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5 Day itinerary in Philippines, Asia

Palawan Getaway 5D/4N

Embark on an unforgettable journey to Manila, Bohol, and Panglao with Bamba Travel. Dive into the rich cultural heritage of Manila, explore the stunning Chocolate Hills, and relax on the pristine shores of Panglao Island. This adventure includes thrilling experiences like tarsier spotting, river cru... Read More

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Mango

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Average
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Puerto Princesa

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Nature & Widlife

Adventure

Nature & Wildlife

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Enjoy an island hopping tour to El Nido beaches

2

Explore an underground river in Puerto Princesa

3

Forget about life on the beautiful island of Palawan

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Day 1: Puerto Princesa - El Nido, Philippines

Puerto Princesa Airport Pick-Up - El Nido

On arrival in Puerto Princesa airport you will be met and transferred to El Nido (the last departure for El Nido is at 18:00. If you arrive in Puerto Princesa later than 16:30, please book this trip for the following day). Travel time is approximately 6 to 8 hours depending on local conditions. Upon arrival in El Nido, you will be dropped-off at your accommodation for check-in. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to settle-in. Overnight in El Nido.

Day 2

place Day 2: El Nido, Philippines

El Nido Island Hopping Tour (B/L)

Explore breathtaking lagoons and unspoiled beaches with the El Nido Island Hopping Tour. Visit incredible sites such as the Big and Small Lagoons, which are some of El Nido’s pride. Their limestone walls serving as backdrop to sparkling turquoise waters never fail to amaze travelers.

Venture into the dreamy world of the Secret Lagoon, a tiny island enclosed within limestone cliffs. Relax along the stretch of sandy white beach of Seven Commandos, named after the seven Japanese commandos who inhabited the island after World War II. And of course, you’ll be visiting the awe-inspiring Simizu Island, which completes your experience of the beautiful paradise of El Nido. After the tour, transfer back to the hotel. Overnight in El Nido.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3

place Day 3: El Nido - Puerto Princesa, Philippines

El Nido - Puerto Princesa (B)

Take the local tricycle in town to bring you to the terminal to catch a bus back to Puerto Princesa. Upon arrival, you will be picked up at the terminal and transferred to the hotel for overnight.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4

place Day 4: Puerto Princesa, Philippines

Underground River Tour (B/L)

Your guide and driver will pick you up at around 07:00-0730 and transfer you to Sabang. Travel time is about 2 hours. Today, you will enjoy a 1-hour boat trip at Underground river to enjoy a world Heritage site, this natural wonder features an 8.2 kilometers navigable Underground River, reputed to be longest that winds through the spectacular cave before emptying out in the South China Sea. This is a join-in tour with an English-speaking guide. Cathedral chambers, wide hallways and interesting geological formations greet the wide eyed-visitor to the grotto hidden beneath the Saint Paul Mountain. At the mount of the cave, ancient trees growing right of the water’s edge frames a clear lagoon. Monkeys, monitor lizards and squirrels find their niche on the beach near the cave. Visitors can also enjoy bird watching, mountain trekking, a mangrove paddleboat tour and exploring the deeper part of the forest (to be paid on spot). Back to your hotel after the tour.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5

place Day 5: Puerto Princesa, Philippines

Airport Drop-Off (B)

This morning you will check out from your accommodations and be transferred to the Puerto Princesa airport to catch your departing flight. Happy trails!

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • Breakfast (4)
  • Lunch (2)

Transport expand_less

  • Airport pick-up & drop-off
  • Assisted transfer Puerto Princesa airport to El Nido
  • Shared van transfer El Nido to Puerto Princesa
  • Airport transfers, Bus & Van

Activities expand_less

  • Active adventure
  • El Nido Island hopping tours
  • Underground river tour

Extras expand_less

  • Fees & equipment
  • Entrance fees to the experiences
  • El Nido Island hopping tours: Boat & permit fees, masks, snorkel & life vest

Not Included expand_less

  • Other meals & drinks
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
  • Flights
  • Airport taxes and Philippines visa
  • Transfers from El Nido terminal to El Nido hotel and vice-versa (You will have to take the local tricycle to the hotel & back to the terminal)

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