Booking your Puerto Princesa to El Nido van transfer online takes less than 5 minutes and lets you confirm your seat before you even land in Palawan. Here is exactly how to do it and what to expect after you book.
Why Book Online in Advance
Walking up to the airport in Puerto Princesa and hoping to find a van transfer on the spot is possible during off-peak months but genuinely risky during peak season from November to May. Popular departure times like 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM sell out days in advance. Booking online guarantees your seat, your departure time, and means a driver is already confirmed and waiting for you.
How to Book with Palawan Transfers — Step by Step
Step 1 — Go to the route page
Visit the Puerto Princesa to El Nido route page and scroll down to the booking form section. Select the tab for your direction of travel if you are booking a return transfer.
Step 2 — Choose shared or private
Select your transfer type. Shared van at ₱750 per person or private van at ₱7,500 for the whole vehicle. If you are traveling with four or more people, compare the total cost — the private van may be close in price to booking individual shared seats while giving you much more comfort and flexibility.
Step 3 — Enter your travel details
Fill in your travel date, preferred departure time, pickup location (airport or hotel name in Puerto Princesa), drop-off location (your hotel or resort in El Nido), number of passengers, your full name, and your WhatsApp number. For airport pickups, add your flight number in the special request field.
Step 4 — Submit the inquiry form
Click Submit. You will be redirected to a confirmation page and receive a notification on your email. We receive your inquiry immediately and confirm availability within 1 hour via WhatsApp.
Step 5 — Receive your WhatsApp confirmation
Within 1 hour of submitting your inquiry, a member of the Palawan Transfers team will message you on WhatsApp with your booking confirmation, the price, payment details, and any further instructions. Most bookings are confirmed in under 30 minutes during business hours.
Step 6 — Day before your transfer
Your driver will message you via WhatsApp the evening before your transfer with their name, contact number, and confirmed pickup time. Save this number.
Step 7 — Day of transfer
Your driver arrives at your pickup location at the confirmed time. For airport pickups, they will be in the arrivals hall with a name signboard. Load your luggage, confirm your El Nido drop-off, and depart.
Alternative: Book via WhatsApp Directly
If you prefer to skip the form entirely, you can book directly via WhatsApp by messaging +63 948 108 7090. Send us your travel date, route, transfer type, number of passengers, pickup location, and WhatsApp number and we will confirm from there. Many travelers find this even faster than the form.
Payment
Payment details are confirmed via WhatsApp after your booking is accepted. We accept GCash, bank transfer, and cash payment to the driver on the day of travel for confirmed bookings. For private van bookings, a small deposit may be requested to hold the vehicle during peak season.
How Far in Advance Should You Book?
At least 24 hours in advance for shared vans. At least 24 to 48 hours in advance for private vans to guarantee vehicle and driver assignment. During Christmas, New Year, and Holy Week, book your transfer at the same time as your flight and accommodation — these periods see van transfers selling out several days in advance.
Can I Cancel or Change After Booking?
Yes. Contact us via WhatsApp at least 24 hours before your scheduled departure to reschedule or cancel. Changes within 24 hours are subject to availability and may not be possible for shared van departures that are already fully booked.
Book your transfer online now — takes 2 minutes and confirmation arrives within the hour.
