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Ten Days, Ten Clinics: A Randwick‑Launched Medical Mission into the Heart of the Philippines
A 10‑day Trips Plus community challenge that pairs international volunteers with local teams to deliver primary care, cultural immersion and regional sightseeing.
Ten Days, Ten Clinics: A Randwick‑Launched Medical Mission into the Heart of the Philippines.
This is a transformative, 10‑day community medical mission: international and local teams work together to provide holistic primary care to underserved Filipino communities, while volunteers travel like locals, sample regional food and take time to reflect amid dramatic volcanic scenery and coastal landscapes.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands‑On Primary Care in Underserved Villages
Fully funded clinic days run with a local NGO, where volunteers help set up and staff primary care clinics alongside local health workers — the program emphasizes practical, holistic care delivered across multiple clinic days.
Mount Mayon and the Cagsawa Ruins
The itinerary includes time in Albay and Legazpi to view the near‑perfect cone of Mount Mayon and visit the evocative Cagsawa Ruins, a dramatic thread of geological and human history woven through the region.
Intramuros, Bamboo Bikes and Local Life
On arrival volunteers visit Intramuros by bamboo bike to learn Filipino history and craftsmanship, and the journey emphasizes travelling like a local — from jeepneys and tricycles to locally sourced meals and village life.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
Expect a steady rhythm: arrival and briefing, a crash course in local history and transport, then several full days running primary care clinics with afternoons reserved for reflection, regional sightseeing and rest — a blend of focused service, cultural immersion and moments of awe beneath volcanic skies.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip matches — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a 10‑day program; arrival in Manila starts the itinerary and the final day includes a return flight to Manila before international departures.
Included: airport pickup and return to Manila, all accommodations (minimum 2–3 star), locally sourced meals, air‑conditioned van transport and internal flights, and fully funded 3.5 days of medical mission programming run by the local partner NGO. Not included: your international flights to/from Manila, souvenirs and alcohol.
Regional transport on the tour uses air‑conditioned vans, jeepneys, tricycles and at least one internal flight as part of the itinerary.
Secure your place with a $99 AUD deposit; standard pricing applies with twin‑share and single supplement options and a staged payment schedule handled by Trips Plus.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Philippines Medical Mission?
The program runs for 10 days.
How many people are in each group?
Group sizes range from 10 to 30 people.
What does the price include and exclude?
Included: airport pickup and return to Manila, accommodations (minimum 2–3 star), locally sourced food, air‑conditioned van transport, internal flights and fully funded 3.5 days of medical mission programs. Excluded: your international flights to and from Manila airport, souvenirs and alcohol.
What are the rates and deposit?
Rates start from $2299 AUD twin share; single supplement is $349 AUD. A $99 AUD deposit secures your booking.
How do I book and when is final payment taken?
To book click the date on the calendar, select room type and pay the $99 deposit. Trips Plus takes $399 after 21 days and the remainder 90 days before the tour starts.
When should I schedule my outbound flight?
Book an evening flight home after 7pm on the final day to allow enough time to return to Manila before international departures.