El Nido && Puerto Princesa 2014

El Nido, Palawan

How to get there

By air

Puerto Princesa International Airport is Palawan's premier gateway. You can catch a bus, private or public van from Puerto Princesa to El Nido on arrival.

From Puerto Princesa Airport going to El Nido

By Van

There are vans that have regular shuttle trips to El Nido. Fare is 500php per person and the travel time is 5-6 hrs. The van ride is quite rough though as the road is only partially paved properly. There would be 2 stop overs, first is for ATM and Money changer because there are no ATMs in El Nido, 2^nd is after 2hrs for dinner.

For Puerto Princesa land transfer or City tour you can contact Kuya Rodel – 09266435096. When not in reach you can contact Fort Wally for your land transfer going to El Nido.

Fort Wally contact number: 09172762875

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fortwally-travel-and-tour/115530031929796

Where to stay (El Nido)

We stayed at the InnGo tourist Inn for 3days and 2 nights. Hotel is situated in a good location to access the beach and the main street. The rooms were clean and big enough for the three of us, also the staff are very nice and they will help you out with anything you need. We got room 1 with A/C, 1 single and double bed, hot and cold water and free wi-fi for 1200php per night which is good for 3pax.

Contact number: 09057912429 or through their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/inngotouristinn

What to do (El Nido)

Island Tour (Packages differ depending on hotels/agencies)

Tour A – 1200php

Tour B – 1300php

Tour C – 1400php

Tour D – 1500php

For our Island tour, we got tour A and C for 2000php per pax inclusive of lunch and environmental fee. J Tour A and C is highly recommended by  our tour guide. Island hopping started at 8AM and we finished by 5PM.

*Wag mahiyang tumawad sa price ;)

For Island tour, contact Kuya Jhun: 09107527375

What to eat (El Nido)

Coco Bar (Beachfront) 

                Beer – 50php

                Calamares – 200php

Skyline Grill and Restaurant

                Nido Soup (Bird’s nest soup) – 200php per serving

                Tapsilog  – 120php

Trattoria Altrove (Barefoot Resto) – A must visit place in El Nido for their Pizza!!

                Pomodori (Appetizer)– 125php

                Arrabiata (Pasta) – 230php 

                Hawaiina (Hungarian) – 390php

Day 1 Itinerary

2:20 pm	ETA at Puerto Princesa Airport
3:30 pm	PP to EN
6:00 pm	Stop over for Dinner
9:30 pm	Arrival at EN
10:00 pm	Dinner / Chill night

Day 2 Itineray – Island Tour

7:00 am	Breakfast
8:00 am	Start of Island Tour
12:30 pm	Island Lunch
1:30 pm	Continuation of Island Tour
5:30 pm	Back to the Hotel
6:00 pm	Pasalubong hunting
7:30 pm	Dinner

Island Tour

*Don't go Island hopping without aqua shoes and rash guard
*Waterproof camera is a must!! :)

Helicopter Island

     

    

     

Hidden Beach

Matinloc Island / Matinloc Shrine

View from top of Matinloc Island

Secret Beach - No photos because we do not have a waterproof camera. :P 

*Buwis buhay ang pagpasok sa secret beach. 

Secret Lagoon 

Entrance and Exit to Secret Lagoon

Miniloc Island 

Big Lagoon

Small Lagoon - No pictures inside the small lagoon

Entrance to Small Lagoon

Access to this beach is via kayak or swimming thru an opening in a cave

7 Commandos Beach

Our tour guide and the captain of the ship. Haha! For Island tour, contact Kuya Jhun: 09107527375

*100php for rental of snorkel

Day 3 Itinerary - Last day

5:00 am	EN to PP
7:00 am	Stop over for Breakfast
9:45 am	PP
10:00 am	Pasalubong hunting
11:00 am	Ranch Sta. Monica
12:00 nn	Lunch at Baker’s hill
1:30 pm	Bay walk
2:00 pm	Puerto Princesa Airport

Side trip at Puerto Princesa

Ranch Sta. Monica - 10php for entrance

Baker’s Hill

                Must try their Crocodile Sisig and Tamilok

                                Crocodile Sisig – 299php

                                Tamilok – 180php

     

                                Korean beef stew - 160php

                                Chicken BBQ - 125php

               *Service charge not included

Ube Hopia – 45php

Ube crinkles – 50php

Crocodile Sisig and Tamilok 

Chicken BBQ 

Korean Beef Stew

Bay walk 

Breakdown of Expense for 3 days and 2 night (For 2 pax)

Air Fare RT	2,760php
PP to EN (vice versa)	2000php
Tricycle from terminal to hotel (EN)	20php
From Hotel to terminal (EN)	50php
Accommodation (EN)	1600php
Food	2500php
Island Tour	4000php
Pasalubong	1,065php
Terminal Fee (PP to Manila)	300php
PP City Tour	330php
Other expense	320php

*PP (Puerto Princesa)

*EN (El Nido)