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Puerto Princesa City to El Nido Travel Guide

Posted on April 24, 2011 by journeyingjames 114 Comments
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LATEST UPDATE: March 2014

I’m always bugged by people asking directions and bus schedules going to El Nido from Puerto Princesa City. Maybe because they knew that I lived for almost a year in Palawan.

So here’s everything I know, please read everything first before asking a question. Thanks a lot! 🙂

Limestone karst, turquoise water and white sand is what El Nido is all about. If there is paradise on earth, it must be Palawan.

Public Utility Vehicles going to El Nido (north of Palawan) can be found in San Jose Terminal.

How to get to San Jose Terminal? From the city proper (Rizal Ave.), take the multi-cab/jeep going to San Jose Public Market (about 20 minutes travel time). The multi-cab/jeepney will take you directly to San Jose Terminal. When you arrived at San Jose, ask where the buses going to El Nido can be found. If you are planning to take the 5:00am trip to El Nido, it would be better to rent a tricycle (fare is Php50-80).

Bus to El Nido, during a stop over at Roxas, Palawan

BY PUBLIC VAN (PPC-El Nido)

Travel time: 5.5-6 hours

Fare: Php 600-700

Time of departure: 5:00am; 7:00am; 9:00am. Be there 30minutes before the scheduled departure. It would also be better to reserve a seat one day before trip.

Max Passenger per van: 12pax

Note: The same schedule if you are traveling from El Nido back to Puerto Princesa City. I haven’t check this lately. I guess they added more trips.

 

BY RENTED VAN (PPC-El Nido)

Travel time: 5 hours

Cost: Php 10,000 (one-way trip);  Php 13,500 (round trip)

Time of departure: Anytime

Max Passenger per van: 14pax

Renting a van is the most expensive mode of travel to El Nido.

If you want to rent a van, you can contact 0935-3705-024 (Globe) 0922-8400-221 (Sun). We can give you discount. You can also visit this link for available tour packages: Palawan Tours by JourneyingJames

 

I sat on the roof on our way to Roxas, Palawan to enjoy the scenery. It was too cold so bring a jacket and a bonnet.

BY PUBLIC UTILITY BUS (PPC-El Nido)- Non-AC

Travel Time: 6hours. This includes 2 stopovers, one in Roxas for breakfast and restroom break (about 15minutes) and the in Taytay to pick-up some passengers (10 mins.).

Fare: Php 350

Schedule: 5:00am; 7:00am; 9:00am

Note: The same schedule if you are traveling from El Nido back to Puerto Princesa City. This is the cheapest transportation available.

 

BY RORO BUS or Cherry Bus (PPC-El Nido)- AC and Non-AC

Travel Time: 5 1/2 to 6 hours. Includes 2 stop-overs in Roxas and Taytay (15 mins each).

Fare: AC- Php483; Non-AC- Php330

Schedule: First trip- 4:00 am; last trip- 10:00pm

RORO bus, Puerto Princesa City to El Nido schedule

They added more trips north. Left are the schedules going to El Nido and Right are to Roxas/Taytay.

They added more trips north. Left are the schedules going to El Nido and Right are to Roxas/Taytay.

Puerto Princesa to El Nido Schedule and vice-versa

Puerto Princesa to El Nido Schedule and vice-versa

Puerto Princesa to El Nido Cherry Bus Schedule

Puerto Princesa to El Nido Cherry Bus Schedule

Note: I used this mode of transportation the last time I went to El Nido (May 2012,  January 2013 and March 2014) and definitely recommends this. Also, be there at least 30 minutes before the trip, they leave on time too. Their terminal can be found at San Jose Bus Terminal.

RORO Bus interior, more leg room for tall travelers like me. Its so comfortable!

 

BY RENTED MOTORBIKE (PPC-El Nido)

Motorbike rentals are available in front of Kinabuchs Grill in Rizal Ave.

Travel time: 6-7 hours (depending how fast you drive)

Cost: 24hour rental cost Php800-1,000 depending on the type of bike you are renting.

Time of departure: Anytime

Max Passenger per motorbike: 2pax. It is safer to have one bike per person as the road from Taytay to El Nido is terrible rough road.

Come to El Nido Quick!

