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Since I found the 3 Days 2 Nights itinerary short for my trip in El Nido, Palawan I decided to create a longer itinerary.

• Summary
• Suggested Itinerary
• Budget
• Things to Bring
• Notes

Summary

No. of Pax: 4 pax
Budget: P5,000 – airfare and airport terminal fees not included
Duration: 4 days – 3 nights
Estimated Start: Day 1 – 9:30AM Arrival at Puerto Princesa
Estimated End: Day 3 – 5:00PM flight out of Puerto Princesa
Lodging: Fan Room
Activities: Island Hopping, Cliff climbing, Trekking, Waterfalls and Hot Springs

Suggested Itinerary

• ETA – Estimated Time of Arrival
• ETD – Estimated Time of Departure

Budget for 4 pax

Transportation

Lodging

Food

Tours & Other Fees

Budget Summary

Things to Bring

• Clothes good for 4 days and 3 nights
• Swimming Clothes
• Towel
• Tissue
• Kikay Kit/Pogi Pack (Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, etc.)
• Flashlight
• Personal Medication
• Umbrella
• Sunblock
• Camera
• Snacks for sharing
• Goggles/Mask & Snorkel
• Small bag while walking around
• Small bottle of water to be refilled once in a while
• Hiking shoes or sandals with straps for Cliff Climbing

Notes

• This itinerary assumes that you will be arriving by plane at Puerto Princesa not later than 9AM (First flight) and have a flight out of Palawan at 5PM (Last flight).
• This itinerary also assumes that you are physically fit since the third day would require to climb and hike.
• For the El Nido Land Tour you may contact Rainbow Tours at 0928-408-2849.
• People are disappointed when they go to Makinit Hot Springs because you cannot go swimming in it.
• The river crossing to Nagkalit-kalit falls is enjoyable and refreshing and when you arrive you can also go dip in the basin of the falls.
• You can try to haggle down the price if you only want to go to Nagkalit-kalit falls and not to Makinit Hot Springs.
• Lodging is fan room.
• El Nido Sands Inn contact number is 0999-452-5843 (Letty)
• If you plan to go solo or with a partner you may opt to try the cheapest lodging I found in El Nido.
• Food budget is assumed that you will be eating in karinderyas or eatery. You may opt to go to the market and cook, ask if the lodging would allow you to cook.
• There are many karinderyas and eatery at the town of El Nido.
• Island Hopping Tour suggested is Tour A since it is the highly recommended tour by the lodging. Also it’s one of the cheapest tours. Tour A includes Small Lagoon, Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Simizu Island and 7 Commando Beach.
• There are a lot of booking offices around the town of El Nido.
• Tours prices are regulated by the Department of Tourism in El Nido.
• A day before your trip reserve your slot in the van to El Nido. Check my Palawan Lexus Shuttle Service to know how to reserve your trip to El Nido.
• If you’re looking for a more time flexible transportation, try riding the RORO Bus.
• If you’re looking for a more comfortable ride, ride the Daytripper Vans.
• When you arrive at El Nido have your 8AM return trip van reserved at the Lexus station.
• Bring mask and snorkel so you would not have to borrow them inside town. Borrowing costs P100 per set.
• Eco-Tourism Development Fund will be collected before you go Island Hopping.

Author’s Opinion

I somehow find the land tour a bit expensive so I’ll make another more awesome itinerary for your 4D3N stay in El Nido, Palawan.

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Northern Hope Tours Details

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