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The most amazing trip!!! Everything was perfect from the very start, Silvia was the most lovely and comforting presence and made everything so easy, chilled and fun. Such a beautiful experience with such lovely girls all supporting each other learning something new, the surf coaches were absolutely amazing, the kindest, funniest and most patient people! Worth every penny, the most beautiful trip ever🧡

Had the best time meeting girls from all over the world. Silvia put together such a special trip and made everyone feel so welcome and comfortable. We got to see so many different kinds of animals and had brilliant surf instructors. All the girls were so nice and I completely recommend going for a Maganda trip, especially if you're solo travelling for the first time!

It was truly an amazing experience traveling with Maganda. Everything was perfectly organized, and we had some wonderful excursions planned. The highlight was definitely swimming with dolphins 🐬
It was so easy to relax and switch off because everything was taken care of — you didn’t have to worry about anything. It was also my first solo trip, and I got to meet some really great people.
Silvi is incredibly kind and attentive, always making sure everyone feels comfortable and is doing well.

All in all, it was a beautiful experience and perfectly organized. I would definitely recommend it! 🌸🩷

This experience cannot be put into words. With that being said, I will give it a good hard crack. I have been home for a month since my incredible trip to the maldives with Maganda and I cannot stop raving about it. From start to finish my mouth was open the entire time in awe. From getting the suite at akirri, shout out to my roomie 'Bubbles', to seeing dolphins everyday and getting to swim with them, life couldn't get any better.

The surfing is catered to individual needs - from beginners, to intermediate to advanced, there is opportunities for everyone.

The snorkelling is out of this world - be prepared to cry into your snorkel (if you know you know)

The food was to die for - make sure your try the local butter chicken.

The locals - always down for a hi 5, laugh and chat.

Make sure you hire a bike and explore the island - the coke factory is not to be missed ;-)

These things combined with the talented friendly, kind girls you meet will make this a trip of a lifetime. We laughed together, cried together and sat in silence together enjoying each other's company. All different ages, different occupations, different walks of life and different countries and yet the same - they truly make it.

So don't think about it, just do. Bubbles and I are already discussing our next trip - bring out the 2027 dates already! If anyone wants to join us, particularly those interested in making music videos, we will be joining a Phillipines trip next year x

I had such an amazing experience on the Maganda trip to the Maldives! Everything was so thoughtfully planned, which made the whole week feel easy, stress-free, and full of fun activities—from surfing and snorkeling to yoga.

I personally loved the location: authentic and local rather than touristy, which made the experience even more special. The girls were also incredible—everyone was so welcoming, supportive, and genuinely friendly, which created such a positive and uplifting atmosphere throughout the trip.

Silvia did a fantastic job organising everything and was always there to help, especially with travel logistics, making sure everyone felt supported and at ease.

Overall, it was such a special experience and I feel really lucky to have been part of it. I’d absolutely recommend it to anyone!

Absolutely great experience with Maganda Experience in the surf trip in the Philippines. The food, the yoga, the accommodation, was everything amazing.

This was hands down one of the best trips I have ever been on! Went for surfing, but ended up doing so much more with a group of amazing girls ( and swam with a shark 🦈, which was soooo cool)
The island is so beautiful and its people even more! Everything was so well thought for our comfort and Silvia and her team makes sure everyone has what they need and get the best of the experiences. You won’t even feel the days pass and will wonder where time went between the fun sea activities, surfing, and all the exploring, not to mention spending time with like minded people who really make you feel so at home! I happened to have my 30th birthday during this trip and these awesome girls made sure to make me feel celebrated!
I would definitely do this again and so many more! You will absolutely have the best time joining the Maganda family and leave a piece of your heart behind 💕

It's been about a month since I came home from a week in Malapascua with 11 new friends and countless new memories.

The words that come to mind when trying to describe this magical week are organized, effortless and authentic. Every part of this trip felt so authentic and effortless - like visiting an old friend (our host Pixu) in an island paradise with 10 other girlfriends. Yet it's clear that this trip only ran as well as it did because of the way that Silvia and the Maganda team had it so well organized.

I was apprehensive about joining a group trip as I'm an avid trip planner myself, but I'm so glad I did and completely surrendered to the Maganda Experience. WELL DONE GIRLS! What a week, one I will never forget. Girls trips are clearly the best trips.

Amazing from start to finish, good vibes with great company, good surf with great instructors and amazing locations and food - can't complain! Really liked how everything was planned (with still enough free time and flexibility for lunch etc) and I could just relax and enjoy the process. Do it!!!

It really was the best girls holiday!

It really does give you the experiences that it advertises, and more! Loads of surfing, yoga and hiking, whilst giving you time to chill out and get to know each other.

I did originally think that Silvia was going to be the one running the trip, so I do feel like explaining there are other trip coordinators could be something communicated earlier on - not that this was a problem!

Shout out to Christina for being the best trip leader I could have asked for and Leona for bringing such warming and helpful yoga classes to the trip. Puraran Beach Resort staff made the most amazing food for us, and were so kind and accommodating, it really was a pocket of paradise! 🩵

Made friends and memories for life! Missing everyone already 🥲

Came solo, left with a whole new family; no exaggeration!

Maganda Experience absolutely delivers what it advertised. Stunning beach, the kindest staff, super fun and skilled surf instructors, and food that deserves its own fan club. Everything is so well organized you can just relax and enjoy every moment.

Major shoutout to Christina, our superstar coordinator and unofficial “trip mom,” who somehow kept everything perfectly organized while making sure we were all happy, healthy, and thriving.

And of course, our angel yoga instructor for saving our sore bodies after surf sessions.

Thinking about booking? Do it. You won’t regret it.

