Our trip to El Nido was supposed to be from July 12 to July 14 only but Cebu Pacific called and cancelled our flights. So we had the option to rebook for free. Chose the first flight on July 12 then the last flight for July 16 making it a 5-day retreat. You know how people say there is always a grand scheme for everything? This trip was a proof of that. Glenda hit Manila on Wednesday morning so our original Tuesday night flight would have been affected. Thankfully we got to Talindak Cottages Tuesday morning and spent the whole day just chilling in our balcony. Waves were crashing hard and rain was pouring nonstop. No Nacpan beach as originally intended but got the time we needed to pause and reflect on our lives.


Here's a quick breakdown of our expenses. 

Day 1 (July 12)
Snack and water near PPS airport: Php130.00
Eula Joy van arranged by Skyline Inn: Php500.00/pax
Stopover Lunch at Bacuit Grill: Php80.00
Tricycle from El Nido Public Market to Skyline Inn: Php50.00
Toiletries at El Nido Town: Php88.00
Check-in at Skyline Inn for 3D/2N: Php500/night for a double fan room
Dinner at The Mezzanine (seafood pasta): Php320.00
Two bottles of beer at Skyline Inn: Php120.00

Day 2 (July 13)
Tour C c/o Caera Tours: Php1400.00/pax
Tour guide: Brandon
Environmental Fee (good for 10 days): Php200.00/pax
Snorkel plus mask: Php100.00/pax
Iced Coffee at The Alternative: Php79.00
Dinner at Aplaya Resto Bar: Php489.00


Day 3 (July 14)
Tour A c/o El Bacuit Tours: Php1200.00/pax
Tour guide: Leo
Snorkel and Mask: Php100.00/pax
Dinner at Coco Bar: Php310.00

Day 4 (July 15)
Check-in at Talindak Cottages: Php1000 for 2D/1N for fan duplex cottage
Lunch at Greenviews Resort: Php360.00
Dinner (liempo and rice bought at El Nido town): Php180.00

One of Talindak's Cottages

Day 5 (July 16)
5AM Van to Puerto Princesa: Php500.00/pax
Lunch at NCCC Mall Puerto Princesa: Php230.00
Terminal Fee: Php150.00/pax