Itinerary
- Day 1
Manila
Your tour representative will be waiting at customs and immigration to handle your transfer to the hotel. Once you check in, the rest of the day is yours to settle in and adjust to the local time zone.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (TRYP BY WYNDHAM MALL OF ASIA MANILA, MANILA)
- Day 2
Manila
After breakfast, you'll walk through Intramuros, the historic walled city founded by Spanish navigator Miguel López de Legazpi in 1571. The day includes stops at Manila Cathedral, Saint Augustine's Church, and Santiago Fortress, where you'll learn about José Rizal's life and revolutionary role. There's an option to ride in a traditional Calesa (horse-drawn carriage) if you're interested. By afternoon, you have free time to explore the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (TRYP BY WYNDHAM MALL OF ASIA MANILA, MANILA)
Included Activities
- Visit to Intramuros walled city
- Visit to Manila Cathedral
- Visit to Saint Augustine's Church
- Visit to Santiago Fortress
Optional Activities
- Calesa (horse-drawn carriage) ride through Intramuros
Landmarks/POIs Intramuros Manila Cathedral Saint Augustine's Church Santiago Fortress - Day 3
Manila to El Nido
After breakfast, you'll head to the airport for a 1.5-hour flight to Puerto Princesa. From there, it's a 5-6 hour drive to El Nido, a coastal town surrounded by white sandy beaches, coral reefs, and dramatic karst cliffs. You'll check in at your hotel and spend the remainder of the day at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (HOTEL COVO, EL NIDO, PALAWAN)
Included Activities
- Flight from Manila to Puerto Princesa
- Transfer from Puerto Princesa to El Nido
Optional Activities
- Direct Flight Upgrade from Manila to El Nido (1.5 hours flight) - USD$149 per person
Landmarks/POIs El Nido 
- Day 4
El Nido
This day is entirely up to you. You can relax on the beach, swim in the clear waters, try diving or kayaking around the limestone cliffs, or join an optional island-hopping tour. El Nido's white-sand beaches and natural setting give you plenty of options.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (HOTEL COVO, EL NIDO, PALAWAN)
Optional Activities
- El Nido Island Hopping Tour (Minimum 4 participants) - USD$135 per person - Includes stops at Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island, and Seven Commandos Island with swimming and views of karst landscapes
Landmarks/POIs Big Lagoon Secret Lagoon Shimizu Island Seven Commandos Island 
- Day 5
El Nido
Another free day in El Nido. Whether you want to continue exploring, take to the water for snorkeling or diving, or simply spend time on the beach, the choice is yours. Take the time you need to relax.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (HOTEL COVO, EL NIDO, PALAWAN)
- Day 6
El Nido to Puerto Princesa
After breakfast, you'll check out and transfer back to Puerto Princesa. This city is known as one of the cleanest and greenest capitals in the Philippines, and it has excellent seafood restaurants if you want to try some local cuisine.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (SHERIDAN BEACH RESORT AND SPA, PUERTO PRINCESA, PALAWAN )
Included Activities
- Transfer from El Nido to Puerto Princesa
Landmarks/POIs Puerto Princesa - Day 7
Puerto Princesa
You have a free day in Puerto Princesa. Explore the city at your own pace, or consider joining an optional excursion to see the underground river and mangrove forests nearby. There's plenty to see without feeling rushed.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (SHERIDAN BEACH RESORT AND SPA, PUERTO PRINCESA, PALAWAN )
Optional Activities
- Underground River and Mangrove Boat Trip with Lunch (Minimum 4 participants) - USD$105 per person - Includes minivan to Sabang (approximately 2 hours), exploration of the 5-mile underground subterranean river through limestone cave, lunch, and mangrove boat trip with wildlife spotting opportunities
Landmarks/POIs Subterranean River Sabang 
- Day 8
Puerto Princesa to Manila
After breakfast, you'll check out and head to the airport for your flight back to Manila. Once you arrive, you'll be transferred to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to relax after your travels.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS MANILA NEWPORT CITY, PASAY, MANILA)
Included Activities
- Flight from Puerto Princesa to Manila
- Transfer to Manila hotel
- Day 9
Manila Departure
Check out from your hotel before noon and say goodbye to the Philippines. This marks the end of your tour.
