Bucketlist Philippines
14 people x 3 cities x 1 blue adventure
Manila, El Nido, Bohol
Nov 20 - 27, 2025
From the stunning blush blue waters of Palawan to the lively streets of Manila and the enchanting Chocolate Hills in Bohol with Handpicked Creators, Founders, Artists, Leaders & Culture Shifters
Curated by the Creators of
Beachhouse Project & Festival of X
Vibe
Tropical paradise, Island hopping,
sunset drinks & local cuisines
Invites
Max 14 Curated People
Cities
Manila, El Nido, Bohol
Duration
8 Days from 2445 USD
(Grants Available*)
Date
Nov 20 - 27, 2025
Transport
Flights
Stay
Experiential Villas & 4-Star Hotels
Anchor Experiences
6
Meals
6 breakfasts, 2 meals
The Flow
Day 1 - Manila
Handshakes & Cheers - Exploring Manila's local nightlife
Day 2 - El Nido
El Nido Calling: Touchdown in Paradise!
Day 3 - El Nido
Day for your water adventures: Private Catamaran Island Hopping in El Nido
Day 4 - El Nido
El Nido on Land - A Local Jeepney Roadtrip
Day 5 - Bohol
Arrive in Bohol: a magical evening where you SUP with fireflies!
Day 6 - Bohol
Swimming with the Sharks
Day 7 - Bohol
ATV tour of Chocolate Hills & a well-deserved Filipino massage
Day 8 - Bohol
Final Farewell: Cebu Crossover & Homeward Bound
On this Bucketlist
Specials
Head for a Pub crawl and explore Manila's local nightlife
Relax on white sand beaches and in crystal-clear waters
A Jeepney Land adventure in El-Nido where you hike, cliff jump and experience the local ride
Enjoy the island life and experience beautiful Filipino sunsets by the beach
Discover hidden lagoons beneath the crystal-clear waters
Experience the luxury of a private Catamaran
Dance with the waves & Sip your favourite cocktails
Dive into the adventure with majestic Whale Sharks
Explore the iconic chocolate hills on an ATV
Meet your new tribe
Level Ups
Epic Conversations and Epiphanies
A Level-up Vacation
Going back home with a support network of really happening people
New Ideas, Gameplans & Perspectives
A story of a lifetime
Gameplan
Day 1
Kumusta! Welcome to the Philippines! Today we meet our tribe & set off to explore Manila's nightlife on a fun pub crawl adventure.
Bucketlist: Explore the capital city's local nightlife
Day 2
Fly to the stunning El Nido, your Tropical Paradise for the next three days. An evening of seaside chill sesh, tropical music & flowing conversations.
Day 3
Discover hidden lagoons and snorkel amidst coral reefs on an epic island-hopping adventure
Bucketlist: Island hopping in El Nido on a Private catamaran
Day 4
Explore hidden beaches, trek through nature, cliff jump at waterfalls, and experience a BoodleFight lunch on a farm!
Bucketlist: Embark on an epic island road trip in a Jeepney around El Nido
Day 5
It's time for Bohol! Today we try our hand at a new adventure on Loboc River - an evening Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) while we chase fireflies!
Bucketlist: Stand up Paddleboarding
Day 6
Get ready to be the greatest storyteller as you encounter the ocean’s most stunning creatures - the Whale Sharks
Bucketlist: Dive into the adventure with majestic Whale Sharks
Day 7
Explore the iconic chocolate hills on an ATV & an epic Filipino massage
Bucketlist: ATV Ride on the chocolate hills
Day 8
Checkouts and Goodbyes. Going back home with epic memories and a Tribe for life.
Why we’re so excited
We've all daydreamed about the ultimate island getaway—now's your chance to make those dreams a reality! Welcome to a Philippines journey bursting with a colourful charm, cool water adventures, and breathtaking natural skylines. Manila, El Nido & Bohol - all hold different stories for you to unveil. This trip is more than just exploring stunning landscapes—it's also about indulging in delicious local dishes, discovering secret beaches, and making memories that will echo through your life forever. Picture yourself in flip-flops and summer shorts, sipping fresh coconut water, and letting the island vibes transform your everyday into the extraordinary.
See you soon in Philippines!
With Love,
Jay Ahya,
Founder, Experience Co.
Our Favourite Stays
A curated collection of experiential airbnbs, comfort hotels, premium hostels & secluded villas. Here's a taste of the hotels we sometimes use on this adventure. The hotels you'll stay in for your departure will be shared with you 60 days before you go.
The Belamy House, Manila
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A boutique hotel located along Jupiter Street in Makati City. It is situated within walking distance of a diverse array of restaurants, vibrant bars and the central business district of Makati.
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This hotel is a 9 on Booking.com & 4.6 stars on Google.
Loboc River Resort, Bohol
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The Loboc River Lodge in Bohol is a picturesque resort located on the banks of the scenic Loboc River. This unique stay is a retreat that blend seamlessly with the lush environment making it an excellent spot for both relaxation and exploration.
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An 8.8 on Booking.com and a 4.5 stars on Google.
Charlie's El Nido, El Nido
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A highly praised boutique hotel located in the heart of El Nido Old Town. An oasis of comfort and style, it is within walking distance of numerous local restaurants, bars, and shops, making it an excellent base for exploring the area.
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An 8.6 on Booking.com and 4.3 Stars on Google.
Ex Co. is obsessed with bringing like-minded people together, and honestly, it was game-changing for me.
Priyanka - Award-winning Filmmaker
Creating Cultural Dialogue, One Film at a Time
Notes for you
Bucketlist Journeys are premium-immersive adventures
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You’ll need a Philippines Visa to fly for this trip. The process can be started as early as 6 months before departure and you will have to attend the appointment in person.
