5D4N Puerto Princesa & El Nido Experience

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Puerto Princesa, check in at Hotel
1 stop
1
Mabuhay Lounge
Our representative will meet you at the airport and bring you to your hotel for check in. You'll be spending one night in Puerto Princesa before you head to El Nido.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Underground River Tour, travel to El Nido
3 stops
2
Get a glimpse of Ulugan Bay on this view deck. This also marks the halfway point between the City proper and Sabang wharf.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Puerto Princesa Underground River
The highlight of this day. The Underground River is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a vital part of Puerto Princesa's tourism circuit. To get inside, you'll be boarding a kayak together with other guests. An accompanying audio guide will tell you more about the cave and its story.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
4
El Nido
After the Underground River Tour, your guide will drop you off at a junction where another van will take you to El Nido. The town of El Nido is located at the northern tip of the main Palawan Island, some 160 miles from Puerto Princesa City Airport. Along the way, you'll be glad to see the changing landscape - from the urban Puerto Princesa to the rural Palawan.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Island Hopping Tour A at Bacuit Bay
5 stops
5
Big Lagoon
Big Lagoon is dotted with dark limestone cliffs. The entrance to the lagoon has shallow water, but the emerald color of the water indicates the deeper areas. Enjoy the view!
1 hour • Admission ticket included
6
Only accessible through a small cave, this hideaway lagoon is a popular destination for sightseeing.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
7
Simizu Island, also called Shimizu Island, is one of the numerous islands dotting Bacuit Bay in El Nido, Palawan. This small island is part of the El Nido Island Hopping Tour A package, so it can get crowded during midday.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
8
Seven Commando Beach
Its long sloping stretch of fine sand and coconut trees welcome the guests after a long day of island hopping. It is yet to be confirmed how the beach got its name, but one consistent story is that of the 7 soldiers who got stranded here during WWII. Whether that story is true or not, the important thing is happily spending your much-deserved holiday here before marching back to work.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
9
Payong-Payong Beach
Payong-Payong Beach is one of the popular white-sand beaches on Miniloc Island. Here, you can either get the thrill of swimming amidst the strong waves or just savor the chill vibe of splashing around gentle waves. Payong-Payong is usually an alternative to Simizu Island if the latter becomes too crowded for visitors to enjoy their lunch.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Island Hopping Tour C at Bacuit Bay
5 stops
10
Hidden Beach
Hidden Beach is one of the places you’ll visit when you book Tour C. It is far, but it is worth the trip because of its secluded location, fine white sand, and clear waters. It has a rugged appearance, giving it a raw appeal. Relax on the beach, swim in the waters, and just marvel at the stunning limestone surrounding it.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
11
Matinloc Shrine is an abandoned site hidden at the foot of towering karst cliffs on the western coast of Matinloc Island. More formally known as the Shrine of Our Lady of Matinloc, it was built in 1982. The place has been completely neglected (with the main building almost empty), but tourists are still allowed to visit. While others may find this as a spiritual oasis, most tours make a stop here for the view.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
12
Secret Lagoon
Miniloc Island’s Secret Lagoon (also Hidden Lagoon) is actually an open secret, and a very popular one at that. Concealed behind the towering karst cliffs, the Secret Lagoon seems like a precious masterpiece that the dark limestone walls need to protect at all cost. If it’s your first time in El Nido, make sure you don’t miss this one.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
13
Helicopter Island, officially named Dilumacad Island, got its name because of the shape it takes when you see it from a distance. Once you get closer, it’s soft cream-colored sand and cerulean waters will lure you in and keep you entranced. It is a good place to relax, unwind, and enjoy the beautiful beachscape.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
14
A great beach for relaxing and also offers spot for snorkeling.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Travel back to Puerto Princesa for departure
1 stop
15
Mabuhay Lounge
After your 5-day adventure, you'll head back to Puerto Princesa for departure. Travel time from El Nido is about 6 hours long, so be sure that you have ample time between travels to your flight.
6 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Once booked, fees are non-refundable.

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