Here is an outline of my expenses and itinerary during my 4 days and 3 nights in El Nido and Puerto Prinsesa:
P700 - Fort Wally van to El Nido
P600 - Eulen Joy van to Puerto Prinsesa
P150 - Transportation for the whole saty
P1,000 - Two nights in Alternative Inn in El Nido (shared with another person)
P350 - Overnight in Palawan Village Hotel in Puerto Prinsesa (shared with another person)
P600 - Food and drinks
P800 - Tour A with snorkeling gear
P900 - Tour C
P200 - Environmental fee
P5,350 - Total for 4 days 3 nights in El Nido/Puerto Prinsesa
P2,200 - Airfare
P7,550 - Total Expenses including airfare
*I would recommend Palawan Village Hotel because of its close proximity to the airport, especially for travelers who arrive late in the evening and for early morning flight departures. The airport is only a 5 minute walk from this hotel. We got a fan room for only P700 including breakfast.
*There is a routine power outage from 6AM to 2PM. Unless your hotel has a generator you will have no electricity during these times.
*There is only one newly opened bank in El Nido with an ATM machine. Unless you have an account with that bank, you will be unable to withdraw money. Bring cash to pay for everything.
There are several ways to cut down on your expenses through booking cheaper accommodations, staying at a friend's place, eating cheap food, and others. I wouldn't mind paying extra for some comfort and better food.
Contact Information for Van Transfers
Fort Wally: 09172762875
Eulen Joy: 09494498858, 09266998700, 09197162210
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Puerto Prinsesa
Van ride to El Nido
Walking around town
Day 2
Tour A
Walking around town
Day 3
Tour C
Van ride back to Puerto Prinsesa proper
Overnight in Palawan Village Hotel
Day 4
Departure for Manila
