El Nido to Puerto Princesa Overland Safari
About this tour
The road between El Nido and Puerto Princesa is one of the great overland journeys in the Philippines, threading some 230 kilometres through the wild heart of Palawan. Rather than racing the trip in a single transfer, this two-day overland safari turns the drive into the adventure, stopping along the way to swim in hidden waterfalls, explore quiet coastal towns, taste local food, and take in the jungle-clad mountains and rice fields that most travellers only glimpse from a van window. It is the perfect way to connect Palawan's two famous hubs while seeing the island in between.
Highlights along the route can include the laid-back surf town of Port Barton with its untouched beaches and island-hopping, freshwater springs and waterfalls tucked into the forest, and viewpoints over the rugged spine of the island. With an overnight stop breaking up the journey, you arrive relaxed rather than road-weary, having experienced a side of Palawan that lies far beyond the tourist trail. It suits travellers who believe the journey matters as much as the destination.
Highlights
- ✓Two-day overland adventure connecting El Nido and Puerto Princesa
- ✓Stops at hidden waterfalls, springs, and quiet coastal towns
- ✓Option to break the journey in laid-back Port Barton
- ✓Scenic drive through Palawan's jungle mountains and rice fields
- ✓Overnight stop so you arrive relaxed, not road-weary
What's included
- ✓Private vehicle and driver for the overland route
- ✓Local guide
- ✓One night accommodation en route (per package)
- ✓Entrance and environmental fees for stops
About the area
Palawan is the long, narrow island province often voted among the most beautiful in the world, stretching from the lagoons of El Nido in the north to the capital, Puerto Princesa, in the centre-south. The overland corridor between them passes through a wild interior of jungle mountains, rivers, rice fields, and small coastal towns such as Port Barton and Roxas. It offers a glimpse of an authentic, rural Palawan that most fly-in visitors never see.
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