16 DAYS
Batanes • El Nido • Private island • Siargao
Exclusive Philippines
The far north of Batanes, private boats in El Nido, a private-island resort and Siargao in private. Sixteen days of places few travellers reach, with everything private.
This is the trip for travellers who have seen a lot of the world and want something different. It starts in Batanes, the country's northernmost islands, closer to Taiwan than to Manila. There are green hills, stone houses, lighthouses and almost no tourists. Then it moves to Palawan, with private boats in El Nido and three nights on a private-island resort, and ends in Siargao with a private boat, a private surf coach and the best villas on the island.
Every transfer, boat and guide is private, and the hotels are among the best in the country. Batanes depends on the weather, so we plan it for the drier months and keep a backup.
What's included
- 15 nights' accommodation in your chosen tier, breakfast daily
- Domestic flights: Manila–Basco, Basco–Manila, Manila–El Nido, Palawan–Siargao (via Manila or Cebu), Siargao–Manila
- Private boat or air transfer to the island resort
- Private airport, port and road transfers throughout
- Private guide and driver in Batanes with a Sabtang boat day, two private boat days in El Nido, a private boat day and private surf coaching in Siargao
- Pre-departure planning call and digital travel guide
- Tours with a Spanish- or English-speaking local guide, private or shared depending on the trip
- Lunch on boat and tour days
- Entrance fees for the visits in the itinerary
- Premium and Signature: dinner at a top-rated restaurant in every destination, plus a local food experience with a guide (market visit and tasting)
- Free rebooking by our team if weather or other events cancel a boat or flight
- International travel insurance, with cancellation cover up to €2,000
- 24/7 local support by WhatsApp throughout your trip
Not included
- International flights
- Other meals not listed as included
- Environmental and terminal fees
- Drinks
- Tips for guides, drivers and boat crews
- Extra costs caused by weather or other events outside our control (new tickets, extra hotel nights). We handle the rebooking for you
The route
Flights, ferries and transfers
- FlightManila → Basco (Batanes) · 1h 30m flight
- FlightBasco (Batanes) → Manila · 1h 30m flightBatanes flights depend on the weather; we keep a spare day.
- FlightManila → El Nido · 1h 20m flight
- BoatEl Nido → Private island · 1–2h by private boat
- FlightNorthern Palawan → Siargao · via Manila or Cebu
- FlightSiargao → Manila · 1h 50m flight
Day by day
Choose your trip length
Route: Batanes • El Nido • Private island • Siargao
The day-by-day plan and prices update for the length you choose. Every plan can still be adjusted with our team.
Day 1
Arrive in Manila
Private airport pick-up and a night in one of Manila's best hotels.
OvernightManila
Day 2
Fly to Batanes
Flight north to Basco and an afternoon drive along the coast.
OvernightBatan Island
Day 3–4
Batanes
Batan's hills, lighthouses and Ivatan stone houses with a private guide, and a boat across to Sabtang's villages.
OvernightBatan Island
Day 5
Batanes to El Nido
Flight back to Manila and a connection to El Nido.
OvernightEl Nido
Day 6–7
El Nido by private boat
Two days on your own boat, with the lagoons early and lunch on a quiet beach.
OvernightEl Nido
Day 8
To the private island
Private transfer to your island resort.
OvernightPrivate island, northern Palawan
Day 9–11
Island days
Snorkelling, spa and complete quiet.
OvernightPrivate island, northern Palawan
Day 12
Fly to Siargao
Flights via Manila or Cebu to Siargao.
OvernightSiargao
Day 13–15
Siargao in private
A private boat to the islands and Sugba Lagoon, and private surf coaching.
OvernightSiargao
Day 16
Fly out
Flight to Manila or Cebu for your international connection.
Where you'll stay
We choose hotels for you from our shortlist in each destination, matched to your travel style. Examples will appear here as our hotel collection is published.
Experiences
- Batanes lighthouses and stone houses
- Sabtang island
- El Nido by private boat
- Private-island resort
- Siargao private boat
Possible upgrades
- Charter flights between islands
- A private chef dinner on a sandbar
- Villas with private pools throughout
Travel styles
Four ways to travel. All of them done properly.
I
Essential
The right places, smartly connected.
Well-located, characterful hotels, the experiences that matter and efficient routing. Never a compromise on where you are.
- Well-located 3★ hotels with character, double room with breakfast
- Shared airport and port transfers
- Group tours and shared boat days with a local guide
- Domestic flights and ferries with checked baggage
- Lunch on tour days, entrance fees and travel insurance
- 24/7 support by WhatsApp
II
Boutique
Small hotels with a point of view.
Design-led boutique hotels, upgraded rooms, private transfers where they make a difference and experiences curated for you.
- Everything in Essential, plus:
- Boutique 4★ hotels, superior rooms or better
- Private transfers by car throughout
- Private guided tours, and a private boat on one day per island
- Best available flight times
- Personal welcome at the airport on arrival
III
Premium
The best resorts, a slower pace.
High-end resorts and villas, private transfers throughout, exceptional experiences and service that anticipates.
- Everything in Boutique, plus:
- 5★ resorts and villas, sea-view rooms or better
- Private boats and private guides on every tour day
- Dinner at a top-rated restaurant in every destination
- A local food experience with a guide
- Meet-and-assist service at Manila airport
IV
Signature
The Philippines, privately.
Private-island resorts, villas and boats, charter flights where they save a day, and concierge-level care from arrival to departure.
- Everything in Premium, plus:
- Private-island resorts and villas with private pools
- Your own boat and crew on every island
- Charter flights or seaplanes where they save time
- Private dinners on the beach or a sandbar
- A dedicated concierge on WhatsApp before and during your trip
Price indication
Per person, based on two people sharing, excluding international flights. Final price depends on dates, hotels and room availability.
Best months
March to May is best for Batanes and for the whole route; avoid August to October
Choose your trip length
Route: Batanes • El Nido • Private island • Siargao
The day-by-day plan and prices update for the length you choose. Every plan can still be adjusted with our team.
- Premium
- From €6,800
- per person
- Signature
- From €12,500
- per person
Questions travellers ask
1. Why Batanes?
Because it looks like nowhere else in the Philippines: rolling green hills, cliffs and stone villages, and very few visitors.
2. What if the Batanes flight is cancelled?
It can happen in bad weather. We keep a spare day and adjust the rest of the trip so you lose nothing important.
Ready to see the Philippines from the inside?
Tell us when you're coming. We'll help design the rest.