Extra Notes:

  1. Bring food with you along the way.
  2. You can topload, the view above is awesome (for non-RORO bus). Sit on the bus roof from San Jose to Taytay and then when approaching El Nido.
  3. Road from Puerto Princesa to Taytay is already paved. Road from Taytay to El Nido is terrible rough road.

 

Some Blogs about El Nido:

5D/4N Puerto Princesa and El Nido Tour

El Nido, Palawan Travel Guide Collab

General Expenses in El Nido, Palawan

Palawan Chronicles III: Solo Beach Camping

Palawan Chronicles IV: Swim & Stare

El Nido, Palawan Quickie

 

If you are looking for a budget-friendly packaged tour of Puerto Princesa City or El Nido, you can contact us at 0935-3705-024 (Globe) 0922-8400-221 (Sun). We can give you discount. You can also visit this link for available tour packages: Palawan Tours by JourneyingJames

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114 thoughts on “Puerto Princesa City to El Nido Travel Guide”

  1. Tin said:
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    April 24, 2011 at 7:15 am

    Thanks for this! Akala ko P450 yung bus fare. Next time I’m in Palawan, El Nido naman. Ang galing ng blog mo! Andami ko nang natutunan.

    I totally agree that Palawan is paradise. Pangarap kong tumira dun balang araw.

    • grace said:
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      August 12, 2011 at 8:27 pm

      hello guys, san kaya magandang pasyalan sa palawan, my husbnd and I planning na magbakasyon dyan this october

      • grace said:
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        August 12, 2011 at 8:29 pm

        hai sana makapunta kami na di ganun sobra ang gastos,,,, ahahahah

      • journeyingjames said:
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        August 13, 2011 at 2:49 am

        Puerto princesa- underground river, honda bay; coron- kayangan lake; el nido- the best island hopping experience

        • arlene mae said:
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          September 16, 2012 at 7:49 am

          sir james, ask ko sana kung carry lang ang puerto princesa to el nido for 4n 3 days? i mean thru roro makakabalik ba agad kami ng puerto from el nido just in time for the flyt back to manila? we intend to see the underground river lang in puerto then off to el nido, pls advise thanks 🙂

          • arlene mae said:
            September 16, 2012 at 7:55 am

            3 nights pala and 4days

          • journeyingjames said:
            September 17, 2012 at 2:00 am

            kaya yan, unahin nyo na yung el nido. i suggest you take the last bus trip para yung gabi nyo hindi sayang. enjoy.

  2. sometimes Kim, sometimes Mj said:
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    April 24, 2011 at 7:23 am

    Oh so that’s how you do El Nido from Puerto! *lightbulb moment*

    Been to Puerto Princesa and Coron but not to El Nido yet, so this is next on our stop. Sana!:-D

    Thank you for sharing this, such a great help.

    • journeyingjames said:
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      April 26, 2011 at 7:29 am

      go na sa el nido!

      • arlene mae said:
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        September 16, 2012 at 7:51 am

        thanks for being generous in sharing your travel experiences , so helpful for us neophytes in travelling 🙂

  3. Kat said:
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    April 24, 2011 at 10:25 am

    This is very helpful as we’re planning to do Puerto Princesa-El Nido early next year. Thanks!

  4. tomasoop said:
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    May 18, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    point of clarification regarding the P500 van fare, i read some blogs that the fare is 600 to 650. do you have the contact number and person of the van terminal? Maraming salamat po

    • journeyingjames said:
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      May 18, 2011 at 3:22 pm

      the last time i was there was december 2010. i dont know the current fare. but sometimes they make the fare higher especially when the passengers are foreigners or “sosyal-looking” sorry, but i dont have contact number as i used the bus when i went to el nido.

  5. lance said:
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    May 26, 2011 at 6:00 am

    Hi,

    I am looking forward to visit Coron this June. Can you please give some nice places to visit?

    Philippine travel blog

    • journeyingjames said:
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      May 27, 2011 at 11:20 pm

      hi lance. among the must-visits are the kayangan lake, twin lagoon, maquinit hotspring, siete pecados (snorkeling), mt.tapyas (commanding view of the town), island hopping would be great too.
      hope this helps! enjoy

      • nofearutoy said:
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        October 30, 2011 at 9:01 am

        hello guys i have three (3) units of motorcycle, if you like to rent i gave it for P350 per day on honda xrm and P450 for kawasaki klx, this is the cheapest mc rental you can find, i can deliver the bike at airport if you want with free helmet just text me at 09178496044 look for utoy.. thanks

        • journeyingjames said:
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          October 30, 2011 at 2:56 pm

          thanks for sharing your info utoy.

