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Over the many decades we've spent travelling, the Philippines has always held a special place in our hearts and been one of our very favourite South East Asian destinations to visit.
Having travelled the Philippines pretty extensively over 4 separate trips, the only place left on our wish list was to visit Palawan, known as the ‘Last Frontier of the Philippines’ because it is one of the most bio-diverse regions in the Philippines and is composed of 100s of islands, lagoons and beaches ready to be explored.
WELL as the old saying goes... Save the best for last! and that certainly was the case!
Palawan BLEW OUR MINDS!
What an incredible mix of beauty, nature and adventure!
Keep scrolling for our suggested itinerary!
Nights 1-6 Coron, Palawan
Our Coron Accommodation Suggestion: Bacau Bay Resort
Day 1 - The easiest and most direct route to Coron is by direct flight from from Manila to Busuanga airport, Palawan. You can take Cebu Pacific Air, Zest Air or PAL Express.
From Busuanga aiport, you take a jeepney or van for about one hour to reach Coron Town.
Day 2 - Day Tour - 'Reef & Wrecks' Snorkeling the best Coral gardens in Coron Palawan
World War II sunken ship
Lusong Gunboat sunken ship
Lusong coral gardens
Pass Island
Day 3 - A day to relax at your resort, explore Coron Town & do some local site seeing. Talk to a local tuktuk driver to arrange some activities.
Day 4 - Day Tour - Super Ultimate Tour (8 HIGHLIGHT & MUST-SEE DESTINATIONS IN CORON)
Kayangan Lake
Barracuda Lake
Twin Lagoons
Siete Pecados
Beach 91
Sunset Cove
Twin Peaks Coral Garden
CYC Beach
Day 5 - Day Tour - Islands Escapade Tour - 3 BEST Beaches in Coron Palawan
Malcapuya Island
Ditaytayan Island
Bulog Dos Island
*We used Calamain Tours for ALL our Day Tours in Coron! They were absolutely amazing, so professional and we couldn't recommend them more highly!
Day 6 - [TRAVEL DAY - CORON to EL NIDO, PALAWAN]
Its time to island hop to El Nido, This can be done by catching a Montenegro Ferry, They have only recently restarted this route and as at the time of publication there is only 1 Ferry a day. We suggest you book in advance or when you arrive to Coron to avoid missing out. The office is located at the port opposite the entrance. WEBSITE: Montenegro
Nights 6-11 El Nido, Palawan
Our Accommodation Suggestion: El Nido Coco Resort
TIP: Tours B & D do not run daily and not all tour companies will offer them. You will have to book in advance so that they have a day or two to gather more people to join you or book them as a private tour. We highly suggest these 2 tours, the fact that they are not done daily by all of the tour operators means the spots you will visit are not OVERRUN with other tourists and it is a much more peaceful and beautiful experience.
Day 7 - Tour A
Premium Big Lagoon
Simizu Island
Payong-Payong Beach
Secret Lagoon
Seven Commandos Beach
Day 8 - Explore the town, local beaches and do some site-seeing
Nacpan - Hire a motorbike or a TukTuk driver and head up to Nacpan for a day at the beach, some cocktails and a delicious lunch!
La Cabanas Beach- this was our favourite beach, great restaurants and bars, beautiful beach & zip lining! It had something for everyone.
Day 9 - Day Tour D
Small Lagoon
Cadlao Lagoon
Natnat Beach
Pasandigan Beach
Paradise Beach
Serenity Beach
Day 10 - Day Tour B
Cathedral Cave
Cudugnon Cave
Pinagbuyutan Island
Snake Island
Entalula Island
Day 11 Travel Day
Today you will start your onward journey home or to your next destination in the Philippines.
We suggest taking a direct flight from El Nido and not taking the long 5+ hour drive to Puerto Princessa. You can do this with AirSwift who fly direct from El Nido to Manila, Cebu, Boracay and Bohol!
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