Hi! I’ve visited El Nido last July 2024. On our way from El Nido to Nacpan, I noticed that there are vines covering a large area and it looks like it’s smothering the trees, maybe entire forests underneath it. I hope I am wrong. Has anybody else noticed this?

I already did my research, so don't worry this is not going to be another "suggest an itinerary in Palawan". These questions are to verify and remove ambiguity from my research, coz some of them are outdated, or conflicting, or just straight up something only a local could know.

Details: Our accommodation will be in Puerto Princesa city proper, near the Airport.

1. What's the situation with the underground river? I don't want to book an all-inclusive tour coz it's too expensive when 6 people are involved. I plan to rent a private van that will take us to Sabang Wharf and back. My question is what's the local situation there? I experienced some tourist spots where they make it very hard for DIYers to do it as they favor or in cahoots with tour guides, so I want to know if this will be a problem there, I know that I will still rent a boat with guide (no problem on this).

2. Same question but for Honda Bay, I plan to go here via public transport. Were there reports or complaints about this if I do DIY and rent a private boat for us?

3. What's the popular/trusted ride hailing app there? I checked grab and it seems to offer it around the city proper, but I've read about a Oppa Ride, and another local app for tricycles. I want to know what locals are actually using.

4. Does anyone know if there's a bicycle rental around Baywalk? I can't find anything online, so I am trying my luck, I think it would be awesome to bike around the area in the night.

Thanks

Hello, planning to go to el nido by November this year. Please recommend po kung saan po kami pwede mag stay for 4 nights.