If you want your own vehicle, your own schedule, and a drop-off right at your hotel's door instead of a shared shuttle terminal, a private van is built exactly for that. Here's everything you need to know — pricing for every destination, what's included, and a booking form that takes about a minute, with your choice of WhatsApp or email confirmation.
Why choose a private van
- Door-to-door. Your driver takes you directly to your hotel — no terminal, no tricycle, no second leg of the journey.
- Your own departure time. No fixed daily schedule to work around — the van leaves when you're ready, built around your actual flight.
- No sharing with strangers. The entire vehicle is reserved for your group alone.
- Fixed price, confirmed upfront. No negotiating with a driver on arrival, no deposit-then-balance structure.
- Better value than it looks. Split between three or four travelers, the per-person cost often lands close to the shared shuttle — with none of the compromises.
One vehicle, reserved entirely for your group, direct to your hotel's door.
Private van pricing (2026)
| Destination | Passengers | Price |
|---|---|---|
| El Nido townMost popular | 1–6 pax | ₱7,000 |
| El Nido town | 7–12 pax | ₱7,500 |
| Lio | Up to 12 pax | ₱7,500 |
| Nacpan Beach | Up to 12 pax | ₱8,000 |
| Dipnay Beach | Up to 12 pax | ₱9,000 |
Every fare above is fixed and applies equally in both directions — a private van from El Nido back to the airport costs exactly the same as the transfer to El Nido. No prepayment required; you pay your driver directly on arrival, in cash or GCash.
Door-to-door starts right here — your driver meets you and handles your luggage personally.
What's included
- Air-conditioned van with an experienced driver
- Direct pickup from Puerto Princesa Airport (or your Puerto Princesa hotel) and drop-off at your accommodation
- Flight tracking — your pickup time adjusts automatically if your flight is delayed
- Confirmation of your driver's details before you travel, by WhatsApp or email
- A rest stop roughly at the halfway point of the drive
Private van vs. shared shuttle
The shared shuttle at ₱700 per person remains the better value for solo budget travelers who can work around a fixed daily schedule and don't mind the terminal-plus-tricycle drop-off in El Nido town. A private van is the better fit for families, groups, travelers with an early or late flight, and anyone heading to Lio, Nacpan Beach, or Dipnay Beach — destinations the shared shuttle doesn't serve at all.
For groups and families, a private van is often the more efficient choice once split between passengers.
Book your private van
Fill in the form below — pick your route, your dates, and your passenger count. Prefer email confirmation instead of WhatsApp? There's a link for that at the top of the form too.
Request Your Transfer
Fill in your trip details, then send it to us via WhatsApp.
✉️ Prefer email confirmation? Book via our Google Form →Frequently asked questions
How much does a private van from Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido cost? ₱7,000 for 1-6 passengers or ₱7,500 for 7-12 passengers to El Nido town, ₱7,500 to Lio, ₱8,000 to Nacpan Beach, and ₱9,000 to Dipnay Beach — fixed price, both directions.
Does the private van go directly to my hotel? Yes. Unlike the shared shuttle, which drops off at the El Nido bus terminal, a private van takes you directly to your hotel's door.
Can I choose my own departure time? Yes — a private van departs whenever suits you, rather than following the shared shuttle's fixed daily schedule.
Do I need to pay in advance? No — pay your driver directly on arrival, in cash or GCash.
How far in advance should I book? As early as possible during peak season (December to May), when private vans for popular dates can be fully booked days ahead.
Can I book a private van to Lio, Nacpan Beach, or Dipnay Beach? Yes — these destinations aren't served by the shared shuttle at all, so a private van is the only direct option. See our dedicated guides for Lio, Nacpan Beach, and Dipnay Beach.
Learn more
Not sure whether private or shared is the better fit? Our bus vs. van vs. private comparison guide breaks down the full trade-offs, and the complete El Nido van transfer guide covers everything about the route.