          • yeng said:
            December 5, 2011 at 1:33 am

            hi James. can you recommend the best route/type of transportation to take from el nido to coron (or is it even possible to do so?)? also can you recommend people/accommodations who/that could give the island hopping tour/accommodation in el nido? and also how much thanks!

          • journeyingjames said:
            December 5, 2011 at 11:34 am

            its possible to do the el nido – coron. im just not sure with the schedules. fare is 1,300.
            with regards to accommodations, try this link: http://flipnomad.com/2011/04/accommodation-nido-for-all-budget/
            tour: http://flipnomad.com/2011/04/more-island-hopping-goodness-nido-tour/
            tours in el nido have standard fees

  6. alan said:
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    December 26, 2011 at 4:58 am

    good news is that the puerto princesa to taytay route is already paved only on that from taytay to el nido is still rough road. hoping also on that latter route the paving is already started and then the proposed roro port service from taytay, palawan to san jose, antique will push through so that if you want to travel to palawan from iloilo then it would lessen the time. much good for those who want to bring their vehicles.

    • journeyingjames said:
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      December 26, 2011 at 3:49 pm

      thanks for sharing alan. i hope that the taytay-san jose, antique roro route will really push through.
      still, the iloilo-puerto princesa can be used.

  7. Flo said:
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    January 8, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    Hi James! Would you know if there is night bus going to El Nido from Puerto Princesa? My flight arrives in Puerto Princesa at 5PM and I don’t want to waste anytime to spend in El Nido. By the way, super like your blog, still can’t believe how you do (amazing) things cheap 🙂

    • journeyingjames said:
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      January 8, 2012 at 2:28 pm

      there is no bus to el nido in the evening, only those 3 scheds lang po 5, 7, 9am.
      thank you for liking the blog. you may want to read pala my BIGGEST Travel Challenge- https://journeyingjames.com/2011/12/100-days-of-backpacking-the-philippines-the-cheapest-way-possible/

      • Flo said:
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        January 8, 2012 at 2:44 pm

        oh. sad. anyway, thanks for the reply! yup, read and shared it already. Can’t wait to read all about it on your blog. God bless!

  8. lynn said:
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    January 11, 2012 at 1:27 pm

    hi james, can u help me where i can find cheapest flight from puerto princesa to el nido?

    • journeyingjames said:
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      January 11, 2012 at 2:05 pm

      sorry, there is no flight from pp to el nido. just van or bus.

  9. Brenna said:
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    January 15, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    if magaling ka maki-negotiate, you can haggle the price of the van from P10,000 to P6000. seriously. 🙂

    • journeyingjames said:
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      January 17, 2012 at 3:46 am

      that’s good news brenna! thanks for the info 🙂

  10. Flo said:
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    May 31, 2012 at 8:21 am

    Hi! Just to confirm, where is the RORO bus located? Is it also in the San Jose Terminal?

    • journeyingjames said:
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      May 31, 2012 at 8:26 am

      yes flo, roro bus terminal can be found at san jose bus terminal. they are easy to spot- apple green buses.

      • tutai:) said:
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        July 3, 2012 at 7:36 am

        tnx sa info..plan ko din pmunta sa oct..malaking tulong ito sa’kin..thanks a lot!:)

      • mark imperial said:
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        August 23, 2012 at 12:11 am

        hi james, so may byaheng 6pm and 10pm yung rorobus going to el nido. ETA ko kasi is 5pm, so nagiisip ako kung pwedeng dumiretso na ng el nido or early morning the next day na lang magtravel to el nido. thanks!!!

        • journeyingjames said:
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          September 3, 2012 at 5:39 am

          yes, until 10pm. take the 10pm trip nlang

  11. Flo said:
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    May 31, 2012 at 8:39 am

    ok. thanks! 🙂

  12. arlen said:
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    June 4, 2012 at 9:13 am

    Hi james, just want to ask if i need to book with Roro bus in advance or i can just book it when we arrive there on that day? Thanks

    • journeyingjames said:
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      June 5, 2012 at 5:11 am

      it would be better if you book n advance especially during the peak seasons of march-may, oct and december. if you cant, just be there about an hour before the scheduled trip

  13. Lea said:
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    June 16, 2012 at 7:29 am

    Hi james. Tnx for the info. is there a tour from el nido to underground river?

