Philippines Island Adventure

Highlights

• Uncover the beauty of Palawan Island and Bohol Island on an 11-day small group tour
• Explore the famed Intramuros, the walled city, in Manila on a guided tour
• Experience an underground river tour through jaw-dropping cave formations in Puerto Princesa
• Marvel at the pristine waters and white sand beaches in tropical Palawan
• Travel by outrigger on an island hopping tour of El Nido
• Discover Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Small Lagoon, Big Lagoon and Seven Commandos Beach
• Be amazed by crystalline waters teeming with marine life and coloured corals
• Journey through the countryside to visit the Chocolate Hills
• Enjoy lunch while cruising aboard a floating restaurant down the Loboc River
• Keep an eye out for the unusual Tarsiers, one of the world’s oldest and smallest primates
• Enjoy time at leisure to relax on pristine beaches, or tailor your trip with optional tours (charges apply)

Flights

• Return international full-service flights (economy class), surcharges may apply
• Internal flights (economy class) within the Philippines

Accommodation

• Itinerary 1: 9 nights of 3 and 4-star accommodation
• Itinerary 2: 14 nights of 3 and 4-star accommodation

Dining

• Itinerary 1: 14 meals while on tour
• Itinerary 2: 20 meals while on tour

Essentials

• English-speaking tour guides on tour days
• Entrance fees
• Snorkelling equipment on Day 5
• Airline taxes and surcharges

Transport

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicles

Transfers

• Return airport transfers

Upgrades Available

• Arrive Early: Fly out up to 60 days before your tour starts (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Stay Behind: Return home up to 60 days after your tour concludes (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Stopover Packages: Break up the long-haul flight with a stopover at a fantastic location (see checkout for details)
• Optional Tours: Optional experiences and tours are available to add to your itinerary (see checkout for details)
• Flight Upgrades: Upgrade to Business Class (see checkout for details)
• Preferred Airline: Fly with a preferred airline (see checkout for details)

Please note: Extra charges may apply, see the Important Info section and checkout cart for fees and details

Itinerary 1

Day 1 Australia (or New Zealand) - Manila, Philippines

Day 2 Manila Intramuros Tour - Puerto Princesa

Day 3 Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour

Day 4 Puerto Princesa - El Nido

Day 5 El Nido Island Hopping

Day 6 El Nido Free Day

Day 7 El Nido - Bohol

Day 8 Bohol - Chocolate Hills & Loboc River Cruise

Day 9 Bohol Free Day

Day 10 Bohol, Philippines - Australia (or New Zealand)

Day 11 Arrive Australia (or New Zealand)

Itinerary 2

Day 1 Australia (or New Zealand) - Manila, Philippines

Day 2 Manila Intramuros Tour Puerto Princesa

Day 3 Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour

Day 4 Puerto Princesa - El Nido

Day 5 El Nido Island Hopping

Day 6 El Nido Free Day

Day 7 El Nido - Bohol

Day 8 Bohol - Chocolate Hills & Loboc River Cruise

Day 9 Bohol Free Day

Day 10 Bohol - Boracay via Cebu

Day 11 Boracay Island Hopping Adventure

Day 12 Boracay Free Day

Day 13 Boracay Free Day

Day 14 Boracay Free Day

Day 15 Boracay, Philippines - Australia (or New Zealand)

Day 16 Arrive Australia (or New Zealand)

This Travel Offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 11th November 2026.

Minimum group size 7, maximum group size 20 per vehicle.

This Travel Offer is priced per person based on a twin share.

Partially Guided Touring
Please note: This tour is partially guided. The services of a local english-speaking tour guide will be provided only during the activities/tours outlined in the itinerary.

Departure Dates & Surcharges
See checkout for live dates and availability.

Single Traveller Supplement
For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement applies:
• Itinerary 1: $970
• Itinerary 2: $1,670 
Please note: Accommodation for single customers who are travelling on a tour or cruise package may be in a single room, depending on availability.

