The Philippines is a spectacular country located in the western Pacific Ocean, and consists of over 7,500 islands. If you want to travel, go backpacking, volunteer, work, study or book an adventure, these companies can help you book a gap year to the Philippines.
Best Philippines Backpacking Trips
Philippines Island Hopper
• 17 days
• Price from £1,756
Philippines West Tour
• 10 days
• Price from £1,000
Philippines East Tour
• 8 days
• Price from £780
Backpacking & Travelling in the Philippines
There are so many amazing destinations in the Philippines and you could explore the country independently or book a tour. Local and international travel operators offer small group trips to travellers which are a great way to see new places, meet new people and have a lot of fun.
Essential places not to miss in the Philippines include Boracay, Bohol, Cebu, Banaue, Vigan and Manila We highly recommend travelling to Boracay and El Nido for some of the best all round Philippines experience with beaches, islands and activities.
There are so many things you can do on a gap year in the Philippines like travelling, backpacking, volunteering, interning, teaching, working, or studying.
Volunteer in the Philippines
There are lots of a responsible and meaningful volunteer agencies based both in the Philippines and around the world, who specialise in matching volunteers with projects where they can make a difference.
The Philippines is a country with extreme poverty and is desperately need the support of tourists to help boost the economy and also help to rebuild infrastructure after the Asian Tsunami.
Popular projects you can participate on in the Philippines include orphanages and schools, marine conservation, sports coaching, medical, drug rehabilitation, HIV & AIDS prevention, nature and recycling, community projects and animal welfare.
Some environmental programs enable locals to find alternative sources of income that don’t destroy the natural habitat. Browse more options on our Asia gap year guide.
Work in the Philippines
Living and working in the Philippines can seem like a dream if you get a job somewhere exotic like Boracay. There are limited opportunities for foreigners but one of the best options we recommend is to take a TEFL course and teach English. You can find job in the larger cities and also more rural areas as there is a huge demand for locals to learn English.
