Tour Overview
| Duration | 7 Days / 6 Nights |
|---|---|
| Destination | Philippines — Palawan: Puerto Princesa & El Nido |
| Price From | $1,299 per person (twin share) |
| Tour Style | Island Escape — Independent Adventure |
| Best Season | November — May |
| Data Source | TourRadar 2026 verified pricing |
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Arrive Puerto Princesa
Arrive Puerto Princesa. Afternoon: city orientation — Baywalk, Immaculate Conception Cathedral, local market. Evening: seafood dinner on the bay. Overnight in Puerto Princesa.
Day 2: Underground River — Wonder of Nature
Full-day Puerto Princesa Subterranean River (UNESCO). The world’s longest navigable underground river — paddle boat into the cathedral-like chambers, with extraordinary limestone formations and bats overhead. Afternoon: Sabang zipline or beach swim. Overnight in Puerto Princesa.
Day 3: Puerto Princesa to El Nido
Morning van transfer to El Nido (5-6 hours) through Palawan’s stunning interior. Arrive in late afternoon — first views of Bacuit Bay’s limestone formations. Sunset at Las Cabanas Beach. Overnight in El Nido.
Day 4: El Nido Tour A — Big Lagoon & Secret Lagoon
The classic island-hopping day: Big Lagoon (kayak through turquoise water between vertical limestone cliffs), Secret Lagoon (swim through a keyhole into a hidden natural pool), Shimizu Island (beach lunch with fresh seafood), and Seven Commandos Beach. The Bacuit Bay archipelago is among the most beautiful seascapes on Earth. Overnight in El Nido.
Day 5: El Nido — Nacpan Beach & Free Day
Morning: Nacpan Beach — 4km of golden sand, coconut palms, and the South China Sea. Afternoon: free to explore El Nido town, climb Taraw Cliff for 360-degree views, or relax on the beach. Overnight in El Nido.
Day 6: Return to Puerto Princesa
Morning van transfer back to Puerto Princesa. Afternoon: optional Honda Bay island hopping (Pandan Island, Cowrie Island, Snake Island — sandbar, clear water, excellent snorkeling) or visit the Palawan Wildlife Rescue Center (crocodiles and endemic species). Farewell dinner in Puerto Princesa. Overnight in Puerto Princesa.
Day 7: Departure
Transfer to Puerto Princesa Airport for departure — with memories of limestone cliffs, turquoise lagoons, and the warmest hospitality in Southeast Asia.
Included
- 6 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast + 2 lunches
- Underground River tour
- El Nido Tour A (island hopping with lunch)
- All transfers (airport, van)
- Environmental & entrance fees
