About this trip
Eight days across three of Palawan's best-known bases: Coron, El Nido and Puerto Princesa. Expect island hopping, beach time and a good look at why this part of the Philippines gets talked about so much.
This is a partially guided trip. Rather than one leader travelling with you the whole way, local guides join you for each specific activity, and the 18-35.travel team keeps in touch daily over WhatsApp for anything you need.
Suits a group who's happy with a bit of independence between activities, travelling as a small group through the Christmas and New Year period.
What you'll do
- Island hopping around Coron
- Island hopping and beach time in El Nido
- Explore Puerto Princesa
- Move between three distinct bases across Palawan
- No single guide travels with you for the whole trip — local guides lead each activity instead
- Daily updates and support come via WhatsApp rather than an on-the-ground tour leader
- Runs over Christmas and New Year, so book with that timing in mind
Worth it if you want curated island hopping with strong daily coordination. Think twice if you need guaranteed accommodation specs or dislike long travel days.
- Guide Moya consistently kept groups informed on daily plans, pickups, and troubleshooting throughout the week.
- Last-minute hotel downgrades happened; El Nido swaps lacked promised amenities like pools, forcing some guests to rebookprivately.
- Long overland and ferry days (Puerto Princesa to El Nido, ferry to Coron) consumed most daylight with limited flight alternatives offered.
- Transfer logistics occasionally unclear; meet points sometimes wrong and transporters late without notice, though guide resolved issues.
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Manila · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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