Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Day 1: Manila → Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Arrive in Puerto Princesa, Palawan by plane, and be transferred to your hotel by private car. Puerto Princesa is known for its relaxed pace of life, so you are free to explore and immerse yourself in the leisurely atmosphere of this "last pristine place in the Philippines".

Meals: At your own expense. Accommodation: Puerto Princesa Hotel (local 3-star or equivalent).

Day 2: São Paulo Subterranean River National Park (World Natural Heritage Site)

Head to Sabang and take a ride on a famous local outrigger boat into one of the world's longest underground rivers—the São Paulo Subterranean River (one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature). The stalactites and stalagmites, bizarre rock formations, and the bats and swifts that inhabit the cave are breathtaking. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon stroll along Sabang beach.

Meals: Breakfast at the hotel / Lunch / Dinner · Accommodation: Puerto Princesa Hotel or similar

Day 3: Mangrove Eco-boat Trip → Return Trip

Enjoy a relaxing boat trip through the mangrove forest reserve, with a local guide explaining the mangrove ecosystem and wildlife along the way. Afterwards, transfer by private vehicle to Puerto Princesa Airport for your flight back to Manila, concluding your leisurely Palawan trip.

Meals: Breakfast Hotel & Accommodation: Your cozy home (return trip)

* This itinerary text is compiled from the itinerary map and route highlights. Details such as attractions, meals, and hotels are subject to final confirmation.

Recommendation reason

• The São Paulo Subterranean River National Park —one of the world's longest underground rivers, stretching 8 kilometers—was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999 and voted one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature in 2011.
• Palawan has been repeatedly named one of the most beautiful islands in Asia by magazines such as Condé Nast Traveler.
• Mangrove Ecology – Take a boat trip through the mangrove reserve, enjoy a relaxed and slow-paced experience, and get close to nature.

Special Note

1. Southeast Asian weather is unpredictable, and the tour leader will arrange the sea trips and their order based on the weather conditions; if a sea trip is cancelled due to weather, the sea trip fee will be fully refunded.
2. Our company is not liable for travel delays caused by force majeure events such as typhoons, flight delays, or traffic congestion. We recommend that you purchase travel insurance to avoid losses.
3. Please follow instructions, protect the marine environment, and respect local customs during your trip.
4. There are many snorkeling and swimming activities available on the island, so please be sure to protect yourself from the sun. You can bring your own snorkeling equipment, or we will provide snorkeling equipment for you.

Travel Gear (Essential Recommendations)

Sun hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, aloe vera gel and other sun protection products (which can also be purchased locally in the Philippines), beach shorts, swimsuits, flip-flops, diving masks, snorkels, cameras, waterproof phone cases, etc.

Included in the fee

• Accommodation: Local 3-star/4-star hotels or resorts throughout the trip;
• Transportation: Airport transfers, car rentals as listed in the itinerary, and island hopping boat charters;
• Entrance fees: Entrance fees to attractions listed in the itinerary, island entry fees, pier tax, and marine environmental protection fees;
• Meals: Meals specified in the itinerary;
• Services: Chinese-speaking tour leader/local guide will accompany you throughout the trip.

The fee does not include

• Round-trip airfare and departure tax;
• Personal expenses: tips, excess baggage/transportation fees, telephone charges, spa massages, shopping, personal expenses during free time, etc.
• Meals and optional activities not listed in the itinerary;
• Travel insurance (it is recommended to purchase Southeast Asia travel insurance on your own).

* The specific inclusion/exclusion is subject to the final itinerary confirmation.