotel, grab our backpacks, and take a private transfer to the port. Here we'll board a ferry bound for Bohol, one of the most beautiful islands in the Philippines, where we'll stay for the next few days. Check in at the hotel and have a free day to relax on the hotel's beach, the best on the island!
Accommodation: 4**** Hotel
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to explore the hotel area or enjoy additional activities (not included).
Accommodation: 4**** Hotel
Visit the Man-Made Forest, take a lunch cruise on the beautiful Loboc River, see the island's beautiful rice fields up close, visit the little tarsiers and the iconic Chocolate Hills.
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to enjoy the hotel and the beach. Those looking for adventure can rent a scooter and explore the region's beaches.
Accommodation: 4**** Hotel
After breakfast, it's time to pack your backpack and continue your adventure through the Philippines. Today we travel to the island of Palawan. Upon arrival in El Nido, transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Accommodation: 4**** Hotel
Today is the day to explore the pearls of El Nido. After breakfast at the hotel, we'll head to our private boat for a day of island hopping, snorkeling, and plenty of diving. We'll visit some of El Nido's most beautiful islands, and you'll understand why Palawan is considered the most beautiful island in the world.
Accommodation: 4**** Hotel
Tour A (included): Miniloc Island, Big Lagoon, Simizua Island, Shimizu Island, Entualala Island and Seven Commandos Beach (may change).
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day in the Philippines to enjoy the beach or hotel pool!
Accommodation: 4**** Hotel
After breakfast at the hotel, we'll take a private transfer to El Nido airport for a flight to Coron Island. Upon arrival, we'll be transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is free.
Accommodation: 4**** Hotel – Private Island
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day at the beach or additional activities (not included).
Accommodation: 4**** Hotel – Private Island
Visit one of the most paradisiacal places in the Philippines and on the planet, the islands and lagoons of Coron.
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to relax on the beach and in the hotel pool.
Accommodation: 4**** Hotel – Private Island
Breakfast at the hotel and the morning at leisure. Check-out and transfer to Coron Airport (Busuanga). Each traveler will board the flight to their final destination.
Notice: Due to the air connections between islands, it is possible that the itinerary may need to be changed, taking a day off one island and adding another, in order to facilitate changing islands and reduce stopovers.
Because not all travelers have the same interests, some activities are not included in the trip price. Interested travelers must book and pay for additional activities up to 70 days before the trip. Reservations and cancellations will not be accepted after this date. Activity prices may change at any time.
Get ready for one of the most incredible days of your life. Drifting down the Badian River to Kawasan Falls is an incredible experience. No ropes are used; all you need is a helmet and a life jacket. After a hike through the forest, dive into one of the most beautiful rivers in the world. The tour lasts a few hours and offers "landscapes straight out of a movie." You'll swim in the turquoise waters of the river, jump over waterfalls, bathe in lagoons, slide down natural slides, and end the adventure in one of the most beautiful places in the Philippines, Kawasan Falls (lunch included).
After breakfast, a day full of activities follows, with several stops, including the Man-Made Forest, a vast forest meticulously planted by humans, which promises incredible photos. A lunch cruise on the beautiful Loboc River, whose banks are lined with palm trees, lending these landscapes an inherently exotic feel. The island's beautiful rice fields, a visit to the tiny tarsiers, and finally, we'll visit the iconic Chocolate Hills. There are over 1,200 mountains stretching for dozens of kilometers. They're known as the Chocolate Hills because during the dry season they turn a brownish hue, contrasting with the dense forest surrounding them. It's one of the most incredible places in the Philippines.
Visit one of the most paradisiacal places in the Philippines and the world: the islands and lagoons of Coron. Breakfast is served early, and we leave the hotel as the sun rises. We board a private boat for our group and explore the famous Twin Lagoons and the incredible Kayangan Lake. After many swims, we have lunch on the boat. After lunch, we return to the hotel (lunch included).
Flight prices can vary significantly depending on the season, number of stopovers, airline promotions, etc. On average, the approximate prices are:
You can book at the bottom of each destination page, then you will have to select the desired date and fill out the form with your details. It will be generated later a entity/multibanco reference with a 24-hour validityYou'll need to go to your bank's ATM/or website and go to the payments and services section. We'll receive confirmation that your payment has been made. we will send you all the travel information and documents that you will need to complete for the reservation to be completed.
Payment is made by entity and reference (multibanco) in two parts. One of 30% (non-refundable in case of traveler's withdrawal) to secure the reservation, and a second payment of 70% by bank transfer up to 70 days before the start of the tripYou can also choose to pay for the entire trip in one payment. If the reservation is made less than 70 days before the travel date, payment must be made in full.
Of course, in addition to our groups having couples, friends and family, most of our travelers sign up aloneIt's a trip to meet new people and make friends.
