Included in this offer :

• 11-day / 10-night private tour with accommodation in the hotels as mentioned or similar
  - 1 night in Manila
  - 3 nights in Puerto Princesa
  - 3 nights in El Nido
  - 3 nights in Coron
• Daily breakfasts and lunches on days 3, 6 and 7
• Flights departing from the city of your choice
• Manila - Puerto Princesa flight (day 2)
• Coron - Manila flight (day 11)
• Return airport/hotel transfers by private vehicle
• Transfers to visits included in the programme in an air-conditioned vehicle with driver
• El Nido - Coron ferry crossing (day 8)
• Welcome and assistance at the airport of arrival
• Excursions and visits mentioned in the programme
• Admission fees to visited sites
• The service of an English-speaking tour guide during visits

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THE WONDERS OF PALAWAN IN 4* AND 5* HOTELS

Start your trip in Manila, the vibrant capital of the Philippines, where you can soak up Filipino history, culture and cuisine before flying to Puerto Princesa. Explore the crystal clear waters of the Honda Bay Islands and enjoy the rich marine biodiversity. Soak up the breathtaking natural beauty of El Nido with its limestone cliffs and white sandy beaches.

End your stay in style at Coron, a paradise for divers with its wrecks from the Second World War and colorful coral reefs. You will be back on a flight to Manila before your return.

This private tour is offered in 11 days.

Your itinerary, day by day:
Day 1: Arrival in Manila
Day 2: Manila - Puerto Princesa
Day 3: Honda Bay Islands Tour
Day 4: Excursion in the underground river of Puerto Princesa
Day 5: Puerto Princesa - El Nido
Day 6: El Nido "Tour A"
Day 7: El Nido "Tour C"
Day 8: El Nido - Coron
Day 9: Relaxing in Coron
Day 10: Coron
Day 11: Coron - Manila and departure from the Philippines

Your detailed itinerary

Day 1 | Arrival in Manila

Arrival in Manila.

You will be greeted by a representative with a welcome kit presented in a sinamay bag (traditional loose mesh fabric bag made with the fibers of abaca) with mineral water, a welcome necklace, dried mango.

Private transfer to the hotel.

For your first night in the Philippines, start by watching the sunset over Manila Bay from the waterfront of Roxas Bay. Then head to the historic district of Intramuros for a stroll through its ancient ramparts and alleys steeped in history.

For dinner, discover local cuisine in one of the city’s many restaurants, offering traditional Filipino dishes. After lunch, attend a cultural or musical performance to discover the Filipino art and music.

End your evening by mingling with the lively nightlife of Makati or Bonifacio Global City, where you can find trendy bars, dance clubs and entertainment venues to extend your discovery of Manila at night.

Day 2 | Manila - Puerto Princesa

Breakfast at the hotel.

Pick-up from the hotel followed by a private transfer to the airport for the flight to Puerto Princesa.

Arrival in Puerto Princesa, greeted by a hotel representative. Transfer to the hotel and check-in.

Evening at leisure and overnight stay at the hotel in Puerto Princesa.

Day 3 | Excursion to Honda Bay Islands

Early breakfast at the hotel.

Around 7:00 am, pick-up in the hotel lobby. Departure from the hotel for the group excursion to explore the islands of Honda Bay.

Honda Bay is the perfect place to enjoy the sun, sand, and sea in Palawan. Once you arrive at the Honda Bay pier, you will be greeted by your English-speaking guide and the tour operator. Board a motorboat and head to Luli Island. Play on the long sandbar adorned with flags and enjoy the calm waves on the shore! Next, head to Cowrie Island for a picnic lunch and water activities such as snorkelling. You will have the opportunity to swim among colourful coral reefs or try the banana boat and kayaking.

The best is reserved for lunch on Starfish Island, where you might see hundreds of starfish just beneath the waves. This excursion allows you to escape the bustling streets of Puerto Princesa and enjoy the sun all day. Snorkel and discover beautiful underwater gardens by booking this Honda Bay island discovery tour! Enjoy water sports, discover Palawan's diverse marine life, and relax on the white sandy beaches of Honda Bay, Luli Island, and Starfish Island.

