PALAWAN "The Last Frontier"

Palawan is also known as the Last Frontier, it is the second largest province in the country, with an area of 1.5 million hectares and composed of 1,768 islands, the province has vast tracts of tropical rainforests and marine wilderness and home of the famous Subterranean River National Park a.k.a The World's Longest Underground River and nominated on the 7 Wonders of the World.


ITINERARY
Day 1, Sunday
09:30am – PPC Arrival
09:30am - 10:30am Hotel Check-in
10:30am - 11:30am Depart Pension House, Land travel to Sta. Lourdes wharf
11:30am - 05:00pm Honda Bay Island hopping w/ packed lunch
05:00pm – 06:00pm Depart Sta. Lourdes Wharf, Land travel to Pension House
06:00pm - 07:00pm Pension House Proper (rest, prepare, take a bath)
07:00pm – 08:00pm Dinner @ Kinabuch
08:00pm - 09:00pm Back to Pension House

Day 2, Monday
04:30am – 06:00am Prepare, Take a bath
06:00am - 09:00am Depart PPC downtown, Land travel to Sabang wharf
09:00am - 10:00pm Boat Ride - Sabang wharf to Underground River
10:00am - 11:00am Underground Tour (1.5km)
11:00am - 12:00nn Boat Ride - Underground River to Sabang wharf
12:00nn - 03:00pm Depart Sabang wharf, Land travel to PPC downtown
03:00pm – 04:00pm Late Lunch @ Balinsasayaw Restaurant
04:00pm – 05:00pm Stroll @ the Baywalk
05:00pm – 06:00pm Pension House Proper (rest, prepare, take a bath)
06:00pm - 07:00pm Dinner at Kalui
08:00pm - 09:00pm Back to Pension House

Day 3, Tuesday
06:00am – 07:00am Prepare, Take a bath
07:00am - 01:30pm City Tour w/ Lunch
01:30pm - 02:00pm Pension Room Check-out
02:00pm - 03:00pm Buy Pasalubong @ Tiangge Market
03:00pm – 04:00pm Back to Pension House (rest, prepare)
04:00pm – 04:30pm Depart Pension House to Airport
04:30pm – 05:00pm Airport check-in
06:20pm - ETA Manila

Fresh Palawan Lobster

DIY PPC EXPENSES
Airfare
PAL (MNL-PPC) - Php1,246
ZEST AIR (PPC-MNL) - Php788

Terminal Fees

(MNL to PPC): Php200 x 9pax = Php1800
(PPC to MNL): Php40 x 9pax = Php360

Accomodation
Lola Itang Pension House (30mins. from the airport): Php2250 for 9pax/night (normal season)= 1 barkadahan room
Transfer-in: free c/o Pension House
Transfer-out via Trike - Php20 x 9pax = Php180

City Tour

Rented Van: Php1200 for 9pax
Iwahig Penal Farm
Rancho Sta. Monica [Mitra's Ranch]
Baker's Hill
Crocodile Farm - entrance fee: Php40 x 9pax = Php360
Optional - Picture Taking Fee @ Crocs = Php30 per 3shots
Butterfly Garden - entrance fee: Php25 x 9pax = Php225

Hunda Bay Tour

Trike: Php1000 for 9pax (roundtrip: Lola Itang Pension House to Sta. Lourdes Wharf, Vice Versa)
Terminal Fee @ Honda Bay - Php9 x 9pax = Php81
Island Hopping Fee: Php125 x 9pax = Php1125
{4 islands: Pambato Reef (Php50), Snake (free), Starfish (Php50), Pandan (Php25)}
Optional – Cottage @ Pandan Island: Php150 per Nipa Hut
Boat: Php1500 (maximum of 6pax), additional 250 per excess pax = Php2250
Optional - Goggles & Snorkel Gear: Php100 x 9pax = Php900
- Shower Fee @ the Wharf: Php20 x 9pax = Php180

Underground River Tour

NOTE: Secure permit @ the 2nd floor of 7B Plates Resto
Address: Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park Office
No. 11 National Highway , Junction 1
Brgy. San Miguel, Puerto Princesa City 5300, Palawan , Philippines
Tel: 048-433-2409 Fax: 048-434-2509
Email: admin@puerto-undergroundriver.com or reservation@puerto-undergroundriver.com