WAW — I had the time of my life on the Surf & Snorkel trip to the Maldives in March 2026! 🌊✨

From start to finish, Silvia made sure everything ran smoothly. The accommodation was great, and the food? Amazing! Every day we had a choice of three breakfasts and enjoyed fresh, delicious dinners.

The island of Thulusdhoo is incredibly charming — small enough to explore easily on your own or with the group, yet full of little surprises like cozy restaurants and souvenir shops around every corner.

We went surfing 8 times, and the guidance from Hicham, Jimmy, and Amaday was fantastic. It wasn’t my first time surfing, but they made sure everyone felt safe, supported, and confident in the water.

And then… the snorkeling. Honestly, words can’t do it justice. The Maldivian reefs are breathtaking — so colorful and alive. We saw nurse sharks, stingrays, reef sharks, turtles, and even dolphins… and yes, we got to snorkel with them! 🐬 An absolutely unforgettable experience.

What makes this trip truly special are the Maganda values: connecting with other amazing women, sharing new adventures, supporting each other, and celebrating every win — big or small.
Thank you Silvia for making all of this real!

It’s truly a MUST to go on a Maganda trip at least once in your life. 💛

And a special shoutout to my roomie Cher — I truly couldn’t have wished for a better one! So grateful we got to share this experience together! And hoping to make many more memories! Philippines, get ready, here we come!

Had the best experience on the Malapascua scuba trip! The whole trip was amazing. Silvia did such a good job planning out activities and different things to do on the island and we had such a good group of girls. The dives were bucket list items and I can’t stop thinking about this trip!

Malapascua was a true divers paradise, and Maganda made it a real once in a lifetime experience. 🤩 Healthy corals and vibrant marine life, in combination with a fun girls trip.💖 The only complaint; bad weather 🫣☔️

Learning how to surf was both great and exhausting. However, the sheer amount of marine wildlife we experienced took this trip to a whole new level. We swam with so many dolphins, sharks and stingrays I honestly lost count.
But swimming with dolphins in the wild was the best day ever.

Everyone on the trip brings the best vibes which makes for a constantly fun time.

I would advise anyone thinking of joining to exercise in preparation for the trip, since surfing requires a lot of upper body resistance. But regardless of whether you prepare or not, you will absolutely have a wonderful time.

I highly recommend booking this trip ❤️

I joined the Malapascua scuba trip and, like some others have mentioned, I honestly think it was one of the best trips I’ve ever taken. We had such an AMAZING group of women, and the vibe was just incredible from start to finish.

Having our trip lead, Pixu, living right there on the island was a huge bonus since she knew all the best local spots and hidden gems, which added so much value to the experience.

The trip was perfectly planned with a great balance between diving and other activities. Having yoga sessions twice was great; it was exactly what I needed after a day in the water, and the studio itself was stunning.
The resort was really nice and provided a very comfortable home base for the week.
The boat and dive crew were lovely and very professional. I really appreciated their flexibility - they even organized a PADI instructor for me since I wanted to do a specialty certification while I was there.

In short, it was an absolutely amazing experience. I’m so glad I signed up, and I’d travel with Maganda again in a heartbeat!

Joined the Malapascua trip, and it was the best decision! Everything was well organized, and the activities we did were very fun. The best part of the trip was for sure diving. I still can’t stop thinking that I made this decision to get scuba certified, and now I can dive anywhere in the world, which is awesome. Thank you, Maganda, for a such unforgettable experience! When I have a chance I will join you again for another trips 💕🫶🏻

Absolutely incredible experience with Maganda Experience! Both the scuba and surf trip in the Philippines were so well run from start to finish. The food was amazing, yoga sessions were such a fun bonus, and everything felt really thoughtfully organised. The surf spots were unreal and the scuba diving locations were even better! Couldn’t recommend it more!

I had an incredible experience and made so many wonderful friends during the Maganda Malapascua diving trip! This was a HUGE bucket list item for me and I'm so glad I took the swing and decided to do it abroad because I truly would not have changed a thing. All of the girls on the trip got along so well - we're still in contact via whatsapp and planning to meet each other on various trips in the future! I think the only thing even remotely negative was that the Maganda app couldn't handle the amount of photos and videos we were uploading of each other hahahaha

The trip itself is rigorous but also very flexible, in the time I was there we did 12 dives and had a couple of days off to do our own thing - I opted to get my first large tattoo with a local artist. I will never forget riding back to the hotel late after the tattoo on the motorbike, knowing I had plans with my friends the next day to go to a huge local dance party. This was a life-changing experience, I cannot recommend it more, and if Maganda makes additional diving trips I WILL be joining them!!! TEN STARS Y'ALL! Give yourself more credit!! And thank you for an amazing, amazing experience that I will have wonderful memories from for decades to come!!!

I’ve been back for a week from the Malapascua Scuba Trip with Maganda, and I can honestly say it was one of the best trips I’ve ever taken. Everything was absolutely perfect: the value for money, the accommodation, the activities, the trip coordinator, and of course the amazing group of fellow travelers.

The accommodation was comfortable, and the fact that it was right at the beach made it even more special. You share your room with one other girl.

The activities were incredibly varied and well-organized. Besides diving, we also went snorkeling, made jewelry, and even took part in a painting workshop.

Pixu was an exceptional coordinator: organized, warm, supportive, and always available. I felt safe and well taken care of at all times. She also gave us great local tips on where to eat and what to try, which made the trip even better.

As a group, we clicked instantly. The atmosphere was fun, supportive, and full of good energy. Every day felt like a little adventure with friends.

In short: a truly unforgettable experience and an absolute must‑do. If you’re hesitating about booking: just go for it. You won’t regret it!