Philippines Island Hopper

Hop off the plane at MNL, check in and put your feet up before meeting your new crew. This evening we grab dinner together, then head into Makati, one of Manila's liveliest areas, to show you some of its best bars. We can't promise there won't be outrageous dad dancing. We can promise a great night.

This morning we take a short flight to Puerto Princesa, where private minivans carry us to Port Barton, an unspoilt fishing town. On the way we stop for lunch with a local family, tucking into Filipino home cooking and chatting about life in paradise. We check into our beachfront hotel, watch the sun go down, then head out for dinner.

After breakfast, we board a longtail boat and sail the day away, snorkelling rainbow-coloured reefs and swimming with turtles. We hit golden sand beaches, then stop for lunch in a small fishing village. A few free hours follow: human pyramids, sunbathing or a nap. Then we cruise back to Port Barton to explore the town's best bars and restaurants.

After breakfast, our private van takes us to El Nido, the star of Palawan. Good vibes, good times, good beer. We roam the town, do a little shopping and settle into our accommodation. This evening we grab dinner together, and then the main event: one of the best sunsets in the world, ice-cold beer in hand.

After breakfast we board traditional Banca boats to island hop El Nido's best spots. Crystal-clear lagoons, kayaking with your new best friend, snorkelling the Philippine Sea and sunbathing on golden sand. A dip in the sea also cures most hangovers, trust us. We stop for a local-style lunch, head back around sunset, then meet the group for dinner.

Today we explore El Nido by land. After breakfast we start with a Mission Impossible-style zipline, zooming from beach to beach with the views and the adrenaline both running high. Then we head to Nacpan Beach, four kilometres of golden sand lined with palm trees so lush you'll question reality. Beach time and an epic sunset follow.

Time for our exclusive Isla Experience on Daracotan Island. After breakfast, we snorkel shipwrecks, then take a guided tour of the island, home to 88 residents, meeting a local family and learning how tourism helps them. This evening a cooking demonstration teaches us to eat Filipino-style. We share dinner together, then wind down round the bonfire with beers.

A slow morning and breakfast on our island: snorkel, or stretch out on the beach and top up the tan. Then we catch the ferry to Coron. The afternoon is yours to relax or browse the local shops, and the smoothies are excellent. Recharge, dig out your best outfit, because tonight we're heading out out.

After a big night, breakfast, then we're up and out to sail around Coron. We land on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and cruise through turquoise lagoons, with lunch on board. Bury someone in the sand, snap those beach shots or hold handstand contests on the seabed, then sail back to freshen up for dinner.

Next stop, Cebu. We catch a short flight across, then it's time to relax in the hotel and unwind after a big few days in Palawan. Make the most of the good wifi to send your photos to the group chat back home and make them jealous. This evening we head out for drinks together.

We pack up for seaside Moalboal, stopping first for a lechon-style lunch with locals. Bellies full, we visit Simala Church, like a Disney castle, and said to be a place where miracles happen. After a walking tour and some history, we carry on to Moalboal for a free afternoon of coffee, souvenirs or a massage.

Up early after breakfast for some of the best snorkelling in the Philippines. Suncream on, GoPro ready. We explore colourful reefs and swim alongside green sea turtles in their natural home. Later we head back in at a drop-off for the Sardine Run, hundreds of thousands of fish moving as one. Tonight we explore the nightlife.

Wake up, we're going canyoneering. After breakfast we jump off rocks and waterfalls into aqua-blue pools on our way to the turquoise water of Kawasan Falls, with lunch included. Not feeling the jumps? Float down the river instead and bask in the sun at the falls. This evening is lazy, recharging before we move on.

After breakfast we head to Cebu airport for a short flight to Caticlan, then a 15-minute boat ride to Boracay, home for our last three nights. We arrive late afternoon, just in time to explore and catch a Boracay sunset, golden orange melting into lilac. Beers on the beach or a sunset cocktail cruise, then on to the island's best cocktail bars.

A lazy morning: breakfast when you like, a fruit smoothie nearby. The morning and early afternoon are free for the beach, the shops or a postcard home. Late afternoon we go Paraw sailing on a traditional double-outrigger boat to the island's best viewpoints as the sun sets. As the stars come out, we head to dinner and a few beers.

Our last full day together, and we're ending on a high. After breakfast we set sail for a boat party: dance, snorkel, then chill on a floatie, kayak or paddle board as you look back on 16 amazing days. This evening we head to a farewell dinner with sunset cocktails, two desserts and a lot of love for your crew.

One last breakfast, then it's time to check out of the resort and say goodbye. Bring it in, legends. After 17 days together, goodbye feels wrong, so we'll stick with see you next time. If you're carrying on your adventures, your Local Legend is on hand to help with whatever comes next.