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Step into the country of seascapes

The guests will arrive at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad. The guests will be received at the airport and will be transferred to the connecting flight to Palawan. It is a journey of 1 hour 15 mins from the capital city by air. On arrival, the guests will be taken to the 3 star hotel by air conditioned vehicle. The guests will check in at the Hotel in Palawan island and can relax and refresh themselves after a long journey. Since no sightseeing is planned for the day, the guests can take a tour of the hotel premises and enjoy the facilities the place has to offer. The beach is less than a km away from the hotel and hence a great place to take a stroll feeling the white sand beneath the feet. The tourists can also visit the adjacent shops and markets to shop handcrafted, beautiful souvenirs and experience the unique flavor of a Filipino market. The guests can simply relish the serene and tempting atmosphere of the island on the very first day of the tour.

Explore the land of crystal-clear waters and shiny white beaches

The tour for the day has two different start times- the morning tour starts at 7 am and the another one starts at 1 pm which is the afternoon tour. The timings can change subject to the weather and traffic conditions. The guests can choose any one as per their convenience and set out for a thrilling day! The guests will be picked up from the hotel lobby and in the travel van, a fine guide will always be at service to provide assistance and information about the destinations. The first spot will be Plaza Cuartel which is a memorial built to remember the untold sufferings of Filippino and American soldiers during World War 2. The park also has a scary history as it is believed that around 150 soldiers were burnt in a tunnel below this park. The next destination is the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Puerto Princesa. This blue-colored chapel is proclaimed to have celebrated the first ever mass in Puerto Princesa. Next the guests will visit baywalk in the city, a boulevard and well finished walkway right beside the Bay lined with palm trees, to enjoy the fresh air. Then the guests will be taken to the Crocodile farm for a creepy experience in the rescue center for endangered crocodiles of Palawan. The tourists are given a brief description of different stages of growth of a crocodile. The next stop is Rancho Sta Monica and Baker’s hill. The Mitra’s Ranch is a pyramid-shaped mansion with an amusement park right beside considered to be the perfect place for lovers. The Baker’s hill is also another theme park maintained by former owner of a bakery! The bakery at the entrance of the park serves delicious pastries and cookies. Finally, the guests will complete the day by visiting souvenirs centers near the city mainly Pasalubong Center and Binuatan Creations Weaving center. The guests will be dropped at a hotel where they can enjoy a mouth-watering dinner and have a restful sleep.

Spend a relaxing day in the island

After a grand breakfast at the hotel, the guests can have a refreshing day at the hotel. Since no tour is planned for the day, guests can visit the area around the hotel. About a km away from the hotel, there is Palawan Special Battalion WW2 memorial museum. Filled with many military goods and vehicle, this place remembers those brave men who fought for their country during the world wars. From weaponry to paintings, this place also showcases the vibrant cultural heritage of the island country. The adventure seekers might want to go for scuba diving which is also available at ease near the hotel. The baywalk is just 5 km from the hotel and the guest can visit the profound walkway once again to relive the amusing time without any tiredness and hurry. The visitors can enjoy watching the sunset while relaxing in a seahorse shaped waiting point. There are also an array of food stalls offering cool and hot beverages, several street foods and drinks. One can also rent a bicycle and feel the cool breeze for an hour.

Come closer to mother Nature amidst the serene river

The tour for the day will start around 6 pm in the evening. This entire day is planned for firefly watching at the calm and peaceful Iwahig river in Puerto Princesa. The exact time will be notified to the hotel reception and the guests will be picked up from the hotel lobby and will be taken to Iwahig river. The group of guests will be then transferred to the cruise jump-off point which usually takes around 15 to 30 minutes depending on the traffic. Next the river cruise will start depending on the availability of the boats. The paddle boat will take the guests into a divine adventure. The dense mangrove forests are perfect dwelling places for fireflies. Hence while touring the entire mangrove perimeter, the guests will see the trees lit by fireflies just like decorated Christmas trees. Witness thousands of fireflies gleaming in the dark accompanied by the rich ecosystem of the mangrove forests. The river voyage, which lasts about an hour, is managed by locals who paddle the boats and are also tour guides for the visitors. They make the visitors come closer to these shimmering insects by describing many facts about them. The cruise will take the guests to the firefly watching spot in the Sicsican river where the guests can elongate the moment of peace and calmness together with the glittery ambience. Once the guests are done with the river tour, they will be taken to a local restaurant to enjoy the native delicacy of the country. The restaurant serves sumptuous Filipino meals which is worth devouring. When all the guests will be done with their dinner, the group will be dropped back at the hotel at around 10pm. After a great journey through the waters, one can opt for a restful sleep.

Enjoy the ultimate day in Palawan at your own leisure

The final day is Palawan will be again at leisure for the guests. No specific tour is planned for the day and hence the guests can visit the places in the vicinity in local transport. Situated around 3 kms away from the hotel, there is one of the ‘Seven new wonders of the world’. The Puerto Princesa Underground River National Park is a hidden gem near the main city. There is also a great destination for the party lovers near the hotel. The Palaweno Brewery serves as the perfect location portraying the vibrant nightlife of the city. Savour a great dinner with the local delicacies and spend a fantastic last night on the island.

Back to the capital city

After a great breakfast, the guests will check out from the hotel. The van will drop them at the airport. The guests will then take a return flight to the capital city, Manila. On arrival, the guests will be picked up from the airport and will be dropped at the hotel. The guests will check in at a hotel and can freshen up. Since no tour is planned for the day, the guests can enjoy the bustling city as per their convenience. Chaotic metropolis had endured every challenge thrown at it both by nature and man yet it is standing strong today as an Asian megacity. Places of interest are the Chinese cemetery, Pinto art museum, San Agustin Church and Ayala museum. The nightlife of the city is also something worth experiencing. Like any metro city, the city has a plethora of bars and nightclubs which are full of life and flamboyant in the dark.

Day to return back with happy refreshed memories

After breakfast tourist will proceed for a shopping spree at the local shopping complex. The tourist can buy dried and packed seafood to take back home. Local handicrafts crafted by local artisans can also be bought as souvenirs. These are gift items which the tourist can purchase, to be handed over to friends and relatives as memoires, once they return back to Hyderabad. After shopping it's lunch time. The valedictory lunch will have a variety of local delicacies. Fresh seafood properly cooked by renowned local chefs using local masalas and cooking ingredients is the main attraction. Desserts and ice-cream are a must which will suit every taste bud. Post lunch the tourist will be dropped to airport for return to Hyderabad. Farewell Manila with happy and rejuvenated memories as the tourist fastens seat belts to return back to Hyderabad.