FEBRUARY 5-16, 2025 (12 DAYS)
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- Inclusions: 12-day accommodation, some meals, all activities, all ground transportation
- Exclusions: Flights to the Philippines
- Route: Puerto Princesa-Port Barton-El Nido-Coron
- Group Size: 12
- Tour Manager: Trisha Velarmino
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SHARED ROOM
$2,199
PRIVATE ROOM
$2,799
DEPOSIT
$500
TRIP DATE:
- February 5-16, 2025 (12 days)
- February 5-11, 2025 (7 days)
Travel to Palawan Highlights
- Discover the stunning Puerto Princesa Underground River, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Port Barton, a hidden gem in Palawan, Philippines, offering pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant marine life
- Wander in hidden lagoons, pristine beaches, vibrant marine life, and dramatic limestone cliffs in El Nido
- Embark on a 4-day boat expedition from El Nido to Coron, exploring hidden emote islands.
- Join a cool group of solo travelers!
A $500 deposit is required to reserve your spot for the tour. This is fully refundable within 30 days from booking (with a 3% service fee). Full payments must be made 60 days before the tour.
TRAVEL TO PALAWAN ITINERARY (12 DAYS)
Day 1: February 5, 2025 (Puerto Princesa)
✈️ Arrival in Puerto Princesa (PPS)
All participants must be in Puerto Princesa by 10:00 PM. A driver will pick you up at the airport according to your arrival date.
For those who are arriving before 10:00 PM, we will have a welcome dinner at a restaurant and have drinks after dinner (optional).
🛏️ Hotel Check-in
We will stay in a farm-like nature reserve, near the Underground River. Rooms are shared by 2 people (2 beds per room).
Day 2: February 6, 2025 (Puerto Princesa)
LUNCH
We check-out today before the tour. Make sure you are all packed.
🚣♀️ 7:00 AM - Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour
We will explore one of the "New 7 Wonders of the World"—the longest underground river that can be sailed!
After the tour, we will go straight to lunch.
VIEW EXPERIENCE ⮕
🚌 5:00 PM - Transfer to Port Barton
We will transfer to Port Barton from Puerto Princesa. The travel time is 2.5 hours.
🛏️ 7:45 PM - Hotel Check-in
In Port Barton, we will stay in a bungalow, about 3 minutes from the beach. We have 2 dormitory rooms here (4-bed and 6-bed dorms).
🍽️ 8:30 PM - Late dinner
We will all go to a restaurant for dinner. You can order what you want as this meal is not included in the package.
Avg Meal Cost in Port Barton: $2-$8 USD
Day 3: February 7, 2025 (Port Barton)
🏖️ Full Day Port Barton
First, we will go to a nearby cafe for breakfast (not included in the meal plan).
On this day, we will explore the small town of Port Barton and relax on the beach.
🚌 3:30 PM - Transfer to El Nido
We will check-out at 12:00 PM and have lunch before leaving El Nido.
The drive from Port Barton to El Nido is 3 hours.
🛏️ 7:45 PM - Hotel Check-in
We will stay in a boutique hotel near the beach. Each room will be shared by 4 participants (dorm beds).
🍽️ 8:30 PM - Late dinner
We will all go to a restaurant for dinner. You can order what you want as this meal is not included in the package.
Avg Meal Cost in El Nido: $2-$12 USD
Day 4: February 8, 2025 (El Nido)
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
🏝️ Full-day Islands Tour
We will have breakfast at the hotel. By 8:00 AM, we need to go to the port to start our full-day Islands Adventure.
Route: Big Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Boat Lunch, Payong Payong Beach, Secret Lagoon, and Seven Commando Beach
We are back at the hotel by 5:00 PM.
Day 5: February 9, 2025 (El Nido)
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
SNACKS
☀️ El Nido Land Activities (Relax Day)
Today, we will explore El Nido on land. There are so much more than the islands! We will leave the hotel at 9:00 AM and visit Bulalacao Waterfalls, Bucana Fisherman Village, Nacpan Beach and Lio Beach.
