It was last year. 2013.
Best time to go there? Summer. April-June.
To get there take any airline that offers seat sale...in our case we got...
Place where we stayed? Thanks to tripadvisor for we have found----IPIL Travelodge.
http://ipilsuites.com/elnido.html
Price ranges from 2500-4300 not bad especially if you're sharing room with friends, in our case we were 3 girls inside the room so we payed around 3000. Don't worry breakfast and wifi is included.
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What I also liked from the Ipil Travelodge is that they arranged everything from airport pickup to airport drop off. We didn't worry where to hire vans or what bus to take. But for tourists, if you're up for an adventure, it will probably take you time.
On the quick stop, they didn't serve good food anyway--so I suggest you bring your own snacks...I'm very sensitive in eating from other places or the food they serve. No offense, but I really have a sensitive stomach. x_x
We've met and made new friends on the way to El Nido
Trips can be arranged at the Front Desk and all the staff are friendly. Try to arrange a day earlier or as soon as you arrive. But don't worry if the trips are fully booked try your luck outside and join some other group of travellers/tourist as well.
The boats can occupy at least 12 people. So you got to share the payment. Trips vary from A to D. Trip A and C are the best. If you're just there for a limited time try to get that trip. If you're staying for a week. Then get the trips everyday if you want (be sure to bring a lot of sunblock). In each trip package, let's say Trip A includes 9 beaches that you'll visit. If you try to combine 2 package trip (trip A ans trip C), then they'll just choose the BEST OF THE BEST beaches (in total of 12-15) for one whole day. But as I've said if you're not in a hurry to explore, try getting the trips each day.
So we got the Trip A and C package. It includes the tour guide, snorkle, food and they will also let you borrow the canoe.
By the way...our tour guide...RICHARD...their tour guides are well-trained =)
Matinloc Island
Grilled everywhere...fresh fruits...different variety of fish
dogs are everywhere and very friendly (while waiting for our food)
it was really hard to get inside
you have to pass a small hole
the so called snake island just because of the s formation of the walkway(sand)
one view from top really steep rock formation
Nacpan beach
Best time to go there? Summer. April-June.
To get there take any airline that offers seat sale...in our case we got...
But I think it's now Air Asia Zest...maybe. You can also get Cebu Pacific deals =)
From Manila the drop off is in Puerto Princesa Palawan and from Puerto Princesa it will take you to ride a van for 6 hours (take note: lots of rough road ahead, shorts stops for a quick pee will be given but as far as I could remember we only had 1 stop).
From Manila the drop off is in Puerto Princesa Palawan and from Puerto Princesa it will take you to ride a van for 6 hours (take note: lots of rough road ahead, shorts stops for a quick pee will be given but as far as I could remember we only had 1 stop).
Place where we stayed? Thanks to tripadvisor for we have found----IPIL Travelodge. http://ipilsuites.com/elnido.html
Price ranges from 2500-4300 not bad especially if you're sharing room with friends, in our case we were 3 girls inside the room so we payed around 3000. Don't worry breakfast and wifi is included.
View from outside
Dining area
Sumptuous breakfast..excellent service...plus a talking parrot =)
What I also liked from the Ipil Travelodge is that they arranged everything from airport pickup to airport drop off. We didn't worry where to hire vans or what bus to take. But for tourists, if you're up for an adventure, it will probably take you time.
On the quick stop, they didn't serve good food anyway--so I suggest you bring your own snacks...I'm very sensitive in eating from other places or the food they serve. No offense, but I really have a sensitive stomach. x_x
We've met and made new friends on the way to El Nido
Trips can be arranged at the Front Desk and all the staff are friendly. Try to arrange a day earlier or as soon as you arrive. But don't worry if the trips are fully booked try your luck outside and join some other group of travellers/tourist as well.
The boats can occupy at least 12 people. So you got to share the payment. Trips vary from A to D. Trip A and C are the best. If you're just there for a limited time try to get that trip. If you're staying for a week. Then get the trips everyday if you want (be sure to bring a lot of sunblock). In each trip package, let's say Trip A includes 9 beaches that you'll visit. If you try to combine 2 package trip (trip A ans trip C), then they'll just choose the BEST OF THE BEST beaches (in total of 12-15) for one whole day. But as I've said if you're not in a hurry to explore, try getting the trips each day.
So we got the Trip A and C package. It includes the tour guide, snorkle, food and they will also let you borrow the canoe.
By the way...our tour guide...RICHARD...their tour guides are well-trained =)
We love and miss u richard!
Off we go! so some of the people we've met along went on to tour with us
our view inside our room...look closely it's limestone everywhere =)
We went early around 8am and Richard was already waiting for us. So right after our breakfast...off we go!
this are the trips I've been talking about
Blue Lagoon
way to hidden beach
lots of snorkeling around
I paddle up to our resting place to have lunch
Grilled everywhere...fresh fruits...different variety of fish
dogs are everywhere and very friendly (while waiting for our food)
you have to pass a small hole
we went fora small underground cave tour
and the cave was actually and not much to see
and the cave was actually and not much to see
another group of dogs we have encountered who gave us a warm welcome
as soon as we stepped on this snake island
one view from top really steep rock formation
We tried to spend the last of our day tour in Nacpan Beach. There was no one there, and only peace and tranquility from a day's tour. The way up was dangerous nothing to hold to. This beach is just an ordinary beach..not compared to the white sands we've been in El Nido itself but then the atmosphere and calmness is what matters.
Until next time,
xoxo
SassyEaRth