  14. Carol A. Racho said:
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    June 19, 2012 at 7:36 am

    Hi James! Thank goodness I found your blogsite! Finally I can have a reliable source at hand! Hahaha! I’ve spent days browsing the net for sensible info/travel guide to Palawan but I can’t seem to find one. Thanks to you!

    My husband and I are planning to visit Palawan this July. We don’t want to waste the chance of visiting Puerto Princesa (for the famous Underground River), El Nido and Coron (for their beautiful white sand beaches and rock (?) formations) all in one travel. I know it is possible but don’t know how. I know you have the answers to all my questions. Please bear with me.

    Number one question is do we need to have a travel or tour agency before we go there to arrange our trip or can we just go there without any prior arrangements? Can we just find random people there offering this kind of service without the risk of us being fooled or charged beyond what the normal charges are?

    Secondly, which point of entry/exit do you suggest? Which airport from Manila to Puerto Princesa, and then coming back, from Coron to Manila?

    Thirdly, how much time or how many days should we allot to each destination? How many days do we have to allot for the entire trip including travel from one stop to another?

    And lastly, what are the places you’d recommend for us not to miss when in those three places? Any recommendations also on where to stay?

    I’m really sorry for all the trouble I have caused you. You’ve been a great help already just reading your blogs.

    Thank you so much and more power!

    • journeyingjames said:
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      June 26, 2012 at 4:06 am

      you need a permit to enter the underground river. you should have atleast 2 days on each destination.
      manila-puerto princesa (plane)- puerto princesa to underground river (van) – el nido (van) – coron (boat/ship) – manila (plane), at least a week.

      about recos, all are in the blog.

  15. Petr said:
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    July 23, 2012 at 7:40 am

    Hi guys

    I´m planning my trip to el nido in april 2013 and I´m wondering what is the last bus from el nido to puerto princessa. I need to catch zest air flight to manila at 7.30 am.

  16. Emilie H said:
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    August 13, 2012 at 3:16 am

    Hi James 🙂 would like to know if the RORO bus from Puerto Princesa to El Nido will definitely stop at Taytay. My friend and I are going there soon THX!

    • journeyingjames said:
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      August 16, 2012 at 3:43 am

      yes, tried the road trip twice. dont worry, it will stop at the bus terminal in taytay

  17. lakbay philippines said:
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    August 16, 2012 at 3:30 am

    yey! thanks a lot for this! punta kami ppc-el nido on a 5 day trip! thanks again!

  18. Sherry said:
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    August 29, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    Hi James..great blog.:-). question po..panu po pumunta sa RORO bus station ( going to El Nido) from Puerto Princesa Airport? and same trip sched po b from El nido to PPC? Thanks.

    • journeyingjames said:
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      September 3, 2012 at 5:10 am

      tricycle to san jose terminal, or take the jeepney in front of jollibee going to san jose

  19. Odil said:
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    September 16, 2012 at 11:01 pm

    what time does the earliest bus or van leave el nido going to PPC?

    • journeyingjames said:
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      September 17, 2012 at 1:55 am

      its in the photo of schedule, please read po

  20. Joanna said:
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    September 25, 2012 at 11:26 am

    Hi po,

    Where can we stay in El Nido?

    • journeyingjames said:
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      October 2, 2012 at 11:34 am

      Hello po,
      I don’t know po

  21. cindy said:
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    October 1, 2012 at 4:53 pm

    James,pwede bang ikaw mag guide sa amin pag mag punta kami dyan wid my family. coz di ko alam about palawan . i ned someone to 2 guide us n a cheap budget.
    pls. reply to my email add.

    Thanks a lots… Cindy

    • journeyingjames said:
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      October 2, 2012 at 10:49 am

      Hello Ms. Cindy, i hope my schedule fit into your schedule.

