We Love —
- Embarking on an incredible holiday to the Philippines to visit three amazing areas - Manila, Puerto Princesa and El Nido.
- Lounging on white-sand beaches, swimming in azure lagoons and exploring the colourful reefs that sit beneath the crystal waters.
- Discovering the longest underground river - one of the world’s most impressive cave systems featuring limestone karst landscapes and lush forest.
Customer reviews —
Your Itinerary In Brief —
Discover three of the most beautiful regions of the Philippines. Manila, the capital, will surprise you with its mix of Spanish colonial architecture and modern skyscrapers. Puerto Princesa, the pearl of the Philippines, will assure you to spend relaxing moments between azure lagoons and paradisiacal beaches. To finish your tour, El Nido will offer many diving sites and fine sand beaches...
Choose your ideal duration:
- 10 days/9 nights with flights
- 12 days/11 nights with flights
- 15 days/14 nights with flights
Your itinerary:
Day 1 : Manila
Day 2 : Manila / Puerto Princesa
Day 3 and 4: Puerto Princesa
Day 5: Puerto Princesa - El Nido
Day 6 to 9: El Nido
Day 6 to 11: El Nido
Day 6 to 14: El Nido
Your Itinerary In Detail —
Day 1: Manila
Arrival in Manila. Customs formalities.
Welcome by our representative with VIP assistance:
- Fresh mango juice
- Refreshing towels
- Bottle of mineral water
- Welcome gift (dried mango, local rum, and map of the Philippines).
Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle with your English-speaking guide to the Diamond Hotel (or similar) with a stay in a Deluxe Room.
Check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 2: MANILA / PUERTO PRINCESA
Breakfast at the hotel. Private transfer from the hotel to the Manila airport.
Flight Manila - Puerto Princesa.
Arrival in Puerto Princesa. You will be greeted by the representative on site.
Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to the Princesa Garden Resort (or similar).
Check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 3: Puerto Princesa
Breakfast at the hotel.
HONDA BAY TOUR with lunch.
Honda Bay is located on the east coast of Palawan Island. Make stops at smaller islands known for their white sand beaches and snorkelling opportunities. You can swim and snorkel along the reef, which can be seen near the surface of the water, as well as up to 24 metres deep.
Admire the corals and tropical fish and watch for starfish, aka sea stars, on Strafish Island. Luli Island takes its name from the phrase "Lulubog-Lilitaw". Meaning to sink and rise - the island disappears and the tide rises. Cowrie Island is home to thatched cabins and huts overlooking the water, offering a resort-style atmosphere.
Return to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 4: PUERTO PRINCESA
Breakfast at the hotel. At 7am, you will depart from the hotel.
Discovery of the underground river with lunch. (SIC VISIT - GROUP VISIT WITH OTHER GUESTS)
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the "New 7 Wonders of Nature" - visit and discover the world's longest underground river and be amazed by the spectacular formation of limestone and other minerals embedded in this national park. The Underground River is located 2 hours from Puerto Princesa, on the west coast of Palawan in Sabang.
This day trip takes you from Puerto Princesa to Sabang. This most popular tour in Puerto Princesa, the Underground River is a protected area of the Philippines located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of downtown Puerto Princesa, Palawan and is the longest navigable underground river in the world. On this tour, you may see lizards and monkeys through a short path in the forest; 100-year-old mangrove and stalagmite and stalactite formation at the St. Paul Underground River.
After the amazing tour at Underground River, feel refreshed and experience the ambiance of Gusto Grill & Resto and enjoy the lunch buffet. They serve Filipino dishes and different grilled fish fresh from the sea of Puerto Princesa. The restaurant is located near the pier, where the boats or bancas of the underground river are all moored.
Return to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 5: PUERTO PRINCESA - EL NIDO
Breakfast at the hotel. Around 9 am, departure by private transfer from Puerto Princesa to El Nido.
Arrival in El Nido. Transfer to your hotel, Seda Lio Resort (or similar).
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6: El Nido
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure around 8:00 am to take a guided tour of El Nido's Tour A (non-private).
During this tour you will discover beautiful lagoons, beaches and snorkelling sites where you can admire the corals, the colourful fauna and hundreds of species of fish.
The calm turquoise waters of its limestone walls lined with orchids by the turquoise waters of the Small and Big Lagoon. Shimizu is an island with beautiful limestone cliffs where "Balinsasayaw" nests, and which produces the highly sought-after bird's nest soup, which is considered to have healing properties. The Secret Lagoon you will visit is located on a small island reminiscent of the film "The Beach", surrounded by karst limestone cliffs.
You will have lunch on the island.
Return to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 7: EL NIDO
Breakfast at the hotel.
The Philippines are world-famous for their endless beautiful beaches that can be considered among the best in the world. And when we say endless, we mean it! With El Nido Tour D, you will discover several beautiful beaches, with their white sand, limestone rock formations and tropical vegetation. It's a trip full of wonders that you will remember for a long time!
Discover the beautiful, pristine, laid-back and best beaches of Bacuit Bay, El Nido Palawan. Dip your toes in the crystal clear waters of El Nido's small lagoon, which are surrounded by jagged limestone cliffs dotted with trees.
Discover Pasandigan Beach in one of the coves of Cadlao Island. Snorkel and observe the coral reef that contains an abundance of marine life. Stroll along its finest and whitest sand.
Explore the wonders of Natnat Beach. It has soft white sand and clear waters; both are an ideal combination for a few hours or afternoon of relaxation. It is mostly limestone covered with trees hanging from its cracks. Capture the magnificent view of Cadlao Lagoon surrounded by sharp limestone rock walls with deep emerald waters. Relax at Ipil beach with its perfect sunset scene.
Have lunch on the island.
Return to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 8: EL NIDO
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to do as you wish.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 9 or 11 or 14: EL NIDO
Breakfast at the hotel. Private transfer from the resort to El Nido airport.
Flight El Nido to Manila.
Arrival in Manila, meet our Masaya representative. Take the private transfer to the Swabbing Center for the RT-PCR test.
After the test, transfer to the hotel.
Overnight accommodation at the Diamond Hotel.
DAY 10 or 12 or 15: EL NIDO / MANILA
Breakfast at the hotel.
Private transfer in air-conditioned vehicle to the airport.
Assistance by our team for the check-in formalities.
End of our services.
Your Hotels —
HAND-PICKED JUST FOR YOU
Maximum room capacity
We have selected comfortable hotels where you will be able to fully recharge your batteries after your visits and exploring the area:
- Manila: Diamond Hotel (or similar)
- Puerto Princesa: Princesa Garden Resort (or similar)
- El Nido: Seda Lio Resort (or similar)
Your Dining Choices
Enjoy your breakfast each day. You will also have 4 lunches included (excluding drinks) on day 3, 4, 6 and 7.
Your Journey to the Philippines —
Flights:
You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers:
Return airport transfers are included for all offers. For inbound transfer arrangements, please confirm with your transfer provider when you arrive. Alternatively, please check with the reception of your accommodation. If you still require assistance, please call the transfer provider directly.
Your Destination —
Philippines
Made up of 7,107 islands, the Philippines is defined by its pristine beaches, vivid green rice fields, fiery volcanoes, and diverse culture. The entire area covers around 300,000 square kilometres, and is surrounded by the South China Sea to the west, the Philippine Sea to the east and the Celebes Sea to the south.
Many mountains and active volcanoes dot the landscape, and craggy limestone cliffs and caves border the crystal clear waters and powder soft white sands. The religions, ethnicity, language and scenery vary hugely from island to island, resulting in an ever changing, multi layered experience of authentic Asia.
