BEAUTY OF PHILIPPINES
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Description
Pearl of the Orient Seas
Be awed and bask in the alluring beauty of its landscapes.
Explore the tropical jewels of Palawan, a big treasure trove of immaculate beaches, unexplored coral reefs, diving and mountain sites, rock formations and an underground river that has made it as one of the world’s wonders.
Palawan is an idyllic, almost undeveloped paradise of raw natural beauty and the largest province in the country. Gaining ground to have the most beautiful set of beaches, Palawan is home to virgin and pristine beaches. It is a big treasure trove of unexplored coral reefs, diving and mountain sites and rock formations. The untouched environment has been protected by environmental groups to maintain its natural and exquisite beauty, making it one of the Philippines’ main attractions.
Puerto Princesa is the getaway and the capital city of the province, where the Subterranean River National Park can be found. It is the longest underground river system that is accessible to mankind and has been named one of the new seven wonders of nature. This river flows within a deep cavern under rugged limestone and marble cliffs and crystalline waters it is one of the UNESCO heritage sites.
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Inclusions
3 nights stay at 4 star hotel
Daily breakfast, lunch and dinners
Return airport transfers (Puerto Princesa International Airport)
City tour of Puerto Princesa
Visit to Saint Paul Subterranean Park
Visit to UNESCO World Herritage Site – Underground River ride
Island hopping tour of Honda Bay
Visit to Bat & Snake Islands. -
Day 1
Manila – Puerto Princesa
Take a flight from Manila to Puerto Princesa. Proceed on a tour of the city, including the State College museum, the crocodile farm, the pineapple fiber weavers, the market and the Iwahig Penal Colony that is known as the ‘prison without walls’ as this is a village where prisoners on good behavior livewith their families and work in the farms. Transfer to the hotel.Overnight at hotel.
Meals: Lunch & DinnerDay 2
Underground River
After breakfast depart for Saint Paul Subterranean Park where you transfer to an outrigger boat that will take you to UNESCO World Heritage Site’s Underground River. Paddle into bat-filled cavern of flutes columns and piped walls. The karstic river is long but the boat ride is limited only to that part which has already been explored. Lunch and return to Puerto Princesa.Overnight at hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDay 3
Honda Bay
Transfer to the pier to embark on a whole day island-hopping excursion at Honda Bay, which has several islands and islets located off the mainland of Puerto Princesa. Bat Island, a home to thousands of bats that live on trees and fly out at night to search for food. Snake Island is so named because of its shape and other islands such as Pandan, Star Fish and Luli, There are ample opportunities for snorkeling, swimming and sunbathing. Enjoy a picnic lunch on one of the islands before returning to the mainland.
Overnight at hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDay 4
Puerto Princesa – Manila
After breakfast, transfer to airport to fly back to Manila.
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EXCLUSIONS
International & domestic airfare
Visa
Travel insurance
Other services not stated under “Inclusions”. -
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Prices mentioned is starting from, per person based on 2 persons travelling together and sharing twin/double room, subject to seasonal surcharges and availability.
ITL World reserve the right to amend the prices in case of currency fluctuations, changes in rates of exchange, and/or fuel costs, special or high season charges and hike in the airline/hotel/rail/land transportation charges before the date of departure.
For convenience of passengers and / or feasibility of operations, ITL World or their service providers may sometimes amend the itinerary.
International hotel check in time is between 2pm and 3pm and check out time is between 11am and 12pm. (Exceptions apply). Early check in and or late check-out is subject to availability of rooms and may be chargeable.
It is the responsibility of the passengers to ensure they hold valid passport, visa, travel and medical insurance, vaccination etc., as applicable for each destination.
City/tourist tax as applicable, must be paid directly at the hotel.
To assist with visa application process, ITL World would provide copies of air tickets, travel insurance and other ground service vouchers for bookings made and fully paid for. Approval and issuance of visa is at the discretion of respective Embassies or Consulates and ITL World cannot in anyway influence this process. Certain nationals however receive visa on arrival in select countries, subject to prior online approvals.
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