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Ultimate Palawan Escape – The Best of the Philippines

Start & end in Manila 12 days Up to 10

About this trip

This 12-day trip is a private, self-guided run through three of Palawan's best-known areas — El Nido, Puerto Princesa and Coron — covering lagoons, limestone islands, an underground river and reef-lined coastline.

Because it's self-guided, you move at your own pace between island-hopping boats, snorkelling stops and beach time, rather than following a fixed group schedule.

It's rated easy and pitched at families or small groups travelling together, including over Christmas and New Year, who want Palawan's main sights covered without a set itinerary dictating every day.

What you'll do

  • Island-hop the lagoons around El Nido
  • Paddle through the Puerto Princesa Underground River
  • Snorkel the reefs and marine life around Coron
  • Unwind on Palawan's beaches between stops
  • Move privately between three distinct regions of Palawan
Good to know
  • Self-guided and private — you set your own pace rather than following a group leader
  • Easy-rated, suited to families and travellers of mixed ability
  • Spans three separate bases (El Nido, Puerto Princesa, Coron), so expect internal transfers
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Getting there

Manila
One-way · arrive 21 Jul 26

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Where to stay

A night before your tour in Manila · 21 Jul22 Jul

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