Last updated: 13 NOVEMBER 2019
For much more travel suggestions about El Nido, Palawan, read: El Nido budget travel Guide.
El Nido is a town in the northern part of Palawan which encompasses 45 islands in Bacuit Bay. It is popular for white sand beaches, snorkeling and diving sites, and steep karst cliffs. Although famous, reaching this tropical paradise can be quite a challenge to travelers because of its remoteness.
PAL express A320 at the Puerto Princesa airport
There are several ways to reach El Nido and here are four of them.
Direct Flights. El Nido has its own airport (Lio Airport) but its short runway prevents many airlines using relatively big planes to land here. Airswift provides direct flights to El Nido but tickets are expensive (compared to other destinations in the country) many of the time. An off-peak one-way fare is at P5100 (including taxes, a meal in Manila, and welcome snacks El Nido). An additional P200 is collected for 10kg baggage allowance. There are also other companies providing chartered flights but the rate might be a little too much for numerous travelers.
Via Coron. You may also consider flying to Coron. From there, take a Montenegro Fastcraft to El Nido. travel time: 4 hours. The boat leaves Coron at 12nn and arrives in El Nido at 3:30pm. Fare: P1760.
Via San Vicente Airport. San Vicente is the municipality next to El Nido. It has a newly opened airport. From Manila, you can fly from Clark to San Vicente Airport.
Via Puerto Princesa Airport. From Manila, there are several low-cost flights to Puerto Princesa City, the Palawan capital. From there, there are buses and vans that can take you on a road trip to El Nido. travel time is five to six hours.
This post focuses on the PUERTO PRINCESA route.
WHAT’S covered IN THIS GUIDE?
PUERTO PRINCESA airport TO EL NIDO BY VAN
PUERTO PRINCESA TO EL NIDO BY BUSPUERTO PRINCESA airport TO SAN JOSE TERMINAL
SAN JOSE terminal TO EL NIDO
Arriving in El Nido
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PUERTO PRINCESA airport TO EL NIDO BY VAN
This is probably the most popular option among tourists because it’s slightly faster. If you book in advance, the van can pick you up at the airport and take you straight to El Nido in 5-6 hours.
Here are the companies providing this service:
Eulen delight Express
Contact No.: +63 915 829 3735
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Lexxuss Shuttle
Contact No.: +63 917 686 1118
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Fort Wally travel & Tours
Contact No.: +63 917 276 2875
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DayTripper Palawan
Contact Numbers: +63 917 8488755, +63 920 4966975
Email: hello@daytripperpalawan.com
Website: www.daytripperpalawan.com
There are a lot much more van companies plying the Puerto Princesa-El Nido route, but the four above are the most prominent.
Travel time is typically 5-6 hours. based on experience, these vans are fast. That’s both a good thing and a bad thing. I in some cases find myself saying a silent prayer in the middle of the journey. and I’m not even religious!
Fare is typically between P550 and P600. However, Fort Wally in some cases brings the cost down to P450 when they have a promo. Locals typically get a discount.
Some of these vans don’t leave until they’re full. but it doesn’t take that long these days.
DayTripper charges more. At P875-P975 per trip, DayTripper goes the extra mile by picking up and dropping off passengers in front of their hotel, instead of the terminal. They are also known for their outstanding service (with seatbelts!), and they only need 5 passengers to go.
All van journeys stop halfway for a quick restroom and snack break.
PUERTO PRINCESA TO EL NIDO BY BUS
The bus is another option. It’s my preferred option, actually. Buses are much more comfortable now than before, much more comfortable than the vans (at least in my opinion). larger legroom, cooler temperature, and just bigger breathing space overall. Haha. The downside: it’s slower, taking 6-7 hours. and there are fewer journeys per day. but if you’re not in a big hurry, it’s a terrific option.
To travel to El Nido by bus, you should first make your way to San Jose Terminal!
PUERTO PRINCESA airport TO SAN JOSE TERMINAL
Walk to the gate of the airport.
Hail a tricycle and ask to be taken to San Jose Terminal. Fare is P120 per ride. Split the cost if you’re a group. Alternatively, you can take a trike+jeepney combo, which is cheaper. but because I’m guessing you have heavy bags in tow, just go straight to the San Jose Terminal.
Board a bus to El Nido.
SAN JOSE terminal TO EL NIDO
You have two bus companies to choose from: RoRo Bus and Cherry Bus.
RoRo Bus
Ordinary: P290
Airconditioned: P380
Operating hours: 5am-9pm
Frequency: Every 2 hours
Cherry Bus
Ordinary: P385
Airconditioned: P480
Operating hours: 4am-10pm
Frequency: Every 2 hours
Both buses will make several stops along the way to piCk ylös paljon enemmän matkustajia, pisin on Roxasissa.
Bussi päättyy El Nidon asemalle. Sieltä voit viedä kolmipyörän hotelliin tai lomakohteeseen. Hinta on P50.
Näkymä matkalla El Nidoon Puerto Princesasta
Jos olet pakettiauton vasemmalla puolella kuin minä, sinulla on loistava näkymä merelle ja muut saarekkeet, jotka pelaavat piilopaikkaa ja etsivät kanssasi puiden peittämisessä ja paljastavat ne silloin tällöin. Se oli upea kokemus, jolla oli kurkistus siitä, mikä oli meille varastossa!
Saapuminen El Nidoon
Ensimmäinen asia, jonka löysin, oli hiljaista kaupunkia ympäröivät vaikuttavat kalkkikivikalliot. Kun kuljettajamme auttoi meitä laukkuihimme, olin kiireinen rakastumassa tähän valtavaan seinäasuunnitelmaan ikään kuin jumalat syövyttäisivät sen. Seinässä olevat reiät eivät olleet vikoja, vaan merkkejä elämästä, kun linnut lensivat sisään ja ulos niistä, kuten pienet lapset juoksevat leikkikentällä.
El Nidon kaupunkia ympäröivät jyrkät Karst -kalliot terminaalista nähtynä
Heti kun saimme asiat, kolmikkopyöräilijät lähestyivät meitä, jotka tarjosivat viedäksemme meidät hotelliin.
”Se on alkanut”, sanoin tuijotessani tätä valtavaa kalliota, joka kohoa minun yläpuolella. Tauko, jonka olin aina halunnut: “Se on alkanut.”
El Nidon parhaat hotellit ja lomakohteet
Kuten Agoda -asiakkaat ovat saaneet pisteet.
Duli Beach Resort. Tarkista hinnat ja saatavuus! ✅
Spin Designer Hostel – El Nido. Tarkista hinnat ja saatavuus! ✅
Cavern Pod Hotel & Specialty Cafe. Tarkista hinnat ja saatavuus! ✅
Angelnido Resort. Tarkista hinnat ja saatavuus! ✅
Cuna -hotelli. Tarkista hinnat ja saatavuus! ✅
Etsi paljon enemmän Palawan -lomakohteita!
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