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Discover Palawan, One Cherry Bus Ride at a Time
By Cecilia Aderes
Photo by Jarno Colijn on Unsplash.
Palawan is one of the most beautiful islands in the world, with its crystal clear shores in Puerto Princesa and the wondrous cliffs in El Nido. However, these two paradises are far apart, making travel strenuous for a tourist who wants to relax under the sun. Travelers often trade comfort for transit, shoulder-to-shoulder in vans when there’s a more comfortable alternative that doesn’t sacrifice personal space.
Enjoying paradise should be as relaxing and stress-free as possible, which you can get with Cherry Bus that offers smooth back-to-back trips between the roads of El Nido and Puerto Princesa. They offer different types of buses depending on what kind of comfort you need for your trip, such as Economy buses with no air conditioning, Deluxe buses with air conditioning, and Elite buses with Lazy Boy seats and an on-board toilet.
Here is a perfect travel itinerary to maximize your trip and travel in comfort:
Day 1: Exploring Puerto Princesa
Photo from New 7 Wonders of Nature.
After you arrive at the Puerto Princesa airport and check into your hotel room, you can begin your Palawan adventure at Puerto Princesa Underground River, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. It has an eight-kilometer river that runs through caves filled with exquisite stalactites and stalagmites hovering over you during a guided boat tour.
After the boat ride, unwind at Baker’s Hill, known for its freshly baked pastries, landscaped gardens, and souvenir shops. It’s a calming place to spend the afternoon in before you go on with your day. Once the afternoon is nearing its end, you can make your way to the Puerto Princesa Baywalk to enjoy the sunset over the horizon. Although don’t leave the beach yet; you can eat dinner in a nearby food stall that serves fresh seafood and local delicacies, which will be a great way to end your first day in Palawan.
After spending a day soaking up the tropical scenery, it’s time to prepare for tomorrow’s trip to El Nido. Plus, you can also book a ride back to Puerto Princesa this early too! Book your bus ride to El Nido and back to Puerto Princesa easily through easybus.ph with just a tap of your phone and pay the tickets through cashless means (GCash, Maya, credit card, and debit card). All you need to do is show up at the terminal tomorrow before your trip!
Day 2: Journey to El Nido
Photo from Cherry Bus Palawan.
Wake up early and board your bus bound for El Nido, and make sure not to forget your digital ticket to show at the terminal. Enjoy a comfortable five-hour ride with spacious seating and beautiful landscapes outside the bus window, which will make the commute feel like an adventure.
After checking into your accommodation at El Nido, head over to Las Cabañas Beach to soak in the afternoon sun, a relaxing pace before tomorrow’s spontaneous adventure. Plus, you’ll have time to roam around the town, which comes alive after sunset. You’ll find cafes, restaurants, and food stalls serving fresh seafood for dinner.
Day 3: Island Hopping at El Nido
Photo from Island Diaries PH.
Dedicate your final day in Palawan to island hopping! El Nido offers four island hopping tours, each with its own set of destinations and activities around Bacuit Bay. Tour A is the most popular because of its lagoons and kayaking. Tour B is best for visiting caves, although some caves may not be accessible due to harsh tides. Tour C has hidden beaches and an abandoned mansion on an island that you can explore. Meanwhile, Tour D is known for quiet lagoons, perfect if you want to get away from the crowd. Overall, every island on each tour gives you tons of activities and tropical paradise pictures.
There’s no problem with lunch; you can eat at one of the islands once lunchtime comes around. Fresh seafood and shellfish are commonly on the menu, and they serve cold drinks to combat the tropical heat. Take the time to relax and enjoy the sea breeze before going back in the boat for another island trip.
Once the trip is over by sundown, enjoy another spectacular sunset before eating dinner at one of El Nido’s seaside restaurants.
Day 4: Back Home
Once you vacate your accommodation, find your way back to the bus terminal and hop on your Cherry Bus trip back to Puerto Princesa. From there, you can go check in at the airport and wait for your flight home now that your Palawan vacation has come to an end. Going back home with thousands of island pictures, sunsets, and a good tan is proof that you visited one of the most beautiful islands full of joy and free from stress.
Book Cherry Bus with Easybus PH
If you want this kind of vacation for your Palawan trip, head over to easybus.ph and book your Cherry Bus trips in advance! A planned vacation trip goes smoothly with Easybus PH.