Package overview
This is the most complete Palawan itinerary in the range, covering all three of the province's main hubs — Puerto Princesa, El Nido and Coron — over nine nights. Clients land in Manila and connect same-day to Puerto Princesa, so there's no Manila overnight; the domestic flight for that first sector is not included in the package. From there the route runs south to north: three nights in Puerto Princesa for the Underground River, three in El Nido for lagoon and island tours, and three in Coron reached by ferry rather than a flight.
The El Nido–Coron leg is one of the itinerary's distinguishing details: instead of a domestic flight, clients travel by ferry, adding a scenic sea crossing between the two island groups. Coron itself is best known for snorkelling and diving among its shipwrecks and lakes, giving this tour a stronger underwater-activity focus than the more beach-and-lounge-oriented Boracay itineraries. It suits divers, snorkellers and repeat Philippines visitors looking to cover Palawan in depth on a single trip.
Trip highlights
- Puerto Princesa Subterranean River (Underground River) tour, one of the New7Wonders of Nature
- Half-day Puerto Princesa city tour
- Two full-day El Nido island-hopping tours with lunch, covering the bay's lagoons and limestone islands
- Scenic ferry crossing from El Nido to Coron
- Coron Reefs and Wrecks tour among the area's WWII-era shipwreck dive sites
- Coron Island Super Ultimate tour taking in the destination's best-known lakes and lagoons
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Manila and flight to Puerto Princesa (domestic flight not included)
Arrival in Manila with a same-day connecting flight to Puerto Princesa, the gateway to Palawan; this domestic flight is not included in the package price. There's no Manila overnight on this itinerary — clients head straight to Palawan to begin the Puerto Princesa, El Nido and Coron circuit.
Day 2: Puerto Princesa Underground River tour
A tour of the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River, better known as the Underground River, one of the region's signature natural attractions and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The visit typically involves a short boat paddle into the cave system carved through limestone cliffs along the coast.
Day 3: Half-day Puerto Princesa city tour
A half-day tour around Puerto Princesa city, Palawan's capital, giving clients a lighter-paced day between the Underground River excursion and the transfer to El Nido that follows.
Day 4: Puerto Princesa to El Nido (domestic flight not included)
Transfer from Puerto Princesa to El Nido; the sector is a domestic flight not included in the package price. On arrival, clients settle into their El Nido hotel ahead of two days of island tours.
Day 5: El Nido tour with lunch
A full-day El Nido island-hopping tour with lunch included, covering a selection of the bay's lagoons, beaches and limestone islands.
Day 6: El Nido tour with lunch
A second full-day El Nido tour with lunch, taking in a different island-hopping route from the previous day to broaden the range of lagoons and beaches seen.
Day 7: El Nido to Coron by ferry
A ferry transfer from El Nido to Coron, crossing open water between the two island groups rather than flying. It's a scenic half-day journey and a distinctive segment of this particular Palawan routing.
Day 8: Reefs and Wrecks tour
A Reefs and Wrecks tour around Coron, visiting the area's well-known snorkelling and diving sites, including several WWII-era Japanese shipwrecks that lie close to the surface in Coron Bay.
Day 9: Coron Island Super Ultimate tour
The Coron Island Super Ultimate tour, a full-day itinerary covering Coron's best-known lakes, lagoons and reef sites in a single outing — typically the highlight day of a Coron stay.
Day 10: Departure
Free time until transfer to the airport for the flight home, closing out a nine-night circuit through Puerto Princesa, El Nido and Coron.
What's included
- English-speaking tour guides
- Land transportation by air-con vehicles
- Accommodation based on Twin-shared room with breakfast
- Meals as mentioned in the program (no drinks)
- Boat trips and admissions as mentioned in the program
- Drinking water during the touring day (2 bottles/person/day)
Not included
- Airfare (international and domestic) and airport tax ( on request )
- Visa services (Visa approval letter/Visa stamp fee/ Visa fast track on request)
- Early check-in/late check-out/ room upgrade surcharge
- Other meals, Drinks, and personal expenses (phone call, laundry, tipping etc.)
- Any services not mentioned in the program
- Optional Tours
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