Prolong your autumn stay at Vejle Idrætshøjskole with a unique trip to the Philippines.
We guarantee memories for a lifetime and an unforgettable journey where you get to experience the beauty of the Philippines.
We start the journey in the capital Manila, after which we travel to the unique center Stairway Foundation in the northern part of the island of Mindoro.
During our stay at Stairway, we will meet the former street children who now live at the centre. We will help at the center, at their farm on the mountain, go on diving trips and explore the nearby villages and beautiful sandy beaches.
After our stay at Stairway Foundation we travel on to Secret Island and Island House. Here it stands for beautiful nature, diving, voluntary work and relaxation.
You get an unforgettable travel experience that combines the best of action, relaxation and culture, while your efforts make a difference in the local communities.
The advantage of traveling with your friends is that you can relax more during the great experiences. You must be safe and secure during the entire journey, without being limited in terms of experiences.
At the end of the trip, you have a unique opportunity to volunteer at Stairway’s farm on the mountain or travel back to Denmark.
The Stairways center is located on a jungle-covered slope facing the sea a little west of Puerto Galera on the island of Mindoro, south of Manila. Here, Stairway runs an orphanage for severely disadvantaged street children and a large course centre.
The center is visited by thousands of guests every year, who learn about children’s rights and respect for the life of the individual child. Stairway’s boys are typically at the center for a year, during which time they receive intense training. Not just in traditional school subjects, but also in singing, theatre, music, art and social skills.
When the boys come to Stairway, they usually have terrifying experiences with them. That is why Stairway uses personal therapy and creative forms of expression as the key to helping the individual child process the past, strengthen self-esteem and set goals for the future.
When their time at Stairway is over, Stairway staff help the boys find their way back to parents or other family members, if warranted. Otherwise, they are helped on to good institutions that can provide them with education and a good future.
Secret Island is a charming and peaceful little island located in the Sulu Sea – far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, distracting technology and pressing schedules.
The perfect place with room for contemplation, reflection and the opportunity to get down to speed. Between Secret Island and the neighboring island, a small pass has formed, where there is often good wind from November to April.
That, combined with very low water levels, makes it an ideal place for kitesurfing at all levels. If the wind dies down, luckily there are many other activities you can do on the water. You can wakeboard after the boat, or take a kayak trip in the area.
The Philippines is known for its fantastic diving opportunities. With diving equipment on the island and a diving boat available, we can offer fundives and it can be arranged to take a diving certificate on Secret Island. It is possible to rent snorkeling equipment at Secret Island, so you can also go on an adventure yourself.
In addition to Secret Island, we will also visit Island House, which is located on Popototan (close to Coron). There are some fantastic opportunities for kayaking and SUP in the area, and it is close to many good diving spots.
And this does not mention all the friendships and personal experiences you will come home with. The Philippines is something very special.
The trip is an opportunity to extend your stay at university from the autumn into the spring.
The trip is expected to last 25 days, and it is expected to be somewhere between January 5th and February 5th, depending on what can be done with partners, airlines, hotels and what is now or needs to be planned.
The price is expected to be around DKK 25,500. Reservations are made for changes in flight prices, changes in flight tickets, etc. If you sign up for the trip, there is a travel fee of DKK 3,000, which is not refunded in the event of cancellation.
In addition, you pay the weekly price for the weeks you have extended your stay at the college. That is 2 x 1,795 kroner.
The journey runs with 12-16 participants. You must also factor in the costs of travel insurance, vaccinations and visas. You pay for food and drink yourself on travel days.
Final prices and travel dates for the trip are expected to be announced in May 2025.