Puerto Princesa

Have you ever been so tired because you’re just sitting there for several hours? Well I did! After a 7-hour drive from El Nido, we finally arrived in Puerto Princesa, Palawan last night. My aunt booked a Family room here at Deep Garden Forest. The room was very big and very cute because of the different sculptures and decorations.

 They have a beautiful winery

Today was our Puerto Princesa tour. We only have two destinations, the Ugong Rock Adventures and the Puerto Princesa Underground River.

UGONG ROCK ADVENTURE

It was called Ugong Rock because of the echoing sound of the rocks produce when tapping it. They offer a different kind of experience. We climbed up through steep rocks, pass through narrow passages and took lots and lots of pictures.

 I finished it! So tired. 

PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND RIVER

Also known as PPUG was known because it is one of the longest navigable underground rivers in the world. It also became popular when it got to the list of the 7 Wonders of The World. This breathtaking tour takes you on a canoe journey into the first 1.5 kilometers of the cave, where you will experience the beauty of Stalagmites and Stalactites, formed over thousands of years, as well seeing the Bat populations that inhabit the cave.

I had fun because our tour guide was so talkative and funny. He made sure that the tourists won’t get bored and will learn a lot from the tour and we did! Too bad that our camera died because I didn't charge it last night so I just used my phone instead.

For More Information about having a tour in PPUG, click this link: 

http://www.gopalawan.travel/Underground_River_Tour  

El Nido - Tour A

Today has been so awesome! No, it’s marvelous! No, today was rad! I had so much fun!

There are 4 different types of tour here in El Nido. Well, Island hoping to be precise. The prices depends on the tour that you’ll be taking. Anyway, here’s the list of prices:

• ·         Tour A = 1,200
• ·         Tour B = 1,300
• ·         Tour C = 1,400
• ·         Tour D = 1,200

These prices already includes boat transportation with life jackets, snorkels and goggles plus a delectable lunch which is my ultimate fave.

Today, we had the Tour A. I was so excited this morning. I’m not much of a nature lover but I adore the beautiful scenery outside. It was like a piece of heaven. I admit, I got scared at first on the big but beautiful lime stones outside. HAHA, but I fell in love with it. LOL, I’m confusing you, aren’t I?

Okay, I woke up without an electricity because it's already past 6 and believe me, I won’t get up if my aunt didn’t wake me up. HAHA, then we had breakfast which is very important. The tour will start at 8 in the morning and a tricycle picked us up in the hotel leading to the sea side. Our tour guide welcomed us and led us to the boat that we will use for the whole day. We also waited for some people that will join us on the tour! We were like 12 in the boat plus the boat driver, the tour guide and two life guards.

I’m going to tell you a secret so *whispers* don’t tell anyone. I CAN’T SWIM. Yeah, it’s not that I’m afraid of water, but I can’t float in the water regardless that I am fat. LOL, that’s why I wore a life vest. Okay, let’s move on HAHA, that’s a bit embarrassing tho xD

FIRST STOP: SMALL LAGOON

I absolutely fell in love with the beautiful view. The water is so clear like you can see your own reflection. You should be careful because there are territorial fish that will bite you if you’ll stay in one place. The place is absolutely awesome plus there are wonderful corals under that made me say WOW while under water.

SECOND STOP: Shimizu Island

We stopped at this Island to have a lunch. It’s amazing because the sand is so fine and you’ll definitely love it there because it’s so peaceful like I can stay there forever. They cooked a lot of dishes! We mobbed the foods due to our extreme hunger xD.

Have you seen my aunt? 

Lunch Time!

THIRD STOP: BIG LAGOON

I’m going to say this word again because nothing can describe the Big Lagoon more than AWESOME! It’s so beautiful! But we just quietly boat through in stunned silence as we soak in the colors and clarity of the water. Truly beautiful!

LAST STOP: SEVEN COMMADOS BEACH

We stopped here to have some relaxation but I’m so hyped so I walked around the beach, drew something on the sands and of course enjoy the water. The place is great to think and relax and the waves will definitely made you calm.

Look who's 1D AF!

So Tour A, checked! Can’t wait for tomorrow’s tour! xoxo

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El Nido, Palawan

It’s night and we are so tired but when I look outside, I feel at peace because we are in El Nido, Palawan. El Nido is a first class municipality and managed resource protected area in the province of Palawan. According to CNNGo, it is the Best Beach and Island destination in the Philippines for its "extraordinary natural splendor and ecosystem." It took us 1 and a half hour from Manila to Puerto Princesa and 7 hours from Puerto Princesa to El Nido Palawan.

We are currently staying here at Ipil Suites. This hotel is cool. They have internet connections, clean and spacious rooms at a very affordable price with a complimentary buffet breakfast but there’s no electricity here from 6AM- 2PM. The blackout not only occurs in this suite but in the whole province of El Nido.

We are so tired but I’m still awake but my aunt and uncle is already snoring so shhh! HAHA! I can’t wait for our tour tomorrow! Wayhey! 

Check Out the tours we had:
Tour A  
Tour B 
Tour C