I'm interested in joining your scheduled small-group Philippines tour departing in late February or early March 2026 (9 days including Palawan and El Nido). I am traveling solo and would like to request shared accommodation (twin/double room share) with another traveler to avoid the single supplement. Available departure dates in my period (Feb 26 – early Mar)? Total cost per person with room share? Level of hotels included and whether island hopping in El Nido is part of the itinerary? What is included (transfers, internal flights, activities)?

We do have a departure that perfectly matches your travel dates: Departure date: Friday, 27 February 2026, Tour period: 27 February – 7 March 2026 (9 days), Price: USD 1,303 per person, 3-star Accommodation throughout the itinerary. Since you are traveling solo and would like to share a room, we are happy to help arrange a twin room share with another female traveler to avoid the single supplement. El Nido island hopping is included in the itinerary. Airport transfers on Day 1 and Day 9 are included. All hotels as per itinerary. All ground transportation during the tour. All scheduled activities and excursions mentioned in the program. Please note that international flights are NOT included, but everything needed during the tour itself is covered.

Is this available leave earlier in July? We would be a groupl of 4-6 adults. My other question is, is it safe to travel during that time? I've read that it is typhoon season in July.

For this group tour, our fixed departure date in July is July 9th. July is technically part of the rainy/typhoon season in the Philippines, some flights maybe influenced by typhoon. but Palawan is one of the safest and least affected regions in the country. It usually has more stable weather compared to other islands, and guests can still enjoy the beaches, lagoons, and excursions.

Is this the earliest departure in September? Will we get to see whale sharks?

Yes, 10th Sep will be the earliest departure date. and yo will see the whale sharks on day 4.

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Island Hopping: Hop between sun-soaked shores and hidden islands
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Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Puerto Princesa
Puerto Princesa
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Costa Palawan Resort)
Optional Activities
- Explore local area of Puerto Princesa
- Leisure dinner at nearby restaurant
Landmarks
Puerto Princesa International Airport
Day 2
Puerto Princesa
Puerto Princesa
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Beachside buffet featuring local delicacies)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Costa Palawan Resort)
Included Activities
- Honda Bay Island Hopping Tour
- Starfish Island visit and snorkeling
- Cowrie Island beach time and massage
- Luli Island sand bar exploration and cliff jumping
- Beachside buffet lunch at Cowrie Island
Landmarks
Santa Lourdes Pier
Starfish Island
Cowrie Island
Luli Island
Day 3
Puerto Princesa - Sabang - Puerto Princesa
Puerto Princesa - Sabang - Puerto Princesa
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch in Sabang)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Costa Palawan Resort)
Included Activities
- Underground River National Park paddleboat tour
- Cave exploration with geological guide
- Wildlife observation in cave environment
Landmarks
Puerto Princesa Underground River
Underground River National Park
Sabang Boat Terminal
Day 4
Puerto Princesa - Port Barton
Puerto Princesa - Port Barton
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Holiday Suites Port Barton)
Included Activities
- Half-day seasonal activity (whale shark tour or city tour)
Optional Activities
- Whale shark snorkeling tour at Baywalk Park (April-September seasonal)
- Mitra House visit with panoramic city views (October-March seasonal)
- Baker's Hill visit with baked treats and gardens (October-March seasonal)
- Palawan Butterfly Ecological Garden and Tribal Village visit (October-March seasonal)
- Crocodile Farm visit and wildlife conservation education (October-March seasonal)
Landmarks
Baywalk Park
Mitra House
Baker's Hill
Palawan Butterfly Ecological Garden and Tribal Village
Crocodile Farm
Day 5
Port Barton
Port Barton
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Holiday Suites Port Barton)
Included Activities
- Island Hopping Tour A
- Twin Reef snorkeling
- Exotic Island beach time
- Turtle Spot swimming with sea turtles
- Paradise Island beach relaxation
- Fantastic Reef snorkeling
- Sand Bar visit at low tide
Landmarks
Twin Reef
Exotic Island
Turtle Spot
Paradise Island
Fantastic Reef
Sand Bar
Day 6
Port Barton - El Nido
Port Barton - El Nido
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Cuna Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore El Nido surroundings after check-in
Landmarks
Bacuit Archipelago
Day 7
El Nido
El Nido
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Cuna Hotel)
Included Activities
- Island Hopping Tour A of Bacuit Archipelago
- Big Lagoon kayaking and sightseeing
- Secret Lagoon exploration
- 7 Commando Beach swimming and relaxation
- Shimizu Island snorkeling
Optional Activities
- Kayak rental at Big Lagoon (450 PHP for 2 pax)
Landmarks
Big Lagoon
Secret Lagoon
7 Commando Beach
Shimizu Island
Payong-Payong Beach
Day 8
El Nido
El Nido
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Cuna Hotel)
Included Activities
- Island Hopping Tour C of Bacuit Archipelago
- Helicopter Island snorkeling and sea turtle spotting
- Tapiutan Island snorkeling and beach time
- Secret Beach exploration
- Hidden Beach exploration
Landmarks
Helicopter Island
Tapiutan Island
Secret Beach
Hidden Beach
Day 9
El Nido
El Nido
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Puerto Princesa International Airport

Landmarks
Santa Lourdes Pier
Starfish Island
Cowrie Island
Luli Island

Landmarks
Puerto Princesa Underground River
Underground River National Park
Sabang Boat Terminal

Landmarks
Baywalk Park
Mitra House
Baker's Hill
Palawan Butterfly Ecological Garden and Tribal Village
Crocodile Farm

