8 Days | Getaway to the beachside paradise of Palawan
Be mesmerised by the nature and people of the Philippines on this eight-day adventure from Manila to Palawan. Explore one of the greenest cities in the country, trek to the Batak tribe to meet some locals, stroll white-sand beaches and island hop around El Nido. Snorkel in the sapphire waters, discover the limestone caves of Sabang and see fireflies dancing at dusk at the Iwahig River. With plenty of free time to travel your own way, this is a beach getaway abounding with natural beauty, stunning landscapes and vibrant culture.
Trip overview
- Start
- Manila, Philippines
- Finish
- El Nido, Philippines
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- Philippines
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- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- TOSH
- Contrast the chaos and bustle of city life in Manila with the relaxed way of life in Palawan. With an option to extend your trip on either end, you can focus on the stuff you want.
- Take an evening adventure to the Iwahig River where you’ll see swarms of fireflies dancing at dusk. The natural beauty of the Philippines continues to shine, whatever time of day.
- Enjoy a full day of island hopping and snorkelling off the coast of El Nido. Look to the bottom of these clear waters and glide among the coral and tropical fish.
- Have plenty of free time beachside to choose your own adventure – daytrip to the pristine Nacpan Beach, self-guided kayaking adventure or a spot of shopping? You choose!
- Experience a unique meeting with one of Palawan's great indigenous groups – the Batak tribe. Interact with the locals of the village and witness daily life as it is today.
- The Island of Palawan is less developed than other South East Asian countries, so you might experience delays when ordering food at local restaurants and major festival periods can cause a hold-up in travel journeys. Despite the possibilities of delays, the laidback nature of this destination is well worth the wait.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Inclusions
7 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Boat, Jeepney, Private Minibus, Plane
Hotel (5 nights), Beach chalet (2 nights)
- Puerto Princesa - Iwahig River Firefly Boat trip with dinner
- Puerto Princesa - local farm visit
- Sabang - Puerto Princesa Subterranean River boat trip
- Sabang - Batak tribe hike
- El Nido - Island hopping boat trip & snorkelling
- Sabang - Mangrove River Tour - PHP250
- El Nido - Kayak Hire - PHP700
- El Nido - Bike hire - PHP500
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A single supplement is bookable for this trip, excluding Day 3&4, and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for more information.
2. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking for the flight ticket on this trip. Ticketing fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket.
3. Internal flight includes 20kg checked luggage plus 7kg carry on.
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