Posted by Josiah on October 27, 2011
When I ask my friends on how much do they think the budget for El Nido, Palawan is they usually answer the budget would be 20 thousand pesos minimum just to get there and enjoy the place. This post is the start of my El Nido, Palawan Series that aims to make you realize that it’s actually affordable to go to El Nido and to make you more confident on getting there.
In fact, my accommodation only costs 300 Pesos a night that was located only a short walking-distance from the beach.
Below is a list of what I spent during my 3 days-2 nights in El Nido.
Land Transportation, Tours, Accommodation and Food
| P8.00 |
Tricycle from Puerto Princesa Airport to Junction 1 |
| P12.00 |
Multicab from Junction 1 to San Jose Terminal |
| P350.00 |
Van from San Jose Terminal, Puerto Princesa to Taytay, Palawan |
| P60.00 |
Lunch at Roxas, Palawan stopover |
| P60.00 |
Tricycle from Taytay Terminal to Fuerza de Sta. Isabel |
| P60.00 |
Tricycle from Fuerza de Sta. Isabel to Taytay Terminal |
| P150.00 |
Van from Taytay Terminal to El Nido |
| P600.00 |
Lodging for 2 nights (P300/night) |
| P700.00 |
Island Hopping Tour A incl. lunch |
| P60.00 |
Dinner Day 1 |
| P178.00 |
Bath and Face Towel (I forgot to bring one) |
| P80.00 |
Breakfast Day 2 |
| P54.00 |
Snacks and drinks for Island Hopping |
| P200.00 |
Eco-Tourism Development Fee (ETDF) |
| P80.00 |
Dinner Day 2 |
| P26.00 |
Soap and Shampoo |
| P500.00 |
Van from El Nido to San Jose Terminal, Puerto Princesa |
| P45.00 |
Knick Knacks and Pulpy Orange Juice at Roxas stopover |
| P12.00 |
Multicab from San Jose Terminal to Junction 1 |
| P143.00 |
Lunch at Balinsasayaw Chicken Grill & Restaurant |
| P8.00 |
Tricycle from Balinsasayaw to Puerto Princesa Airport |
| P3,386.00 |
Total |
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Posted by Josiah on October 19, 2011
If you think that going to El Nido, Palawan is expensive then you have not heard that you could actually get to El Nido by public van in San Jose Transportation Terminal, Puerto Princesa. Actually not only to El Nido but also to other points in Palawan like Rio Tuba, Bataraza, Brooke’s Point, Sabang and Taytay.
It is best to have your reservation before your scheduled trip. The reservation number at San Jose Terminal, Puerto Princesa is 0912-100-2651, 0917-585-9602
Click on the destination below to see the schedules, fare and travel time by Lexus Shuttle Service.
Northern Palawan
Southern Palawan
Special Trip: Sabang to El Nido
El Nido
Schedule: 5:30AM, 8AM, 9AM, 11AM, 2:30PM
Fare (one-way): 500 Pesos (Filipinos), 600 Pesos (Foreigners)
Travel Time: 5 hours
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Posted by Josiah on October 16, 2011
After my daytrip at Guiuan, Eastern Samar my uncle and I stayed for the night at one of his sisters house in the town of Salcedo. They told me stories of two magnificent beach spots in Salcedo, Eastern Samar. First was the Jagnaya (pronounced as Hagnaya) Beach and the second was what my aunt would call the Hundred Islands of Eastern Samar. Especially the Jagnaya Beach because my aunt said that it has a cave opening fronting the Pacific Ocean and has a “swimming pool” near the entrance. Unfortunately, due to time constraints I was not able to go there.
Fortunately, tropical storm Pedring got me stranded in Eastern Samar. I wasted no time and excitedly called my uncle, fortunately he too wanted to go to any of the two said beaches. That day we left for Salcedo from Balangkayan and arrived at almost night time.
After a night without electricity, we were on our way to Jagnaya Beach. When we arrived in Jagnaya, the gate where we should pass to the beach was closed! There was no way I’m going to allow this to stop me! I followed the barbed fence hoping that it would end somewhere until I saw someone biking and asked for directions. Eureka! He knows another way to the beach!
Locked gate at Jagnaya
I’ll stop writing now and let the pictures do the talking.
Beach upon my entry
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Posted by Josiah on October 12, 2011
I love Samar! They have lots of Eco Tourism Parks like Minasangay Island and Divinubo Island Eco Tour Park.
Divinubo Island is located near Borongan, Eastern Samar and the jump-off point for the public boats are at Lalawigan. The Eco Tour Park is managed by the Community-Based Resource Management (CBRM) Program and was a way for the baranggay to sustain the natural beauty and biodiversity of the place at the same time earn a little income.
Is the island worth going? YES! Better if you spend the night there with your hammock. If you get there around 4PM you may be able to see the sunset with the view of mainland Samar. » Read more…
Posted by Josiah on October 12, 2011
I had to cancel my bus from Eastern Samar to Manila due to the strong winds of Tropical Storm Pedring last September 26, 2011. Somehow, I wanted to go back to Manila as soon as possible because I had to finish a project but deep inside I was actually happy that I got stranded in the region. Happy that I can go to the highly recommended Luksoon Cave by my relatives.
Having lightless nights means cooking at the dark and eating with a setting of a candle light dinner. Not on a date but this time with your family.
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