Come to the Philippines, in Asia, and discover its amazing and lush nature as well as the traditions and the culture of traditional local people, like Agta. This latter is an ancient population of the Philippines who live in characteristic villages on the island of Luzon.

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Come to the Philippines, in Asia, and discover its amazing and lush nature as well as the traditions and the culture of traditional local people, like Agta. This latter is an ancient population of the Philippines who live in characteristic villages on the island of Luzon.

During this trip and vacation to the Philippines, you'll discover how Agtas fish in the river and hunt in the jungle and you'll also have the chance to go with them to the ocean for fishing and snorkelling among the corals.

Do not miss this rare opportunity and experience the vacation of your lifetime. These are the highlights of your trip and holiday:

  • Excursion on a banca, typical boat;
  • Visit of Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park, the wildest part of Philippines;
  • Visit of the scientific research station, Palanan Forestal Dynamics Plot;
  • Visit of Agta village.

Best time to take part in this tour: May and September - For groups and companies price will be agreed.

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Trip summary

  • Travel style Group departure
  • Departure Manila
  • End Manila
  • Countries
    • Philippines
  • City
    • Dinapigue
    • Palanan
    • Divilacan
    • Santa Ana
    • Manila
  • Theme Meeting local people
  • Accommodation Standard
  • Flight Excluded
  • Guide Not Included
  • The tour has met our standards

Detailed itinerary

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  • 1
    Manila - Dinapigue
    Day 1

    Early in the morning we'll leave the noise of Manila heading for Baler by our Land Rovers. Baler is a town located in the province of Aurora on the eastern part of the island of Luzon. A journey of about 250 km. Here, we'll take a banca, a typical local boat, and move up to the coast.

    Visited places:
    • Manila
    • Dinapigue
  • 2
    Dinapigue - Palanan
    Day 2

    We'll continue our trip on board of the banca for few kilometers till starting our trek to reach Palanan. Once got off the banca, we'll enter in Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park, a wonderful natural enviroment characterized by a lush rainforest.

    Palanan is the biggest village in this part of the coast; here, we'll stay in home stays.

    Visited places:
    • Dinapigue
    • Palanan
  • 3
    Visit Palanan
    Day 3

    The whole day is dedicated to the visit of the village and its main tourist sights. We'll visit Palanan Forestal Dynamics Plot, a scientific research station in the tropical rainforest.

    Visited places:
    • Palanan
  • 4
    Free day in Palanan
    Day 4

    Today you'll enjoy your free day in Palanan in order to appreciate as much as possible the amazing surrounding natural environment.

    Visited places:
    • Palanan
  • 5
    Palanan - Divilacan
    Day 5

    On board of a banca we'll move from Palanan to Divilacan, where it is possible to visit a real Agta village.

    Visited places:
    • Palanan
    • Divilacan
  • 6
    Divilacan
    Day 6 - 8

    We'll spend three amazing days in Divilacan. The first and second day we'll stay in an Agta village to discover the traditions and the culture of this population. We'll see how they fish in the rivers and how they hunt in the jungle. On the third day we'll discover the ocean, where it is possible to fish with the Agtas and snorkel in the corals.

    Divilacan is the second village on our route. Here we'll have the chance to visit mangrove swamps, swim in the coral reefs, and hopefully we will spot Philippine crocodile, when we go out with a boat during night time with a flash light.

    This part of Philippines is recognized as the last wilderness, therefore we cannot guarantee any wildlife encounters. Anyway, in the jungle we'll be able to admire Philippines eagle, Philippine Macaque monkey, hornbills, deers, boars, wild chickens and monitor lizards amongst many others. On the coastal area out on the Pacific we might glimpse dolphins, sea turtles, sperm whales, humpback whales, colorful coral fishes, salt water crocodiles and dugong amongst many others. And finally, we won't miss the flights of flying foxes for hunting at sunset.

    Visited places:
    • Divilacan
  • 7
    Free day in Divilacan
    Day 9

    Enjoy your free day in Divilacan to discover the surrounding area according to your personal style.

    Visited places:
    • Divilacan
  • 8
    Towards Santa Ana by boat
    Day 10

    Today we'll leave the beautiful nature of Divilacan for Maconacon. Then, from here we'll take a boat to go up north on the east coast of Luzon and arrive in Santa Ana.

    Visited places:
    • Divilacan
    • Santa Ana
  • 9
    Back to Manila
    Day 11

    Today is our last day, we'll spend it to go back to the capital city, Manila.

    Visited places:
    • Santa Ana
    • Manila

Photogallery

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  • philippines-blue-and-yellow-macaw-eating-banana
  • philippines-blue-headed-fantail-in-luzon
  • philippines-carabaos-in-palanan
  • philippines-sarangani-tarsier-on-a-branch
  • Philippines monkey
  • Banca on a river in the Philippines
  • Local peolple Agta in the Philippines
  • Virgin forest in the Philippines
  • Virgin forest in the Philippines
  • Virgin forest in the Philippines
  • Virgin forest in the Philippines

  • Prices and conditions
    Price includes
    • Food and drink/water
    • All accommodation
    • All traveling from and back to Manila
    • Hammock
    • Water purification tablets
    • ORS
    Price does not include
    • International flights to and from the Philippines
    • Visa
    • Accommodation before pick-up in Manila
    • Accommodation after drop-off in Manila

    Please note:

    • We do not use carriers, we carry our own backpacks, and sleep in hammocks or tents
    • We do not want to make a heavy impact on the rain forest, therefore we have limited the maximum number of expedition participants to 7
    • In the jungle we will carry our own stove, which we cook on
    • By living and eating at locally owned places, we support the area's development
    • You will need to obtain a visa for the Philippines depending on what country you come from, and how long you will stay
    • Vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis is recommended
    • Your backpack will be weighted before we leave for the jungle expedition and you will not be allowed for your own sake to bring more than 15kg