October 2026
Kawayan Anniversary Tour

Cebu - Siargao - Manila

Two men walking hand in hand down a paved road surrounded by tall palm trees, with greenery on either side, under a bright sky.

We’d love for you to join us!

When:
Monday 19th Oct to Monday Nov 2nd 2026 (15 Day Full tour)
or Friday 23rd Oct - Monday 2nd Nov (11 Day Short tour)

Where:
In the Philippines! For a three-stop tour of Cebu, Siargao, and Manila, with complimentary stay at Kawayan Hostel.

Hi all!

We are super excited to share with you a fun and fab tour of the Philippines to show you all our favourite places and the new rooms we have created at Kawayan Hostel.

We’ve put together a special itinerary for you based on our previous trips, and we think you’re going to love it =) The itinerary includes a mix of adventure, relaxation, exploration, and a little bit of partying of course!

Below you will find a summary of the itinerary (full itinerary to come later), costs, key dates, some pics from our previous trips, and a form to fill in if you’re interested in coming

Itinerary Summary

Part 1 > CEBU

DAY 1
Monday 19th

Fly: Australia to Manila (8 hrs, 30 mins).
Stay: Manila 1 night, Sheraton Manila Airport.

An airplane flying in a clear blue sky with some white clouds and contrail visible. KAWAYAN HOSTEL logo is at the bottom right corner.

DAY 2
Tuesday 20th

Fly: Manila to Cebu City.
Van: Cebu City to Oslob, lunch along the way.
Stay: Oslob 1 night, AJ’s Place.

Group of six people sitting inside a van, some smiling and making gestures, with car parking visible outside through the windows

DAY 3
Wednesday 21st

Activity: Butanding, Whale shark swimming.
Tour: Zipline + Canyoneering.
Stay: Moalboal 2 nights, Secret Paradise resort.

A person swimming underwater with a large whale shark, wearing goggles and black swimwear, in a clear blue ocean. The image is tagged with 'Kawayan Hostel' in the bottom right corner.
A person swimming underwater among a large school of fish swimming in the same direction. The water is blue with sunlight filtering through.

DAY 4
Thursday 22nd

Activity: Sardine and Turtle swimming.
Leisure: At the resort.

DAY 5
Friday 23rd‍

Van: Moalboal to Cebu City.
Fly: Cebu City to Siargao.
Stay: General Luna, Siargao 8 nights, Kawayan Hostel.

Short Tour starts here!

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Part 2 >
SIARGAO

DAY 6
Saturday 24th

Leisure: Visit Cloud 9, Shaka Cafe, Ocean 9 Cabanas, and Secret Beach.
Event: Siargao Beach Club Foam Party.

A wooden pier leading to a small pavilion atop the water with people on the pier. The water is clear, showing rocks and ocean floor beneath. The sky is blue with white clouds. Text in the bottom right corner reads 'KAWAYAN HOSTEL.'

DAY 7
Sunday 25th

Tour: Sugba Lagoon + Maasin River, Coconut Farm Lookout, and Coconut Road.

Aerial view of a turquoise lake surrounded by dense green forest, with a small dock and a building on the shoreline.

DAY 8
Monday 26th

Leisure: Visit a local resort pool and explore General Luna town centre.

A tropical beach scene with palm trees, thatched umbrellas, and lounge chairs facing the ocean. There are boats on the water and a person relaxing in a pool in the foreground.

DAY 9
Tuesday 27th

Tour: Island Hopping - tri-island tour; Naked Island, Guyam Island, Daku Island.

A tropical island with palm trees, a sandy beach, and boats on calm waters under a partly cloudy sky.

DAY 10
Wednesday 28th

Leisure: Visit Cloud 9, Coconut Mountain View, Coconut Road, Secret Beach.
Event: Kawayan Hostel Rooftop Anniversary Banquet Dinner.

A group of people enjoying a meal at a long table decorated with various dishes, surrounded by lush green plants and bamboo decor, in an outdoor setting under warm lighting.

DAY 11
Thursday 29th

Tour: Visit Sohoton Cove, Jellyfish Lake, and Sohoton caves.

A large group of jellyfish swimming in the ocean water.

