Details
El Nido Resorts’ Eco-Adventure island resort, Apulit, set in Taytay Bay in North-eastern Palawan, offers exciting and exhilarating activities for the thrill-seeker. Guests may climb and rappel down the 60-meter limestone cliff, with birds’ eye-view of the whole island. Dive and discover sunken treasures just off the beach, with a Japanese ship wreck and a plethora of marine species to greet guests. Put on headlights and go spelunking in the different caves of Apulit, or hop on the banca as one go island hopping and snorkelling with the resort’s marine sports guides to identify and explain the different species around the area. The resort’s guest activities coordinators will help plan your adventure-filled holiday at Apulit Island.
Amenities
Location and transfer
AirSwift is located at Manila Domestic Airport Terminal 4, Andrews Ave, Pasay, 1300 Metro Manila
Airswift offers daily flights from Manila to El Nido, Palawan. Travel time is approximately 55 minutes using a 48 and 72-seater ATR aircraft. Guests for Apulit Island are recommended to take the morning flights going to El Nido and afternoon flights going to Manila/Clark and other destinations. Boat transfer schedules are based on AirSwift flights arrival and departure schedule. Subject to change without prior notice.
Upon arrival at Lio airport in El Nido, guests will be welcomed by the resort’s airport representative from Lio Airport Terminal and will be accompanied to the terminal exit for their 90-minute van transfer to Taytay Wharf. Upon arrival in Taytay Wharf, guests can have complimentary light snacks at Sala de Apulit followed by 45-60 minutes boat transfer to the island.
Accommodation
Apulit Island has 50 water cottages that combine traditional Filipino architectural style with contemporary design. The cottages are all built on stilts, perched above the sea with an unobstructed view of Palawan’s azure Taytay Bay, surrounding islands, and dramatic limestone cliffs. There are 30 Water Cottages built around the main cove of the island. Each Water Cottage has a 35sqm floor area and can accommodate a maximum of two persons. 20 Loft Water Cottages are located on the western cove. Each two-level Loft Water Cottage has direct access to the sea from its private veranda. It has a total floor area of 61sqm and fits four persons.
Activities
Apulit Island is also known as the Eco-Adventure resort. It offers unique and exciting experiences amidst the beautiful natural landscape of Taytay, Palawan:
Explore Apulit’s Caves
Isla Blanca Adventures
Snorkel to Giant Clams Garden
Rappel off 60-meter Limestone Cliff
Apulit Island also has a range of on-site, complimentary activities perfect for families and children.
Swimming
Frisbee
Volleyball
Badminton
Soccer
Sand Sculpture Making
Billiards
Darts
Table Tennis
*Team Building activities
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