Rented Van: Php3500 roundtrip for 9pax
Terminal Fee: Php40 x 9pax = Php360
Underground River Entrance: Php150 x 9pax (Adult) = Php1350
Optional – Camera Permits: Php30
Optional – Video Camera Permits: Php50
Boat to UR: Php1400 (2 boats for 9pax)
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SUMMARY OF EXPENSE excluding food
TOTAL (9pax)= Php39,557 or US$841.64
TOTAL (per pax) = Php4,395.22 or US$93.52
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Mary Immaculate parish Church

HOW TO GET THERE:
a.) Manila to PPC Palawan
-BY AIR: Major Airlines (PAL, Cebu Pacific, Zest Air, and Air Philippines) They usually offer promo airfares, travel time is 1 hour and 20mins.
-BY SEA: WG&A Superferry (tel: [632] 528-7000, (www.SuperFerry.com.ph) leaves every Friday afternoon from Manila, for a Saturday morning arrival in Coron and an evening arrival in Puerto Princesa (27 hours away). Return trips leave Sunday. (An option for those who want to visit coron too)
b.) PPC Palawan to Sabang (for Underground tour)
->>The land trip from Puerto Princesa to Sabang Beach takes between two to three hours depending on the road conditions and the time of year. The drive will take you through lush forest and isolated mountain communities.
>>Private and semi-private van transfer can be arranged for a fee
>>Public transportation is also available from the Puerto Princesa, Bus and Jeepney @ San Jose Terminal

SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION GOING TO SABANG
a.) Estimated Time of Departure from Puerto Princesa to Sabang
via Jeepney - 7:00AM, 12:00NN, 2:00PM
via Bus - 10:00AM
b.) Estimated Time of Departure from Sabang to Puerto Princesa
via Jeepney - 7:00AM, 12:00NN, 2:00PM
via Bus - 10:00AM
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For Accomodation, Hunda Bay Tour, City and Underground River Tour. Please see below contact details:

Ms. Meggy - 0916-2333652
= Lola Itang Pension House (accomodation)

Mr. Danny - 0910-6661767
Mr. Allan - 0906-9129827
= Hunda Bay Tour, City Tour & Underground River Tour
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see also related links PALAWAN-EL NIDO

SABANG & EL NIDO TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE

PPC-SABANG (for Underground Tour)TRANSPO SCHED

>>You can get your UR Permit at the City, 2nd Floor of 7B Plates Resto,

>>The land trip from Puerto Princesa to Sabang Beach takes between two to three hours depending on the road conditions and the time of year. The drive will take you through lush forest and isolated mountain communities.

>>Private and semi-private van transfer can be arranged for a fee
>>Public transportation is also available from the Puerto Princesa, Bus and Jeepney @ San Jose Terminal

SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION GOING TO SABANG
a.) Estimated Time of Departure from Puerto Princesa to Sabang
via Jeepney - 7:00AM, 12:00NN, 2:00PM
via Bus - 10:00AM
b.) Estimated Time of Departure from Sabang to Puerto Princesa
via Jeepney - 7:00AM, 12:00NN, 2:00PM
via Bus - 10:00AM


PPC-EL NIDO TRANSPO SCHED

>>The land trip from Puerto Princesa to El Nido takes between eight to nine hours depending on the road conditions and the time of year. The drive will take you through lush forest and isolated mountain communities.

BY LAND
>>Private and semi-private van transfer can be arranged for a fee.
CAR TO SELF-DRIVE
- At Hibicus Garden Inn in Puerto Princesa they rent a car to self drive one way to El Nido
- In El Nido it’s Available at Pitstop

>>Public transportation is also available from the Puerto Princesa, Bus or Shuttle Van @ San Jose Terminal.

SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION GOING TO EL NIDO
a.) Estimated Time of Departure from Puerto Princesa to El Nido
via Eulen Joy Bus
>> 05:00AM, 07:00 AM, 09:00AM , 10:00AM (reservation required)
via Sweety Bus
>> 05:00AM, 07:00 AM, 09:00AM, 11:00AM (reservation required)
via Fort Wally Shuttle Van / Savior Shuttle Van
>> 7:00AM, 11:00AM (reservation required)
b.) Estimated Time of Departure from El Nido to Puerto Princesa
via Sweety Bus
>> 05:00AM, 08:30AM (departure may change)
via Fort Wally Shuttle Van / Savior Shuttle Van
>> 7:00AM (reservation required)


OTHER OPTION: (MANILA to EL NIDO)