  22. jessie said:
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    October 5, 2012 at 2:27 am

    Hi James 🙂 what transpo do you prefer going to el nido from PPS?? thanks 🙂

    • journeyingjames said:
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      October 6, 2012 at 3:06 pm

      RORO bus

  23. gringograss said:
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    October 7, 2012 at 12:31 pm

    Thanks mig!

  24. Lai said:
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    October 12, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    hi james!
    I will be travelling with friends on summer next year. what hotel do you recommend na hindi masyadong mahal and maganda na? both in puerto princesa and el Nido. thanks!

  25. naomie said:
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    October 21, 2012 at 6:48 am

    hello po..we will have our flight schedule next month po nov.17,2012..and our departure time would be 3:05pm then,maybe arrived in puerto at 4:05pm..can we still be arrived at san jose terminal before 6pm?and go to elnido via roro bus?thanks

    • journeyingjames said:
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      October 24, 2012 at 1:33 pm

      yep, from the airport san jose terminal is less than 30minutes

  26. Judy Abrenica said:
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    November 6, 2012 at 1:43 am

    hi. tanong lng po pwede kaya na 10pm trip to el nido then 10pm trip din the next day pabalik puerto? ma-eenjoy na kaya namin ang el nido nyan? thanks po.

    • journeyingjames said:
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      November 11, 2012 at 3:36 am

      havent tried it yet. i guess you will be tired

  27. Jhe said:
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    November 7, 2012 at 6:51 am

    Hi James. kaya ba ng 4d/3n un el nido – Puerto princesa na ksama un underground river tour? kaya ba ng walang travel agency? hiwalay kase pag book ko sana ng hotel and airfare then hanap na lang don ng tour packages. possible kaya? thanks James.

    • journeyingjames said:
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      November 11, 2012 at 3:36 am

      kaya po 😉 possible!

  28. JOtzen said:
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    December 5, 2012 at 8:56 am

    Arriving at Puerta Princessa airport on Nov. 13th in the afternoon, I spotted a notice from a small tour operator that there was a 9 passenger van leaving for El Nido at 5:30 pm. straight from the parking space at the airport. Price 700 pesos per person. Promo return ticket 350 pesos!One 30 min stop in Tatay for food and restroom. Arrival El Nido at midnight. Tricycle driver found us a nice hotel (only 2 rooms) 800 pesos for a room. Coffee served on balcony at sunrise.. Palawan, El Nido – all is perfect. Except one thing: Plastic bags and bottles lying all over, on the beaches and in the water near El Nido, Las Cabanas, on the surrounding islands.. Perhaps somebody like yourself might want to try to encourage the locals and the banka skippers to clean up this scourge of modern civilisation, especially on the otherwise fantastic beaches…

    • journeyingjames said:
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      December 10, 2012 at 3:17 pm

      thanks for the info jotzen… that’s very sad to know. will check this myself next month. will report on the blog

  29. larry said:
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    December 10, 2012 at 6:25 am

    Hi James, Is there a reliable regularly scheduled boat ride from El Nido to Coron? I checked Montenegro Lines and Superferry but no info–travel time mid Feb 2013. Salamat.

    • journeyingjames said:
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      December 10, 2012 at 10:51 am

      yes, everyday po meron. last trip is 8am. travel time, 8hours to 12hours depending on the boat you boarded.
      ticket price: 1,300 – 2,400 pesos

  30. ALICE said:
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    December 13, 2012 at 9:40 am

    Hi, James,
    I would like to book for two tickets from Puerto Princesa to El Nido, RORO BUS, with air con. The number they left just couldn’t be connected through, could you help us to book the tickets in any way? Thanks. 12/23, leaving at 4pm. Puerto Princesa to El Nido.
    You can contact me trough my personal email which I left for you here. Thanks a lot.

    • journeyingjames said:
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      December 13, 2012 at 10:06 am

      hello ms.alice, im sorry but im not a booking agent, dont worry, just go there at the terminal 30minutes before the scheduled trip and you will have your own seat.

  31. ALICE said:
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    December 14, 2012 at 12:01 am

    Even though it’s during Christmas time (12/23)? Thanks.

  32. kristel said:
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    December 24, 2012 at 11:54 am

    hi. can you suggest cheap accomodations in el nido ?tnx in advance

  33. Ysa said:
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    January 4, 2013 at 6:18 am

    Hi James. happy new year!