If you have a valid US or Schegen Visa, you can get an e-visa for Philippines.
We have an in-house visa team who will consult you and assist you through the entire journey over calls & email.
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A departure is included from your final hotel to Cebu city pier from where you can head to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) for your flight home. If you choose to fly from Bohol Airport to Manila, we can offer support by arranging a local taxi. We don't offer airport transfers to the hotel because of the different arrival times. We recommend contacting your fellow travellers on the WhatsApp group to coordinate if anyone is landing around the same time and taking a cab to the hotel with them. You can use Grab Taxi app for the same.
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The luggage allowance for the internal flights is 15kg. You can pay locally for extra luggage at a cost of INR 5000 for each additional 5kg.
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We recommend having a read-through of the itinerary above, and getting in touch if you have specific questions on fitness here. This adventure will revolve a lot around water based activites, but it is not mandatory to be swimmer as we have beginner friendly options for most activites. We do recommend having a decent level of fitness as this adventure is fast paced & involves experiences along with travel throughout.
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Fly into Manila International Airport (MIA). Fly out of either Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) after taking a ferry from Bohol or take a connecting flight from Bohol-Panglao International Airport (TAG).
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The trip ends in Cebu at 12noon. We will be taking a ferry out of Bohol to Cebu on Day 8. Please book an evening flight from Cebu to India.
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Whale Shark spotting is a a natural phenomenon and we believe in doing tours with companies that carry them out ethically. The tours happen through the year, but December - May is the best time to spot them in Bohol. It's the migrating season and the newer breed of whal sharks have been breeding off Bohol's coast.
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Please be aware that the itinerary, experiences, and hotels are subject to change. These changes are rare but can happen with little notice due to availability, poor weather, seasonal changes, or other circumstances beyond our control – but we’ll always do our best to ensure it has little impact on your experience. From time to time, we may also make changes to your itinerary to try out new ideas and keep things fresh and exciting which we will always try and communicate to you.
Since 2014, Experience Co. has created award-winning travel experiences for world’s favourite creators, founders & misfits.
From the Creators of RTX, BHX & Festival of X
don’t know us? that’s weird.
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don’t know us? that’s weird. 〰️
For the Shared Love of Travel
Deepak Ramola - Author
UNESCO Kindness Ambassador
“For a writer like me, travel and people are my biggest sources of creativity. This experience inspired a lot of my recent work.”
Ney - Founder, Khoobsurat
Shaking Up the Beauty Industry
“At this age, it's not easy to step out and just make new friends. Everything changed on this trip.”
Rupal - Celebrity Yoga Trainer
Shaping the Whole of Bollywood, literally
“The Vietnamese culture is so vibrant and humbling, it inspired me to switch things up back home.”
Intrigued?
Why did we start Bucketlist?
As creators, founders ourselves, we know that travelling the world has made us more aware about the world outside & inside. We find travel to be an excellent facilitator of new ideas, perspectives & inspiration — something extremely critical for unlocking your potential. Bucketlist intends to create access to global experiences that help people level up.
How does it work?
Bucketlist curates the travellers. To request an invite, go here. Once you request your invite, the team screens your request and sends you an invite if Bucketlist is relevant to you. Once you get your invite, you can go ahead and confirm your spot.
How much does it cost?
Bucketlists cost approximately the same as you’d spend on a solo vacation in that destination. However, the value add you get is curated folks, handcrafted experiences & a journey that feels like a flow.
Who leads the journeys?
Bucketlists are designed in collaboration with local creators & founders in their countries. If it doesn’t inspire them, it won’t inspire you. Simple! Onground, these journeys are end-to-end facilitated by this local team.
Who will I meet?
Bucketlist curates it’s travellers, which means not everyone can buy a ticket. To join an adventure, you need to request an invite, after which the team screens your request and sends you an invite if Bucketlist is relevant to you. Once you get your invite, you can make a 20% advance payment to confirm your spot.
Can I ask for travel assistance?
Our round-the-clock team means you will always get help when you need it. We want your travel to be smooth, so outside of the well-designed travel dashboard and curated guidebook, our team will be happy to assist with travel, visa, flights or additional bookings.
Why Bucketlist?
The World has a lot to offer / As creators & founders, we look for inspiration in everything we do. We don’t know where the next epiphanies lie. One of the ways we’ve found to engineer serendipity, level up & create space for epiphanies is through new experiences & travel.
We have a lot to share / Hosting festivals, BHX, collaborating with brands and exploring the world has taught us a few things about creating experiences that move - creating communities where none exist.
You asked for it / Everytime we’ve hungout with creators, founders, movement makers, culture shifters in Shillong or in Berlin — they haven’t stopped asking us for more. SOTC, Solo Travel & travelling with friends just doesn’t cut it for them. And there is a big big world to explore. We wished for this and you asked for it.
Designed at the intersection of
Adventure, Explorations, Culture, Music & Play
Curated People Only
No one in the world curates people to go on adventure with, we wonder why!
Unlocked Local Secrets
Fresh experiences baked by local creators, founders & experientialists.
Can’t do it yourself Experiences
Bucketlists are designed with a crew of local creators & founders.
Anchored Sessions
Icebreakers, Opening Dinners and Surprise Sessions along the way.
Handpicked Stays
Comfortable, Central & Instagram-worthy stays that feel like home.
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Everything you need, find in one place — from visa checklists to landing airports.
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Who are we?
4000+ Creators & Founders — 10 Years — 100 Creative Gatherings — 1 Purpose — ∞ Possibilities
Stunning beaches, rich culture, vibrant festivals, and diverse wildlife.
Nov 20 - 27, 2025