DAY 12
Friday 30th

Trip: Pacifico Beach and Trogon’s Perch resort pool and restaurant.

A person sitting by a pool overlooking the ocean with palm trees and modern white building with wooden accents in the background, under a clear blue sky.

Part 3 >
MANILA

DAY 13
Saturday 31st

Fly: Siargao to Manila.
Visit: Fort Santiago.
Stay: Manila 1.5 nights, Grand Westside Manila Bay.
Event: Farewell drag show at O Bar + Halloween!

A historic stone fortress gate with elaborate carvings and shields, with two visitors standing in front, under a partly cloudy sky.

DAY 14
Sunday 1st

Leisure: Mall of Asia, attractions, or leisure at the hotel.
Event: Farewell dinner at Okada.
Fly: Manila to Australia in the evening

Night view of a water fountain illuminated with purple lights, reflecting on the water surface, with buildings in the background and a logo for KAWAYAN HOSTEL at the bottom.

DAY 15
Monday 2nd

The End: Arrive early AM.

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Extended itinerary

Available in Google Sheets

View Here

Tour files

Booking confirmations, receipts, media etc, available in Dropbox

View Here

Costs

We have based the costs below on our trip in 2025. For this trip, our guests paid the trip deposit ahead of time so that we could book everything on their behalf. This worked great as we were able to coordinate all tours, transfers, accommodations, and domestic flights without any issues.

Full trip cost

AUD $3,000*^

Includes:

A. International flight
B. Trip deposit
C. Pay later & Personal

*Estimate. All costs are in AUD.
^ $2,600 for Short Tour people.

A. International flight

$1,000

Book this item yourself then let us know the travel details.

You can usually get $800 - $1,000 return with luggage via Cebu Pacific Air.

B. Trip deposit

$1,500^

Includes all pre-booked items:

- Domestic flights
- All accommodation
- Tours, outings, some meals

This is paid to us June 1st. Should there be any unused amounts, this will go towards ‘Pay later’ costs.

^ $1,100 for Short Tour people.

C. Pay later & Personal

$500

Use for:

- Meals and drinks
- Personal spending
- Other

If we go for group dinners, for example, we usually pay and get you to ‘Pay later.’ There will also be your own ‘Personal spend’.

Key dates | 2026

A. Express interest

by Jan

Let us know if you would like to attend, even if you haven’t decided yet.

B. Full itinerary

1 March

Our full itinerary will become available, including cost breakdown, times etc.

C. Confirm attendance

1 April

Decision time! Let us know if you will be attending or not so we can lockdown final upfront costs.

D. Buy international flights

1 May

Time to book your international flights!

E. Pay deposit

1 June

Pay trip deposit of $1,500 (or $1,100 for Short Tour).

F. Receive tickets

1 July

Once everything is booked, we will send you all of your tickets and the final itinerary.

G. Review itinerary

1 Oct

We will review the itinerary and make adjustments as needed.

H. Extras

Nov

We’ll let you know if there are any additional charges.

International flights

Important note

Flight Bookings:

So that we can coordinate accommodation, transport, and domestic flights, it’s important that we receive your international return flight details and your trip deposit on the same day.

This will ideally be 1 June 2026 for everyone. We will issue a digital form for you to complete on this day.

Luggage:

All flights will be booked with 20kg maximum check-in luggage. Carry-on luggage will generally be 7kg.

If you need more luggage, this can be added later. You’re welcome to ask us to do it for you, or you can make these changes yourself using our shared booking account.

As soon as your flight is booked we will confirm bookings with our transport providers and accommodations to secure spots.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

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Disclaimer

  • Upfront cost (AUD $1,500) is non-refundable once paid. As soon as you pay we will proceed with paying for bookings with our providers. Most of our providers allow for low costs under non-refundable conditions.

    • Any amounts overpaid will be refunded.

  • Please get travel insurance to ensure unexpected expenses and cancellations are covered.

  • Domestic flights will be booked through shared accounts. You are welcome to access this account to make booking changes such as; additional luggage, seats changes etc.

  • Proof of payments and bookings are available at any time.

  • Costs for accommodation are based on 2 people per room. Overall cost per person may be higher depending on final room allocation and preferences.