    Three of my friends and I are planning on a trip to Palawan in August. We start with Coron, then El Nido, last stop would be Puerto Princesa. We only have 5 & 1/2 days to spare. We arrive in Coron at 3pm (half day of 1st day) and then leave Puerto Princesa by 9pm of the (of the 6th day).

    You seem to be knowledgeable about must-see places and transportation routes/schedules in Palawan.

    I hope you can help me plan our itinerary (by the way, we are on a tight budget) from Coron, EL Nido, then Palawan para masulit namin ang aming trip.

    Thank you very much!

    • journeyingjames said:
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      January 6, 2013 at 9:53 am

      i guess all i knew about palawan are already written in this blog. if that is your route, i guess most of the 5 1/2 days would be spent traveling, bus and boat.

  34. shelly said:
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    January 16, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    Whenever I’m planning to travel your blog is the first I visit for reliable info /reference. You have helped a lot of people through your blog,KEEP IT UP! Thanks for inspiring us to travel on a shoestring budget. Hope to meet you on the road. TC and GOD Bless!

  35. shelly said:
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    January 16, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    BTW In your opinion for a group of 4 traveling on a weekday Monday- Thursday (April 15-18 ) Would you suggest for us to get an organized tour for El Nido? I’m worried if it’ll be hard for us to hire a boat for island hopping.
    I’m used to DIY travels but since I’ll be traveling with two “Balikbayans” I want this trip to be more relaxed.I would really appreciate your response. THANK YOU SO MUCH James! 😀

    • journeyingjames said:
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      January 16, 2013 at 10:38 pm

      hi shelly! if you have balikbayans in your group, i suggest you book a packaged tour. please message me on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeyingjamesFB i offer tours in el nido now.

  36. eca said:
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    January 28, 2013 at 4:08 am

    Do you think a PHP 10,000/person budget(Excluding plane tickets) is too much for a 5-day trip during the Holy Week? We plan to do Puerto-El Nido trip plus a side-trip to the Underground river?

    • journeyingjames said:
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      January 29, 2013 at 8:57 am

      yep, that’s enough. why not join this tour for only 10,500* –https://www.facebook.com/notes/journeyingjames/the-great-palawan-backpacking-tour/539526956072000

  37. krisia said:
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    January 29, 2013 at 1:49 am

    Is it still okay to go to El Nido or Coron in September – November?

    • journeyingjames said:
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      January 29, 2013 at 8:35 am

      yep, all-year long.

      • krisia said:
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        January 30, 2013 at 3:31 am

        Isn’t it rainy there during those months? From June to November, what month would rain be less?

  38. Mickey said:
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    January 31, 2013 at 3:15 am

    Hey James, so about the rented van. is the PHP 14,000 the daily rate for the Van? So PHP 24,000 for 2 days?

    • journeyingjames said:
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      January 31, 2013 at 9:01 am

      nope, its just 14,000 for round trip (2days)

      • Mickey said:
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        February 1, 2013 at 2:48 am

        Thanks James. So the PHP 14,000 is for a round trip to El Nido? Not the rent days? So I could rent a van for say, 4-5 days and I would only pay PHP 14,000? Sorry, I’m a bit confused. Isn’t 14,000 a bit high?

  39. Marlo said:
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    February 1, 2013 at 4:30 am

    Hi James,

    I successfully booked a flight to MNL-PPS-MNL this coming July 13-16, 2012. My plan is to visit El Nido. Thank you for this very helpful blog.

    God Bless!

    Marlo

  40. chacho said:
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    February 1, 2013 at 8:56 am

    Hi James, how about hitchhiking til El Nido?? U think it’s possible? Cheers!

    • journeyingjames said:
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      February 20, 2013 at 5:25 am

      everything is possible.

  41. Dwin said:
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    February 7, 2013 at 6:09 am

    Hi James, your blogs are really great help.
    We’ll be in Puerto Prinsesa this Feb, this is our planned itinerary, please comment…ETA PPS is 12:30pm Saturday, city tour till evening, take 10pm Roro bus to El Nido, do day tour on Sunday, take evening Roro Bus El Nido to Puerto Prinsesa if any (please advise schedule), do underground river on Monday morning, fly out 6pm same day.
    Inquiries: >sched of El Nido-PPS >do you have underground river tour? we plan to just to go to tour office, since we’ll be coming straight from El nido, they normally ask for pickup point….Possible or very tight? Thanks so much 🙂

  42. Alexa said:
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    February 12, 2013 at 2:08 pm

    Hello.
    Would you recommend the air-conditioned or non-air-conditioned RORO bus to El Nido? Will travel July 2013. I usually get motion sickness with extended travel by bus, air conditioner seems to aggravate it. But I’m worried that if I take the non-a/c bus, I’d be inhaling severely polluted air and dust from the road.

