Puerto Princesa and El Nido Palawan Package

Highlights

Stay at the 2021 Travelers' Choice Awardee by Tripadvisor, the Astoria Palawan

Stay at Seda Lio, the first fully sustainable resort in the Philippines that offers the best in luxury and relaxation.

Be amaze and visit the one of the new 7 wonders of nature, the Puerto Princesa Underground River

Swim or kayak at the famous Big Lagoon, one of the most visited places in Palawan

8 days

From

AUD 3,504

per person, twin share

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Overview

Palawan is undoubtedly one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Philippines. The island has so much to offer, including Puerto Princesa's surreal underground river and Honda Bay and El Nido's magnificent lagoons and popularity for island hopping like Helicopter Island, Cadlao Lagoon, Hidden Beach, Small Lagoon, and Big Lagoon.

Inclusions

4 Nights at Astoria Resort Palawan in a Superior Room - 5*

3 Nights at Seda Lio in a Deluxe Forest - 5*

One way flight Manila - Puerto Princesa

One way flight El Nido - Manila

Arrival Private Transfer from airport to Astoria Resort

Departure shared transfer from Seda Lio to El Nido Airport

One way Private Van Transfer from Puerto Princesa to El Nido

Daily Breakfast at the Hotel

Shared Underground River Tour with lunch

Shared El Nido Island Hopping Tour A with lunch

Itinerary

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Day 1 Airport Astoria Palawan

From Ninoy Aquino International Airport, you will have an internal flight to Puerto Princesa that will take around an hour and 30 minutes. Once you arrive at Puerto Princesa International Airport, our representative will welcome and escort you to your transfer to Astoria Palawan. Check in at the hotel and prepare yourself for tomorrow's adventure.

Overnight stay at Astoria Palawan in a Superior Room.

Superior Room | Credit: Astoria Palawan

Day 2 Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour

Spend your morning eating a hearty meal to give yourself plenty of energy for the excursion that is part of your package.

A representative will have you picked up from your hotel at 06:30am, and you will travel to Sabang Wharf, which is approximately 2 hours away. Upon arrival, tour registration will start along with light snacks.

After that, take a ride on the Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) Central Park and take in the magnificent limestone karst landscape. The region is home to some of Asia's most significant forests and a complete "mountain-to-sea" ecology. Admire the interior's stunning natural rock formations. Enjoy a paddled boat tour inside the cave, which will take approximately 45 minutes. Be astounded to find numerous stalactites and stalagmites that create humorous types of images.

After the tour inside the cave, ride in your respective motorized boat & transfer back to Sabang Wharf. A buffet lunch awaits and is ready to be served at the local restaurant. Spend some free time exploring Sitio Sabang. Then back at the hotel.

Overnight stay at Astoria Palawan in a Superior Room.

Breakfast, Lunch

Puerto Princesa Underground River

Day 3-4 Free Day

Spend the day with breakfast, take advantage of the hotel's amenities for the remainder of your stay and explore Puerto Princesa on your own. You may check these options for your trip.

You may add Puerto Princesa City Tour to your list. Tour around town visiting Bakers Hill and the Iwahig Penal Colony. You can also visit the sanctuary of the Philippine Crocodile, the Crocodile Farming Institute. Also, the Mitra's Ranch, where you can see the panoramic view of the famous Honda Bay Islands. Other destinations can be included in this tour are the Binuatan Weaving Center, Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral, Plaza Cuartel, and Puerto Princesa City Baywalk.

The Honda Bay Island Hopping Tour, a fantastic destination for outdoor enthusiasts and environment lovers, is another fascinating tour you might want to add to your list. Enjoy strolling along the beach as you explore Cowrie Island, Luli Island, and Starfish Island on this excursion.

Back at the hotel and overnight stay at Astoria Palawan in a Superior Room.

Breakfast

Cowrie Island, Honday Bay Island El Nido

Day 5 Puerto Princesa Seda Lio

Enjoy a relaxing morning with breakfast at the hotel. A representative will help you during the roughly 5 to 6 hours land travel from Puerto Princesa to El Nido.

Once you arrive, a representative from our company will help you check in at the Seda Lio hotel.

Stay the night at Seda Lio in a Deluxe Forest.

Breakfast

Deluxe Forest | Credit: Seda Lio

Day 6 El Nido Island Hopping Tour A

Breakfast is served at the hotel and prepares for the day as you explore the famous islands in El Nido.

After picking you up from your accommodation, our representative will take you to the islands that is part of your tour. Bring sunscreen with you for protection. During this journey, a mask and snorkel are also provided. The Big Lagoon is the first destination, and one of the islands, including Zimisu Beach, Secret Lagoon, 7 Commando Beach, or Payong-Payong Island, is where you'll have lunch.

Tour ends in approximately 6-7 hours. Return to town and have dinner at a local restaurant.

Back at Seda Lio in a Deluxe Forest for the night.

Breakfast, Lunch

Big Lagoon, El Nido

Day 7 Free Day

Spend your final full day at El Nido exploring the area, visiting the city, or signing up for additional tours. You may check out these activities for your reference.

You might wish to think about the Island Hopping Tour C. Most likely, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken to Matinloc Beach and Helicopter Island. You can take your lunch on one of the islands, either Hidden Beach or Secret Beach.

The tour comes to a close after about 6–7 hours. Come back to the city and eat dinner at a local restaurant.

After returning to the hotel, spend the night at Seda Lio in a Deluxe Forest.

Breakfast

Helicopter Island, El Nido

Day 8 Seda Lio Airport

Before packing your things and checking out, enjoy breakfast and feel free to utilize the hotel's services one more time. The hotel staff will drive you back to Lio Airport to take flight back to Manila.

Breakfast

Accommodation

Astoria Palawan

Palawan

In the centre of Puerto Princesa, the Final Frontier of the Philippines, stands the five-hectare resort known as Astoria Palawan. The building is the brand's ode to Palawan's stunning natural beauty. You should therefore expect nothing less than the ideal tranquil getaway from the city. This resort in Puerto Princesa is a tranquil haven of emerald natural woods, grasslands, and mountain ranges that embraces the shores of the magnificent Sulu Sea. Here, visitors may fully get why Palawan is regarded as the world's most beautiful island. This little piece of paradise offers the opportunity to reconnect with nature as well as enjoyment, excitement, and delicious food.

Seda Lio

El Nido

Enjoy the comforts, services, and conveniences of Seda Lio, a modern hotel resort in El Nido, Palawan. It is the first full-service facility in a prime location just five minutes from the El Nido airport. This three-story hotel with 150 rooms caters to meeting and incentive groups, leisure tourists, families, destination weddings, and other discerning visitors to this stunning holiday destination, which offers modern facilities and conveniences while highlighting the area's biodiversity and spectacular natural attractions.

Additional information

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Excluded

International airfares and taxes
Domestic airfares and taxes, unless otherwise specified in our holiday package
Visa expenses, processing and issuance fees
Meals other than as specified in our holiday package i.e. mandatory festive dinners
Travel Insurance or expenses of a personal nature (mini-bar, phone call, laundry, etc.),
Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, hotel, restaurant or boat staff, etc.
Or any other travel expense that has not been included in our holiday package

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Puerto Princesa and El Nido Palawan Package

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