This trip is for people who like to feel alive and make friends, regardless of age. We're sure that if you come with a relaxed mindset, you'll have an unforgettable week.
It's important to understand that this is an adventure trip and therefore there may be unexpected events. Liking the beach is essential! It's a trip with a lot of transfers between islands, including buses, boats, and planes. There's no hiking or activity that requires significant physical fitness.
Traveling in the Philippines is not the same as going to the Four Seasons in Paris... things can happen like: encounters with animals you don't have at home, the internet being weak or not working, the air conditioning being broken, the shower water not having as much pressure and heat as your shower, the food not being as good as your mother's, etc... but thankfully everything is different, if it were the same it wouldn't be worth leaving home.
Also, we don't promise good weather, sometimes it rains, the sea is rough and it's important that you're aware that there may be changes to the itinerary, but what would a trip be without adventure?!
If you invite a friend to come on the tour, it is essential that you inform them of this information. We don't want a grumpy traveler who has been "dragged" by their friends. At LEVA-ME, we don't have that 🙂
LEVA-ME stands out for the quality of the accommodations it offers travelers. We don't offer luxury or low-cost travel. Our hotels on this trip are 4/5 stars and very comfortable.
We will be staying in double/twin rooms. If you are traveling alone, you will share a room with another traveler. of the same sex (it is possible that in some situations you may have to stay in a triple room or share a double bed). If you're traveling as a couple or with a friend, you'll have your own private room.
Rooms are randomly assigned as travelers register. If you're traveling as a couple or with a friend, you'll have your own private room..
If you are traveling alone, you will share a room with another traveler of the same sex. who also travels alone. In some situations, you may have to stay in a triple room.
Sometimes you can choose to stay in a room all to yourself, but we can't promise this will happen every night of your trip. Contact us for more information. If there's availability, we can accommodate this, but you'll have to pay a single supplement, which varies depending on the tour.
We confirm the trip when all the conditions for it to take place are met., namely that the minimum number of travelers has been reached, as well as all issues relating to its organization have been finalized (reservations, transfers, activities, etc.). Generally travel confirmation takes place several months before the date, however, it may be extended up to 20 days before the date. It may happen that the trip is already confirmed at the time you make your reservation.
No, each traveler is responsible for purchasing their own plane ticket. However, we always help the traveler guiding the purchase. LEVA-ME simply organizes the entire itinerary from the moment you arrive at your destination until your return.
LEVA-ME has travelers from several countries, for this reason it is not possible to include the flight in the travel package. On the other hand, we like each traveler to have the freedom to choose the dates, times, and airline they want to travel with.
Of course. After the trip is confirmed by LEVA-ME, all travelers will be sent a email with recommended flightsFlights will always be recommended for those departing from Lisbon and Porto. Travelers can, however, choose to purchase other flights that may be more advantageous. If you're departing from another city/country, we'll help with flight recommendations. If the trip involves a domestic flight, this will also be recommended, and it's essential that it be the same for all travelers.
You must arrive at the destination on the day the trip begins (start date shown on the website) and schedule your return on the day it ends. It's common, especially for more distant destinations, to have to leave the day before to arrive at your destination on the day the trip begins.
No you need to come to Portugal, you can leave from your country of residence and we meet at our destination. Later we'll talk about how the group meets.
Of course you can, but you'll be on your own until you meet the tour leader and the group at the hotel on the day the tour begins. If you want You can also stay for more days after finishing your trip. from TAKE ME.
No, but we will provide all the information and contact details for the accommodations so you can book directly with them.
Big part of the group yes, since they choose the suggested flight. However, as we have travelers departing from various parts of the world, the official meeting point for the group is at the destination airport or hotel.
LEVA-ME and the trip leader keep the flight details and schedules of all travelers.If you're traveling on another plane and arrive at the same time or before most of the group, you can wait at the airport and we'll transfer you to your accommodation. If you arrive later at your destination, you'll have to make your own way to the hotel, where your trip leader will be waiting for you. But we'll always help you before and during your trip.
Yes, travelers departing from Lisbon/Porto meet the trip leader at the boarding gate to get to know each other before the trip.
There is only one transfer for the entire group on the way there, and another on the way back.. Transfer times are scheduled depending on the time of the suggested flights.
Upon arrival at the destination airport there will always be a driver with a LEVA-ME sign waiting for travelers. If you choose flights other than those recommended and arrive at the airport earlier, you can wait for the transfer time. The same applies on your return; if your flight is later but you want to take advantage of the airport transfer, you can. If you choose flights that don't coincide with the transfer days or times, you'll have to make your own way.
During this trip we will use buses, minivans, tuk-tuk, planes and boats.