After the excursion, return to the hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 | Excursion to the Puerto Princesa Underground River

Today, enjoy an early breakfast at the hotel, followed by a pick-up in the hotel lobby around 7:00 AM.

Depart from the hotel for the group excursion to the underground river, including lunch at a local restaurant with a stunning sea view.

The Puerto Princesa Underground River, located about 2 hours from Puerto Princesa on the west coast of Palawan in Sabang, is a protected site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as one of the "New Wonders of Nature". Visit and discover the world's longest underground river and be amazed by the spectacular limestone formations and other minerals found in this national park. Highlights of the excursion include spotting monitor lizards and monkeys during a short walk through the forest, centuries-old mangroves, and the astonishing stalagmite and stalactite formations of the underground river.

Lunch at a local restaurant renowned for its grilled fish.

After the excursion, return to the hotel.

Evening at leisure and overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 | Puerto Princesa - El Nido

Breakfast at the hotel.

Around 9:00 am, pick-up in the hotel lobby. Private transfer from Puerto Princesa to El Nido (approximately 4.5 to 6 hours journey).

Arrival in El Nido, check-in at the hotel. Free evening and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6 | El Nido Tour A

Early breakfast at the hotel.

Around 8:00 am: Pick-up in the hotel lobby.

From El Nido, take a tricycle to the start of the group tour.

Explore the Big Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Secret Island, Seven Commandos Beach, and enjoy lunch at Payong-Payong Beach.

El Nido is famous for its stunning white sandy beaches and limestone formations. The El Nido Tour A, lagoons and beaches, is one of the most popular tours in El Nido. During this tour, you will discover beautiful lagoons, magnificent beaches, and snorkelling spots where you can swim and admire the corals, colourful wildlife, and hundreds of fish species. It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the wonders the lagoons have to offer.

After the tour, return to the hotel.

Free evening and overnight at the hotel.

Day 7 | El Nido Tour C

Early breakfast at the hotel.

Around 8:00 am: Pick-up in the resort lobby. Transfer to the embarkation area for the departure of the group excursion El Nido Island Hopping Tour C.

The El Nido Tour C is probably the most popular of all the excursions in El Nido. It will take you to discover beautiful islands, beaches, and snorkelling spots, as well as a unique place: the Matinloc Shrine. If you had to choose only one excursion in El Nido, it would probably be Tour C.

After the excursion, return to the hotel. Evening free and overnight at the hotel.

Day 8 | El Nido - Coron

Breakfast at the hotel.

Pick-up in the hotel lobby and transfer to Lio port. Then ferry crossing: El Nido – Coron via Montenegro.

Arrival in Coron, welcome and meet with a hotel representative. Private transfer to the hotel and check-in.

Coron is renowned for its spectacular natural beauty. One can explore the crystal-clear waters and World War II wrecks during exceptional dives, and discover hidden lagoons, impressive limestone cliffs, and pristine beaches. Coron also offers land adventures such as treks to admire breathtaking viewpoints and natural hot springs.

Rest of the day at leisure and overnight at the hotel.

Day 9 | Coron

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day to relax and explore the surroundings.

Our suggestions:

- A hike to Mount Tapyas for a panoramic view of the island and its surroundings.

- A visit to the hot springs of Maquinit to relax and rejuvenate.

- The exploration of Lake Barracuda and Lake Kayangan, among the clearest waters in the world.

- An excursion to the waterfalls of Tapyas for a refreshing break.

- Coron market for local souvenirs and culinary delights.

Day 10 | Coron

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day to relax and take advantage of the hotel's facilities.

Evening at leisure and overnight at the hotel.

Day 11 | Coron - Return to Manila for your departure

Breakfast at the hotel.

Pick-up in the hotel lobby. The transfer to Coron Busuanga Airport will be by shared boat and then by land.

Upon arrival in Manila, you will be greeted by a representative for a private transfer to Manila International Airport (MNL) for the return flight to France.