We are back at the hotel by 4:00 PM.
Day 6: February 10, 2025 (El Nido)
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
🏝️ Full Day Hidden Beaches and Shrines
We will have breakfast at the hotel. By 8:00 AM, we need to go to the port to start our full-day Islands Adventure.
Route: Hidden Beach, Secret Beach, Boat Lunch, Matinloc Shrine, Talisay Beach, and Helicopter Island
We are back at the hotel by 5:00 PM.
Days 7-10: February 11-14, 2025 (El Nido to Coron Sailboat)
ALL MEALS (4 days)
If you are not joining us in Coron, you will be transferred to the airport via private vehicle. Please be ready by 11:00 AM.
⛵ 4-day sailing to Coron
This is the most exciting part of the tour! For 4 days, we will sail from El Nido to Coron. We will spend each night in different islands with the coolest accommodations by the beach.
All meals are included in this 4-day boat expedition to Coron.
Day 11: February 15, 2025 (Coron)
BREAKFAST
😴 Sleep in and rest
Breakfast is still served at the hotel then you can rest for the morning.
🧭 Coron Land Tour
We will depart for our Coron land adventure at 1:00 PM.
Route: Lualhati Park, Souvenir Shopping, Mount Tapyas, Cashew Factory, St. Augustine Church, Maquinit Hot Spring
We are back at the hotel by 6:00 PM.
🥂 Farewell Party
This is our last night in Palawan and we'll have a nice dinner and stay for drinks!
Day 12: February 16, 2025 (Coron)
BREAKFAST
✈️ Fly out of Busuanga (USU)
Our drivers will drive you on a private vehicle to the airport 3 hours before your flight. Make sure you are packed by 11:00 AM.
END OF PALAWAN TOUR
THE TOUR COST INCLUDES:
- 11-night accommodation (4-star hotel)
- An expert tour leader for 12 days
- Community and local staff
- All ground transportation and airport transfers
- Some meals (check meal plan calendar on the itinerary)
- Entrance fee to all sites and landmarks
- Pre-trip assistance via Whatsapp and email
- Cheap flight booking assistance
- Discounts on restaurants and bars
- Professional trip photos
- Travel Concierge via Whatsapp
THE TOUR COST EXCLUDES:
- Flights to Palawan, Philippines
- Tips for the guides
- Alcoholic beverages
- Food and beverages not mentioned in the meal plan
- Travel Insurance (mandatory)
REFUND POLICY
This trip to Palawan, Philippines is 100% refundable up to 90 days before the trip.
If you need to cancel beyond that, you will be charged a 10% handling fee.
CANCELLATION OPTIONS
- Keep the credit in your account and use it on any of our experiences worldwide
- Convert your credit to a gift card and send it to friends and family (applicable to all experiences worldwide)
- Both options above are credited 100% and are valid for use for 1 year
TRAVEL TO PALAWAN ESSENTIALS
👣 Beginner Physical Level
The tour focuses on food and culture. We will board boats but not necessarily hike.
🚌 Transportation
We will have two nights on a luxury sleeper bus and we will also take a luxury sleeper train.
🛏️ Accommodation
We will stay in 4-star hotels. In Hoi An, we will have a villa with a pool! Some breakfasts are included in the hotels.
🍲 Meals
Breakfast at the hotel, lots of food tours, and cooking classes. Alcoholic beverages are not included.
🫱🏽🫲🏻 Small Group
This trip to Palawan has a minimum of 6 people and a maximum of 12.
🍃 Sustainability & Ethics
All experiences are hosted by Vietnamese guides. Tipping is not common in Vietnam but appreciated.
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TOUR MANAGER 2025
Trisha Velarmino
Trisha is originally from the Philippines but currently lives in Mexico. She has spent most of her life living in the Philippines and have brought tourists from all over the world to explore her country.
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