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Philippines Palawan Island Getaway

8 days
From Manila to El Nido
4.4
15 traveler reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
Ages 15+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Manila

    You'll arrive in Manila and meet up with the group at 6 pm. If you get there earlier, you can either wander around on your own or join others for an evening food tour where you'll try local dishes like lechon and longganisa. It's a good chance to get your bearings and sample some authentic flavors right away.

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided walking tour of Manila
    • Evening food tour sampling lechon (whole roasted pig) and longganisa (Philippine sausage)
    Landmarks
    Manila
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  2. Day 2

    Manila to Puerto Princesa

    After flying to Puerto Princesa, you'll visit a local eco farm to see how traditional snacks are made, then have lunch with farm-fresh ingredients. Later, head to Iwahig River for an evening boat tour through the mangroves looking for fireflies. The whole experience has a quiet, magical feel to it.

    Meals
    Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch at local community eco farm)

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Manila to Puerto Princesa
    • Local community eco farm visit with snack preparation demonstration
    • Iwahig River Firefly Boat Tour
    Landmarks
    Puerto Princesa
    Iwahig River
  3. Day 3

    Puerto Princesa to Sabang

    You'll drive to Sabang to explore the 8 km Subterranean River flowing through a limestone cave that opens to the ocean. Grab lunch after, and if it interests you, there's an optional boat trip through mangrove forests to spot wildlife. By evening, you'll drive to your private beach accommodation where you'll stay for two nights.

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Puerto Princesa Subterranean River boat trip with local guide

    Optional Activities

    • Sabang Mangrove River Tour - PHP250
    Landmarks
    Sabang Subterranean River
    San Rafael Beach
  4. Day 4

    San Rafael Beach

    A local guide will take you on a hike to meet the Batak Tribe, one of the Philippines' indigenous communities. Depending on the time of year, you might get to try fresh cashew fruit straight from the trees. After the hike, return to San Rafael Beach where you'll have the rest of the day free to swim, relax, and just enjoy the sand.

    Included Activities

    • Batak Tribe hike and community meeting with local guide
    Landmarks
    San Rafael Beach
  5. Day 5

    San Rafael Beach to El Nido

    You'll drive to El Nido, a town surrounded by dramatic marble cliffs and white sandy beaches. With over 50 beaches reachable by boat, you can either arrange your own island adventure or explore the village itself. Spend the afternoon walking through town, checking out beachside restaurants, shopping, or watching the colorful tricycles go by.

    Optional Activities

    • Self-arranged island adventure with local boat rental and picnic
    Landmarks
    El Nido
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  6. Day 6

    El Nido

    The full day is yours for snorkelling and island hopping off El Nido. You'll pass limestone islands, rocky coves, rainforest, and white sand beaches while seeing coral and colorful fish. Lunch is included, and after eating, continue exploring lagoons throughout the afternoon. Your evening is completely free to rest or do whatever you like.

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Full-day El Nido Island hopping boat trip with snorkelling
    Landmarks
    El Nido
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  7. Day 7

    El Nido

    You have the whole day to yourself in El Nido for beach activities and relaxing. Try kayaking on turquoise waters surrounded by cliffs and tropical fish, or take an optional trip to Nacpan Beach for white sand and palm trees. Another option is to rent a bike and ride around El Nido town to get a feel for the place.

    Optional Activities

    • Kayak hire from El Nido town - PHP700
    • Trip to Nacpan Beach
    • Bike hire around El Nido town - PHP500
    Landmarks
    El Nido
    Nacpan Beach
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  8. Day 8

    El Nido

    Your tour wraps up today. You can leave your accommodation whenever you're ready. If you'd like to stay longer in El Nido, additional accommodation can be booked depending on what's available.

    Optional Activities

    • Extended accommodation in El Nido (subject to availability)
    Landmarks
    El Nido
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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Guide
    Good
    3.5
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.9
  • Food
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    4.0
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  • SB
    · May 5th, 2025
    Was not worth the price and more so if you paid full price.
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for reaching out to us Sandra with your feedback on your tour in the Philippines. We are very sorry to hear that you found the tour did not match the value for the money paid. Someone from the customer care team will be in touch to discuss... Show more
    Trip date: April 2025
  • Philippines Palawan Island Getaway reviewer 2
    · December 13th, 2024
    The selection of activities and accomawas excellent. I think the underwater river was my favourite, although the rest and right up there too.
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    We are so glad that you had an amazing time with us in the Philippines! It is a truly beautiful place and we are thrilled that you enjoyed your time there. We can't wait to see where you go to next!
    Trip date: December 2024
  • Philippines Palawan Island Getaway reviewer 3
    · February 10th, 2024
    Excellent tour and Ellise our guide was simply...
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Thank you Dora, for your review of our Philippines Palawan Island Getaway tour! We are so glad you had a wonderful time with your tour leader Ellise and on this trip. We can't wait to welcome you on your next adventure with us when you're ready!
    Trip date: February 2024
  • TL
    · January 1st, 2024
    Ian, our tour guide, was knowledgeable and made...
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Trisha, thank you for your wonderful review! At Intrepid we strive to provide a seamless, hassle-free and memorable travel experience, so we're delighted to hear that Ian and Michael's expertise and adaptability made your trip enjoyable and you were... Show more
    Trip date: December 2023
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    · September 18th, 2019
    Everything went better than I expected.
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    Trip date: February 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Great trip
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    Trip date: February 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    We loved the trip, it is a nice combination of meeting other nationalities, meeting locals in a typical way, adventure and culture, under the guidance of a knowledgable local guide.
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    Trip date: February 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Donna was an amazing tour guide!! Really accommodating and made the trip what it was, amazing!!
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    Trip date: January 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Generally a good fun itenerary and good balance between leisure time and travel. Good fun activities involved
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    Trip date: January 2019
  • A
    · September 18th, 2019
    Numerous Intrepud trips. Never disappointed.
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    Trip date: January 2019

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