When you look at the Philippines map, it is made up with scattered islands and islets. Do you know 25% of this are from Palawan? One of them the prides is Tapiutan Island among the 45 islands and islets. A boat needs to pass between two narrow isles surrounding the vertical and jagged towering cliffs.
Hi mommies & bff's! This freedom is becoming a lifestyle. How much do you want to spend time with loved-one without worrying the time, commute and cubicle.
It's almost summer time again. I know most of you have swimming plans. Who wouldn't want to cool-down the heat with beach and pools, right?! As you plan along, here's my first-hand Tapiutan Island, El Nido adventure tips. Moreover this lifestyle could be yours too.
Ranked as #37 in Tripvisor among 66 Things to do in El Nido. It is the most remote island in of Bacuit Archipelago (South China Sea) of El Nido facing the West Philippine Sea and parallel to Matinloc Island. Further out the bay, scuba diving and snorkeling are best done here because of its interestingly rich marine life like angel fish, clown fish hiding in their anemone, moorish idol, blue star fish, colorful sea urchins, beautiful, colorful and variety shaped sea corals.
You can find one of the best beaches of El Nido here - the Star Beach. It is so admirably called a fraternal twin beach, because one part of it has pristine powdery white sand that is so good for sunbathing while the other part is rich in corals.
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| just floating around after the snorkel |
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| oh yeah! this is life! |
HOW TO GET THERE
ROUTE:
1. We were fetched from Airport Side Inn by Alexzus Travel & Tours van.
2. We were brought to the terminal. Took another van for 5 hours from PPS to El Nido.
3. We were fetched by a tricycle also by Alexzus.
Note: Same way going back to Puerto Princesa. The van even dropped us to Sheebang Hostel, nearby Kuya Ramon's house, where we spent the last night.
VIA COMMUTE
From Puerto Princesa, you may hire a tricycle for 50 php going to the bus terminal.
You can choose either by taking a regular bus for 360 php or 480 php. You may also take a van for 500 php. Travel time will be 5 hours instead of 6 hours.
WHY WE CHOSE PACKAGED TOUR?
We booked for the complete package of Alexzus Travel & Tours for only 2,799 php per head for the Combi Tour A & C. For 3 heads, it's 8,397 php.
Deposit to their BPI account half before the trip and pay cash there upon arrival for the other half. Very convenient right?! You may check their facebook account and contact Kristine, the owner. She was very accommodating.
Included the following:
- 2 Days 1 Night at A/C Alexzus Backpackers Lodge
- Free 1x Breakfast @ Silog Republic
- Combi tour A & C 7 Islands
(Matinloc Shrine, Tapiutan Island, Hidden Beach, Secret Lagoon, Big Lagoon, Small Lagoon, Seven Commandos)
- Land transportation (fully a/c van round trip from PPS to El Nido)
- Tour Guide Fee
- Boat Fee
- Snorkel & Vest
- Buffet Lunch
(water, pork and chicken liempo, shrimp, fruits, cucumber & tomatoes)
- Eco-Tourism Development Fee (good for 10 days)
COMPARE
DIY Tour (w/o package)
- Alexzus Backpackers Lodge 2D1N - 800
- 2x Breakfast 100 x 3 = 300
- Tour A & C via other travel tour 2,342 x 3 = 7,026
(Includes Land Transfer, Boat fee, tour guide fee, buffet lunch)
Not Included:
- Snorkel & Vest Rental = 150 x 3 = 150
- Eco-Tourism Development Fee (good for 10 days) - 200 x 3 = 600
TOTAL = 8,876 php
For 3 Heads
Packaged Tour - 8,397 vs DIY Tour - 8,876 = EXTRA DIFFERENCE : 479 php
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