7D6N Palawan (Puerto Princesa – El Nido – Coron) Ultimate Package A (via Public van in El Nido)

Package Inclusions

• 3 days/2 nights Standard aircon room accommodation in Puerto Princesa
• 3 days/2 nights Standard aircon room accommodation in El Nido
• 3 days/2 nights Standard aircon room accommodation in Coron
• Daily breakfast (starting on Day 2)
• Underground River tour with buffet lunch ( PUBLIC/ JOINER TOUR)
  • Includes: Shared air-conditioned van transfers from hotel, licensed tour guide, boat transfers, shed rental, buffet lunch, travel insurance and all entrance fees
• 1 Day of El Nido Island Adventure with BBQ picnic lunch - Adventure A + Big Lagoon Fee + El Nido tourism fees (PUBLIC/ JOINER TOUR)
  • Adventure A:Big Lagoon, Simizu Island, Secret Lagoon, Seven Commandos Beach, Payong Payong Beach * ( refer to additional details below)
  • Island hopping includes: Big Lagoon Fee (P200 per person) + Picnic lunch ( Chicken/ Pork/ Fruits/ Vegetables/ Seafood - seasonal) + Lifevest + Boat guide
• 1 Day of Coron Island Ultimate Loop Tour with Buffet lunch - PUBLIC/ JOINER TOUR (please view details below)
  • Coron Ultimate Loop: Kayangan Lake , Twin Lagoon, Sunset beach, Reef Garden, Skeleton Wreck, Coral Garden, CYC Beach
  • Island hopping includes: All entrance fees and permits + Tourist boat w/ life vest + Buffet Lunch with drinking water + Light snacks and Drinks + Complimentary Pick up & drop off from Hotel - Wharf area vice versa (around Coron Town proper hotels only) + Tourist guide + Government taxes
• One Way Ferry Transfer from El Nido to Coron (12PM to 4PM) OR Coron to El Nido ( 6AM to 10AM) ( Schedule may change without prior notice)
• Roundtrip Airport Transfer (PPS Airport - PPS Hotel / Coron Hotel - Busuanga Airport / PUBLIC)
• One Way land transfers from Puerto Princesa to El Nido van terminal via Public van (approximately 6 hours travel time)
  • Puerto Princesa to El Nido schedule: 700AM/ 1000AM/ 100PM/ 400PM
  • El Nido to Puerto Princesa schedule: 500AM/ 700AM/ 900AM/ 1100AM/ 100PM/ 600PM
  • Actual pickup/drop-off time will vary from time to time for public transfers since there will be other passengers inside the van also. Each passenger can only bring a 5 kilogram pack bag
• El Nido Local Tourism Fee at P200 per person valid for 10 days

*** NOTE: As of August 2022, El Nido to Coron / Coron to E Nido ferry only operates every Wednesday/ Friday/ Sundays. For our 7D6N package, your Day 5 should fall under 1 of these days.

*** NOTE: Ferry trips from El Nido to Coron ( vice versa) are weather dependent. If cancellations is made by the ferry company without prior notice ( due to weather, boat malfunction or other reasons), the company will not be liable for any damages and additional expenses to be incurred with this change. The traveler will assume all additional costs due to this change.

*** NOTE: Only the Montenegro shipping lines offer a fastcraft service (3.5 to 4 hours per way) and this is on a first come, first served basis. The company can only purchase your ferry ticket after the initial deposit has been made. In the event that all seats are already taken, the company will book the traveler using the local outrigger boat trip instead ( 8 to 10 hours per way)

Exclusions

• Roundtrip airfare. Recommended flight schedule: Day 1 - Anytime arrival via Puerto Princesa Airportl/ Day 7 - Anytime departure via Busuanga Airport
• Underground River tour: Ugong Rock caving and zipline fees ( P700 per person/ optional)
• El Nido Island Hopping Tour: Kayak rental ( P300 to P500/ optional), Snorkeling gear (P100 per set)
• One-way transfer from El Nido lodging to Montenegro Lines terminal/ Coron seaport to Coron lodging
• Coron Island hopping: Snorkeling gear rental - Aqua Shoes: P150 / Mask and Snorkel: P150 per set / Fins: P150 per pair
• Travel insurance: https://www.e-philippines.com.ph/travel-insurance/
• Other meals that are not stated above

Notes

• As of August 2022, El Nido to Coron / Coron to E Nido ferry only operates every Wednesday/ Friday/ Sundays. For our 7D6N package, your Day 5 should fall under 1 of these days.
• There are limited daily slots available for the Underground River Tour. Bookings are on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Children below 2 years old are prohibited from entering the Underground River.
• Please note that due to space limitations, some accommodations will only have an extra foam mattress for the 3rd person
• Standard check in time is 200PM. Check out time is 12PM. Early check in would be subject to availability at the time of arrival. Bags may be kept at the frontdesk for safekeeping when needed.
• Rates are based on standard aircon room category unless otherwise indicated. Request for room category upgrade can be made at additional costs.
• All tours are weather dependent. In the case of unfavourable weather conditions, tours may be cancelled and refund would be made.
• Room sharing: 2 (twin)/ 3 (triple)/ 4( twin, twin) 5 (twin, triple) 6 (triple, triple), 7 (twin, twin, triple) 8 ( twin, triple, triple), 9 (triple, triple, triple), 10 (twin, twin, triple, triple), 11 ( twin, triple, triple, triple), 12 ( triple, triple, triple, triple)
• Rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• Prices may change without prior notice.
• Electricity in El Nido town is only from 200PM to 600AM

