A Week In Palawan, Philippines

After a quick breakfast, prepare for the famous Underground River Tour, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your tour starts with a pickup around 7:30 AM, followed by a drive to Sabang Wharf and a boat ride to the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. Enjoy a paddle boat ride through the underground river, admiring unique stalactite and stalagmite formations and spotting bats and swallows inside the cave.

You’ll return to Puerto Princesa after the tour. Enjoy the evening at leisure.

Accommodation: CityState Asturias Hotel or similar class

Today, you’ll depart Puerto Princesa and head to El Nido, Palawan’s northern gem. El Nido is renowned for its breathtaking lagoons, white sand beaches, and limestone cliffs.

Travel time is approximately 5–6 hours, with rest stops along the way. Transport will be via a modern Toyota HiAce or similar vehicle (10–12 pax capacity).

Check in at your hotel upon arrival and enjoy the rest of the evening.

Accommodation: Spin El Nido or similar class

Enjoy an early breakfast, then prepare for a day tour of El Nido’s island highlights including Big Lagoon, Shimizu Beach, Papaya Beach, and Secret Island. This tour showcases Bacuit Bay’s majestic beauty, from tranquil lagoons to dramatic limestone formations.

Return to your hotel around 3:00–4:00 PM. Free time in the evening.

Note: ETDF (Eco-Tourism Development Fee) of PHP 400 is required. Valid for 10 days. Pay directly to the tour coordinator.

Accommodation: Spin El Nido or similar class

You have the morning free to relax. Around midday, take a ferry from El Nido to Coron. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel.

Coron is famous for its World War II shipwreck dive sites, crystal-clear lakes, and breathtaking landscapes.

Accommodation: Coron Soleil Express or similar class

Today is your Coron Ultimate Island Tour, including stops at Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, Siete Pecados, Skeleton Wreck, Coral Garden, Sunset Beach, and CYC Beach. Dive into turquoise waters, marvel at limestone cliffs, and explore a sunken Japanese WWII shipwreck listed among Forbes' top 10 dive sites in the world.

Return to your hotel by around 4:00 PM.

Accommodation: Coron Soleil Express or similar class

Enjoy your breakfast and spend the remaining hours at leisure before your scheduled transfer to Francisco B. Reyes Airport (USU) for your flight back to Manila.

Farewell and see you again!