Palawan Discovery Tour #PHI612
PHI 612 - PALAWAN DISCOVERY - 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS
This package tour will show you some highlights of Palawan, the island in the west of the Philippines, which is 450 km long and located between the South China Sea and the Sulu Sea. It offers islands, rocky coves, white sandy beaches, but also harbors a vast stretch of virgin forests. You will start with sightseeing in- and around Puerto Princesa, the capital city of Palawan. Later you continue to Sabang, where you will explore St. Pauls Underground River. Then you got the choice, transfer back to Puerto Princesa or an extension package at El Nido's beautiful islands, lagoons and beaches. Daily departure from Puerto Princesa, minimum 2 persons, private tour
DAY 1 PUERTO PRINCESA
Arrival in Puerto Princesa. Here you are welcomed by the representative of the local partner agency, followed by transfer to the hotel. Day at leisure and time to explore the capital of Palawan Province by your own.
DAY 2 PUERTO PRINCESA
After breakfast our local tour guide will pick you up from the hotel. Start your city tour of Puerta Princesa, a tropical paradise with a bustling urban center perfect for business with leisure trips. Lush rain forests and white sand beaches are very close from the city proper. Often nicknamed the city in a forest, Puerto Princesa city's attractions have much to do with its natural wonders and commitment to the environment. In fact, it is been named the Philippines cleanest and greenest city. Lunch will be served on route at a local restaurant. In the afternoon visit the open-air Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm, one of the world's largest open-air jails. Here inmates are responsible for farming and office-related work. On route back to the city take a brief stop at a crocodile farm. Overnight in Puerto Princesa.
DAY 3 PUERTO PRINCESA
In morning pick up from the hotel and drive a few km north from the city and hop onto a boat and go island hopping at the emerald waters of Honda Bay. Take your pick from several islands, each offering different excitements. Go beach combing at Starfish Island, you will have fun finding what else but starfish in varied sizes, colors and other aquatic life forms. Back on board the boat and proceed to Luli Island and some others, where picnic lunch will be served. Then head back to Puerto Princesa and spend another night here.
DAY 4 PUERTO PRINCESA - SABANG
After breakfast our are picked up once more by the local tour guide and leave the city behind you. Drive to Sabang, a natural world Heritage Site, the Park is Puerto Princesa City's premiere ecotourism destination and it was inscribed in the prestigious UNESCO World heritage Site lists for its universal value and ecological significance. It's most outstanding natural feature is the magnificent Underground River that flows beneath a spectacular karst mountain before emptying into the South China Sea. It is considered the world's longest at a length of 8.2 kilometers. Lunch will be served at the local restaurant. Early afternoon arrive at the resort at Sabang Beach, where you also spend the night.
DAY 5 SABANG
Day at leisure to spend your day at the beach. Overnight in Sabang.
DAY 6 SABANG - PUERTO PRINCESA ODER EL NIDO
Time at leisure until transfer back to the airport in Puerto Princesa, from where you can continue your journey...but alternative also a transfer to El Nido can be arranged, if you plan a few days at one of the beautiful islands resorts in the northern part of Palawan.
REMARKS/FLEXIBILITY:
- For most nationalities (you can check with us) there is no visa necessary for the Philippines if staying 30 days or less. But sometimes a return ticket has to be shown!
- An extension of this tour package in El Nido, but also accommodation in Manila before- and/or after this tour can be booked with us.
PRICE INCLUDES:
Air-conditioned transportation during the tour, English speaking tour guide, all transfers and excursions as mentioned in the above itinerary, accommodation at middle class hotels incl. daily breakfast, lunch on days 2-4, entrance fees as per program
NOT INCLUDED:
Drinks, tips and personal expenses, air tickets Manila - Puerto Princesa or El Nido
HOW TO GET TO PUERTO PRINCESA and EL NIDO:
From Manila to/from Puerto Princesa by Philippines Airlines, Cebu Pacific Air and Air Asia. To/from El Nido by Air Swift. From Cebu to/from Puerto Princesa by Cebu Pacific Air and to/from El Nido by Air Swift. All these flights can be booked with us.