El Nido Motorbike Adventure and Puerto Princesa Island Hopping Tour: Philippines Travel Diary

November 19, 2022 Philippines Travel Guides Team

Touring around El Nido Palawan by motorbike for 2 days (Days 24-25) was such a fun-filled experience. There are many activities to do on the island. From enjoying the sight of the sunset by the beachside, to island hopping, snorkeling, freediving, and nature tripping, we have tried almost all of them.

Travel Diary for Day 26-27:

Today (Day 26-27) is the resumption of our Philippine adventure in Palawan, where we went on a motorbike adventure in El Nido and an island hopping tourin the beautiful and scenic Honda Bay in Puerto Princesa. We could not miss the fun and excitement in this astonishing island, known for its wonderful landscapes, rich marine life, and white sand beaches.

Table of Contents:

Day 26: How do we Explore El Nido by Motorbike?

How do we get from El Nido to Puerto Princesa by Public Minivan?

Google My Maps El Nido & Puerto Princesa Travel Adventures: Day 26-27

Day 27: How do we Explore Island Hopping in Honda Bay?

What are the Top Things to do in Puerto Princesa, Palawan?

Google My Maps Philippines Travel Diary: Day 1 to Day 51

Philippines Tour Adventures from Day: 1 to Day: 51

Why do we Create the Philippines Travel Guide?

SUMMARY: El Nido & Puerto Princesa Adventure

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Day 26: How do we Explore El Nido by Motorbike?

18 March:

We planned to ride our rented motorbikes to a sunrise spot on the eastern side of the El Nido, specifically at the far northernmost part of Palawan in Sibaltan. But it turned out to be farther than we expected, so we just decided to stay in bed to relax for a few more hours. After a long sleep, we went to Marimegmeg Beach, situated in a secluded bay at the south of El Nido Palawan, and took some final shots of the island and its surroundings. Marimegmeg is also known as Las Cabanas, because these two beaches sit on the same stretch of sand.

At 10.30 a.m, we returned our rented motorbikes to the rental shop. We agreed to have it returned by 10 a.m., But with a little smart bargaining with the motorbike owner, it was no big deal – Filipinos are innately considerate people.

Note: Corong Corong Beach in El Nido, Palawan is one of the closest and nicest places for watching the sunset on the island. It can easily be reached by tricycle (a 3-wheeled light vehicle) from the town proper.

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How do we get from El Nido to Puerto Princesa by Public Minivan?

After returning the motorbikes, we checked out from Ricgem Place, our accommodation on the island. We had one last chat with the owner, Rick, before we left. The resort is more of an inn and is highly recommended for a comfortable stay in El Nido. It even offers island-hopping tours using the resort-owned boats.

We took a public shared minivan from El Nido to Puerto Princesa, in the province of Palawan MiMaRoPa Region. It took us around 5 hours to travel the approximately 260-kilometer distance. When riding a shared minivan in the Philippines, it is important to understand that a van ride can transport 12 to 18 people including the driver, depending on the vehicle model.

It was night time when we arrived in the city of Puerto Princesa. We had dinner at La Pergola, Rizal Avenue Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Known by only a few people, this is one hidden gem. The European and Thai food offered in this restaurant was indulging, especially the Cordon Bleu which really tasted fantastic.

We also got a chance to try the best Filipino foods in the Philippines. Visit our detailed post about the diverse taste of Filipino cuisines.

Note: When traveling from Puerto Princesa to El Nido and vice versa, riding a public bus is a better option. Although the travel time takes longer than a shared minivan, it offers bigger legroom space and more comfortable seats during the entire trip.

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Google My Maps El Nido & Puerto Princesa Travel Adventures: Day 26-27

If planning a trip to El Nido and Puerto Princesa, check out the Google My Maps below to experience activities and adventures, and get to know different routes and directions, accommodations to stay, attractions to visit, and restaurants to dine in. Visit the El Nido and Puerto Princesa travel Google My Map to learn more about our Philippines Travel routes and adventures.

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Day 27: How do we Explore Island Hopping in Honda Bay?

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Note: Make sure to secure your personal belongings with you and store them in one safe place.

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What are the Top Things to do in Puerto Princesa, Palawan?

Although Puerto Princesa, the capital city of Palawan MiMaRoPa Region, is highly urbanized, it brings together the relaxing beach ambience and a metropolitan-feel convenience. If you are a first-time visitor, here are the five must-do experiences in Puerto Princesa that you will surely find remarkable.

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Google My Maps Philippines Travel Diary: Day 1 to Day 51

Check out the Google Maps below, to have an overview of the entire 51 days of Philippines travel adventure including exciting attractions and activities we did, destinations we explored, and travel directions in the Philippines.

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Philippines Tour Adventures from Day: 1 to Day: 51

We went to a lot of places during our Philippines tour adventure, and it allowed us to learn more about this wonderful country. Truly, the Philippines is not only home to the best beaches and islands, but also a place of hospitable people with rich culture, and a lot of beautiful wonders of nature. Here is a complete overview of the Philippines Travel Diary experience for our 51 Days trip to the different destinations in the Philippines in 2017: