Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Puerto Princesa
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in.
The rest of the afternoon is free at leisure.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2: St. Paul's Underground River Tour (B)
Breakfast at the hotel
Proceed for St. Paul's Underground River Tour
One of the world’s longest underground rivers, the St. Paul’s Underground River it is located within the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, which is about 81 kilometers from Puerto Princesa City or approximately 3 hours by land passing through the picturesque countryside and through the town of Sabang. From there, it is a 20-minute outrigger boat ride to the park where guests board smaller outrigger canoes for the journey inside the underground river. The boat travels three kilometers into the cave and one is treated to a spectacular display of rock formations and cathedral-like chambers which Mother Nature has sculpted for millions of years. The river has also been recently declared as a World Heritage Site and recently awarded as one of the new 7 Natural Wonders of the World.
Return to hotel, rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 3: Puerto Princesa City Tour (B)
Breakfast at the hotel
Proceed for Puerto Princesa City Tour
Puerto Princesa is considered one of the cleanest cities in the Philippines and is approximately an hour and fifteen minutes from Manila by air. The tour starts with a visit to the Crocodile Farm Institute which is a joint project with the Japanese government to preserve the endangered crocodile species. The next stop is the unique Iwahig Penal Colony which is also known a “prison without walls.” The penal colony is unique in that the inmates are not jailed in cells but are encourage to promote self-sufficiency. After the tour proceeds to the Rurugan sa Tubod which is a community for women which engages in the weaving of indigenous fibers, pineapple specially, for its industry. Finally, the tour takes visitors to the sprawling Mitra Ranch which has a splendid view of Puerto Princesa as well as Honda Bay.
Day 3: Honda Bay Tour (B, L)
Breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast, head to the Sta. Lourdes pier. Here, outrigger boats await to take you island-hopping. The itinerary includes a running tour of Bat, Luli, Meara Marina and Pandan Islands. Lunch at Snake Island. The rest of the day is free for swimming, snorkelling, fish feeding or sunbathing.
Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 5: Depart Palawan (B)
Breakfast at the hotel
Check-out and depart Palawan for your return or onward journey.