Child Policy
• No child discounts are offered. The full price applies to all children travelling with their parents.
• Valid for children 8 years old and over.
Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.

Departure Cities
Sydney, *Melbourne, *Brisbane, *Adelaide, *Perth, *Auckland

Departure City Surcharges
• Melbourne & Brisbane: $50 per person
• Adelaide: $350 per person
• Perth: $150 per person
• Auckland: $550 per person

International Full-Service Flight(s)
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
Please note: We cannot accommodate one-way flights. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation.

Please note: From Sydney, Melbourne or Perth, the flying journey to your destination may take up to 16 hours, with up to 1 stop. 

From Brisbane, the flying journey to your destination may take up to 18 hours, with up to 1 stop. 

From Adelaide or Auckland, the flying journey to your destination may take up to 20 hours, with up to 2 stops. One of those stops may be within Australia. 

This is provided as a guide only - actual flight duration can vary depending on availability and airline schedules. Your booking’s final details will be confirmed to you via email once available.

Internal Flight(s) Used
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
• Route - Itinerary 1: Manila to Puerto Princesa, El Nido to Panglao (Bohol)
• Route - Itinerary 2: Manila to Puerto Princesa, El Nido to Panglao (Bohol), Cebu to Caticlan (Boracay)

Internal Flight Information
Baggage allowance per person:
• 1 x 20kg of checked baggage
• 1 x 7kg of carry on baggage

Preferred Airline Surcharge
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
• Singapore Airlines: $300 per person
• Qantas: $300 per person
• Cathay Pacific: $300 per person
Please note:
• Preferred airlines are subject to availability. If we are unable to fulfil your request, the above extra cost will be refunded.
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed, subject to aircraft configuration.
• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased preferred airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the preferred airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.
• Preferred airline refers to the marketing carrier and could include codeshare partners.

Arrive Early & Stay Behind Options
Fly out and return home up to 60 days pre and post your tour dates.
Arrive Early
Manila, Philippines - From $300 per person, subject to availability.

Stay Behind
Bohol, Philippines - From $300 per person, subject to availability (Itinerary 1 only).
Boracay, Philippines - From $300 per person, subject to availability (Itinerary 2 only).

Please note:
• Exclusions: This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
•  Cancellations & Changes:   Flight booking changes or cancellations after air tickets have been issued are not guaranteed and may incur additional fees and fare difference, subject to the airline cancellation and change policies. Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• High-Season: A high-season Arrive Early or Stay Behind can be purchased for an additional charge, subject to availability. For pricing, please refer to the cart.
• + 60 days: You can fly out up to 60 days before your package's start date, and/or return home 60 days after your package's end date. Should you wish to fly out or return home for more than 60 days from the tour, please contact us to request availability. Additional costs may apply.
• Estimated dates: Your estimated departure, return, and arrival dates are all subject to availability and may vary. The confirmed schedule for all flights will be provided when you receive your flight tickets.

• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
16th June 2025 - 20th July 2025
15th September 2025 - 12th October 2025
1st December 2025 - 19th December 2025
20th December 2025 - 4th January 2026
5th January 2026 - 31st January 2026
3rd April 2026 - 20th April 2026
26th June 2026 - 17th July 2026
18th September 2026 - 9th October 2026
12th December 2026 - 18th December 2026
19th December 2026 - 3rd January 2027
4th January 2027 - 26th January 2027
19th March 2027 - 28th April 2027
19th June 2027 - 18th July 2027
11th September 2027 - 10th October 2027
10th December 2027 - 19th December 2027
20th December 2027 - 3rd January 2028

