Shared and Private Van Transfers
Van Transfer: Puerto Princesa, El Nido, and San Vicente (Port Barton & Long Beach)
This van transfer service provides overland transportation in Palawan for both joiners and private groups. It is available on key routes connecting Puerto Princesa, San Vicente (Long Beach & Port Barton), and El Nido, with return trips also offered. Joiners options are priced per person, while private van hire is priced per trip for larger groups. The listed capacity is up to 12 passengers, depending on luggage. Pickup and drop-off details are coordinated upon booking.
Package/Service Details
Van Transfer
UP TO 12 PAX
PUERTO PRINCESA TO PORT BARTON OR V.V
• ₱ 500 per head/joiners
• ₱ 6,000 private van, good for 10–12 pax
PUERTO PRINCESA TO SAN VICENTE OR V.V
• ₱ 500 per head/joiners
• ₱ 6,000 private van, good for 10–12 pax
PORT BARTON TO EL NIDO OR V.V
• ₱ 600 per head/joiners
• ₱ 6,000 private van, good for 10–12 pax
SAN VICENTE AIRPORT TO EL NIDO OR V.V
• ₱ 600 per head/joiners
• ₱ 6,000 private van, good for 10–12 pax
All bookings and services are subject to the Terms of Service.
Van transfers are also available from El Nido Airport, Puerto Princesa International Airport (Underground River), Busuanga Airport (Coron), and San Vicente Airport (Long Beach & Port Barton) — with Balabac Airport coming soon!
D’Palawan Travel and Tours is your trusted tour booking agency for trips to El Nido, Coron, Puerto Princesa (Underground River), San Vicente (Port Barton & Long Beach), Linapacan, and Balabac — known as the Maldives of Southeast Asia!
Explore Palawan
Most travelers arrive in Palawan via Puerto Princesa, then continue by road to San Vicente (Long Beach area and Port Barton) or farther north to El Nido. Overland travel is commonly done via shared vans and buses, while private vans are a practical option for groups who prefer a direct trip and coordinated hotel pickup and drop-off. Because routes and operations can vary by season, it’s best to plan your itinerary around your accommodation base—Port Barton for Port Barton-based activities, or the Long Beach area for Long Beach-based activities.
San Vicente is a convenient stop between Puerto Princesa and El Nido, making it useful for travelers who want to break up long travel days and add beach-focused activities. If you’re joining island hopping from the Long Beach area, departures are typically arranged at Poblacion Wharf (not at the Long Beach shoreline), so travelers should plan transport to the correct meeting point. For tour planning by area, you can start with the San Vicente Travel Guide and browse options under San Vicente Tour Packages.
For travelers heading south to Balabac, Puerto Princesa is also the usual jump-off for overland travel to the Port of Buliluyan in Batarraza, where guests typically continue by boat for Balabac island tours. If you want smoother coordination, align your land transfer timing with your intended arrival at Buliluyan, especially when matching meet-up times for onward boat arrangements. You can check tour options ahead of time through Balabac Tour Packages.
If you’re combining multiple destinations, it helps to map your trip by clusters—Puerto Princesa for city tours and side trips, San Vicente for Port Barton and Long Beach experiences, and El Nido for northern Palawan tours. You can also explore pre-arranged options through Puerto Princesa Packages and El Nido Packages, then choose whether a joiners van, bus, or private transfer best fits your group size and comfort level.
Explore Both Worlds of Puerto Princesa and El Nido from San Vicente
San Vicente works well as a base for travelers who want to experience both Puerto Princesa and El Nido at a manageable pace. Since it sits between the two, it can reduce backtracking and makes it easier to split your itinerary into south-side attractions and north-side island experiences. Staying here also gives you access to two distinct areas within the same municipality—Port Barton and the Long Beach area—so you can plan activities by where you’re actually staying. This approach can be more convenient when organizing pickups, tour meet-up points, and transfers.
Port Barton is part of San Vicente in Palawan, Philippines. San Vicente is located between Puerto Princesa (gateway to the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park / Underground River) and El Nido, making it an ideal base for exploring northern Palawan. Its crown jewel is Long Beach (San Vicente)—the longest white-sand beach in the Philippines, about 14.7 kilometers long, stretching across four coastal barangays: Población, New Agutaya, San Isidro, and Alimanguan, and often regarded as the 2nd longest in Southeast Asia. San Vicente is also known as the Beach Village Capital of the Philippines because each of its 10 villages has its own stunning white-sand beach of at least 1 kilometer, and Port Barton is one of these villages—loved for its serene, laid-back atmosphere and friendly locals.
Must-try activities in San Vicente include swimming with turtles on Day 1 (Port Barton), exploring Long Beach and enjoying a mangrove river cruise with kayaking on Day 2 (Long Beach), and taking a land tour on Day 3 (Long Beach) to visit scenic selfie spots overlooking the ocean and inland landscapes—made even more convenient when you book your accommodation in the Long Beach area.
Tours & Tour Packages — Secure Limited Slots the Smart Way
Palawan’s most popular tours are governed by daily capacity limits, protected-area rules, boat availability, crew assignments, and permit requirements. A slot inquiry is not simply a price request—it is the first step in verifying real-world availability based on your preferred date, group size, and destination.
By submitting a tour or package inquiry, you allow our team to check which routes are open, which schedules are realistic, and whether advance permits or manifests are required. This helps prevent common issues such as last-minute cancellations, rushed itineraries, or discovering too late that a preferred tour is already fully booked.
Whether you are planning island hopping, inland sightseeing, multi-day packages, or a customized itinerary, early coordination gives you clearer expectations and better planning control. Our role is to help you align your plans with actual operating conditions on the ground—before you commit.
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