Lodging Options

BUDGET

• Puerto Princesa: Charing Pension House/ Balay Inato / Corazon Tourist Inn / Ysabelle Mansion/ Diakopes Inn ( with swimming pool)/ Ala Amid Bed and Breakfast ( with swimming pool) / Marianne Hotel / New Casa Mila Hotel / AA Plaza Hotel
• El Nido: Rock view Lodge (non beachfront)/ Garnet Hotel (Non-beachfront) / Virginia Suites (non-beachfront)/ Lolo Oyong Pension House ( non beachfront) / Aqua Travelodge ( nonbeachfront) / Rovics Pension House ( beachfront)
• Coron: Islands View Inn / Aquilah Homestay / Casa Montema Coron /Balaibinda Lodge /Coron Bancuang Mansion ( with swimming pool)/ Princess of Coron ( with swimming pool) Jazmine's Place
• Note: For beachfront properties, rate is based on Non- seaview rooms

STANDARD

• Puerto Princesa: Holiday Suites ( with swimming pool)/ Acacia Tree Garden Hotel ( with swimming pool/ 2 single beds)/ Palawan Uno Hotel / Deep Forest Garden Inn ( with swimming pool)/ Grande Vista Hotel ( with swimming pool) / Blue Lagoon Inn and Suites ( with swimming pool) / Empire Suites / Hotel Dolce Vita ( with swimming pool)/ Citystate Asturias Hotel ( with swimming pool)
• El Nido: The Entalula (beachfront )/ Periking Resort (beachfront) / Rosanna's Cottages/ Casa Cecilia ( non beachfront) / Rovic's Hotel ( non beachfront) /South Anchorage Inn (non beachfront)
• Coron: Charms Hotel (with swimming pool) / Coron Soleil Express Hotel / Sunz en Coron Resort ( with swimming pool) / Acacia Garden Inn / Coron Bluewave Hotel ( with swimming pool) / One Averee Bay Hotel / Cortol del Mar ( with swimming pool)
• Note: For beachfront properties, rate is based on Non- seaview rooms

HIGHEND

• Puerto Princesa: Aziza Paradise Hotel ( with swimming pool)/ Hotel Fleuris ( with swimming pool)/ Hue Hotel Puerto Princesa/ One Manalo Place ( with swimming pool) / Hibiscus Garden Inn (with swimming pool)
• El Nido: El Nido Garden Resort ( Beachfront/ with swimming pool)/ Lagun Hotel ( Non beachfront/ with swimming pool)/ Bill Tourist Inn ( non beachfront) / Sea Cocoon Hotel (non beachfront) / Mansion Buenavista ( non beachfront)/ El Nido Beach Hotel ( beachfront/ no breakfast)
• Coron: Zuri Resort (with swimming pool) / Tag Resort (with swimming pool) /The Funny Lion Inn( with swimming pool) / Two Seasons Bayside Hotel (with swimming pool)/Coron Westown Resort ( with swimming pool) /Asia Grandview Hotel (with swimming pool) / Bacau Bay resort / Coron Soleil Garden Resort (with swimming pool) / Cortol del Mar ( with swimming pool) / Coron Underwater Garden Resort
• Note: For beachfront properties, rate is based on Non- seaview rooms

Public van schedule ( 5 to 6 hours per way):

• Puerto Princesa to El Nido: 700AM/ 1000AM/ 100PM/ 400PM
• El Nido to Puerto Princesa: 500AM/ 700AM/ 900AM/ 1100AM/ 100PM/ 600PM
  • Pickup/ dropoff in Puerto Princesa may be at the Puerto Princesa airport or anywhere in Puerto Princesa city proper
  • Pickup/ dropoff in El Nido will only be at the El Nido van terminal which is a 20 minute tricycle ride to the El Nido town proper
  • Actual pickup/ dropoff time will vary from time to time for public transfers since there will be other passengers inside the van also

Recommended itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in PP airport, 2PM Check in, Overnight in Puerto Princesa
Day 2: 700AM to 400PM Underground River tour with buffet lunch, Overnight in Puerto Princesa
Day 3: 900AM Checkout and Public van transfers to El Nido, 300PM ETA and check in, Overnight in El Nido
Day 4: 900AM to 500PM El Nido Adventure A with BBQ Picnic lunch, Overnight in El Nido
Day 5: Montenegro Ferry transfers to Coron ( 4 hours), 200PM Check in, Free day, Overnight in Coron
Day 6: 900AM to 500PM Coron Ultimate Loop with BBQ Picnic lunch, Overnight in Coron
Day 7: Airport dropoff at Coron/ Busuanga airport