AIRPHIL EXPRESS + Puerto Princesa = happy barkada

Tropical storm Falcom was on its way to Luzon when I recieved an email confirmation from AirPhil Express mid last week. It's about the Puerto Princesa Familiarization Tour for bloggers where I was one of the chosen few.People around me were a little worried.


There are reasons to be cautious. A few flights were cancelled the day before and there was forecast of more rains. But I have faith in our airport personnel, more so with the pilots of AirPhil Express as I know that they have seasoned aviators. With a little prayer in my pocket on Friday morning, the 24th, I went to NAIA-3 and joined my buddies.I know it's going to be a barkada trip so I was very excited!!!

pusangkalye flying AirPhil Express.ftw!!

The fam tour includes some of the best bloggers in the country and I am honored to be one of the ones picked.

Eric--http://www.byahilo.com/

Wins--http://www.travelblog.ph/

Robbie--http://thecreativedork.com/

Mica--http://micamyx.com/

Rochelle-http://www.rochellesychua.com/

JC--http://www.wheninmanila.com/

me--http://www.pusangkalye.net/

After all, I miss traveling with my barkadas  Mica and Robbie. The last time was in Western Pangasinan and I have been longing for a fun tour with them ever since. I was also excited to travel with Winston (a.k.a batangyagit) as we have been planning about it months ago. Not to mention , I knew Enrico Dee will be there. Who wouldn't want to meet the legendary byahilo ayt? In the case of Rochelle, we have seen each other in a blogging event before so it was only JC and Eric that I haven't met previously. That assured me that things will be comfortable.

We flew out of Manila at 7:30am and were in Puerto Prinsesa Airport after an hour. The flight was very smooth except for a few turbulence. It was a little cloudy but no rain so we were all glad. We went straight to our accommodation Marrianne Home Inn along Quezon Street  Extension. 

Lobby of Marianne Home Inn

We quickly unpacked and left for Honda Bay. It was the start of the 3D/2N fun fun fun tour of Puerto Prinsesa!!!Here's our itinerary for the tour.

Day 01 : Honda Bay Island Hopping Tour

0930     Depart for Honda Bay Island Hopping

1030     Running tour of these islands: Luli, Bat, Meara Marina and Starfish island         

1130     Buffet Lunch and Swimming/ Snorkeling in Pandan Island

1400     Snake Island

1630     Scheduled boat ride back to Sta. Lourdes wharf.

1730     Back to accommodation. Free Time.

1830     Dinner 

1930     Depart for Firefly Watching Tour.

2200     Back to accommodation.

1st group shot in snake island honda bay

Day 02 Underground River Tour

0600     Breakfast at the accommodation.

0700     Depart for Underground River.  A UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

1200     Buffet Lunch at the restaurant by the beach in the afternoon.

1600     Back to hotel to rest for the activities the next day.

1830     Dinner inside accommodation (Marianne Home Inn)

1930     Free Time.


Two and a half hours of land travel via aircon van along scenic landcape leading to Sabang where the Underground River is,is an experience you should not miss....  

kissed by the sun!!! in Sabang Beach

Day 03: AM City Tour -Depart for Manila

0700     -Breakfast at the accommodation.

0730    - Depart for City Tour (4 hours tour).  Visit:

- Baywalk (local version of baywalk of Manila)

- Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral

- Plaza Cuartel

- Souvenir shop/market

- Crocodile Farm

- Binuatan Weaving Center 

- Mitra’s Ranch

- Baker’s Hill

1130     End of Tour. Back to accommodation. Check out. 

check my separate entries on
http://www.pusangkalye.net/2011/06/binuatan-weaving-creations.html-Binuatan 

          http://www.pusangkalye.net/2011/06/bakers-hill-palawan.html-Bakers Hill-

Plaza Cuartel beside Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral


Puerto Prinsesa Baywalk

Viet Ville --parang farmville lang.hahaha

Mitra's Ranch

bakers hill

Binuatan Creations

AirPhil Express has a total of 140 flights to 28 destinations including Puerto Prinsesa.


I do a lot of D.I.Y. travels and there's pleasure in knowing that you are capable of arranging everything on your own. But package travels has never been this affordable in the Philippines. It's good to try it from time to time. It's really fun because you don't have to go through the pains of booking your plane tickets, looking for contacts and figuring your way in and out of your destination. More so with the public transportation which could be unpredictable in some areas. 

And yeah, this is what I like about Airphil Express. You get affordable seats and still get to travel with 15kg baggage allowance. For people like me who don't know how to travel light, this is perfect. Plus they have good partners. That's what you call affordable-comfort travel.

best tour guide ever!!!!--Anne

The Puerto Princesa Extreme Adventure Familiarization Tour from June 24-26, 2011 was definitely one of the best tours I had. It was my second time in PPS but the excitement was as high as ever. Thanks to the bloggers whore were very cool and funny. Added to that was the awesome team from AirPhil Express who really took care of us. Ms Line, Mike, Brian and Hazel. Not to mention the very good accommodation in Marianne Home Inn and the best tour guide eveeeer!!!Ms Anne. Perfect holiday!!!!

I suggest you take advantage of the group tours and experience the difference of Flying AirPhil Express!!!It's perfect for your barkada!!!!

meeting Marky at the airport who surprisingly boarded the same flight with us (back and forth take note) ---with his special someone? hehehe

the deal is out: AIRPHIL Express PALAWAN TOUR PACKAGE

For as low as PhP 6886.00/person 

(based on Quad Sharing Room) 

Inclusions:
•Roundtrip Airfare (ASF, YQ & TSC & 12% VAT)
•3 Days/2 Nights Accommodation
•Roundtrip Airport Transfers
•Daily Breakfast
•A choice of either Honda Bay Tour or Underground River Tour
•City Tour

There's so many destinations to cover and photos to show. There were places I have missed during my first trip in Palawan and I will definitely have separate entries on them. Look for my posts on the city tour--Plaza Cuartel, Binuatan Weaving Center, Bakers Hill, Mitra Ranch, Firefly watching and Pandan Island on the next few days. 

AIRPHIL EXPRESS + Puerto Prinsesa = happy barkada!!!!

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