Landmarks
Twin Reef
Exotic Island
Turtle Spot
Paradise Island
Fantastic Reef
Sand Bar

Landmarks
Bacuit Archipelago

Landmarks
Big Lagoon
Secret Lagoon
7 Commando Beach
Shimizu Island
Payong-Payong Beach

Landmarks
Helicopter Island
Tapiutan Island
Secret Beach
Hidden Beach

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Costa Palawan Resort
Hotel 3*
Days 1, 2, 3
Holiday Suites Port Barton
Hotel 3*
Days 4, 5
Cuna Hotel
Hotel 3*
Days 6, 7, 8

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Chris5.0•September 2026
This was a great way to experience Palawan without having to organize all of the transportation, hotels, and...
This was a great way to experience Palawan without having to organize all of the transportation, hotels, and activities ourselves. The itinerary gives you a good mix of adventure and relaxation, with highlights including island hopping, snorkeling, the Underground River, Port Barton, and the incredible lagoons and beaches around El Nido. I especially liked that the trip covers several different parts of Palawan rather than staying in just one location. It made the 9 days feel full and worthwhile while still leaving some free time to explore on our own. Overall, I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Palawan for the first time who wants to see a lot of the island while having most of the logistics taken care of.Show more
Traveled in August 2026
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Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled you enjoyed exploring Palawan with us. It means a lot to know you loved the mix of adventure, relaxation, and hassle-free travel. We hope to welcome you again!
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Sheena5.0•July 2026
This is not a group tour but all accommodation, transportation and daytours organized. UME Travel was excellent in...
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Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to know you enjoyed your personalized journey with UME Travel. Your comfort and safety are always our priority, especially for solo travelers. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to welcoming you again!
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Asked on January 3rd, 2026
I'm interested in joining your scheduled small-group Philippines tour departing in late February or early March 2026 (9 days including Palawan and El Nido). I am traveling solo and would like to request shared accommodation (twin/double room share) with another traveler to avoid the single supplement. Available departure dates in my period (Feb 26 – early Mar)? Total cost per person with room share? Level of hotels included and whether island hopping in El Nido is part of the itinerary? What is included (transfers, internal flights, activities)?
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- UME Travel Co. LtdOperator•Written January 2026
  We do have a departure that perfectly matches your travel dates: Departure date: Friday, 27 February 2026, Tour period: 27 February – 7 March 2026 (9 days), Price: USD 1,303 per person, 3-star Accommodation throughout the itinerary. Since you are traveling solo and would like to share a room, we are happy to help arrange a twin room share with another female traveler to avoid the single supplement. El Nido island hopping is included in the itinerary. Airport transfers on Day 1 and Day 9 are included. All hotels as per itinerary. All ground transportation during the tour. All scheduled activities and excursions mentioned in the program. Please note that international flights are NOT included, but everything needed during the tour itself is covered.
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  Scott
  Traveler•Written January 2026
  The domestic flight from Manila to Port Princesa is not included? What about meals? In alternative how much for the single room?
- UME Travel Co. LtdOperator•Written January 2026
  Yes, that's correct — the domestic flight from Manila to Puerto Princesa is not included, and the departure flight from El Nido on the last day is also not included. These flights will need to be arranged by yourself, which gives you flexibility to choose your preferred timing and airline. Regarding meals, lunch is included every day when there is a scheduled tour or activity, as part of the itinerary. Breakfast is provided at the hotels, while dinners are generally at your own arrangement to allow flexibility. As for the room-sharing option, we've checked our current bookings and there is no other solo traveler confirmed for room sharing at the moment. We can temporarily reserve a twin room for you, and if another traveler later requests a shared room, we can arrange that. but if there's no other traveler prefer to share room, you can pay the single supplement later. However, I'd like to be transparent that for the Philippines tours, most solo travelers usually end up staying in a single room, as room sharing requests are relatively uncommon for this destination. For this reason, we generally recommend booking with the single room option from the start to avoid uncertainty. Single supplement: USD 373, Tour price: USD 1,302, Total for single room: USD 1,676
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Carrie
Asked on November 28th, 2025
Is this available leave earlier in July? We would be a groupl of 4-6 adults. My other question is, is it safe to travel during that time? I've read that it is typhoon season in July.
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- UME Travel Co. LtdOperator•Written November 2025
  For this group tour, our fixed departure date in July is July 9th. July is technically part of the rainy/typhoon season in the Philippines, some flights maybe influenced by typhoon. but Palawan is one of the safest and least affected regions in the country. It usually has more stable weather compared to other islands, and guests can still enjoy the beaches, lagoons, and excursions.
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Claudia
Asked on August 21st, 2025
Is this the earliest departure in September? Will we get to see whale sharks?
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- UME Travel Co. LtdOperator•Written August 2025
  Yes, 10th Sep will be the earliest departure date. and yo will see the whale sharks on day 4.
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  Claudia
  Traveler•Written August 2025
  What ai mean is the probability of actually seeing the sharks.
- UME Travel Co. LtdOperator•Written August 2025
  In September, there's still a good chance of seeing whale sharks in Puerto Princesa since their season runs from April to October. By October, they usually start to leave the area. So, during September there's still a chance to encounter them. Of course, weather and ocean conditions can affect whether the whale shark activity will take place.

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9 Days Panoramic Palawan Small Group Tour

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Puerto Princesa

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Puerto Princesa

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Puerto Princesa - Sabang - Puerto Princesa

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Puerto Princesa - Port Barton

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Port Barton

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Port Barton - El Nido

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El Nido

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El Nido

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