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Philippines Palawan Adventure
9 days, Manila to Manila
Itinerary
Day 1Manila
Arrive at any time.
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Day 2Manila/Sabang
Fly to Puerto Princesa, tour around the town visiting Bakers Hill and the Iwahig Penal Colony.
Hop a flight to Puerto Princesa, the capital of the island paradise of Palawan. On arrival, take a tour of Puerto Princesa.
After, travel to Sabang.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Puerto Princesa City Tour
Enjoy a tour of the area and learn about the history of the largest city in the Palawan province. Visit the Iwahig Penal Colony, where prisoners self-govern and maintain the prison and become farmers or fishermen with some of their families living nearby. Stop at Baker’s Hill a park with a bakery, pizza stand, snack bar and gift shop.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Sabang
Explore the underwater cave of the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park on an included tour. Opt to go on a mangrove river ride or trek in the national park.
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park Visit
Take a boat ride through the famous subterranean river. The underground ecosystem is over 8km (5 mi) long with amazing rock formations, cave systems, wildlife and old growth forest. The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park was voted one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature in 2011.
Free Time
Opt to get up close and personal with the mangroves on a river ride or hike to a nearby waterfall during your free time in Sabang.
Optional Activities - Day 3 HideShow
Waterfall Hike
Hike in the forested hills around the area to check out the view of the waterfalls. Sabang Falls faces the ocean and requires climbing a steep rock face to reach the very top to get the best view of the ocean.
Ziplining
Take a thrilling ride on a zipline and enjoy the view of the ocean and mountains rushing by.
Quad Biking
Go for a thrilling ride on a quad bike for a fun way to explore the areas around the city.
Mangrove River Ride
Tour the mangrove forest by paddle-boat with chances to see wildlife in the area like the mangrove cat snake or monkeys.
Stand Up Paddle
Paddle through the calm, blue waters in the bay of Sabang.
Surfing
Get ready to ride the waves. Visit one of the rental shops in the area to grab a board or find an instructor to help improve your ability to hang ten.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 4Sabang/El Nido
Travel north on Palawan to stunning El Nido, known for its large limestone karsts emerging from the turquoise ocean.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 5El Nido
Spend the next few days enjoying several optional activities such as visiting Bacuit Bay, Simezu Island or Intalula Island. Enjoy an included snorkelling tour.
Snorkelling Tour
Jump into the clear, turquoise waters and explore the depths on a snorkeling tour. El Nido is famous for it’s amazing ecosystems, both above and below the water. With over 100 species of coral and hundreds of species of fish there’s lots to see below the waves.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDays 6–7El Nido
Free time to enjoy the beautiful landscape. Opt to take an island hopping tour or just relax on the beach.
Free Time
Spend the day in the waves, by the beach or exploring the area by bike.
Optional Activities - Days 6–7 HideShow
Bacuit Bay Visit
Take a tour around the many small islands of Bacuit Bay and watch for turtles, manta rays or whale sharks.
Kayaking in Big Lagoon
Spend an afternoon paddling around the beautiful limestone karsts and enjoying the view.
Scuba Diving
Enjoy a diving lesson with local experts. El Nido has approximately 20 dive sites and some of the best variety of marine life and types of coral to see while scuba diving.
Fishing
Reel it in! There are several fishing tours available in the area for catching tuna, barracuda or even squid.
Bike Rental
Take a bike out for a few hours to explore El Nido and the amazing landscape.
Island Hopping Tour
Jump on a boat and cruise through some of the most beautiful water in the world. Stop at world class beaches like Secret Beach and Hidden Beach while swimming and snorkeling in the beautiful sea along the way. Gaze at the impressive limestone karsts and view of the sparkling water. Enjoy lunch on board while listening to stories and the history of El Nido.
Snorkelling
Snorkel around the reefs in the area that are teeming with hundreds of species of colourful fish.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Grab a board and a paddle and start exploring the bay of El Nido.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 8El Nido/Manila
Drive back to Puerto Princesa before an afternoon flight to Manila. Enjoy one last evening in Manila.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Plane
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 9Manila
Depart at any time.