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The Philippine Experience

What’s The Philippine Experience All About?

Cooking class El Nido

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 philippine experience coconut tree climbing

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!

  • star rating  A must try experience for anyone coming to the Philippines! - Great experience! This was the highlight of my trip to the Philippines! A must try experience for anyone coming to the Philippines. You get a whole day full of activities... read more

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    avatar thumb Karishma t
    May 27, 2025
  • star rating  Great experience  - Great experience and lots of fun! People were encouraged to get involved with the activities and made to feel safe. Very educational whilst also fun.

    avatar thumb Martin H
    May 25, 2025
  • star rating  Excellent cultural day - Excellent day from start to finish. Shen, Mark and all the team were so welcoming. Such a a great day learning about the Filipino culture and traditions while making it... read more

    avatar thumb Global02205170781
    May 18, 2025
  • star rating  HIGHLY RECOMMEND - A wholesome day!!! - From the very moment we decided to go Philippines, this was one of the activities we were excited for..my husband got in touch with Mark early on and the communication... read more

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    avatar thumb Ruby451
    May 11, 2025
  • star rating  Worth doing - I had such an awesome time !!!
    I really felt that I learned a lot about the Philippines and their culture, in fun way.
    We did drawings, climbing, cooking, dancing... read more

    avatar thumb sofie16V17
    May 1, 2025
  • star rating  Great day  - All of the activities and facts about the environment were very interesting and cool. The food was delicious! Shenny was so lovely and friendly. Would recommend this if you want... read more

    avatar thumb Sally J
    April 28, 2025
  • star rating  10/10 experience  - The Philippine experience was one of my favorite days on my trip here. I had so much fun with the stick fighting, climbing a coconut tree and learning about Filipino... read more

    avatar thumb S C
    April 28, 2025
  • star rating  amazinggg  - loved the experience! shaving coconuts and climbing coconut trees were definitely a highlight. really liked shen’s energy!

    avatar thumb Jana R
    April 27, 2025
  • star rating  Amazing Experience  - An unforgettable cultural day in El Nido! From climbing coconut trees to drinking and shredding them, cooking, and getting creative with local crafts and games — such a cool, hands-on experience.

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    avatar thumb Wander05441856061
    April 18, 2025
  • star rating  Amazing time  - Had the most amazing time, loved the stick fight and making the headbands. The staff were so friendly and food was so good.

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    April 11, 2025

How Much Is It To Join The Philippine Experience?

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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.

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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!

Your chance to try a traditional cultural dance
Things for kids to do El Nido

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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