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

9 Days 8 Nights

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 and internal flights 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. Return economy flights and internal sectors are included.

Trip Highlights

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)
• Return economy class flights
• Airport pickup and drop transfers
• Intercity transfers by AC vehicle
• Meals as per itinerary
• 4 activity passes (as per itinerary)

Overview

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 and internal flights 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. Return economy flights and internal sectors are included.

Trip Highlights

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

Itinerary

  • Day
    01

    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.

    Overnight: City Garden Grand Hotel

  • Day
    02

    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.

    Overnight: Cherry's Court_Yard

  • Day
    03

    Puerto Princesa City | Iwahig firefly watching

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

    Overnight: Cherry's Court_Yard

  • Day
    04

    Puerto Princesa City | Underground River

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

    Overnight: Cherry's Court_Yard

  • Day
    05

    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.

    Overnight: Ora Beach Resort

  • Day
    06

    El Nido | Secret Beach

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

    Overnight: Ora Beach Resort

  • Day
    07

    El Nido | Big Lagoon

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

    Overnight: Ora Beach Resort

  • Day
    08

    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.

    Overnight: City Garden Grand Hotel

  • Day
    09

    Metro Manila | Departure

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

Cost Includes

  • • 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)
  • • Return economy class flights
  • • Airport pickup and drop transfers
  • • Intercity transfers by AC vehicle
  • • Meals as per itinerary
  • • 4 activity passes (as per itinerary)

Cost Excludes

  • • Meals not mentioned in inclusions
  • • Personal expenses (laundry, tips, telephone, shopping)
  • • Entry fees to monuments/attractions unless specified
  • • Optional activities and excursions

Trip Dates

  • Wednesday July 15, 2026
    Thursday July 23, 2026
  • Saturday August 15, 2026
    Sunday August 23, 2026
  • Tuesday September 15, 2026
    Wednesday September 23, 2026
  • Thursday October 15, 2026
    Friday October 23, 2026
  • Sunday November 15, 2026
    Monday November 23, 2026
  • Tuesday December 15, 2026
    Wednesday December 23, 2026
  • Friday January 15, 2027
    Saturday January 23, 2027
  • Monday February 15, 2027
    Tuesday February 23, 2027
  • Monday March 15, 2027
    Tuesday March 23, 2027
  • Thursday April 15, 2027
    Friday April 23, 2027
  • Saturday May 15, 2027
    Sunday May 23, 2027