Philippines Express

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Offer end: May 09 2025

Duration: 7 days

Begins: Puerto Princesa

Ends: El Nido

Trip Code: APPN

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£839 per person

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The Philippines is booming with popularity, and it’s easy to see why. From stunning beaches and snorkeling spots to mouth-watering food and the warmest Filipino hospitality, there’s so much to love. This week-long adventure covers Palawan’s best, packed with epic moments and plenty of time to kick back. Float through the eerie Underground River, spotting spooky shapes in the caverns, and dive into El Nido’s crystal-clear waters for unforgettable snorkeling. Best. Week. Ever.
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style
Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level
Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Rating
2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type
Small Group
Small Group experience; Max 16, avg 14
Age requirement
12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
What's Included
  • Your G for Good Moment: Sibaltan Heritage Community, El Nido
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Iwahig Firefly Excursion
  • Puerto Princesa Subterranean River tour
  • Full day Port Barton Island Hopping tour
  • Sibaltan Indigenous community experience
  • Full day El Nido Snorkeling tour
  • All transport to and from included activities
Accommodations

Hotel (6nts)

Meals

6 breakfasts, 4 lunches

Allow USD90-120 for meals not included.

Transportation

Walking, jeepney, private vehicle, plane, boat.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and local guides throughout

Day 1 : Puerto Princesa

Meet your CEO and group in the 3:00 pm Welcome Moment. This evening, we are venturing out into the mangroves to see the night sky illuminate full of fireflies on the Iwahig Firefly Watching Tour.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

1h

Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Iwahig Firefly Watching Tour

Puerto Princesa

Head out at dusk and go to the mangroves for a magical evening tour. You'll climb into a paddle boat and paddle out into the mangroves to witness 1000's of fireflies light up the sky.

Optional Activities - Day 1

Puerto Princesa City Tour

Puerto Princesa

Enjoy a tour of the area and learn about the history of the largest city in the Palawan province. Visit the Iwahig Penal Colony, where prisoners self-govern and maintain the prison and become farmers or fishermen with some of their families living nearby. Stop at Baker’s Hill a park with a bakery, pizza stand, snack bar and gift shop.

Day 2 : Puerto Princesa/Port Barton

This morning, visit the famous underground river at the UNESCO World Heritage site, Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. Hop into a boat and cruise through the cave. In the afternoon, drive to Port Barton.

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park Visit

Sabang

Take a boat ride through the famous subterranean river. The underground ecosystem is over 8km (5 mi) long with amazing rock formations, cave systems, wildlife and old growth forest. The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park was voted one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature in 2011.

Private Vehicle

Puerto Princesa - Port Barton 3h30m

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Meals Included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 3 : Port Barton

This morning, we'll load into a boat and spend the day out on the water on an Island Hopping adventure. Relax under the sun, snorkel and look out for sea turtles, and enjoy lunch on board. In the evening, enjoy a free evening in Port Barton.

Port Barton Island Hopping

Port Barton

Experience the unspoiled natural beauty of Port Barton with this exciting island-hopping activity. With all your equipment included, jump into the water and snorkel in hopes of swimming alongside sea turtles. Between swims, enjoy lunch on the beach on an island.

Free time:

Port Barton Evening

Enjoy a free evening in Port Barton.

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Day 4 : Port Barton/El Nido

Travel this morning from Port Barton to El Nido. Once in El Nido, visit the Sibalton Heritage House. After meeting the community, jump in hands on in a cooking demonstration with the local women and tasting. Then witness the local traditions of the community, learning their local songs, cultural dance and observing the Cuyonon artisan weaving.

Private Vehicle

Port Barton - El Nido 3h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Sibalton Heritage House

El Nido

Meet the local Cuyonon community and learn about their traditions, from a cooking demonstration, artisan weaving, and local song. and dance.

Meals Included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 5 : El Nido

Spend the whole day out on the sea today in a private boat island hopping adventure. Cruise, snorkel and swim your way through picturesque beaches, perfect blue water and around krast formations. Make pit stops at gorgeous beaches, like Secret Beach and Hidden Beach, and keep your eyes out for sea turtles, eels and rays in the water.

Island Hopping Tour

El Nido

Jump on a boat and cruise through some of the most beautiful water in the world. Stop at world class beaches like Secret Beach and Hidden Beach while swimming and snorkeling in the beautiful sea along the way. Gaze at the impressive limestone karsts and view of the sparkling water. Enjoy lunch on board while listening to stories and the history of El Nido.

Meals Included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 6 : El Nido

On your last full day in El Nido and the Philippines, spend the day however you'd like. Opt to relax on a beach, take a day trip to Kuyawyaw Falls or hike Mt Taraw.

Free time:

El Nido Full day

Enjoy a free day in beautiful Port Barton.

Optional Activities - Day 6

Taraw Peak Hike

El Nido

Maybe the most beautiful view view in El Nido, Taraw hike is well worth it. This epic but intense hike is 30 minutes and not for the faint of heart.

Kuyawyaw Falls

El Nido

Visit the three falls in Kuyawyaw and swim in the fresh pools. On the second falls, opt to jump off the 4m cliff jump.

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Day 7 : El Nido

Depart at any time.

Meals Included:

Breakfast

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