8N Philippines Tour from India | 5-Star Palawan & El Nido

Eight Philippines nights across Manila, Palawan and El Nido, from the Underground River to El Nido's Big Lagoon.

Available all year - pick any travel date that suits you.

Palawan headlines this eight-night trip, giving three nights each to Puerto Princesa's Underground River and El Nido's Big Lagoon, with Manila nights at either end.

Deep into Palawan

Manila bookends cover Intramuros, three Puerto Princesa nights bring the Underground River, Honda Bay and firefly watching, and three El Nido nights add the Big Lagoon, Small Lagoon and Bacuit Bay tours. Four included activities link the route.

Who this tour is for

Eight nights weighted to Palawan, mixed 5- and 3-star stays, daily breakfast and four activities suit nature-first travellers, with internal sectors included.

Trip Highlights

• Palawan Underground River
• Honda Bay island-hopping
• El Nido Big Lagoon
• Bacuit Bay island tours

Day 1: Metro Manila | Arrival & First Look

Arrive in Metro Manila, transfer to your hotel and settle in before a first look at the Intramuros walled city.

Day 2: Puerto Princesa City | Onward to Puerto Princesa City

Travel on to Puerto Princesa City and begin with the Underground River, with time to take in Honda Bay island-hopping.

Day 3: Puerto Princesa City | Iwahig firefly watching

Spend the day in Puerto Princesa City taking in Iwahig firefly watching and the Underground River.

Day 4: Puerto Princesa City | Underground River

Spend the day in Puerto Princesa City taking in the Underground River and Honda Bay island-hopping.

Day 5: El Nido | Onward to El Nido

Travel on to El Nido and begin with the Big Lagoon, with time to take in Small Lagoon kayaking.

Day 6: El Nido | Secret Beach

Spend the day in El Nido taking in Secret Beach and the Big Lagoon.

Day 7: El Nido | Big Lagoon

Spend the day in El Nido taking in the Big Lagoon and Small Lagoon kayaking.

Day 8: Metro Manila | Onward to Metro Manila

Travel on to Metro Manila and begin with the Intramuros walled city, with time to take in Rizal Park.

Day 9: Metro Manila | Departure

Free morning in Metro Manila for last-minute shopping before your transfer for departure.

Inclusions

• 5-star hotel accommodation — City Garden Grand Hotel (1 nights)
• 5-star hotel accommodation — Princesa Garden Island Resort and Spa (3 nights)
• 5-star hotel accommodation — Ora Beach Resort (3 nights)
• 5-star hotel accommodation — City Garden Grand Hotel (1 nights)
• Airport pickup and drop transfers
• Intercity transfers by AC vehicle
• Meals as per itinerary
• 4 activity passes (as per itinerary)