Palawan Bancas Trip - 7 Days

This extended Banca safari takes you even farther in a local Banca boat, where more secluded and exciting islands await, and where you will experience the longest underground river in the world. Palawan is considered a last frontier and you will have an entire week to see it for yourself.

Season: Year-round

NOTE: This package is recommended for backpackers who want to experience the
primitive, rural and authentic Philippines.

Day 1: Siete Picados, Kayangan Lake and Diculabuan Island
We will met on the harbor in Coron City in the morning and heads for Siete Picados immediately. This is an excellent place for snorkeling and has beautiful Corals and lots of different fishes. Later on we will go to Kayangan Lake, also known as the Blue Lagoon. The lagoon is a volcanic crater filled with salty water. The water is crystal clear, and at the bottom of the lagoon you will be able to see some mighty rock columns, remnants of a naturally formed cathedral. After lunch we will visit a small village on the east side of Coron island and in the afternoon we will land at Diculabuan Island (aka Banana Island), where we will enjoy the sunset from a soft, white beach. We will sleep in a small cottage close to the beach (L, D).

Day 2: Lamay Lamay island and Calibangbangan island
After breakfast we will sail to the paradise like beaches on Lamay Lamay Island, where we will have lunch, relax and have a swim. In the middle of the day we will sail to a fishing village on Calibangbangan, where we will stay with a local family. In the late afternoon we can visit the school or check out one of the shops, featuring a classic all round stock from rubber boots to local liquor (B, L, D)

Day 3: Snake Island, Siete Commando and El Nido
This morning we will set the course for El Nido. We will sail through a fascinating landscape of small islands that almost seems to grow vertically out of the sea. We will do the lunch at Snake Island, named after a snake shaped beach and continue to Siete Commando, one of the most beautiful places in all El Nido, offering excellent conditions for swimming and snorkeling. Late afternoon we will arrive in El Nido (B, L).

FROM HERE YOU HAVE TWO OPTIONS: BUDGET OR UPGRADED. BOTH SCHEDULES INCLUDE AIRFARE FROM MANILA TO BASUANGA AND FOLLOW BELOW:

BUDGET

Day 4: Sabang - El Nido
After breakfast We will drive all the way down to El Nido by car. The drive takes almost 6 hours and covers almost 250 km. It goes through beautiful scenery of mountains with lush valleys, rice paddies and small villages. In the charming little town of El Nido the resort is located very centrally and very close to the sea. (B)

Day 5: Sabang
Today’s visit goes to the Subterranean River National Park (Underground River) & World Heritage tour. Inside Mt. St. Paul’s deep cavern flows one of the world’s wonders, the 8 km long underground river. Enter and explore the pitch dark recesses of the cave on a outrigger boat equipped with a search light, expertly paddled by a cave guide and enjoy the amazing navigable stalactite pillared interiors; astounding rock formations and doomed amphitheatres at every turn and bend (B)

Day 6: Puerto Princesa - Sabang
From Puerto Princesa a 2 hour drive will take you the Sabang Town, where you will stay for the next couple of nights. (B)

Day 7: Cebu/Manila - Puerto Princesa
The trip starts either in Cebu or Manila airport, where you will fly to Puerto Princesa in the morning. In Puerto Princesa you will be met by a local representative and the trip starts with island hopping is Honda Bay. After a relaxing day, you will be brought back to the hotel for check in. (L)

UPGRADED

Day 4: Sabang - El Nido
After breakfast We will drive all the way down to El Nido by car. The drive takes almost 6 hours and covers almost 250 km. It goes through beautiful scenery of mountains with lush valleys, rice paddies and small villages. In the charming little town of El Nido the resort is located very centrally and very close to the sea. (B)

Day 5: Sabang
Today’s visit goes to the Subterranean River National Park (Underground River) & World Heritage tour. Inside Mt. St. Paul’s deep cavern flows one of the world’s wonders, the 8 km long underground river. Enter and explore the pitch dark recesses of the cave on a outrigger boat equipped with a search light, expertly paddled by a cave guide and enjoy the amazing navigable stalactite pillared interiors; astounding rock formations and doomed amphitheatres at every turn and bend (B,D)

Day 6: Puerto Princesa - Sabang
From Puerto Princesa a 2 hour drive will take you the Sabang Town, where you will stay for the next couple of nights. (B,D)

Day 7: Cebu/Manila - Puerto Princesa
The trip starts either in Cebu or Manila airport, where you will fly to Puerto Princesa in the morning. In Puerto Princesa you will be met by a local representative and the trip starts with island hopping is Honda Bay. After a relaxing day, you will be brought back to the hotel for check in. (L,D)

Budget
1 Person: USD 2,190
2 or more: USD 1,305

Upgraded
1 Person: USD 2,610
2 or more: USD 1,505

All prices are per person

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