Stopover Packages
• Singapore
Includes:
• 2, 3 or 5 nights in 4-star accommodation
• Daily breakfast
• Return airport transfers
For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.
Please note:
• When a pre and post-tour stopover is chosen, the same stopover location must be chosen each way, due to the airline used.
• When selecting to Arrive Early for your tour in conjunction with a Stopover Package, your fly out date from home will take place before the stopover.  
• When selecting to Stay Behind after your tour in conjunction with a Stopover Package, your stopover will take place before your final flight home.
• Stopover packages are subject to availability.
• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased preferred airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the preferred airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.
• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
Hong Kong Rugby 7's: Last weekend of March or first weekend of April 2026 (dates TBC)
Singapore Grand Prix: 1st October 2026 - 9th October 2026
Christmas and New Years Eve: 18th December 2026 - 3rd January 2027

Flight Class Upgrades
Business Class: For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.
Please note:
• Flight upgrades are subject to availability and pricing changes (if we cannot fulfil your request, the upgrade cost will be refunded).
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed, subject to aircraft configuration.

Outbound Flights
Please note: Due to flight scheduling and availability, some departures may occur on Day 0. Affected customers must be available to depart the day before. Flight times will be indicated on your final documents, issued 4-6 weeks before departure.

Missed Flights
If you fail to arrive for your outbound flight, you risk all flight and land arrangements in your destination being automatically cancelled by the airlines and land operator, respectively. Additional fees may apply to reinstate these services. If you miss your flight for whatever reason, please contact us as soon as possible to make arrangements.

Accommodation Used
Itinerary 1 & 2: 4-Star Properties (Self-Rated)
Manila, Philippines: The Bayleaf Intramuros or similar
Puerto Princesa, Philippines: Hue Hotel Puerto Princesa or similar

Itinerary 1 & 2: 3-Star Properties (Self-Rated)
El Nido, Philippines: Sea Cocoon Hotel or similar
Bohol, Philippines: Bohol Beach Club or similar

Itinerary 2 Only: 4-Star Properties (Self-Rated)
Boracay, Philippines: Coast Boracay or similar

Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type and are subject to availability based on seasonality. In the instance a property is not available, a similar standard of accommodation will be provided. Properties will be confirmed and included in your travel pack, which you will receive 4-6 weeks before travel.

Extra Nights
Not available.
Please note: If you are interested in booking additional nights of accommodation pre or post-tour, please wait until you receive your travel documentation approximately 4-6 weeks before departure for the confirmed list of hotels. If booking your own additional accommodation directly with the hotel, please be aware that you may be required to change rooms at the start/end of your tour.

Maximum Room Capacity
2 people.

Triple Share
Not available.

Bedding Configuration
Twin or double (subject to availability).

Day 6: El Nido Island-Hopping Adventure - $90 per person 
Day 9: Balicasag Island Snorkelling Adventure with Lunch - $212 per person
Please note:
• Prices are based per person, are subject to availability, time permitting and weather conditions
• The optional tours listed above must be purchased on checkout or over the phone before submitting your passenger information form (subject to availability).
• Some tours or shore excursions require minimum numbers to operate.

• Visa fees and requirements
• Domestic transfers and flights not stated in the deal offer
• Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer
• Optional gratuities/tipping
• Optional activities/tours
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Any costs associated with an interruption to your tour as a result of an airline schedule change or cancellation
• Mandatory city tax
• Gratuities/tipping - Land
  Gratuities (tips) are not included for the services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. The recommended tip is 400 PHP per person per day (approximately 11 AUD). This covers the guide/leader and the driver and will be collected on tour.

Please note: Tipping for services provided is always a matter of personal discretion; however, please be aware that many locals consider tipping part of their normal remuneration, and they may approach you for payment; there's no need to be intimidated by the request.

Philippines
You are permitted to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay period of 30 days or less provided that you meet all of the requirements. Failure to meet entry requirements may result in you being denied entry to the Philippines and detained until the next available flight to your port of departure or Australia, at your own expense.

See the following links for the latest information:
• Philippine Embassy in Australia
• Philippines Bureau of Immigration
• Philippines Tourism

Singapore (Transiting)
In most circumstances, such as tourism, travel for business meetings or conferences, Australian passport holders do not require a visa for stays up to 90 days. Other passport holders should check with the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoint Authority if they need a visa to enter Singapore.

