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Palawan beach tour

 08 Days / 07 Nights 

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Enjoy the ultimate beach just a short distance away form the capital city Manila - on the picturesque island of Palawan.

 Explore the underground river and sites in Puerto Princesa and travel north to El Nido and Coron exploring this archipelagic province of the Philippines and conclude your tour with a tour in the capital city, exploring the culture of old and new  Manila

Day 01

  • Arrival in Manila and overnight in hotel

Day 02

  • Arrival & Day / City Tour in Puerto  Princesa

  • Stop At Mimaropa, Puerto Princesa, Palawan Island, Palawan Province & begin with a pickup from your Puerto Princesa hotel, then travel to the Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Just next door to the cathedral is Plaza Cuartel, a former military fort that was the site of tragic events during the Japanese occupation during WWII.

  • Continue to the Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center, also known as the "crocodile farm," where you can see hundreds of Philippine crocodiles, an endangered species native to the country.

  • Baker's Hill offers a variety of sweet treats. Drive to the hilltop Mitra Farm, where you'll find a shady veranda with a view of Honda Bay, as well as horses and cows in well-kept pastures.

  • This 4-5 hour tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel.

Day 03

  • Underground Tour/ Transfer to El Nido Town

  • Stop at Puerto Galera Divers, Sabang Beach, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines

  • 7:00-07:30 AM - Estimated Pick-up Time for Underground River Tour with Buffet Lunch

  • Drive to Sabang Wharf ( there will be one stop on the journey each way)

  • 09:30am - ETA at Sabang Port 

  • Boat Ride to Tour cave

  • Boat transfer to Underground River National Park

  • Duration: 5 hours 

  • Stop at Puerto Princesa Underground River

  • Guided paddle boat on Underground River (approx. 45-60 Mins)

  • Buffet lunch@ Gusto Restaurant

  • 3:00 - 4:00PM - end of tour/back to accommodation

  • 6:00pm - Estimated Departure for El Nido ( Stay at the Hotel)

  • 8:00pm - Stopover in Roxas Town to enjoy comfort room or an optional Dinner

  • 11:00pm - ETA El Nido Town & Check-in at Hotel

Day 04

  • El Nido Island Hopping Tour

  • Stop at El Nido, El Nido, Palawan Island

  • The tour will take you to the following lagoons and beaches:

    • Secret Lagoon is surrounded by limestone karst cliffs. As you enter into a small hole, you will see a massive caldera that was once a cave which collapsed and now is surrounded by karst cliffs.In the middle is a lagoon. Shimizu Island - is an island with stunning limestone cliffs where swiftlet nest and produce the much sought after bird's nest soup, believed by Asians to have healing powers. Here the guides will prepare for you a sumptuous meal while you snorkel in the nearby coral reef.

    • Small Lagoon - Located on the cove of Miniloc Island. As you enter a small swim-through hole on board a kayak or by swimming through, you will see the tranquil turquoise-green waters of Small Lagoon of its orchid-lined limestone walls, a showcase a kaleidoscope of marine life. The Big lagoon is a breeding ground for fish and crustaceans.

Day 05

  • El Nido Island Hopping Tour

  • Stop at El Nido, El Nido, Palawan Island,

  • Tour starts with a stop on one of the most famous islands of the Bacuit archipelago. Its traditional name is Dilumacad island, but it’s more commonly known as "Helicopter island" because of its shape – although, some think it looks more like a camel, a dolphin or even a dinosaur. You’ll have to see it with your own eyes to decide which form it reminds you of the most!

  • After leaving Helicopter island and its beautiful white sand and rocky beaches, we will arrive at Matinloc Shrine. This location used to host a convent and school which are now abandoned and you can walk around & explore. The island is now surrounded by legends and the word is that it is haunted by ghosts… Just ask and your guide will be happy to tell you more about this uncanny, but charming place!

  • After lunch, you will be taken to three beaches: Secret Beach, Star Beach and Hidden Beach. Best not divulge everything about these places, to not spoil the discovery !

