Philippines - Corals, Cliffs and Caves 9 Days

What's Included?

• Hotel in Manila: the Diamond Hotel Philippine (5 Star)
• Hotel in Puerto Princesan: Anvil Motel
• Hotel in Sabang: Bambua Cottages
• Hotel in El Nido: El Nido Four Seasons Beach Resort
• Transport in Private A/C Van
• Airport Transfers and Pickup
• All Meals
• Day Trips
• Professional Guide
• Permits for National Park

We take you from the busy metropolis of Manila to the island paradise of Palawan. Palawan is a hidden secret of the Philippines and still a largely unknown destination. We drive north from Puerto Princesa to the Subterranean River National Park after spending a day island hopping between the white sands beaches in Honda Bay. The Subterranean River is purported to be the worlds longest underground river and is the newest 7th wonder of the natural world. We hike the short Monkey Tail through the jungle and then with flashlights in hand we journey by boat 1.5kms into the underground cave. From the Subterranean River we make our way to the sleepy town of El Nido where we will enjoy the remainder of the trip. We will spend this time island hopping and snorkeling in the crystal clear waters thriving with tropical fish and coral reefs. Our island hopping trips will take us through breathtaking lagoons and between the stunning limestone cliffs that rival the karst topography found in Ha Long Bay, Krabi or even Guilin in China.

Day 1 - Arrive Manila

We will pick you up upon arrival from the airport and drop you at a downtown hotel where you can spend the rest of the day touring the city. Overnight in the Diamond Hotel Philippine (5 Star).

Day 2 - Manila to Puerto Princesa

We leave on the first flight to Puerto Princesa. The remainder of the day is spent touring Puerto Princesa. We lead an optional tour to the Puerto Princesa’s Crocodile farm which holds the skin of what's said to be the largest crocodile ever captured. We leave early the next morning to the Subterranean River National Park. We overnight in the Dolce Vita Hotel.

Days 3 - Puerto Princesa Island Hopping

We spend the day Island hopping and snorkeling. We visit Snake, Cowrie and Pandan Island. Snake Island is just a strip of white sand that is continually shaped by the tides. We overnight in the Dolce Vita Hotel.

Day 4 - Puerto Princesa to the Subterranean River National Park

We leave in the morning and drive 3 hours on a sometimes rough road to Sabang. We hike the short Monkey Trail through the jungle to the entrance of the cave where we are met by our boatman. The experienced boat man takes us into the cave to explore and we can see the bats and beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. Overnight in the Bambua Cottages.

Day 5 - Sabang to El Nido

We leave Sabang in the morning and take a private Van to El Nido where we stay at the El Nido Four Seasons Beach Resort. The afternoon is free for relaxing and exploring El Nido.

Day 6 to 8 - El Nido to Puerto Princesa

We spend the next 2 days snorkeling and diving as we island hop around Bacuit Bay lodging is in the beautiful El Nido Four Seasons Beach Resort. We experience the breathtaking views, pristine waters and beautiful corals as we explore and swim in the lagoons. Alternatively we can arrange day hikes to waterfalls and spring or kayaks for individual to explore the bay independently. We leave on the morning of the eighth day by van back to Puerto Princesa where we stay at the Dolce Vita Hotel.

Day 9 - Depart Puerto Princesa and return to Manila

We will take early you to catch the first returning flight from Puerto Princesa so you can make international connections in Manila.

Exclusions

• Drinks and Snacks