Guide me and I will handle my own tour/exploration
For travelers who want to move on their own terms. Here are the routes, fares, budgets, and local rules we'd give a friend — and if something isn't clear, ask us directly below.
Getting around
•Puerto Princesa → El Nido: shared van 5–6 hrs, ₱600–₱900.
•Puerto Princesa → Taytay: van 4 hrs; continue to El Nido by van or tricycle.
•El Nido ↔ Coron: fast ferry ~4 hrs, book a day ahead in peak season.
•In town: tricycles are the default; agree on the fare before riding.
Route suggestions
•5 days: Puerto Princesa → El Nido (Tour A + Nacpan) → back.
•7 days: Puerto Princesa → Taytay (island hopping) → El Nido → Coron by ferry.
•10 days: add Port Barton and a slow beach stop with no tours booked.
Budget notes
•Group island-hopping tours: ₱1,200–₱2,200 per person with lunch.
•Environmental / eco fees are collected separately — keep the receipt.
•Meals: ₱120–₱350 at local carinderias; more at beachfront resorts.
•ATMs are limited outside main towns — carry cash.
Stay safe & respectful
•Check weather advisories; boats are cancelled during rough seas.
•Bring reef-safe sunscreen and take your trash back with you.
•Signal can disappear — download offline maps before you leave town.
•Ask permission before photographing people or private homes.
Ask for guidance
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