At immigration, you may have to show:
• Passport with at least 6 months validity
• Evidence of enough funds for your intended stay
• Confirmed onward or return flight ticket
• Valid visa to enter your next destination
• Yellow fever vaccination certificate, if required (ICA | Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate)

Malaysia (Transiting)
In most circumstances, Australian passport holders can get a 90-day tourism visa on arrival. Entry and exit conditions can change at short notice. Contact the nearest high commission, embassy or consulate of Malaysia for details about visas, currency, customs and quarantine rules.

Papua New Guinea (Transiting)
You need a visa to enter PNG and must apply for a visa before travel. Australian citizens cannot obtain a visa on arrival. You can apply for certain visas online, such as eVisas. eVisas are available through the PNG eVisa portal.
There have been reports of fraudulent websites targeting foreign nationals applying for eVisas to PNG. If applying for an eVisa, use the official PNG Immigration and Citizenship Authority website. It's illegal to work in PNG on a tourist visa.

Important:
• Please start arranging your visa three weeks before departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours.
• Visa rules are subject to change. Please check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination/s you are visiting once you receive your travel documentation to ensure you have the most up to date information.
• It is your responsibility to be travel-ready and ensure that you are aware and comply with any destination or travel requirements, including the validity of all required travel documents.
• Passengers who are not Australian citizens must also check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required.
• It is also important to note that some areas of employment, such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations, may have additional restrictions in applying for visas. This may, in turn, affect the type of application required.

Planning your next adventure is thrilling! While we hope for smooth travels, preparing for the unexpected is always smart. We highly recommend getting travel insurance when you book. Whether it's a medical emergency, a flight cancellation, a delayed suitcase, or an unforeseen event, ensure you're covered. For more info and advice, please visit: www.twac.com.au/travel-insurance or talk to your TWAC travel consultant.

Voluntary Changes

Includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.

 • Changes - $100.00 per booking + additional charges from the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Name Changes Due To Passenger Error

• If the incorrect name has been advised to TWAC, charges of $100.00 per booking + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Supplier Fees

In the event the Travel Offer you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the Travel Offer due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. TWAC has committed to these costs as your Agent and will endeavour to recover all funds committed and/or paid for your Travel Offer, but this may not be possible in all circumstances. If refunds are unavailable from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. If TWAC cannot obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee. This fee is not revenue-raising and is paid to or withheld by our suppliers when recovering payments.

Although you should read all of the terms and conditions, the following is a summary of the most important:

• Our travel package is non-refundable, however you will receive a travel credit to be applied to our travel services.
• You, as our client, agree to check all documentation immediately for errors. Travel With A Cause (TWAC) does not take responsibility for incorrect dates or names supplied.
• Prices, including, in some cases, of confirmed bookings, may be subject to change. ​
• Some confirmed bookings are non-refundable if cancelled by you and it is your responsibility to check if this applies.
• We will be entitled to retain our service fees even if a booking is cancelled or does not proceed for any reason which is not our fault.
• It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of all information relevant to your travel plans, including but not limited to visa requirements and health precautions.
• There may be some additional fees or other incentives from Suppliers.
• We are not liable for the recent updates of any published Supplier content including websites and brochures

CANCELLATION POLICY
Tour packages are non-refundable. If your tour package is affected by Covid-19 related travel restrictions and you are unable to travel, you will receive either a free date change (credit that is specific to your original package and purchase value) or an open credit less any non-recoverable supplier fees to the value of your original purchase for use on any other tour or package available via the TWAC website.
 
Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TWAC, not the tour operator you are due to stay with.
 
We recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance with Covid-19 protection. The standard cancellation policy will apply if you cannot travel because you have tested positive for Covid-19.
 
Please note: All additional charges are payable in AUD (unless otherwise stated).