BY AIR
a. ITI Plane - Island Transvoyager Inc. ( It offers daily direct flight to El Nido and is the official carrier of the guests of El Nido Resorts ( Lagen Resort and Miniloc Resorts). The resorts’ guests are prioritized but available seats are open for other passengers as long as they book ahead of time. (one way flight is around 8000 pesos)
>> Address: ITI Hangar No. 5-03-127, Andrews Avenue (near PAL Medical Center) Domestic Airport, Pasay City +63+(2)+ 8515674, +63+(2)+ 8515667, +63+(2)+ 8545220
info@islandtransvoyager.com

b. Major Airlines (PAL, Cebu Pacific, Zest Air, and Air Philippines, SEAIR) The cheapest way to do it is to fly to Puerto Princesa which usually offer promo airfares and then go to El Nido either by land, air or sea. (one way flight ranges from 1000 - 4000 pesos)


BY SEA
a. WG&A Superferry (tel: [632] 528-7000, (www.SuperFerry.com.ph) leaves every Friday afternoon from Manila, for a Saturday morning arrival in Coron and an evening arrival in Puerto Princesa (27 hours away). Return trips leave Sunday. (An option for those who want to visit coron too)

b. San Nicholas Shipping Lines (phone: +63(0)9182161764) and Atienza Shipping Lines (phone: +63(0)9274066036) make trips 2-3 times a week for around P1,200.00. Trip takes 30 hours

PUERTO PRINCESA AND EL NIDO ITINERARY

Do-it-Yourself ITINERARY
Day 1, Saturday
09:30AM - ETA Puerto Princesa
10:00AM - Check-in @ the Transient House
11:30AM – Brunch (any known Resto in PPC)
01:00PM – City Tour (Iwahig Penal Farm, Crocodile Farm, Rancho Sta. Monica, and the famous Baker's Hill)
06:00PM - Back to Transient House

Day 2, Sunday
06:00AM – ETD to Sabang
09:30AM – Start of Underground River Tour
11:00AM – End of UR Tour
12:00NN – Lunch @ Sabang Beach
02:00PM – Leave Sabang to PPC
05:00PM – Back to Transient House

Day 3, Monday
06:00AM – ETD to Sta. Lourdes Wharf
07:30AM – Hunda Bay Tour (Pambato Reef, Snake, Starfish, Pandan)
12:00NN – Lunch (bring your own)
04:00PM – End of Tour
05:30PM – Back to Transient House

Day 4, Tuesday
07:00AM - leave Puerto Princesa to El nido via VAN
03:00PM - ETA El Nido
04:00PM - Check-in @ transient house (1st night at El Nido)

Day 5, Wednesday
09:00AM - Island Hopping (small lagoon & big lagoon)
12:00NN – Lunch
04:00PM - End of island tour
05:00PM - Back to Transient House (2nd night @ El Nido)

Day 6, Thursday
07:00AM - leave El Nido to Puerto Princesa
03:00PM - ETA Puerto Princesa
05:00PM - leave Puerto Princesa to Manila
06:20PM – ETA Manila


E X P E N S E

Room Accomodation @ PPC
>>> php 2,250/ 9pax/night (based on barkadahan room)
Room Accomodation @ El Nido
>>> php400/pax/night (based on double sharing)

CITY TOUR
Trike (5 seaters): php600/5pax/roundtrip
Crocodile Farm Entrance Fee: php40/pax

UNDERGROUND TOUR
Trike (5 seaters)from Tarnsient House to San Jose Terminal – php150/5pax/one way
option 1: If Van Rental: PPC to Sabang - php2,900/van rental
option 2: If Commute:
Jeep/Bus from San Jose Terminal to Sabang - php 125/pax/one way
>> Boat Rental: php700 per boat / max. of 6pax) and additional php250 per extra pax
Camera Permits: optional: (php50 - video cam and php30 - digicam)
Entrance Fee: php150/pax

HUNDA BAY TOUR
Trike (5 seaters): php500/5pax - roundtrip
Island Hopping Fee: php125/pax (4 Islands: Pambato Reef, Snake, Starfish, Pandan)
Boat Rental Fee: php1,300/6pax

EL NIDO TOUR
option 1: Van Ride from PPC to El Nido - php600/pax/one way
option 2: Bus Ride from PPC to El Nido - php300/pax/one way
Environmental Fee – php200/pax
El Nido Sample Tours:
TOUR A - Snorkel tour to two lagoons on Miniloc Island, Simisu Island, and 7 Commando beach. php750/pax
TOUR B - Tour to Lagen Island, Cudugnon Cave, Snake Island, Cathedral Cave. php800/pax
TOUR C- Snorkel tour around Matinloc Island and Tapiutan Island, with a visit to the Secret Beach. php900/pax