We confirm the trip when all the conditions for it to take place are met., namely that the minimum number of travelers has been reached, as well as all issues relating to its organization have been finalized (reservations, transfers, activities, etc.). Generally travel confirmation takes place several months before the date, however, it may be extended up to 20 days before the date. It may happen that the trip is already confirmed at the time you make your reservation.
If we have not reached the minimum number of travelers up to 20 days before the trip, We contacted you to inform you that the trip has been cancelled.
If LEVA-ME cancels the trip We will give subscribers 3 options: Money back paid / Possibility to schedule for a new date / Possibility of use in another destination or leave it as a credit for future travel. If the traveler cancels, the terms and conditions apply.
First of all, you will be there throughout the trip with the LEVA-ME trip leader. You will also go with other travelers, many who travel alone, couples, friends, family… everyone with a shared love of travel, for adventure, for discovery… The age range is transversal, we have travelers from 20 to 70 years old, everyone is welcome! We guarantee that the environment is very fun and that you will end the trip with a new group of friends.
The big one majority of our groups are travelers Portuguese, but it is common to sometimes have travelers of other nationalities.
Since trip leaders and most travelers are speakers of Portuguese language, Portuguese will be the language used. However, sometimes we have local guides on trips who only speak English or SpanishIf you have any difficulty understanding, you can always count on your trip leader to help you.
The trip leader is the person who will accompany you throughout your trip so you can enjoy your destination in a more relaxed way.
It's important to understand that a travel leader is not a tour guide. To provide you with in-depth knowledge of the country's history and local attractions, we regularly have local guides trained in this field to answer all your questions.
The goal and responsibility of the trip leader is to take care of all the logistics so you don't have to worry about accommodations, transportation, meals, and activities. At the same time it is the function of the trip leader introduce the group to the country and its culture, create a fun and respectful environment among travelers.
He will be a friend who will always be available to help you. help if you need it.
As passionate about the world that we are, we try to our trips are as sustainable as possibleWhenever possible, we work with companies and hotels that have a sustainability certificate. We provide our travelers with information on how to be responsible tourists. We strive to work with small businesses and hotels to stimulate the local economy. We avoid practices that negatively impact the population or location we visit, nor do we sell activities that exploit animals.
All travelers are welcome on our travels, but if you have a health problem that somehow affects you physically limit, we recommend that before you make the reservation talk to us so we can advise you or recommend a LEVA-ME trip that we think is most suitable.
Breakfasts are included on all trips, most of which are Western-style and consist of juices, milk, coffee, bread, eggs, fruit, etc. Although this may vary depending on the country or location where you're staying, the meals included are generally local cuisine at the destination.
For this very reason, because we like to give you free time to be alone and enjoy it your way. That's why some meals are free so you can go wherever, whenever and with whomever you want.
On average, you will spend around €200 on meals that are not included.
We try whenever possible and, when notified in advance by the traveler, have vegetarian meals available. Meals for celiacs are more limited, and in this case, we recommend bringing some food. It's important to understand that not all countries are prepared for dietary restrictions.
Some of our trips have extra activities that you can do if you wish. Extra activities are not included and can be booked and paid up to 70 days before travelIf you don't want to do any activities, you'll have that free time to spend however you wish. Sometimes, the trip leader may not accompany travelers on extra activities, but there will always be a person from the activity company who will accompany the group.
No, no special materials are needed.
Portuguese citizens do not need a visa to enter the Philippines.
We recommend that all travelers make a traveler consultation or speak to your doctor 4 to 8 weeks before departure. Generally, there are no mandatory vaccinations, but you should check with your doctor and see if they recommend any medication.
Yes, it is mandatory All travelers should have travel insurance. We can arrange your insurance (additional cost), or you can do it quickly online through many insurance companies' websites. It's important that you provide us with your policy details in case you have any health problems during your trip, so we can activate the insurance for you.
Yes, the islands we traveled to in the Philippines are very touristy and safe!
To have over 18 years old. Those over 16 are welcome when accompanied by their parents. The price is the same as for an adult.
This happens because the last available seat on the trip is for sharing a room with another person of the same sex. Sometimes we may also have two double-occupancy seats—meaning we only have one room with a double bed available.
Exactly, when the trip is sold out, it's sold out. Unfortunately, we can't add any more people because we don't have any available rooms or transportation. You can always stay on the waiting list, and if anyone cancels, we'll contact you.
Of course! We don't like trips where every minute is scheduled. Our tour will be busy, but there will also be plenty of time for you to explore on your own!
All available seats can be reserved.
No, places are only reserved after payment for the reservation has been made (30% of the total amount).
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| Date | Trip Leader | Price | Availability | Reserva | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 18, 2026 - January 30, 2026 | Daniel Torres | 2.570€ | Last Places | Trip Leader: Daniel Torres
Price: 2.570€ Availability: Last Places | Book | ||
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