Our past trips

2023 - 2025

Group of people attending a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Kawayon Hostel, standing outdoors amidst greenery, with some holding lit candles.
Group of people in two blue canoes paddling down a narrow waterway surrounded by lush green tropical trees and vegetation. In the background, there is a bridge, some buildings, and people standing on the bridge.
Group of people in casual beach attire sitting under a wooden shelter near sand and palm trees, with a view of the ocean in the background.
Group of five people in bright green life jackets swimming and smiling in clear blue water, some making peace signs, during a snorkeling activity.
A smiling man and a serious woman standing outside in front of a window and a wall with a woven wooden pattern. The woman is holding a microphone, and the man has his arm around her shoulder, giving a thumbs-up. The woman wears glasses and a gray swe
Six people in helmets and life jackets standing in a greenish river, with large rocks and a steep rock cliff with trees behind them.
A group of eight people on a beach, jumping and posing for a photo with blue sky, some clouds, and ocean in the background.
A young man wearing a gray cap and white t-shirt sitting behind a table filled with green coconuts with some husks removed. Behind him is a bamboo fence and dense foliage in the background.
Two people standing on a dock by the water, smiling at the camera, with a boat in the background, on a bright day.
Group of diverse people sitting on a boat during daytime, smiling and enjoying a sunny outdoor setting with palm trees and water in the background.
A group of six people standing in a line holding a long bamboo stick, smiling and posing at an indoor event with wooden wall decor, green plants in the foreground, and some small glasses with drinks on their heads.
Group of people sitting under a canopy, some using smartphones, with backpacks hanging on the sides, in a tropical outdoor setting with lush greenery in the background.
Group of five friends standing on a beach with sand, ocean in background, and blue sky with clouds, smiling and posing for a photo.
Group of five people sitting on a boat with green canopy, smiling and enjoying a boat ride on water surrounded by trees and a dock with people in the background.
Two men standing on a wooden dock near a body of water surrounded by lush green hills; one man is shirtless, wearing black shorts, and giving a thumbs-up, while the other man is dressed in a blue checkered shirt and a baseball cap.
A group of five people sitting at an outdoor restaurant table with food and drinks, smiling, with a lush green background and a thatched roof structure in the distance.
Group of people smiling and celebrating in a canoe on clear water, holding paddles, with a rocky and green foliage background.
Three women sitting together outdoors near water with lush green trees in the background, smiling at the camera.
Two women smiling and waving in front of a lush green field and mountains under cloudy skies.
People playing volleyball on a sandy beach with palm trees and a blue sky in the background.
Group of people outdoors on a sunny day, posing for a photo with a scenic green landscape and cloudy sky in the background.
A man smiling, with arms crossed, standing near a body of water on a sunny day with a partly cloudy sky. There are boats on the water and trees in the background.
Group of people celebrating with food and cake inside a room, some wearing white T-shirts with 'Kawayan Hostel Siargao' printed on them.
Group of people with their hands stacked together over a table, participating in a team activity at KAWAYAN HOSTEL.
A group of eight people standing together outdoors in front of lush green tropical plants, smiling and showing various hand gestures, with the sunlight behind them.
Group of people celebrating on a beach with a sand sculpture that reads 'MERRY CHRISTMAS'.
Children playing with bubbles outdoors near greenery and a building, smiling and enjoying the activity.
Group of people sitting on a boat, smiling and enjoying a day out on the water. Some are wearing sunglasses, and children are in the front with excited expressions. The background shows water and land with trees.
Group of five people enjoying a meal outdoors by the water, with a table of seafood and tropical fruits.
Three people sitting outdoors under palm trees with comfortable seating and a beach backdrop, enjoying a sunny day.
Group of seven people, including children, standing on a sandy beach with the ocean and boats in the background. They are smiling and waving, with one person sitting on another's shoulders. Some are wearing swimwear, sunglasses, and hats, and the sky
People gathered in a line outside at Kawayan Hostel, participating in a ceremonial event with a small altar and palm frond roof in a tropical setting with greenery and a bright sky.

I’m interested!

Please complete the form below to let us know you are thinking about joining us in October 2026.

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