Personally accompanied
Experienced tour guides accompany you personally and make sure you are well looked after.
Palawan: A Natural Paradise
Trip highlights:
- A look behind the coconut
- Underground River, Puerto Princesa
- Island hopping in El Nido
Comfort Flight & Coach Tour Palawan - one of the most beautiful islands in the Philippines!
On this special journey, Claudio Schoch and Marisa Mathys invite you to their adopted home and personally show you the island's most fascinating corners. Away from the well-trodden tourist trails, you discover Palawan through the eyes of two people who have found a new home here. Look forward to unspoilt nature, breathtaking coastal scenery and authentic encounters.
Day 1: Switzerland - Manila
Flight from Zurich via Hong Kong to Manila.
Day 2: Manila
In the afternoon you arrive in Manila, where Marisa and Claudio will already be waiting for you. Together you travel to the centrally located hotel in Makati, the modern business and lifestyle district of the Philippine capital. Take a leisurely stroll through the lively neighbourhood and get a first impression of urban life in Manila.
Day 3: Manila - Puerto Princesa
Flight to Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan. In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner at the popular seafood restaurant KaLui, whose artful décor and special atmosphere make for a true feast for the senses.
Day 4: Puerto Princesa
On a city tour, you explore the charming capital, Puerto Princesa, and gain fascinating insights into the island’s nature and culture at the Palawan Museum and a butterfly farm. You then visit the extraordinary Iwahig Prison, a ‘prison without walls’, where a guided tour and a traditional dance performance reveal the unique history of this place. After dinner, a magical end to the day awaits: a boat trip on the Iwahig River, where thousands of fireflies light up the night.
Day 5: Puerto Princesa - Sabang
At Marisa and Claudio’s home, you take a very personal look behind the scenes of life on Palawan, and behind the hard shell of the coconut. You learn fascinating facts about this versatile stone fruit and experience genuine hospitality. Afterwards, you continue to Sabang, where an authentic Vietnamese lunch awaits along the way. After checking in at the hotel, there is time to let your soul unwind on the idyllic beach.
Day 6: Underground River
The Underground River of Puerto Princesa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is regarded as one of the new natural wonders of our planet. On a guided paddling tour, you glide through a mysterious limestone cave system filled with bizarre rock formations, tropical echoes and the flutter of countless bats. A fascinating natural experience that will stay with you for a long time.
Day 7: Sabang - Port Barton
In the morning, you enjoy a relaxed paddling tour through the enchanting mangrove forests of Sabang, discovering the unique flora and fauna of this sensitive ecosystem. The journey then continues along the coast to Port Barton, with a delicious lunch at the stylish Hotel Astoria on the way. After checking in, you have time to explore the charming fishing village and its idyllic beach at your own pace. In the evening, round off the day with an atmospheric dinner in a local restaurant.
Day 8: Port Barton - El Nido
Today the journey takes you to Taytay, once the capital of Palawan and known for its historic heritage. There you visit the imposing Spanish Fort Santa Isabel, which towers majestically above the bay. After lunch in a local restaurant, you continue to El Nido. Explore the lively coastal town with its colourful lanes and relaxed atmosphere, before ending the evening at the popular El Nido Boutique Artcafe, run by a Swiss woman and valued for its creative cuisine and laid-back ambience.
Day 9: Island Hopping
Island hopping in El Nido takes you through the spectacular Bacuit Bay, a true natural paradise of turquoise lagoons, hidden coves and striking limestone cliffs. By boat, you reach remote dream islands accessible only by water and experience the original beauty of Palawan up close. A day full of breathtaking views, crystal-clear water and unforgettable island moments awaits you.
Day 10: El Nido - Manila
Domestic flight from El Nido to Manila.
Day 11: Intramuros
On an exciting city tour and boat trip, you immerse yourself in the eventful history of Manila. A particular highlight is the visit to the colonial district of Intramuros, the ‘city within the walls’, founded during the Spanish colonial era. Cobblestones, massive city walls and well-preserved buildings such as churches and fortresses tell of the Philippines’ colonial heritage and bring centuries past vividly to life.
Day 12: Manila - Zurich
Return flight via Hong Kong to Zurich.
Day 13: Switzerland
Morning arrival in Zurich.
You will need a visa for the trip, which you will obtain directly upon arrival at the destination.
You stay in selected first- and mid-range hotels (official local classification). The comfortable rooms all feature a bathroom or shower/WC, air conditioning and satellite TV.
Included services
- Scheduled flight Zurich - Hong Kong - Cathay Pacific, Economy Class, incl. airport taxes
- Domestic flight Manila - Puerto Princesa, Philippine Airlines, Economy Class, incl. airport taxes
- Domestic flight El Nido - Manila, AirSWIFT, Economy Class, incl. airport taxes
- Scheduled flight Manila - Hong Kong - Zurich, Cathay Pacific, Economy Class, incl. airport taxes
- Travel by local coach
- 10 nights in good mid-range hotels
- 4x dinner at the hotel
- 4x dinner in local restaurants
- 3x lunch
- 1x bed and breakfast
- City tour of Puerto Princesa, incl. Palawan Museum and butterfly farm
- Boat trip on the Iwahig River with firefly watching, incl. snack
- A look behind the coconut
- Boat trip to the Underground River
- Mangrove paddling tour
- Island hopping in El Nido
- City tour & boat trip in Intramuros
- Numerous photo stops
- EUROBUS escort: Marisa & Claudio
Why you should
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Carefully planned
Every route is chosen with attention to detail and perfectly organised.
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For generations
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