Itinerary
- Day 1
Manila
You'll land in Manila and get yourself to your hotel however works best for your schedule. After that, the rest of the day is open - you can either take it easy and rest up or start wandering around the city and getting a feel for things on your own.
Optional Activities
- Explore Manila
- Day 2
Manila to Puerto Princesa
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll fly to Puerto Princesa and check in once you arrive. The afternoon is for exploring the city's main attractions, so you'll walk through museums, visit wildlife centers, browse the local markets, and see some unique spots like the well-known prison without walls that draws a lot of visitors.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Manila to Puerto Princesa
- Visit Palawan Heritage Museum
- Visit Palawan Wildlife Rescue Center
- Visit local market
- Observe handicraft making
- Visit Iwahig Penal Colony (prison without walls)
- Visit Bakers Hill
- Visit Mitra's Ranch
- Visit Plaza Cuartel
- Visit Cathedral
Landmarks Palawan Heritage Museum Palawan Wildlife Rescue Center Iwahig Penal Colony Bakers Hill Mitra's Ranch Plaza Cuartel Cathedral 
- Day 3
Puerto Princesa
Once you're done with breakfast, head down to the pier for a full day island-hopping around Honda Bay. You'll stop at Snake Island, Cowrie, Starfish, and Luli Islands where you can snorkel, swim, and relax on the sand. There's a picnic lunch served along the way, and by evening you'll be back at your resort.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch on one of the islands)
Included Activities
- Island-hopping at Honda Bay
- Visit Snake Island
- Visit Cowrie Island
- Visit Starfish Island
- Visit Luli Island
- Snorkeling
- Swimming
- Sunbathing
Landmarks Honda Bay Snake Island Cowrie Island Starfish Island Luli Island - Day 4
Puerto Princesa
Start with breakfast, then make your way to Saint Paul Subterranean Park for the main event of the day. You'll paddle through an 8-kilometer underground river with guides who carry torches to show you the bat-filled caverns and dramatic rock formations along the way. After lunch at a restaurant nearby, you'll head back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Saint Paul Subterranean Park
- Underground paddle boat ride through 8-km river
Landmarks Saint Paul Subterranean Park - Day 5
Puerto Princesa to El Nido
After breakfast, you'll drive north toward El Nido, a town surrounded by spectacular rock formations and water views. The drive takes about 5 hours, and once you get there, you'll check in and have the rest of the day to yourself to relax and settle in however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Relax at hotel amenities
Landmarks El Nido - Day 6
El Nido
Have breakfast first, then head to the wharf for a full day of island-hopping. You'll visit Big Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Secret Lagoon, Payong-Payong, and Seven Commandos, spending time swimming and snorkeling at each stop. A barbecue lunch happens during the day, and you'll experience the local marine life and coastal scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Barbecue lunch)
Included Activities
- Island-hopping from El Nido
- Visit Big Lagoon
- Visit Shimizu Island
- Visit Secret Lagoon
- Visit Payong-Payong
- Visit Seven Commandos
- Swimming
- Snorkeling
Landmarks Big Lagoon Shimizu Island Secret Lagoon Payong-Payong Seven Commandos - Day 7
El Nido
Breakfast is served at your resort, and then the day is yours to do what you want. You might take a walk through town to soak up the local atmosphere, try some of the regional food and drinks, or just spend time wherever feels right to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk around El Nido town
- Explore local culture
- Sample local food and drinks
- Day 8
El Nido to Manila
Have breakfast at your hotel, then you'll transfer to the airport for your flight back to Manila. Once you land, you'll connect to your onward flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from El Nido to Manila