  43. marilyn torres said:
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    February 12, 2013 at 11:15 pm

    hi james,is august a good month to visit?i heard from other people saying that the water is not always that clear and beautiful compared to the published ad??planning to be there aug.5th-9th.tips to must see in El Nido.and is it safe there?i also heard about real pirates kidnapping people??thanks.

    • journeyingjames said:
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      February 20, 2013 at 4:49 am

      mam, dont believe everthing you read. el nido is beautiful and safe.

  44. marilyn torres said:
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    February 12, 2013 at 11:20 pm

    i also want to ask you how long do we have to endure the rough ride from Taytay to El Nido?and how bad is it?are there like holes on the street or big rocks??is it a curvy road or just straight and how about deep ravines??i am a nervous flier and rider.thanks again..

  45. Julie said:
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    February 22, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    Hi james

    Is october a good month to visit el nido?

  46. Alfie Saniel said:
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    April 10, 2013 at 5:31 am

    Hi! Thank you for the very informative blog! Used this to plan our trip to El Nido last Holy Week. I put your site on my blog so that others can learn from it too.

    Thanks! Wish you more travels!

  47. shyla said:
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    April 28, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    Hi James,

    I loved reading your travel blogs. very informative.
    By the way, me & my husband have booked a flight to PP on June 6 arriving PP @ 9am. then leaving PP on June 8 @ 5:20pm. Basically 3 days 2 nights only. We would like to go underground river and El Nido? Is it possible with that schedule? what can you suggest? How can we maximize the limited time and still enjoy? thanks!

    shyla

  48. eden said:
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    May 1, 2013 at 5:55 pm

    Hi james,

    wer going to PP by july may I ask if magkano po kaya ang budget for tour in elnido yung may van na tapos e ttour na sa place

    pls help.thanks

  49. Ace said:
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    May 20, 2013 at 3:46 am

    Thanks James, this is very informative. But, do you have an idea how to get back to PPC from El Nido using RORO? I’m planning my trip there, so I’m plotting our time table. Thanks again.

  50. Jeremy said:
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    July 13, 2013 at 3:01 am

    Hi James!
    May question ako, 10am kasi ang ang sched ng flight ko back to Manila.. May way ba para hindi ako malate sa flight? Kasi parang alanganin parin yung 4am? Thanks for your reply.

    • journeyingjames said:
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      July 22, 2013 at 8:02 am

      mas maganda po kung the day before nasa puerto princesa na kayo

  51. eli said:
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    August 1, 2013 at 2:54 pm

    hi james…could you suggest a good hotel in el nido shere may magandang service and view and budget friendly…???thank you for your reply

  52. francisca s manlapaz said:
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    August 18, 2013 at 7:16 am

    hello po sir james,
    napakalaking tulong ng inyong mga kwento dito sa site nyo.
    sa aug 29,30,31 ang aming schedule. pwede po hingi ako ng advice kung ano ang una namin gagawin first time po namin ito. regalo lang po ng aming anak ang vacation na ito. sa ngayon dun po sa mga nilagay ninyon inn mag iinquire pa lang. small budget lang kasi kami. mag asawa kami. medyo may takot kasi hindi namin talaga alam ang lugar and ano ang gagawin. sana po matutulongan nyo kami. god bless.

  53. mark said:
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    September 4, 2013 at 7:54 am

    Hi there, James!

