Ultimate Palawan Island Hopping Adventure

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YPT have been coming to Palawan for over 10 years now, Covid notwithstanding and we are constantly looking for ways to add adventure and intrigue into this extremely popular trip.

And for 2024 we take this theory into overdrive by not only visiting the island hopping Metropolis that is El Nido, but also visiting a UNESCO site, camping on an island, eating woodworm and even going to one of the most untouched and best kept secrets of Palawan.

Our tour opens in Manila, where we have time to relax by the pool, as well as sample some nightlife before we head off on the adventure. Our first port of call is Puerto Princesa where we visit the Underground River, as well as try Tamilok, before we head to El Nido.

El Nido is most famous for its island hopping, which is what we do, but also for its booming nightlife which we make the most of.

This tour though is all about adventure, so that is what we do next by heading out to Port Barton, the best kept secret of Palawan and perhaps the next El Nido. Here we enjoy R&R motorbiking, as well as camping on an island, before touching base in the capital and then dropping you in Manila.
Due to boat sizes this trip is capped at 10 people and can also be combined with our East Timor tour.

ITINERARY

Friday 27th September – Manila

Guests arrive at their own leisure to the Ermita area of Manila, where you will check into The Selah Garden Resort, which offers a great pool, as well as street food options and live music at night.
We head out for dinner, drinks before finishing back at our hotel by the pool

Saturday 28th September – Puerto Princesa

Up early for the journey to Manila airport for our 7.30 am flight to Puerto Princesa
You arrive at our hotel with pool nice and early for check in, before we head out for the first adventure, the Underground River
The Underground River, or rather the Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park has been recognized by UNESCO for its qualities and is a must when you visit Palawan.
Lunch near the underground river before heading back to the hotel.
At night we head to Kinbucks Restaurant for the Tamilok Challenge, where you eat woodworm. Don’t worry they do have other food
Drinks by the pool and overnight

Sunday 29th September – El Nido

You leave the villa at 10 am for the 5 hour drive through beautiful island scenery to El Nido,
We stop for lunch on the way at a truly beautiful scenic spot!
On arrival we check into our beachside accommodation (single rooms) for a quick rest before heading out to check out the nightlife of El Nido
There are numerous bars, restaurants and the like to suit every palate in El Nido.
Overnight in beachside accommodation

Monday 30th September – Bacuit Archipelago

First day of our private island hopping in the Bacuit Archipelago with visits to Big and Small Lagoons, Commando beach and Secret Lagoon.
Fresh BBQ lunch by our boat crew – which of course includes a fair share of fresh fish!
At night we head out in El Nido
Overnight in beachside accommodation

Tuesday 1st October – El Nido

Island hopping to Snake Island, Cathedral Cave and Cudugnon Cave.
Lunch as always is had on island and is prepared by our boat crew in a “boodle fight” fashion – again with a fresh catch of the day
At night we head to one of our favorite restaurants which offers great seafood, as well as a great view of the ocean
Overnight in beachside accommodation

Wednesday 2nd October – El Nido to Port Barton

We take a day off from island hopping with optional morning activities including zip lining, as well as a motorbike tour, which will take us to the north of Palawan
Quick lunch in El Nido,
We now head off for there 3 hours journey to Port Barton, the hidden gem of the Philippines
On arrival to our beachside accommodation we are greeted to a welcome BBQ on the beach, before drinks by the sea and optional Karaoke.

Thursday 3rd October – Port Barton

We miss up our island hopping by doing it in Port Barton – Island hopping in Port Barton is much less commercial, so we have fun with the itinerary and make the most of the sheer lack of tourists
Lunch cooked and prepared by our crew on a deserted island!
Evening return to Port Barton
We head out to one of the many beachside restaurants for dinner and drinks
Overnight in Port Barton

Friday 4th October – Port Barton and camping

We offer a free morning to explore the large beachfront
In the afternoon we head back out for some island hopping and to our destinations or the evening, a private island
On arrival we make a camp and then prepare for the evening, which will include Lechin, drinks and the serenity of a private island
Overnight on island

Saturday 5th October – Puerto Princesa

Up early and transfer back to the Port Barton mainland
Here we all have change for breakfast and a well earned shower before embarking on the next part of our journey
3 hour drive to Puerto Princesa where we will check in and grab lunch
For dinner on our last night were book Kalui Seafood Restaurant, the most prestigious yet extremely well priced restaurants in the capital of Palawan

Sunday 6th October

We head back to Manila on the early morning flight
End of trip with YPT able to arrange additional transport, or accommodation, or alternatively you can head to Bali and East Timor with us!

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