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Puerto Princesa to El Nido Private Van — Your Group, Your Pace, Direct to Your Door
Land at PPS, meet your driver at arrivals, and reach El Nido in around 5–6 hours. Private van, your group only — no strangers, no guesswork.
From PHP 9,500 per van · round-trip saves PHP 500 · confirmed same day
No deposit · Free cancellation · Pay on arrival
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Your Journey
Trip Details
PPS pickup address
Where in El Nido?
Van Type
Estimated Total
PHP 9,500
Daytime window is 6:00 AM-5:00 PM (inclusive). Earlier or later adds PHP 1,000 per leg.
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Your Details
Passengers
Send this route on WhatsApp and we will confirm the final fare after your exact accommodation or map pin.
Same-day estimate. Final fare is confirmed after exact pickup/drop-off pin.
Flight delayed? We already know — your driver waits. No frantic calls.
We time your pickup with buffer — no last-minute scrambles on your end.
Plans change. Reschedule with a WhatsApp message
No lock-in. Cancel anytime before departure — no fees
Roadside food, takeaway, eat in the van — it's your journey.
Book now, pay your driver on the day — no deposits
“They arrived sharply at 5am and I made it to the airport by 10am. It was a comfortable and quiet journey.”
Kathy Xavier
Our commitment to you
Book with confidence.
Five things we hold ourselves to on every transfer. Not small print — just how we operate.
We build buffer into every pickup. Your driver is there before you need to leave.
What you're quoted on WhatsApp is what you pay. No additions on the day.
We track your flight. If it's late, we adjust your driver's timing. No calls needed.
Anytime before your departure. No fees, no questions asked.
Book now, pay your driver cash when you're in the van.
Included in every transfer
What's included in every transfer
This is a private transfer, not a shuttle. Here is what that actually means on the day.
Clean, well-maintained vans with working aircon for the full 5-hour journey.
Your driver meets you in arrivals holding a sign with your name — no guessing.
Your driver helps load and unload all bags. No struggling at the kerb.
Professional, licensed drivers who speak English and know every Palawan route.
Comfort breaks, food stops, or quick photo spots along the way — just ask.
No strangers sharing your van. A genuinely private ride from door to door.
The process
How it works
Send your route details, get a clear quote, then your driver picks you up door-to-door.
Date, pickup time, exact pickup point, exact El Nido accommodation or pin, passengers, luggage, and van type.
We send your exact fare on WhatsApp — what's quoted is what you pay. Any route or timing add-ons are shown upfront, before you commit to anything.
Private ride for your group. Grab food at a roadside stop — you can eat in the van. Your driver stays in touch the whole way.
Starting from PHP 9,500 per van for standard daytime routes. Final quote is based on timing, exact route, luggage needs, and van type.
Guests who booked with us
Real passengers. Private transfers people actually book.
A look at previous guests who used Van Hire Palawan for private airport and city pickups, including El Nido-bound transfers.
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Selected photos from previous private-transfer bookings.
Such a comfortable ride. This company was extremely responsive and accommodating. I refused to take the shared van bus to Puerto Princessa and I reached out to this company at 7pm the night before I requested a 5am departure. They arrived sharply at 5am and I made it to the airport by 10am. It was a comfortable and quiet journey.
On time, friendly, stops on the road well chosen for physiological needs. Highly recommended
Booked a private van hire from PPS to our accommodation in El Nido, van was clean and driver was friendly.
Private vs shared van?
Why most airport arrivals choose private
A side-by-side look at what actually changes on the day when you book a private van versus a shared one.
For most airport arrivals, private is the straightforward choice.
If you have a group, luggage, or a flight to catch at the other end — private removes the guesswork. Send your route and we'll confirm the exact per-van fare on WhatsApp.
Best for same-day arrivals, groups, and anyone who does not want transfer guesswork.
Your van
This is what shows up
New Toyota Hiace. Quilted leather seats, working aircon, and a clean interior for the full 5–6 hour journey. What you see here is what arrives at your door.
Airport pickup, city hotel, or return transfer?
Each scenario needs slightly different details. Pick yours and we'll take it from there.
Best for same-day arrivals. Share your flight number, landing time, and exact El Nido accommodation for the fastest accurate quote.
Hotel and city pickups are available. Send your hotel name or exact pickup pin plus your preferred departure time.
Ideal for return transfers and flight-day planning. Share your target arrival time in Puerto Princesa or your PPS flight details.
Per private van, not per person
The base rate covers a daytime pickup (6 AM–5 PM), PPS Airport or city, and El Nido town or Corong-Corong. Add-ons apply for late hours, further drop-offs, or a premium van.
Travelling as 5 or 6? The per-person cost works out similar to a shared seat — but the whole van is yours.
- PPS Airport or Puerto Princesa City pickup
- El Nido town proper route
- 6:00 AM-5:00 PM departure window
- Basic van package
- Lio / near Lio / ENI area +PHP 1,500
- Nacpan +PHP 2,500
- Off-hours +PHP 1,000 per leg
- Premium van +PHP 2,000 per leg
Everything you need to know before booking
Per van. This is a private transfer for your group only, not a shared per-pax seat booking.