Tour Overview
| Duration | 6 Days / 5 Nights |
|---|---|
| Destination | Philippines — El Nido & Coron, Palawan |
| Price From | $1,450 per person (twin share) |
| Tour Style | Express Island Hopping Adventure |
| Best Season | November — May |
| Data Source | WayPH.com / TourRadar 2026 verified pricing |
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Arrive El Nido
Fly into El Nido (Lio Airport — direct flights from Manila, Cebu, or Clark) or arrive via Puerto Princesa + van transfer. Check into your beachfront accommodation. Afternoon: Las Cabanas Beach for sunset — the limestone islands of Bacuit Bay silhouetted against tropical sky. Try your first halo-halo at a beachside restaurant. Overnight in El Nido.
Day 2: El Nido Tour A — The Classic
Full-day island hopping: Big Lagoon (kayak through towering limestone), Secret Lagoon (swim through keyhole), Shimizu Island (seafood lunch), Seven Commandos Beach (swimming and beach games). The water in El Nido is absurdly clear — boats floating on air. Overnight in El Nido.
Day 3: El Nido Hidden Beaches — Tour C
Explore further into Bacuit Bay: Hidden Beach (secluded cove accessible by narrow passage), Matinloc Shrine (panoramic viewpoint, 200+ steps up), Secret Beach (swim-through entrance), and Helicopter Island (snorkeling). This route reveals why Palawan consistently wins “World’s Best Island” — the sheer density of stunning limestone karst formations. Overnight in El Nido.
Day 4: Expedition Ferry to Coron
Morning: El Nido to Coron expedition ferry (4 hours). Check into your Coron Town hotel. Afternoon: climb Mount Tapyas (721 steps, panoramic sunset views of Coron Bay) then soak in Maquinit Hot Springs — saltwater hot springs, the only of their kind in the Philippines, at 39°C. Overnight in Coron.
Day 5: Coron Island Ultimate Tour
The climax of the trip: Kayangan Lake (the most photographed spot in the Philippines — swim in the clearest lake in the country, with underwater limestone formations), Twin Lagoon (swim between two lagoons through a limestone opening), Barracuda Lake (unique thermocline: hot salt water beneath cool fresh water), Siete Pecados (spectacular snorkeling), and a beach lunch. Return to Coron Town. Farewell dinner on the waterfront. Overnight in Coron.
Day 6: Departure
Morning at leisure. Transfer to Busuanga Airport for your flight out — with limestone islands as your final view of Palawan.
Included
- 5 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast + 3 island-hopping lunches
- El Nido Tours A & C (2 days island hopping)
- Coron Ultimate Tour
- El Nido-Coron expedition ferry
- Mount Tapyas + Maquinit Hot Springs
- All environmental fees
- Airport transfers
