Welcome to Manila! Upon arrival, your guide will meet you at Manila Airport and take you to your hotel. After a short rest, you can go to Manila Bay for a walk and enjoy the beautiful bay scenery. Stay overnight in Manila.

Today you will spend a full day exploring the city of Manila. After breakfast, you will first visit the heart of the Philippines’ financial center: Makati. Then, the tour will take you to visit Nielson Tower, where the Filipinas Heritage Library collection is kept. Next, continue your journey to the American Cemetery and Memorial. The cemetery dates to World War II and holds the largest number of US soldiers killed in WWII of any cemetery in the world, in addition to soldiers from the Philippines and other Allied nations. In the afternoon, you will drive along pretty Roxas Boulevard to Old Manila, passing through Rizal Park to arrive at the old walled city of Intramuros, the oldest district in Manila. In old Manila, you will visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed San Agustin Church, one of the country’s oldest churches. You are able to get a closer look at the old walls, church ruins, and other remains from the Spanish colonial era. Later, you will visit Fort Santiago, one of Manila's most important historical sites. It was built by the Spanish in the late 1500s, the fort fell under the rule of successive colonial powers throughout the centuries. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. Stay overnight in Manila.

In the morning, you will take a flight to Puerto Princesa, which is a coast city on the Palawan Island. Upon arrival, you will transfer to the hotel for check-in and have a rest. In the afternoon, you will head to visit the Iwahig Prison, which is known as the "prison without walls”. Here inmates control how the prison functions. You can meet and interact with some inmates and hear their stories. Stay overnight in Puerto Princesa.

After breakfast, you will go to visit the famous Underground River, which is also known as Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. You will take a boat to go through the incredible subterranean river system, and get amazed by the beautiful stalactites and stalagmites in the caves. In the afternoon, you will transfer to Port Barton, a stunning fishing village in the northern part of Palawan Island. You will be immediately attracted by the calm waters, white sand beach, pristine rainforest, and hospitable locals here. Stay overnight in Port Barton.

Today, you will enjoy a boat tour to explore the nearby islands and reefs. You will first sail to German Island, where you can enjoy a real paradise of white sand and turquoise water. Then go to Twin Reef, one of the most famous snorkeling sites in Port Barton, to snorkel and discover the fantastic underwater world. You may probably spot a sea turtle or two here. Next, you will journey to more popular spots in Palawan, such as Wide Reef, Exotic Island, where you can relax by the shore, swim or snorkel to your heart’s content, before return to your hotel. Stay overnight in Port Barton.

In the morning, you will leave Port Barton and travel north to El Nido. Surrounded by islands and cliffs, El Nido is famous for having one of the most breathtaking and jaw-dropping geological formations in the world. Upon arrival, you will transfer to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to have a rest or explore the beach. Stay overnight in El Nido.

Today you will have a wonderful island hopping tour to explore the most popular spots in El Nido, including the Shimizu Island, Seven Commandos Beach, Helicopter Island, Star Beach, and Matinloc Shrine. You will travel between the islands, enjoy the emerald waters, swim and snorkel to find incredible reefs and try to spot some unique wildlife. Stay overnight in El Nido.

For the last couple days of the trip, you are free to arrange your own activities in El Nido. You can rent a motorbike or take a boat to explore the lagoons, hidden beaches, and small remote islands. Also, you can climb up to the top of one of the cliffs surrounding El Nido bay and get the most spectacular views in the area; head out to enjoy a relaxing full body massage; or explore the surrounding areas. Stay overnight in El Nido.

Say goodbye to the Philippines! In the morning, you will transfer to Puerto Princesa, and then transfer to Puerto Princesa International Airport for your flight to your next destination.