    I’d like to know if it is possible to enjoy a PPS-El Nido trip in a duration of 3 days? ETA in PPS is 9am of the first day. Any advice on how we can manage our trip? We are 13 pax and are planning to have Underground River trip and Honda Bay tour in PPS and enjoy the rest of our stay in El Nido. But our ETD from PPS is 8pm of the third day. Hope you can help me here. Thanks! 🙂

  54. Arlene Jimenez said:
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    September 14, 2013 at 6:53 am

    Hello James! Just to update you since we just came from Palawan – Roro’s operations are now suspended by the LTFRB. I suppose this is from their reckless driving behavior and the accidents they’ve had and caused. Their reputation is not that good according to the people we talked to in Palawan. While it’s good you are advertising for them, I suggest you also take into account these things (the bad side) when posting about such services.

    • journeyingjames said:
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      September 17, 2013 at 8:05 am

      thanks for the update arlene

  55. clar said:
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    October 19, 2013 at 2:14 pm

    Hi Sir, Thanks for this site. it is very helpful. Do you have any updates regarding bus lines going to El Nido from Puerto? Have plans to go next year!More power.

    • journeyingjames said:
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      November 29, 2013 at 8:57 am

      its still on going. the schedule is the same. im not sure with the price though

  56. maicz said:
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    October 31, 2013 at 2:39 am

    hi my visit to puerto prinsesa is on aug 30 to sept. 2, is it a good month? usually ba umuulan dun?

  57. neon said:
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    January 8, 2014 at 3:59 pm

    This is a very helpful blog. I’ve been trying to look the best and recommended place to stay in Puerto Princesa and trip to Coron. This is my early gift on February for myself. Thanks couchsurfer! 🙂

  58. norelyn victoria said:
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    November 16, 2014 at 12:32 am

    good am po….ask ko lang po is it advisable to have a pp-elnido if we only have 4 days nyts….we plan to go there sometime may 2015….we are 11……3 oldies from 67-75 y/o, 1 10 y/o boy….and the rest po adult frm 12y-49y/o…..we will arrive pp at about 6:25pm n leave pp at 6 pm on the 4th day……i am just worried baka masyado namang super hectic sched at mapagod ang mga kasamang oldies at kids…if will push through with the pp-el nido iterinary……gus2 ko rin po xe mapuntahan ang turtle at bird sactuary sa pp 4 d kids…..marami po xe di mapupuntahan din po sa pps kung mag go kami elnido with such limited time….. please help me decide……tnx po…….advance merry xmas n happy new year

  59. Armilie said:
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    December 7, 2014 at 6:53 am

    Hi James. We’re set to go there next weekend! Dec 13 to 16 although Dec 13 gabi dating namin sa PPS Airport. Could you suggest which are the best places to visit/ stuff to do from 14 to 16?

    Plan ko sana 13 night trip to El Nido (Dec 14 to 15) Then Dec 16 Puerto Princesa.

    But, kaya ba El Nido – Coron – Puerto Princesa? And can you recommend places? Thank you!

  60. Joy said:
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    December 19, 2014 at 10:21 am

    We’re planning to go to palawan july next yr. kaso 3 days lng kmi, is it possibe na makapunta parin sa best tourist sites sa el nido at puerto princesa within limited time? What is the best place na mairerecommend nyo sa el nido at puerto princesa, tig isang day lng.

  61. Ma. Charina A. Romano said:
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    January 5, 2015 at 6:00 pm

    Hi Mr. James!
    Will be in Puerto Prinsesa Jan 16 arriving from Manila by 12noon. We plan to go to El Nido as soon as we arrive. Is it safe to travel by Roro Bus afternoon to El Nido? And will there be available transportation once we are in El Nido by night? Planning only overnight in El Nido. We should be in Puerto Prinsesa by Jan 18 because our flight back to Manila is on this day.
    Thanks a lot!

  62. michael estrada said:
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    February 20, 2016 at 4:32 pm

    hi james me and my family will be in puerto princesa palawan on march 4 to 11,we are on a budget trip…can you pls help us with the details on how to make trips to el nido and coron..your reply will be much appreciated tnx in advance..

  63. Talet said:
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    March 3, 2016 at 7:58 am

    Hi James! Rough road prn b ang taytay to El nido? We’ll be there on July 10-13 and doing the roro since you said it’s convenient.

    • journeyingjames said:
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      June 4, 2016 at 7:27 am

      Most of the road is already cemented, maybe 3-5% nalang yung rough road sir Talet.

  64. Heidi said:
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    February 28, 2017 at 12:03 am

    Hi until what time po sa gabi nabyahe multicab to San Jose Terminal?

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