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Enjoy a private and authentic market tour and cooking class in a local home with host Mell who is a very well-known food supplier in Puerto Princesa and is famous for her hot sauce that is shipped all over the world. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. You will visit Puerto Princesa City Public Market to buy ingredients for the cooking class which will take place in a local home kitchen where Mell will teach you how to make 2-3 traditional Filipino dishes from their family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in your host's beautiful home in the middle of the forest. • Cooking lesson in a local home • Introduction to Filipino culture and cuisine • 100% private activity • Experience Filipino hospitality in a residential Puerta Princesa neighborhood. • Vegetarian options available.

Chef Grace will introduce you to Asian cuisine with expert attention to detail. She'll describe the ingredients - some of them grown right outside our kitchen or on our own farm - and the cultural background of each recipe. Then she'll walk you through each recipe, step-by-step, to ensure you sit down to a restaurant-quality meal that you've prepared yourself.

This activity will take you to a lesser-known river in Puerto Princesa where fireflies and other living organisms thrive. Fireflies a natural indicator of the the environmental quality of a certain place. You'll be picked up from your hotel within 15 kilometers of the airport and you'll be taken to Baywalk where a short briefing will be provided. After getting on your first boat, you'll proceed to another boat to have your dinner. ou can see the different colors of the nighttime sky and the lights of Puerto Princesa while here. After dinner, you'll proceed to Sicsican River to see the fireflies in their natural environment. The area is also teeming with planktons and other living organisms. After the tour, you'll head back to the Baywalk where your driver will bring you back to your hotel.

Though the beaches of El Nido are beautiful, to reach the true wonders you need to take a boat. Tick off some of the archipelago’s top attractions with ease on island-hopping tour C, which transports you to Hidden Beach, Helicopter Island, and more. Plus, professional photographers are onboard to capture your experience.

Experience the caves, coves, and white sand beaches of El Nido island-hopping tour B on this great-value package—complete with onboard photographer to capture you both on the beach and underwater. To beat the crowds, the tour runs in reverse order to the standard itinerary. Your package includes the essentials—buffet lunch, soft drinks, water, snorkel gear, and guide—but El Nido’s eco tax is at your own expense.

The beauty of El Nido can be seen if you do island hopping activities. Enjoy every islands and beaches destination El Nido has to offer.

Sun worshippers and Instagrammers will love El Nido island-hopping tour D, which takes in some of the Bacuit Archipelago’s most decadent beaches, as well as Small Lagoon. A professional photographer captures your best moments, both underwater and on shore; the captain runs the itinerary in reverse to beat the crowds; and your buffet lunch can be tailored to any dietary needs. Eco-tax and Small Lagoon admission are at your expense.

Access lagoons, beaches, and islands that you can’t reach without a boat on an island-hopping tour of El Nido. Unlike typical El Nido cruise, this tour comes with a professional photographer, who captures memories both on land and underwater. Plus, you’ll have free time to spend at each of the stops.

Balabac was converted from a municipal district to a full municipality in 1957. Before that, it was a barrio of neighboring Bataraza. It is considered one of the top tourist spots in Palawan since 2017, due to their fine white sand beaches and brackish water. Tourists would consider Balabac as a must-have to any Instagram user. #NoFilter needed. Enjoy the lush view along with water activities from the crystal clear water.

At the northern tip of Palawan, the idyllic islands around El Nido are blessed with beautiful white-sand beaches, dramatic karst cliffs, and vibrant coral reefs. This full-day island-hopping cruise makes six or more different stops around the coast, ensuring plenty of opportunities for swimming and snorkeling, and includes a buffet lunch served on-board the boat.

El Nido’s Bacuit Bay is full of caves, coves, crystal waters, and unusual rock formations. This group day tour takes you to some of the most beautiful, and also provides snorkel gear for extra fun. Sunbathe on one of the widest stretches of white sand in El Nido, swim in shallow warm waters, visit an archaeological cave site, and snorkel amid schools of colorful fish.

Experience the magic of Puerto Princesa Bay by night on this evening tour. First, enjoy a romantic dinner aboard a floating restaurant in the bay, as you watch the sunset along the coast. Then, cruise around the estuaries in a paddle boat beneath a canopy of glittering fireflies.

A hidden gem among the many wondrous spots in Puerto Princesa. Mt. Magarwak is a series of hills and mountains located just a short drive outside the city-center. If offers stunning views of Honda Bay and the surrounding landscape, making it a perfect activity for those looking for a different kind of adventure in the city. You'll leave the city at around 4 AM and will start your ascent to the summit by 5. The hike is about an hour long and should get you to the top just in time to see the beautiful sunrise. Your guide will prepare a nice meal of bread and coffee while on the top. When you're ready to head back down, you can just tell the guide so he can advise your driver to wait for you. Also, you have the option to top this trip off with a nice dip in the beach or hot spring.