Purely Palawan (13 days)
A tour of Palawan opens up an island of lush primary rainforest, pristine beaches and outstanding dive sites. Little wonder that Palawan is often referred to as the ‘last frontier’ of the Philippines. The thin strip of island marks the westernmost border of the archipelago and has largely been left untouched by logging or urban development. As such it still has a substantial amount of primary rainforest, and an alluring array of natural wonders including caves, national parks, lagoons, and some truly stunning coastline. This tour concentrates on two island resorts, just off the coast of Palawan, which will allow you to explore the island’s extraordinary natural heritage whilst staying in style and comfort.
Guide Price
From £3,350 per person based on a shared room for departures in May.
Day by Day Itinerary
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Flight: SQ317 London Heathrow - Singapore 11.25 - 07.30 (overnight)
Flight: SQ910 Singapore - Manila 09.30 - 13.05
Meet & greet: On arrival in Manila, you will be welcomed to the Philippines by your private English-speaking guide and transferred to your hotel to check in and relax for the rest of the day.
Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Henry Hotel (Classic Room)
Makati skyline, ManilaPrivate transfer: After an leisurely breakfast, you will be transferred to the domestic airport for Philippine Airlines flight to Puerto Princesa in Palawan.
Flight: PR2785 Manila - Puerto Princessa 13.10 - 14.25
Private transfer by road and by boat: On arrival, you will be met and assisted by the representative of Dos Palmas Resort for the 25 minute land transfer to the wharf, from where you will take a ride onboard an outrigger that will ferry you across Honda Bay to the island resort. On arrival check in and then make use of the resort facilities or simply relax.
Accommodation: Stay tonight at Dos Palmas Island Resort & Spa (Beach Villa)
Meals: Breakfast
Boats at dock, Puerto PrincesaFree days for activities or relaxing: After breakfast, you can relax or try one of the resort activities, which include snorkelling, diving, watersports, island-hopping trips, or sightseeing on mainland Palawan.
Accommodation: Stay these nights at Dos Palmas Island Resort & Spa (Beach Villa)
Meals: Breakfast
Honda Bay, PalawanHotel boat transfer: After breakfast, the Dos Palmas boat will take you to the Saint Lourdes Wharf back on the Palawan mainland.
Private road and boat transfer: On arrival at the wharf, you will be transferred overland to El Nido which is approximately 5-6 hours drive away. On your arrival at El Nido, you will take the boat to your island accommodation to check in.
Accommodation: Stay tonight at El Nido Resort: Miniloc Island (Standard Garden Room) on a full board basis
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Bacuit Bay, El NidoFree days: After breakfast, you can relax and enjoy the resort facilities, or try one of the resort activities such as hiking, rock climbing, a lagoon tour, cave exploration, a mangrove river tour, bird watching, picnics, kayaking, snorkelling and diving.
Accommodation: Stay these nights at El Nido Resort: Miniloc Island (Standard Garden Room) on a full board basis
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Island-hopping in El NidoHotel transfer: After breakfast, you will be transferred by speedboat to El Nido's small airport for the morning flight to Manila with AirSwift.
Flight: T6127 El Nido - Manila 12.00 - 13.15
Private transfer: On arrival in Manila, you will be met by one of our representatives and then transferred to the international airport for your Singapore Airlines flight back to London Heathrow, via Singapore.
Flight: SQ921 Manila - Singapore 18.30 - 22.20
Flight: SQ322 Singapore - London Heathrow 23.30 - 05.55 (overnight)
Meals: Breakfast
