Explore the chanting el nido, palawan
Palawan having been declared as a nature sanctuary of the world is blessed with so many natural attractions.
There are just so many things to see and to do, and we wished we had more time to explore.
We knew all along that one week would not be enough to explore all the scenic routes and majestic views of this island province of the Philippines.
So we had to carefully plan our trip that will able to visit as many places as we could in just 7 days.
DAY BY DAY
DAY 01. MORNING ARRIVAL PUERTO PRINCESA AIRPORT. PUERTO PRINCESA TO EL NIDO BY PUBLIC AIRCON VAN
Upon arrival at Puerto Princesa City Airport, meet the driver and proceed to Puerto Princesa Van Terminal to wait for El Nido’s scheduled public aircon van departure.
Please be reminded that this is 6-7 hours travel by land, there is no tour coordinator, just the driver only. Van is shared among other tourists. Upon arrival at El Nido Van Terminal, transfer to El Nido Town accommodation by tricycle. Check-In. You may relax for the rest of the day.
REMINDERS: STRICTLY LAND TRANSFER ONLY FOR PUERTO PRINCESA-EL NIDO
No side trips or itinerary deviation is allowed for El Nido-Puerto Princesa-El Nido Routes. Iles Philippines will not be held liable or responsible for any trip diversion arrangement guests would enter and/or make outside tour itinerary.
Since it is a public aircon van, expect that the driver might pick up and drop off other guests along the way. Expect the van can be jampacked.
Day 02. BREAKFAST. EL NIDO ISLAND HOPPING TOUR WITH LUNCH (Joining Group)
Pick Up Time: between 0900H-1000H depending on the sea, weather, and tide conditions
Destination: Small Lagoon, Big Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Secret Lagoon, 7 Commando Beach (all destination subject to change without prior notice depending on the sea, weather, and tide conditions)
Inclusions: Boat transfers, Tour guide, Lunch, Entrance Fees, Environmental Fees
Activities: Swimming, snorkeling, sightseeing
Note: Snorkeling Gear Rental and fish feed NOT YET INCLUDED in the rate
Day 03. BREAKFAST. EL NIDO ISLAND HOPPING TOUR WITH LUNCH (Joining Group)
Pick Up Time: between 0900H-1000H depending on the sea, weather, and tide conditions
Destination: Pangulasian Island, Snake Island, Cudugnon Cave, Cathedral Cave, Pinagbuyutan Island (all destination subject to change without prior notice depending on the sea, weather, and tide conditions)
Inclusions: Boat transfers, Tour guide, Lunch, Entrance Fees, Environmental Fees
Activities: Swimming, snorkeling, sightseeing
Note: Snorkeling Gear Rental and fish feed NOT YET INCLUDED in the rate
Day 04. BREAKFAST. EL NIDO ISLAND HOPPING TOUR WITH LUNCH (Joining Group)
Pick Up Time: between 0900H-1000H depending on the sea, weather, and tide conditions
Destination: Hidden Beach, Star Beach, Matinloc Shrine, Secret Beach, Helicopter Island (all destination subject to change without prior notice depending on the sea, weather, and tide conditions)
Inclusions: Boat transfers, Tour guide, Lunch, Entrance Fees, Environmental Fees
Activities: Swimming, snorkeling, sightseeing
Note: Snorkeling Gear Rental and fish feed NOT YET INCLUDED in the rate
Day 05. EL NIDO TO PUERTO PRINCESA BY PUBLIC AIRCON VAN
Set Breakfast. Pick up by tricycle to El Nido Van Terminal 6-7 hours travel by land to Puerto Princesa via public aircon van, with driver only. Van is shared among other tourists
REMINDERS: STRICTLY LAND TRANSFER ONLY FOR EL NIDO-PUERTO PRINCESA
No side trips or itinerary deviation is allowed for El Nido-Puerto Princesa-El Nido Routes. Iles Philippines will not be held liable or responsible for any trip diversion arrangement guests would enter and/or make outside tour itinerary Since it is a public aircon van, expect that the driver might pick up and drop off other guests along the way. Expect the van can be jampacked.
Day 06. BREAKFAST. UNDERGROUND RIVER TOUR WITH LUNCH (JOINING GROUP)
Set Breakfast.WHOLE DAY UNDERGROUND RIVER TOUR WITH LUNCH (Joining Group)
Pick Up Time: 0600H, pick up and Drop off at Puerto Princesa City Proper Only Highlights: Cave Tour
Inclusions: Airconditioned shared van transfers, boat transfers, services of a Licensed Tour Guide, Visitor’s Entry Permit, environmental fee, Buffet Lunch
Note: NO SWIMMING ALLOWED
Day 07. BREAKFAST. CHECK OUT. HONDA BAY ISLAND HOPPING TOUR WITH LUNCH (JOINING GROUP). DEPARTURE TRANSFER TO AIRPORT
Breakfast. Check out. Leave luggage at the front desk for safekeeping prior to Honda Bay Island Hopping Tour with Lunch
HALF DAY HONDA BAY ISLAND HOPPING TOUR WITH LUNCH (Joining Group)
Pick Up Time: 0600H, pick up and Drop off at Puerto Princesa City Proper Only
End Time: 1430H
Destination: Pambato Reef, Cowrie Island, Luli Island or Starfish Island (all destination subject to change without prior notice)
Activities: Swimming, snorkeling
Inclusions: Airconditioned shared van transfers, boat transfers, services of a Licensed Tour Guide, environmental fee, Buffet Lunch
Note: Snorkeling Gear Rental and fish feed NOT YET INCLUDED in the rate Back to accommodation after the tour for airport departure transfer.
INCLUSIONS:
- 7 Days / 6 Nights accommodation (2 nights airconditioned, 4 nights fan-cooled)
- Three meals per day (exclusive of drinks, except for breakfast days 2 and 3)
- Roundtrip airport transfers day 1 and 7 plus pick up day 3
- All tours as specified in the tour itinerary
- Government value-added tax
EXCLUSIONS:
- Roundtrip domestic airfare Manila – El Nido – Manila not included. Please advise us of your full names and we will be pleased to make reservations for you.
- One time Php 200 per person fee for government program aimed at protecting the local environment