Day 06

  • Departure Day / Airport transfer from El Nido or Puerto Princesa, back to Manila

Day 07

  • Enjoy your Morning breakfast in the hotel and proceed to your Manila Old and New City Tour

Day 08

  • Enjoy your hotel breakfast in the morning. Our representative will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the airport for your return flight

Tour Details

Manila Old & New City Tour from Manila Tour Summary (4 Hr  Tour)

 

Revisit Philippine history as you join us on this fully guided tour of Manila’s past and present! This sightseeing tour of Manila starts right in the heart of the country’s financial center, Makati City. Landmarks include Nielson’s Tower along Ayala Boulevard, the country’s first airport built in 1937, currently converted into an upscale restaurant, Forbes Park Village, an exclusive residential enclave fittingly dubbed as “Millionaire’s Row” and the American Cemetery and Memorial. The cemetery site or the resting place of our soldiers who lost their lives during WWII covers 152 acres.

 

Continue to the Old City of Manila as we drive via the scenic Roxas Boulevard, one of the best locations to see the beautiful Manila Bay sunset.This tour passes through Luneta Park (also called Rizal Park), one of the most significant tourist spots located in the heart of Manila the capital City of the Philippines. A monument enshrining the remains of the country’s national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal is the park's symbolic focal point.

 

The next place to visit is Intramuros, known as the “Walled City”. Inside the city fortress are ancient walls, church ruins and other relics of the Spanish Conquistadors era. Travel through the cobblestone streets to San Agustin Church, a Roman Catholic Church located inside the historic Walled City of Intramuros in Manila. In 1993, San Agustin Church was one of four Philippine churches constructed during the Spanish colonial period to be designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. End at Fort Santiago, one of the oldest Hispanic stone fortresses in the Philippines.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

American Memorial & Cemetery The "Walled City" of Intramuros Fort Santiago

Rizal Park

Manila Cathedral & San Agustin Church All Admission and Entrance Fees Included

Accomodation

  • Manila: Holiday Inn Express Manila Newport or Similar

  • Hotel (Palawan): Angelic Tourist Inn or Similar

Internal Flights

  • Suggested Flight on Cebu Pacific / Air Swift
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  • Onward: Manila to Puerto Princesa Flight No: 5J 643

    • Departs: Manila,Philippines - Manila (MNL) Terminal :Terminal 3

      • Departure Time: 11:30 AM

    • Arrives: Puerto Princesa, Philippines - Puerto Princesa(PPS) Terminal : PPS Airport

      • Arrival Time: 13:00 PM

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  • Return Flight: El Nido to Manila Flight No: T6 0143

    • Departs: El Nido, Philippines - El Nido Airport (ENI)

      • Departure Time: 15:55PM

    • Arrives: Manila, Philippines - Manila (MNL)

      • Arrival Time: 17:20PM

  • ***Flight Includes: 10 Kg checkin luggage and 7 Kg hand carry, meals can be purchased on board.

  • **Estimated Price for Internal flight - $335 per person

Itinerary Summary

  • Day 1- Arrival in Manila overnight in hotel

  • Day 2- Flight from Manila to Puerto Princesa

  • Day 3- Underground Tour / Transfer to El Nido

  • Day 4- Tour A ( Island Hopping El Nido)

  • Day 5- Ferry to Coron / Afternoon Coron Town Tour

  • Day 6- Coron Island Tour A

  • Day 7- Departure / Airport Transfer - ( Departure must be in Basuanga Airport)

  • Day 8- Free and Easy

  • Day 9- Departure from Manila

Cost Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • English speaking guide thru the trip

  • Basic accident Insurance

  • All entrance tickets fee Meals (as in program)

Cost Excludes

  • Any other services not specified above. Refreshments.

  • Optional tours and excursions.

  • Tips and other expenses of a personal nature.

  • Early checking in & late checkout (on availability).

  • Visa cost.

  • PCR test on arrival & departure if applicable as per airline regulations.

  • Travel Insurance.

Important Information

  • Rates and availability are subject to change without notice.

  • Rates are valid for a minimum of two people; a single supplement will be applied to solo travellers.

  • Rate is not applicable during blackout period such as Christmas and New Year

  • Tours are based on a seat-in-coach basis, please contact us if you require a private tour otion.

  • Once a booking is confirmed, no changes or cancellations are permitted. Passengers must check the travel documents required in the country they wish to visit/transit through. In the event of a denied boarding (off load) due to a lack of documentation required by Immigration, Holidayscapes will not be held liable, and the tour costs will not be refunded.

  • In the event of a force majeure, your reservation may be rescheduled to a later date, subject to airline and hotel policies. The Tour costs will not be refundable.

  • In the event of denied boarding (off load) Holidayscapes will not be liable and the Tour costs cannot be refunded.

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