El Nido

Day 1: Manila ✈ Palawan, Puerto Princesa → El Nido

Meet at Manila Airport and depart for Puerto Princesa Airport in Palawan, one of Asia's most beautiful islands. From there, head to El Nido, the northernmost island off Puerto Princesa, known as "the last pristine paradise on earth," for a comfortable long-haul journey. Along the way, admire the lush green landscapes and rustic villages of the Philippines, experiencing firsthand the island life of this archipelago nation. El Nido is surrounded by forty-five limestone islands of varying sizes, representing the pinnacle of geography and natural ecology. Now a world-renowned resort destination, the air is filled with the atmosphere of European backpackers—every winter sees tourists from the UK, Denmark, Germany, and France, making you feel as if you're on an unknown European island.

Meals: Breakfast — / Lunch — / Dinner — Accommodation: Private transfer to El Nido hotel (local 3-star or equivalent)

Day 2: El Nido Island Hopping – Sea Scenic Tour (Big and Small Stone Forests) → Snorkeling

After breakfast, the tour guide will prepare all the necessary equipment, and we'll immerse ourselves in the embrace of the blue sky and sea, enjoying a visual feast of towering limestone islands. These islands are sparsely populated and pristine. First, we'll explore the most classic and famous lagoons—the large and small lagoons—a spectacular "lake within a lake" phenomenon formed over tens of millions of years by limestone caves, shaped by tectonic shifts, sun and rain, and seawater erosion. Lunch will be served on a deserted island beach, followed by a relaxing snorkeling session at one of El Nido's most popular snorkeling spots.

Meals: Breakfast at the hotel / Lunch: Seafood BBQ + Southeast Asian fruits / Dinner — Accommodation: IPIL SUITES RESORT or similar

Day 3: El Nido Island Hopping – Limestone Caves → Floating on the Sea → Snorkeling

After breakfast, a professional guide will take you to an island-hopping paradise—limestone caves and a wondrous underwater world. With the assistance of professional instructors, you can observe various tropical fish, shellfish, and colorful corals; at night, enjoy a sky full of stars with no light pollution.

The following attractions can be visited at your own expense: Vigan Island (also known as Pinasil) – take a small boat into the cave, where sunlight streams straight in from the ceiling, allowing you to experience the wonders of nature; Cudugnon Cave – a shore-side cave worth exploring.

Meals: Breakfast at the hotel / Lunch: Seafood BBQ + Southeast Asian fruits / Dinner — Accommodation: IPIL SUITES RESORT or similar

Day 4: El Nido → Sabang → Undersea River National Park → Manila

After breakfast, we will cross Palawan to Sabang on the west coast (approximately a four-hour drive) to visit the Underground River, one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature in St. Paul National Park. Upon arrival at the port, we will board a traditional outrigger boat (8-10 people per boat) and sail into the world's longest underground river: the tunnel is approximately 8 kilometers long, and the rock walls inside have been eroded by seawater into various bizarre rock formations, including naturally formed shapes resembling Jesus, the Virgin Mary, eagles, and horses, which are truly breathtaking. Hundreds of thousands of bats and swifts inhabit the cave. (Optional zip-lining experience available at an additional cost.) Afterwards, we will transfer to Puerto Princesa Airport for our flight back to Manila.

Meals: Breakfast at the hotel / Lunch: Filipino buffet at the national park / Dinner — Accommodation: Your own home (return trip)

* The order of attractions and meals in the above itinerary is subject to adjustment by the local travel agency in the event of force majeure. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. YIXING Travel Consultancy Inc. reserves the right to make adjustments.

Recommendation reason

According to a poll by Conde, Uast Travel magazine, Palawan has the most beautiful beaches in all of Asia.

Andy Lau praised its beauty! Tony Leung loved its tranquility! Sarah Brightman described its crystal-clear waters with her voice! If you haven't been here, as writer Wang Wenhua said, "You don't understand how to truly arrange your leisure and vacation life."

* Visit the 8-kilometer-long underground river - São Paulo Subterranean National Park (Subterranean River National Park), which was listed as a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999 and was voted one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature by the Swiss N7TW Association in 2011.

Special Notes

*This tour requires a minimum of 6 people to travel together. At other stations, groups will need to be combined by vehicle and boat. If the number of participants is less than 6, a local guide will be provided. There will be a dedicated person to take you to the airport.

※The itinerary starts and ends in Manila. Once the departure date is confirmed by the travel agency, cancellation and refunds are not possible (any "NO SHOW" segment is considered worthless and cannot be changed). Rescheduling is not permitted. In the event of weather conditions preventing the flight from departing on schedule, the airline will adjust the departure time or postpone it by one day, but the return date will remain unchanged (if weather permits). The local tour itinerary and number of days will be adjusted accordingly. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the above circumstances and cannot accept cancellations or rescheduling requests.

* This route still allows 7 kg of carry-on baggage; there is no checked baggage.

※If a traveler cancels the tour for any reason, the deposit will not be refunded and the full price of the package including airfare and hotel will need to be paid.

* The journey from Puerto Princesa to El Nido pier takes approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes, covering over 300 kilometers. There is a rest stop in Loha for passengers to rest and have meals approximately 2 hours along the way. * Please note that for tours with insufficient participants, a tour leader may not be provided. If a single room is required (e.g., three people registering), the third person can choose to add an extra bed or pay the single room supplement.

※Extra beds in hotels are mostly folding beds, which cannot be the same size as standard beds, so the room space will be relatively cramped.

※Filipino cuisine is quite different, with a strong flavor (leaning towards sweet and sour). Guests are kindly requested to respect local customs. Rural areas and non-urban locations offer Filipino-style food with simpler dishes. On outlying islands, far from cities, dining facilities are generally simpler. Since ingredients are transported by boat, adding dishes later can be difficult. (Vegetarian guests are requested to bring their own canned goods.)

※Included in the price: Transfers during the trip, Chinese-speaking tour guide, two days of island hopping, one day of underground river tour, entrance fees for transportation during the trip, and meals mentioned in the itinerary.