Palawan, El Nido & Coron

El Nido · Coron · 7 nights

Seven nights from El Nido to Coron, paced around the days that matter.

The Journey

Seven nights across two stops: El Nido for three nights and Coron for four. Every transfer between them is private and timed around the day's plan.

The days are built around Bacuit Bay Island Hopping; Kayangan Lake and Coron Island; Beaches, Viewpoints and Reefs; and Wreck Diving and Hot Springs. Each one is set out below with what you will see, how you get there and which meals are included.

The defining moment of this route: private bangka charter through the Bacuit lagoons. Your travel specialist can add a night, swap a day or change the order before you book.

Signature Highlights

Private bangka charter through the Bacuit lagoons
Bacuit Bay Island Hopping, El Nido
Beaches, Viewpoints and Reefs, El Nido
Kayangan Lake and Coron Island
Wreck Diving and Hot Springs, Coron
Calauit and the Northern Coast, Coron

Day by day

Your Itinerary

8 days

01
Day 1 · El Nido
Arrival in El Nido
Arrive at Lio airport or Puerto Princesa, minutes or five hours by road and transfer privately to your base. Time today to walk the town beach with the karst cliffs behind it.
- Private transfer via Lio airport or Puerto Princesa
- Walk the town beach with the karst cliffs behind it
- Time to settle in before dinner
Meals:
D
02
Day 2 · El Nido
Bacuit Bay Island Hopping
The classic A or C boat routes through Bacuit Bay to the Big and Small Lagoons, Secret Beach and Matinloc, with snorkelling. Lagoon entries are capped and some need kayaks.
- Big and Small Lagoon by kayak
- Secret Beach or Hidden Beach
- Snorkelling and beach lunch
Meals:
BL
03
Day 3 · El Nido
Beaches, Viewpoints and Reefs
Nacpan's long beach north of town, the Taraw Cliff viewpoint for those with a head for heights, and diving on the bay's reefs and wrecks.
- Nacpan beach
- Taraw Cliff viewpoint (guided)
- Dive or snorkel on the bay reefs
Meals:
B
04
Day 4 · Coron
El Nido to Coron
Fly to Busuanga or take the ferry across from El Nido. On arrival, climb Mount Tapyas's steps for the sunset over the islands.
- Fly to Busuanga or take the ferry across from El Nido
- Climb Mount Tapyas's steps for the sunset over the islands
- Timings reconfirmed locally the day before
Meals:
B
05
Day 5 · Coron
Kayangan Lake and Coron Island
The limestone island of the Tagbanua people: Kayangan Lake up a short steep climb, Twin Lagoon and Barracuda Lake's thermoclines.
- Kayangan Lake
- Twin Lagoon
- Barracuda Lake (divers) or Siete Pecados snorkelling
Meals:
BL
06
Day 6 · Coron
Wreck Diving and Hot Springs
Japanese WWII wrecks sunk in 1944, shallow enough that several are snorkellable and many are accessible to recreational divers, then the Maquinit saltwater hot springs at dusk.
- WWII wreck dive or snorkel
- Maquinit hot springs
- Malcapuya or Banana island beach
Meals:
BL
07
Day 7 · Coron
Calauit and the Northern Coast
A full-day trip north of Busuanga to the Calauit wildlife sanctuary, where giraffes and zebras roam, with a stop at a quiet beach on the way back.
- Calauit Safari Park
- Busuanga coastline drive
- Beach stop on the return
Meals:
B
08
Day 8 · Coron
Departure from Coron
A last island morning before the transfer to Busuanga. Private transfer to Busuanga airport in good time for your onward flight.
- A last island morning before the transfer to Busuanga
- Late check-out arranged where the hotel allows it
- Private departure transfer
Meals:
B

Inclusions

Handpicked luxury accommodations across the journey
Daily breakfast; select lunches and dinners as noted
Private airport transfers and inter-city ground movement
Curated experiences and reserved access as listed
24×7 on-trip concierge from our India desk

Not included

International airfare unless explicitly mentioned
Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
Meals and experiences not listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Anything of a personal nature (spa, minibar, laundry)

Transfers

Private arrival and departure transfers with a named driver
Moves between stops by private car, rail, ferry or domestic flight, as shown day by day
Timings reconfirmed with you the evening before each transfer

Visa & Documentation

Visa guidance provided by our documentation desk
Recommended to hold passport valid for 6+ months
Digital pre-arrival forms handled on your behalf where possible

Common Questions

When is the best time for Palawan?+

December to May is the dry season, with calm seas for island hopping. June to November brings rain and occasional typhoons.

How do we get between El Nido and Coron?+

By fast ferry, about four hours, or a short flight when schedules allow.

Are there environmental fees?+

Yes. El Nido and Coron charge small environmental fees for the protected areas, paid locally or included in your island-hopping trips.

How far in advance should we book?+

Three to four months ahead gives the widest choice of rooms and guided days, and more for school holidays, festivals and peak season. Shorter notice is often possible; ask and we will check live availability.

Can the itinerary be customised?+

Yes. Every journey is a starting point: add or remove nights, swap a day's plan, change hotels or reorder the route, and your travel specialist re-plans the whole trip around it.

What is the payment schedule?+

Your quote sets out the deposit that confirms the booking and the date the balance is due. Both depend on the hotels, airlines and guides involved, so they are agreed with you before you pay anything.