Philippines’ Palawan: See & Experience it ALL in 7 days

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It was nice to go on a vacation I didn’t have to spend months planning and stressing over. The trip to Palawan Archipelago with CharlieTheTraveler was cheaply priced for all that was included. The breakfasts each morning were fantastic and made for a great start to my day.

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7 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

20 peopleMaximum group size

5 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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El Nido, Philippines

Coron, Philippines

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Highlights

Enjoy several boat excursions, see exotic nature, and savor delicious seafood

Snorkel over some of the world’s best coral

Observe a World War Two Japanese sunken warship

Itinerary

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Palawan, the crown jewel of the Philippines. Begin your journey at the world-renowned Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you’ll cruise through a stunning underground cave system. Continue north to El Nido, famous for its turquoise lagoons, dramatic limestone cliffs, and hidden beaches perfect for island hopping. Explore the vibrant marine life while snorkeling or diving in crystal-clear waters. End your adventure in Coron, known for its pristine lakes, shipwreck dives, and spectacular viewpoints—an unforgettable tropical paradise for nature and adventure lovers alike.

day 1Explore El Nido and Bacuit Bay

When traveling from abroad to the Philippines, Manila is usually the first point of arrival for most tourists. Skip the capital and simply use its airport as a layover en route to a beach town called El Nido. This is your base for exploring the area and where your room is located. Around 4:00 pm, you are taken to Las Cabanas Beach. It is a perfect place to eat dinner on the beach and watch the sunset.
As a natural attraction in its own right, the quiet beach town of El Nido is also a great base for exploring the surrounding marble cliffs, enchanting lagoons, beaches, lush jungle, mangrove forest, prehistoric caves, and waterfalls. Dotted with islands and islets, most of which are inhabited, Bacuit Bay is home to blue waters and abundant marine life such as dugongs, turtles, manta rays, species of fishes, coral reefs, and the occasional whale sharks.
Arguably the only major tourist destination in the Philippines not included in this 7-day tour is Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. It can be your first destination on this multi-day tour, right before El Nido. We provide a shuttle transfer between the two. Let us know if you are interested. Note that adding Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park would not increase the duration of this standard 7-day tour.

day 2Explore El Nido’s islands on a boat daytrip

day 3Discover El Nido’s islands on a boat day trip

day 4Explore lagoons, islands, and beaches in El Nido

day 5Discover Coron Town and Mount Tapyas

day 6Explore Coron’s lagoons, reefs, and wrecks

day 7End of tour and Coron airport transfer

What's Included

4 Lunches

English-speaking tour guides

All ground and water transportation

All activities mentioned in the Itinerary

All entry fees

Your own on-call concierge

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