Philippines Palawan Island Adventure

TPH04: 9 Days Private Tour of Manila - Puerto Princesa - El Nido - Manila
Tour Type: Private Tour, any parts of the itinerary can be customized
Guide: English-speaking guide, experienced and knowledgeable
Driver: Private driver with a spacious air-conditioned car
Accommodation: 4-star handpicked hotels, also be open to your own choice
Meals: Authentic local cuisines and western-style food for your choice
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Day 1 Arrival in Manila, Airport pick-up
Welcome to Manila, Philippine chief and capital city to begin your 9 days Palawan tour packages! Upon arrival, your personal driver will wait for you at the airport with a placard. After being transferred to a nice hotel to check-in, the remainder of the day will be arranged by yourself. Take a break at the hotel or stroll around.

Accommodation: Seda Bonifacio Global City
Day 2 Old & New Manila city tour
After breakfast, we will head to the Rizal Park near Roxas Boulevard, which is one of Asia's largest urban parks built to commemorate Filipino hero Jose Rizal. It offers beautiful scenery with iconic statues, open lawns, gardens, ponds, and paved paths. Then we will go to explore the historical old city with more than 500 years' history. Also known as Intramuros, here you can see Spanish colonial architecture and learn more about the history of the country. We will pay a visit to Casa Manila, San Augustin Church, Manila Cathedral, and Fort Santiago, where the hero Jose Rizal was imprisoned for his last days.

After that, you will be guided to the SM Mall of Asia, one of the largest malls in the Philippines. The last stop of the day is American Cemetery and Memorial which has 17,206 graves of American and Filipino soldiers who gave their lives in World War II. 
    
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Seda Bonifacio Global City
El Nido, Philippines
El Nido island
Day 3 Fly 1.5h to Puerto Princesa, Half-day city tour
Today, your driver will escort you to the Manila airport to fly to Puerto Princesa. After landing, our local guide and the driver will pick you up and send you to check in the well-picked hotel beforehand. After a short break, the half-day city tour will start with Baywalk where you can enjoy a leisurely coastal stroll. Next, we will go to the Plaza Cuartel and Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral. Standing together, they are the best places to know about the city's culture and history. The next stops are Mitra's Ranch and Baker's Hill. You can enjoy a stunning view of the city at Mitra's Ranch's view deck and buy some delicious baked foods and local snacks at Baker's Hill. At last, we will get to Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center, home to endangered animals and crocodiles of the Philippines. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Best Western Plus The Ivywall Hotel
Day 4 Explore the Subterranean River National Park
Today's Palawan tours will cover the famous Subterranean River National Park, titled as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. It features the excellent environment and brilliant limestone landscapes. We will drive to Sabang first and then take a boat to the river-traversed cave, which takes about 2 hours. Then we will continue to have a 45-minute boat trip on the navigable underground river for the cave exploration. You can appreciate the amazing Karst landscapes like stalactites and stalagmites. After the visit, we will go back to the hotel.  

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Best Western Plus The Ivywall Hotel
Day 5 Honda Bay island hopping tour
After breakfast, the guide and the driver will transfer you to the pier. Today, we are going to sightsee in the Luli Island, Cowrie Island, and Starfish Island. You can go swimming, snorkeling, and taking photos with starfish on Starfish Island while enjoying beautiful corals. The next stop, Cowrie Island, is a good place to enjoy more sea activities. The journey to the last stop Luli Island will offer you the fine beach with soft sand and clear crystal waters. Today's lunch will be special seafood BBQ on the beach.   

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Best Western Plus The Ivywall Hotel
Boracay, Philippines
White Beach in Boracay
El Nido, Philippines
El Nido, Philippines
Day 6 Drive 4h to San Vicente
Today, our Palawan tours will extend to El Nido, the Palawan's star sight, and a perfect vacation resort boasting a cluster of spectacular beaches with primitive beauty. From Puerto Princesa to El Nido, it takes around 6 hours on the way. After breakfast, the driver will pick you up and start off. After 4 hours driving, we will reach San Vicente, a small tranquil seaside town, home to the 14 km (8.7 mi) long white sand beach. Enjoy your free time and have a good rest for tomorrow's El Nido tour. 

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Club Agutaya
Day 7 Drive 2h to El Nido, El Nido tour A
Departing from San Vicente at around 06:30 am, we will arrive at El Nido in 2 hours. After checking in the hotel, the guide and the driver will lead you to start the El Nido island hopping tour, and you can enjoy the most classic itinerary, El Nido tour A.

The first stop will be Secret Lagoon. Surrounded by towering karst cliffs, it is a secluded and impressive hidden beach you should not miss. The second destination, Entalula Island, is much larger than Secret Lagoon, offering the best beaches and lush forests. You will be amazed at the limestone cliffs and can enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and other interesting activities. Followed is Shimizu Island, the best place for snorkeling on the A itinerary and you can see a lot of fish and corals. The seafood BBQ will be arranged for lunch, a good feast after snorkeling. Today's last stop is 7 Commando Beach. Enjoy your free time here; swimming, sunbathing, and strolling will all be good choices. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Seda Lio
Day 8 El Nido tour C
This day, we will visit El Nido on tour C. The guide will accompany you to start from the Hidden Beach, one of the least crowded beaches in El Nido with rock formations and picturesque natural landscape. After that, we will head to Matinloc Island, where you can enjoy the crystal green waters and rock walls. Then we will reach the Secret Beach; you need to swim through a narrow cave in the cliff to get there. Don't worry! The tour guide will help and lead you to get through it. At last, go to Helicopter Island whose shape is like a helicopter. Enjoy your time on the beach, and then we will go back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Seda Lio
Day 9 Fly 1.5h back to Manila
Today, your 9 days Palawan tour packages ends, and it's time to say goodbye. The driver will convoy you to the El Nido airport after breakfast for a flight to Manila. Thank you for choosing us and hope you enjoy the journey! 

Meals: Breakfast
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10% off - book 60 days before, 5% off - book 30 days before
Travelers2-3 travelers4-5 travelers
Year RoundUSD2149 USD1939USD1899 USD1709
  • Prices are per person on twin sharing basis.
  • The prices in red reflect 10% discount.
  • Any part of the itinerary e.g. tour length, activities & hotels can be tailored to your individual interests.
  • The above prices are not applicable for public holidays and festivals.
Price Includes
  • Economy class airfares of Manila/Puerto Princesa, El Nido/Manila
  • Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
  • Service of English speaking guides as per itinerary
  • Service of private driver and air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fees for mentioned sights visited
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
Price Excludes
  • International flight into and out of Philippines
  • Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Philippines visa fee
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