Philippines Sailing Adventure
Philippines Sailing Adventure
Philippines Sailing Adventure
9 Days Starting and ending in Boracay
Visiting: Boracay, Carabao Island, Santa Fe, Binucot Beach Resort, Argao, Buruanga
Tour operator:
Tour code:
PH
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 20
Physical rating:
Medium
Age range:
18-65
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Welcome to the Philippines Challenge, the sailing adventure holiday for non-sailors. Aboard a locally skippered ‘paraw’ tri-maran you’ll embark on a voyage over the turquoise oceans and across pristine, uninhabited islands around Boracay. If you can sail, great, but if not, your skipper and crew will take care of the navigational stuff for you. It’s just up to you to make sure they’re going the right way. There will be challenges in the Philippines Sailing Challenge – think fishing for your dinner, climbing coconut trees and generally using your cunning and resourcefulness to outsmart the other teams – and there will be chaos. It’s Castaway, minus Tom Hanks. BYO Wilson. The challenge is split into several legs, each slightly more awesome than the last and there will be a combination of sea based and Island based challenges. You’ll be challenged physically, mentally and sailingly (that’s a new word), but a little slice of island paradise will never be far away. And the whole thing is designed to make meaningful contributions to the communities and cultures you’ll visit along the way, so you can rest assured that your epic adventure has impacted the Philippines positively.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival & Training Day
Location: Boracay
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Amihan Home
Meals Included: Dinner
Get ready for an exciting week packed with fun, adventure and challenges.
Today is all about getting to know your ‘paraw’ tri-marant.
You will meet the other teams at 8pm during the welcome gathering. The official Philippines Sailing Challenge kick-off dinner will be in the main hotel restaurant.
Day 2 : 13Nm To Carabao Island
Location: Carabao Island
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Nipahauz Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, luggage handover (at the parking lot) and the route briefing you are off 13 Nm to Carabao Island.
Day 3 : 13Nm To Santa Fe
Location: Santa Fe
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Hammocks
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
16 Nm on the boat and several challenges to complete on the way.
Day 4 : 12Nm To Ferrol
Location: Binucot Beach Resort
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Binocut Beach Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After a night sleeping in hammocks you are off for another 12 Nm to Ferrol. Don't forget to tick off those challenges.
Day 5 : Rest Day
Location: Binucot Beach Resort
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Binocut Beach Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After several days on sea with many challenges to complete, you deserve a relaxing day at the beach.
Day 6 : 25Nm To Argao
Location: Argao
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Homestay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
And you are back on your boat 25 Nm towards Argao.
Day 7 : 14Nm To Buruanga
Location: Buruanga
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Hammocks
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Only 14 km to sail today. But there are still several challenges to tick off your list.
Day 8 : 10Nm To Boracay
Location: Boracay
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Amihan House
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Last day with your ‘paraw’ tri-maran and last change to complete the challenges.
It’s time to say goodbye to Old Faithful. Your noble steed. After you arrive at the Finish Line.
The last night together and the much awaiting award ceremony and farewell party.
Day 9 : Departure
Location: Boracay
Meals Included: Breakfast
It is time to say good-bye and see you next time. Maybe on another challenge in a different part of the world?
What's Included
-
Accommodation
Accommodation for 2 or 3 people – 5 nights in double, twin or triple rooms & 3 nights of rustic beach life with hammocks (provided) and homestays.
-
Meals – Half Board
Half Board – delicious locally-made breakfasts and dinners along the way.
-
Training and sailing lessons on arrival day.
-
Hire and use of ‘paraw’ tri-maran for the duration of the Challenge.
-
A local ‘paraw’ skipper and crew of 2 for the duration of the Challenge.
-
Challenge logistics & legal (medical & support team, luggage boat, permits).
-
Welcome Pack (walkie-talkie, map, t-shirt, event bag, phrase book, navigational sheets).
-
Emergency & Medical travel insurance for the duration of the Challenge.
-
Awards ceremony & farewell party.
-
10 % contribution to our Meaningful Travel projects.
What's Not Included
-
Airport Transfers at Destination
-
International Travel
-
Paraw pimpin
-
Day to day costs (approx. £30 per day for lunch and drinks).
Check out our Q&As
-
Are flights included in this tour?
No, flights are not included.
-
Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes, there is a solo traveller supplement. Please contact us directly.
-
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, we can assist with pre and post tour accommodation.
-
Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No, the visa is not included.
-
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes, you will have free time.
-
Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No, airport transfers are not included but can be arranged for an additional fee.
-
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
When you book a Large Minority challenge, up to 5% of your trip price is automatically donated to our flagship projects in the country you’ve picked to visit. And there’s more too. You’ll actually get to stop-in and see these projects on the ground. You’ll meet the kids, learn a bit about the community initiative and understand exactly where your money went. Cue the warm and fuzzy feels. When picking these foundation projects, we put a big emphasis on education. We don’t want to get all Presidential about this, but we really believe the kids are our future. We really think travel can make the world a better place, and to do that we’ve focused our meaningful travel efforts on three main areas: environment, learning resources and leisure activities. We organise these projects through local public schools (with a helping hand from a few hand-picked local charities and NGOs). The NGO or organisation provides all the logistical stuff, while the beneficiary school handles the ground level prep and the official handing over event. Each project is monitored for 48 months to make sure it’s doing what we want it to do, then the successful models are rolled out in other areas of the country. Please read more under our Sustainability & Responsible Travel section (in our profile)
-
Can the route change?
We try to stick to the original route and accommodation as much as possible, but they can be subject to change from time to time. There may also be times when we have to split the reservations across two or more hotels due to capacity issues but we will always let you know.
-
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, our accommodation choices meet health & safety standards. We strongly believe that after a full day of dirty adventuring everyone should be treated to a little bit of luxury. We hand pick all of our accommodation and make sure it's just right for that little bit of down time after a hard day on the road. You won't be disappointed!
-
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
In addition to having the time of your life on our adventure challenges, you’ll be contributing to the lives of locals and the environment. 5% of every dollar we get goes straight back to our flagship charity projects in the countries we visit.
-
is there an age limit?
Yes, you’ve got to be at least 18 years old in order to participate. We don’t have a maximum age, but if you’re over 65 we definitely recommend checking with your insurer to make sure you qualify for the medical insurance you’ll need to take part. The Challenge is physically tough, but by no means extreme – we won’t sugar-coat it. You should really only take part if you’re in decent physical shape and your health is A-Okay.
Reviews from Travellers on this Tour
Book with Confidence
-
Low Deposit
Large Minority requires a minimum deposit of 399 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
-
Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of large minority charges.
Up to 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 44 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Why book with tourhub?
Safe & Secure
Your money is protected in an external trust until you travel.
100% Guaranteed Refunds if your trip is cancelled.
The safest way to make overseas, multi-currency payments.
Guaranteed Best Value
Industry leading discounts, we won't be beaten on price.
No cancellation or amendment fees from tourhub.
(Operator terms may apply)
Expert Knowledge
Reliable & unbiased advice from travel experts.
Direct contact with the tour operator via our messaging service.
Inspiration & advice from a community of 6000+ real travellers, influencers & content creators.
Trusted Service
Official partners & licensed agents of 1000+ tour operators worldwide.
Don't just take our word for it...
"Tourhub: Friendliness, Professionalism & Integrity I would happily give tourhub a 6* review if I could..."