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This itinerary is valid for departures until the end of the season in June 2019. To view the itinerary for Oct 2019 onward, click here.
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/Puerto Princesa
Fly to Puerto Princesa, the capital of the island paradise of Palawan. Tour the town visiting Bakers Hill and the Iwahig Penal Colony.
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.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Puerto Princesa/El Nido
Explore the underwater cave of the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park on an included tour. Later, 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.
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.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 4El Nido
Enjoy an included snorkelling tour and beach barbecue.
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 | LunchDay 5El Nido
Spend the day relaxing on the beach or opt to visit Bacuit Bay, Simezu Island, or Intalula Island.
Free Time
Spend the day in the waves, by the beach or exploring the area by bike.
Optional Activities - Day 5 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
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 6El Nido/Port Barton
Travel south to untouched Port Barton. After a short boat ride, arrive at a secluded beach resort and enjoy free time to soak up the beautiful surroundings.
Due to the remote and idyllic location of the beach, conveniences are limited. The resort is powered by generators and electricity is only available between 6pm and 12am. There are no ATMs or shops.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Boat
Climb aboard and get your float on.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 7Port Barton
Spend another laid-back day in paradise. Opt to snorkel, hike through the rainforest to a waterfall, or relax on the beach.
Free Time
Spend the day chilling out on the sand or cooling off in the waves.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 8Port Barton/Manila
After a quick boat ride, drive back to Puerto Princesa for an afternoon flight to Manila. Enjoy one last evening in Manila.
Boat
Climb aboard and get your float on.
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.