Philippines Express
Experience Overview
The Philippines is booming with popularity, and it’s easy to see why. From stunning beaches and snorkeling spots to mouth-watering food and the warmest Filipino hospitality, there’s so much to love. This week-long adventure covers Palawan’s best, packed with epic moments and plenty of time to kick back. Float through the eerie Underground River, spotting spooky shapes in the caverns, and dive into El Nido’s crystal-clear waters for unforgettable snorkeling. Best. Week. Ever.
Highlights
- Iwahig Firefly Excursion
- Port Barton Island Hopping tour
- Sibaltan Indigenous Community experience
- Full day El Nido Snorkeling tour
Trip Details
Product Code: 20113
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Walking, jeepney, private vehicle, plane, boat.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: APPN
Starts: Puerto Princesa, Philippines
Finishes: El Nido, Philippines
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Iwahig Firefly Excursion
- Puerto Princesa Subterranean River tour
- Full day Port Barton Island Hopping tour
- Sibaltan Indigenous community experience
- Full day El Nido Snorkeling tour
- All transport to and from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotel (6nts)
- 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches
Transport
- Walking, jeepney, private vehicle, plane, boat.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and local guides throughout
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1,559 ($223 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Puerto Princesa
Meet your CEO and group in the 3:00 pm Welcome Moment. This evening, we are venturing out into the mangroves to see the night sky illuminate full of fireflies on the Iwahig Firefly Watching Tour.
Day 2: Puerto Princesa/Port Barton
This morning, visit the famous underground river at the UNESCO World Heritage site, Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. Hop into a boat and cruise through the cave. In the afternoon, drive to Port Barton.
Day 3: Port Barton
This morning, we'll load into a boat and spend the day out on the water on an Island Hopping adventure. Relax under the sun, snorkel and look out for sea turtles, and enjoy lunch on board. In the evening, enjoy a free evening in Port Barton.
Day 4: Port Barton/El Nido
Travel this morning from Port Barton to El Nido. Once in El Nido, visit the Sibalton Heritage House. After meeting the community, jump in hands on in a cooking demonstration with the local women and tasting. Then witness the local traditions of the community, learning their local songs, cultural dance and observing the Cuyonon artisan weaving.
Day 5: El Nido
Spend the whole day out on the sea today in a private boat island hopping adventure. Cruise, snorkel and swim your way through picturesque beaches, perfect blue water and around krast formations. Make pit stops at gorgeous beaches, like Secret Beach and Hidden Beach, and keep your eyes out for sea turtles, eels and rays in the water.
Day 6: El Nido
On your last full day in El Nido and the Philippines, spend the day however you'd like. Opt to relax on a beach, take a day trip to Kuyawyaw Falls or hike Mt Taraw.
Day 7: El Nido
Depart at any time.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
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