What’s The Philippine Experience All About?

The Philippine Experience is a 5-star rated, fun and social cultural day in El Nido that guests can’t stop raving about.
Often cited in reviews as a must do, or a trip highlight, yet still an authentic ‘hidden gem’ with great food and friendly vibes!
Join us for an unforgettable insight into Filipino culture and traditions.
You will experience:
- A mini flora / fauna trek
- Arnis (traditional Filipino stick fighting)
- A mini cooking class making the national dish of The Philippines
- A coconut milk / oil making demonstration
- Coconut tree climbing (with a safety harness, rope and helmet)
- A coconut leaf weaving class
- Our national dance, tinikling
- A fun traditional street game
- A traditional Filipino desert

The day runs from 9am-2:30 / 3pm. Advance booking is required as only certain dates are available.
Reviews
After operating over 9 years (Est. 2016), across Google, TripAdvisor and Facebook, we have over 550 guest reviews! All Five Stars, except for just two Four Stars!
See what our previous guests thought!
How Much Is It To Join The Philippine Experience?

2000p
Incl. transport, lunch, drinks & souvenirs.
Discounted rate of 1800p for kids 12 or under.
Transport provided from/to El Nido town/Corong Corong. Not suitable for children under 5. Please note there is a 1000p cancelation fee, whatever the reason, for cancellations made after 7pm the night before the trip. This helps us cover expenses incurred by your booking.
How To Book / Contact Us

Check our trip dates below. If there’s availability for your chosen date, please contact us by 7 pm at the very latest the day before you wish to join with:
-the date of interest
-number of guests
-name of your accommodation
-any dietaries/food allergies
The earlier you get in touch, the better, and we’ll try our best to book you on. Thanks!
Upcoming Trips:
Please see our scheduled dates below.

Numbers are subject to change / updated as more bookings come in. We have a minimum group size of 10 and maximum of 21.
ANY DATE - Get in touch if you are, or can get together, a group of 10 travelers or more, and we will try and schedule an additional date. Give us as much notice as possible. Thanks!
SORRY!
CLOSED JUN 9th FOR WET SEASON AND REOPENS SEPT 20th (New season price of 2000p per guest.)
New dates to be added soon!




Join The Philippine Experience for a unique cultural day. Filled with adventure, learning, and fun, you will explore the Philippines' rich traditions and natural resources. From coconut tree climbing to a traditional cooking class, this experience is perfect for anyone looking to delve into the heart of Filipino culture.
There's more to El Nido than just island hopping and cocktails! Join us for the perfect activity to do before or after an el nido to coron or coron to el nido expedition !
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