Your accommodations

During your stay, you will be accommodated for 10 nights in the 4-star and 5-star accommodation (local standards) as listed below (or similar):

Manila: 1 night at the 5-star Diamond Hotel Philippines in a Deluxe Room

Puerto Princesa: 3 nights at the **4-star Funny Lion Puerto Princesa ** in a King Room

El Nido: 3 nights at the 5-star Seda Lio Resort in a Deluxe Forest Room

Coron: 3 nights at the 4-star Discovery Coron in a Garden Suite

Please note:

The hotels listed are classified as 4-star or 5-star according to local standards. The services provided may not be equivalent to the 4-star or 5-star standards of European norms.

In the event of unavailability, it is possible that your accommodation may be changed. However, we will do our best to find you alternative accommodation of an equivalent standard.

Your board

During this tour, you will enjoy daily breakfasts, as well as lunches on days 3, 6, and 7.

Useful information

Note: For people booking the "hotel only" formula (without international flight), please send us your flight details as soon as possible via the contact form located in "Help and contact" at the bottom of the page, so that we can organize your transfers.

CUSTOMS FORMALITIES:
Every traveller must present a passport valid for 6 months from the date of arrival in the Philippines and an air ticket for return or continuation of his trip. More information on the website of the Philippine Embassy in France (https://parispe.dfa.gov.ph/).
It is possible to travel to the Philippines without a prior visa. The entry stamp affixed on arrival by the immigration service allows for a stay of up to 30 days.
Upon departure from the airport, travellers are required to pay a tax of 200 pesos in Manila (less in the provinces) for domestic flights and 550 pesos for international flights (unless included in the ticket price).

CURRENCY:
The Philippine peso is the currency of the Republic of the Philippines. Its international code, according to ISO 4217 standard, is PHP. As of 01/10/2024, 1 PHP corresponds to 0.016 EUR. Conversely, 1 EUR corresponds to 62 PHP.

ACCOMMODATION:
Please note: the hotels listed are rated 3* or 4* according to local standards. The services provided may not be equivalent to European 3* and 4* standards.

Transfers

This circuit includes:

- Transfer to/from airport-hotel by private vehicle

- Flight Manila – Puerto Princesa (baggage allowance: 20 kilos)

- Transfers to the mentioned excursions in Puerto Princesa and El Nido

- El Nido – Coron ferry crossing via Montenegro in Tourist class

- The Busuanga Coron flight – Manila (baggage allowance: 20 kilos)

Good to know

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.

Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.

For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.

Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.

The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.

Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...

Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.

Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.

See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.

In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.

You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.

You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.

There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.

Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.

In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.

Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.

Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

Formalities

• The following information applies to all British citizens travelling abroad on a trip sold by PerfectStay. Please refer to the information below regarding travel formalities for each destination (identification documents, vaccinations, VISA, travel advice). Further information can be found on the following websites:
  

British Embassy in the Philippines

120 Upper McKinley Road

McKinley Hill, Taguig City 1634

Manila, Philippines

Phone: (+63) 2 8858 2200

Email: ukinthephilippines@fcdo.gov.uk

Website: https://www.gov.uk/world/philippines

Philippine Embassy in London, UK

6-8 Suffolk Street London SW1Y 4HG United Kingdom

Phone: (+44) 20 7451 1780

Email: embassy@philemb.co.uk

VACCINE

It is advisable to be up to date with the usual diphtheria-tetanus-polio (DTP) vaccinations, including mumps, rubella and measles for children, and tuberculosis vaccinations. Vaccinations against typhoid, rabies and viral hepatitis A and B, depending on local travel conditions.

For stays in rural areas, vaccination against Japanese encephalitis may be necessary.

In all cases, seek advice from your GP or an international vaccination centre.

VISA

It is possible to enter the Philippines without a visa. The entry stamp issued by the Immigration Office on arrival allows a stay of up to 30 days on presentation of a passport valid for at least six months after the end of the stay in the Philippines and a return or onward ticket. For more information, visit the website of the Philippine Embassy in the UK. Travellers must pay a departure tax of 200 pesos in Manila (less in the provinces) for domestic flights, and 550 pesos for international flights (unless the tax is included in the ticket price).

If your flight involves transit to an intermediate destination before reaching your final destination, please check the entry requirements for that transit country.

IDENTITY

You must hold a passport that is valid for at least 6 months after your return from the Philippines.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.

Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.

To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.

The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

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