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Philippines Island Hopping West (Without Expedition ( From Oct '26))

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From Puerto Princesa to El Nido
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Puerto Princesa

    You'll arrive in Puerto Princesa and connect with your crew over a welcome dinner. After that, head to a local Tiki bar where you can catch some Filipino music and grab cocktails to get things started.

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner
    • Tiki bar with Filipino music and cocktails
    Landmarks/POIs
    Puerto Princesa
  2. Day 2

    Port Barton

    Grab breakfast at the hotel, then you're off to Subterranean River National Park to explore the underground caves and see the limestone formations up close. Lunch happens at Nanay Elena's House where they serve traditional Filipino food made with fresh ingredients from their farm. Later, check into your beachfront hotel and spend the evening walking around the small town.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Traditional Filipino meal at Nanay Elena's House with fresh farm-grown ingredients)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Subterranean River National Park cave cruise
    • Traditional Filipino meal at Nanay Elena's House
    • Beachfront hotel check-in

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the town of Port Barton
    Landmarks/POIs
    Subterranean River National Park
  3. Day 3

    Port Barton

    You'll head out on a private boat for island hopping with time to swim and snorkel. During the day you'll get in the water with sea turtles and check out the coral reefs. They serve locally-cooked meals on board, and there's time to play around at the beach before watching the sunset from a starfish sandbar with your group.

    Meals
    Lunch (Locally-cooked meal)

    Included Activities

    • Island hopping in private boat
    • Swimming with sea turtles
    • Snorkeling along reefs
    • Locally-cooked meal
    • Beach activities
    • Starfish sandbar visit at sunset
  4. Day 4

    Port Barton

    This is your day to do whatever sounds good. Swim in the clear water, relax on the beach with a book, take a morning hike through the rocky hills if you're up for it, or visit a local workshop to make your own rings and bracelets. The choice is yours.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming and diving
    • Beach relaxation
    • Morning hike to rocky hills
    • Local workshop - make your own rings and bracelets
  5. Day 5

    Port Barton to El Nido

    Have breakfast at the hotel, then travel to El Nido, your next destination. The afternoon is free, so you can try street food around town, check out the local shops, and get your camera ready for what's coming next.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Transfer to El Nido

    Optional Activities

    • Local street food tasting
    • Shopping at unique shops around town
  6. Day 6

    El Nido

    You'll ride in a colorful classic jeepney to visit several beaches and waterfalls throughout the day. Stop at Lio Beach to see the peaceful views and wooden ocean walkway, then head to Bulalacao Waterfalls. After that, you'll go to Nacpan Beach and finish at Las Cabanas, where you'll catch one of the best sunsets in the area.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Jeepney ride
    • Lio Beach visit with wooden footpath walk
    • Bulalacao Waterfalls
    • Nacpan Beach visit
    • Las Cabanas sunset viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming at waterfalls
    • Swimming and diving at beaches
    Landmarks/POIs
    Lio Beach
    Bulalacao Waterfalls
    Nacpan Beach
    Las Cabanas
  7. Day 7

    El Nido

    Spend the day however you like. Head out to the white-sand beaches in the sunshine, or stick around and hang out with your group. It's completely up to you how you want to spend your time here.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Beach exploration
  8. Day 8

    El Nido to Island Special Stay

    Have your last meal in El Nido, then take a boat to Island Special Stay. You'll snorkel in clear water and explore a local WWII shipwreck. Later, enjoy a traditional Kamayan communal feast served on banana leaves where everyone eats with their hands. The evening wraps up around a bonfire at the rustic beach huts.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Final El Nido meal), Dinner (Traditional Kamayan boodle fight - communal feast served on long banana leaves eaten with hands)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast meal in El Nido
    • Boat transfer
    • Snorkeling
    • Shipwreck exploration
    • Kamayan boodle fight traditional meal
    • Bonfire by beach huts
    Landmarks/POIs
    Local shipwreck site
  9. Day 9

    Island Special Stay to El Nido

    This is your final morning in this area before heading back to El Nido. Share a last meal with your group, exchange contact information, and talk through all the memories you've made together over the past week while making plans to stay in touch.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Final meal in marine paradise)

    Included Activities

    • Final meal
    • Transfer back to El Nido
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  • ZR
    · March 17th, 2025
    Rhi was amazing! I’ve traveled with her 3 times now and she is truely a friend. She’s Extremely knowledgeable, and knows her job inside and out! What she doesn’t know she is happy to get the answer for you. She goes above and beyond to make your trip memorable
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    Thank you for sharing your great feedback with us. We are pleased to know you have enjoyed your tour and more so because of our great Trip Manager. We hope you will travel with us again on another adventure.
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    Trip date: March 2025
  • MK
    · January 10th, 2025
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    Thank you for taking this adventure with us. We are thrilled you enjoyed it.
    Trip date: December 2024

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Philippines. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Philippines. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Philippines. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Philippines. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Philippines. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Philippines. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Philippines. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before January 8th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 8th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Contiki. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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