How To Go To El Nido, Palawan

I rank El Nido, Palawan as my top 1 in the best places I've been to so far. Beach-lover travelers will surely be fascinated by this paradise in the Philippines. As I've mentioned in my previous post, I really love El Nido that I think of living here in the future.

view from Matinloc Shrine

 

Marvin at the Hidden Beach

For those who wish or plan to travel to El Nido, hope this post will serve as your guide.

El Nido can be reached from Manila, Philippines through:

AIRPLANE - SeaAir's Manila-El Nido Direct Flight

NOTE: SeaAir going to El Nido from Manila  is very expensive that is why only few travelers avail of this.

SHIP - Atienza Shipping Lines  Manila - El Nido via Coron

• Cost is around Php 1,200 including meals. Travel time is about 30 hours. According to a local, trip time really varies according to vessel's cargo shipment, weather and other factors.

AIRPLANE from Manila to Puerto Princesa City then BUS or VAN from Puerto Princesa City (PPC) to El Nido 

• This is an alternative to the pricey SeaAir's direct flight to El Nido.
• There are more affordable airline choices going to Puerto Princesa City than directly going to El  Nido.Airlines like PAL, Cebu Pacific, Air Phil and Zest Air have regular daily flight from Manila to PPC.
• You can make the most out of your time by touring Puerto Princesa City which also offers some  nice places for tourists. Inquire about the city tour in any travel agency or tour operators which is located just anywhere in the city's major streets or you can just tour the city on your own to save money.
• Alternatively, you can also reached El Nido by going to Coron instead of Puerto Princesa City and then from Coron you can hop on a ferry to El Nido. Just ask a local about M/BCA Jessabel ( Coron-El Nido and vv).

          NOTE : This is costly at Php 2,200 per person so I suggest the MANILA - PPC - EL NIDO     

           route because it is more affordable. That is if you want to tour other place aside from El  

           Nido. Otherwise, if you want to go to El Nido directly then I suggest Atienza Shipping    

           Lines from Manila. 

• PPC - El Nido now more accessible as compare to some few years ago.
• The new RORO Bus which travels from PPC to El Nido costs Php 485.00. Or you can travel through van which is more faster for only Php 600.00 per person. Travel time for bus is about 6 hours while van is about 5 hours with stopovers for breakfast and lunchtime.
• RORO Bus departure time to El Nido is 6:00 AM and 2:00 PM only. There are other cheaper bus also. Just be sure to be early in San Jose Terminal, where buses are located, if you are to travel through bus. From Rizal Ave. cor National Highway in PPC, you can ride a jeep going to San Jose Terminal. Fare is Php 13.00 only per person. Or better yet for more convenience just hire a tricycle going to San Jose Terminal. Fare is about Php 50.00-80.00 all-in, depending on the time. 

the new RORO bus which travels from PPC to EL NIDO