El Nido / Simizu Island / Miniloc Island / South Miniloc / El Nido
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Luxury kayaking safaris are set in the El Nido and Bacuit Bay area of Palawan. This is one of the most beautiful parts of Asia, where sheer karst rock formations drop down into the deep blue surrounding waters. Stunning white beaches and coves compete with mangroves, jungle, spectacular reefs and corals for attention. The best way to discover these unexplored islands is in small group kayaking tours where you spend your days kayaking, snorkelling, photographing and learning more about the environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to visit this unique area and experience the amazing bio-diversity including rare and unusual marine life, flora and flora and of course the local geology.
Welcome to pristine Philippines! On arrival at Manila, you are met and are transferred to your hotel. Check in at your hotel and relax. Overnight in Manila.
This morning you connect to your flight to El Nido. Upon arrival you are met by your guide and are transferred to the town of El Nido. From here you are further transferred, on a banca boat, to your campsite on Miniloc. Check in and enjoy a late lunch here, following which you are taken for an orientation paddle to Simuzu Island, with the opportunity to snorkel around the island’s shallow reef. Overnight camping in this stunning location.
Miniloc Island has much to offer. Spend the morning exploring the big and small lagoons, with opportunities to kayak and snorkel inside picture-perfect bays. In the afternoon, paddle to Tres Marias and then continue to South Miniloc for an afternoon snorkel. Return to camp for sunset. Overnight camping.
Begin your day with a banca cruise to the western-most islands in Bacuit Bay, the Guntao Islands. Snorkel in the Guntao Channel, a large shallow sand bed with huge coral bommies strewn about. Each bommie contains hundreds of species of coral and an equal number of fish. You then head into Tapiutan Strait for lunch, but stop first at an area called 'The Shrine'. Built in 1985 by the Philippine National Church, it shows appreciation to the wonder and beauty of El Nido. After lunch, visit the Secret Beach located besides a small marine lake with fascinating marine life, and then head to your final destination, South Miniloc. Here you can drift and snorkel along shallow reef flats and vertical drop-offs. Its time to return to a newly-pitched campsite at Seven Commandos beach. There is unlimited kayaking potential in front of Seven Commandos beach. Overnight camping.
This morning you are transferred to the Aberrawan River, aboard a banca boat, for a mangrove kayak tour. After the kayaking, your boat transports you from the mouth of the river to Pinisil Cave for snorkelling and more paddling. Lunch is served on a beach near Cudegnon Cave, with a visit to the cave, before kayaking to Vigan Island. The boat meets you here and transports you to Pangulasian for some afternoon snorkelling. Its then time to return to the camp for sunset. There is the opportunity for night snorkelling or moonlight paddling at Seven Commandos. Overnight camping.
Begin the day with a morning snorkel at one of the best snorkelling sites in El Nido -Seven Commandos. After breakfast, you head via banca to Cadlao Island. Beginning at the beaches on the northwest side, you paddle south to Cadlao Lagoon, also a fantastic snorkelling site. After lunch, its time for you to return to El Nido town for your onward flight. Else you may choose to extend your stay in exotic Philippines.
This tour has been developed in conjunction with marine biologist and professional guide Lee Goldman, who has unrivalled experience in providing exclusive water-based tours of tropical regions. A tour group can have 4-10 guests per trip. There are scheduled departures available. Additionally, special tours can be arranged on request basis.
Safari Tour Dates
The scheduled tour dates for 2008-2009 are as below:
• 05 Nov - 09 Nov 2008
• 26 Nov - 30 Nov 2008
• 17 Dec - 21 Dec 2008
• 14 Jan - 18 Jan 2009
• 21 Jan - 25 Jan 2009
• 04 Feb - 08 Feb 2009
• 11 Feb - 15 Feb 2009
• 25 Feb - 01 Mar 2009
The total package cost is USD 1440 per person. The rate is applicable for minimum 2 people travelling together.
Your tour includes :
- Roundtrip airfare Manila - El Nido - Manila
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- 4 nights luxury accommodation at campsite
- Full Board meals prepared by professional chef
- Refreshments throught each day
- Services of professional guide/marine biologist
- Daily change of linen and towels
Your tour excludes :
- Airfares, ticket taxes and visa fees
- Meals not specified above
- Travel and Medical Insurance
- Tips and Porterage
- Expenses of personal nature
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions above
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