Manila & Palawan
Stopover Manila, then fly to Palawan's turquoise island lagoons.
Skip long Manila stays and use it as a hub for El Nido or Coron in Palawan — some of the most stunning island scenery in Asia.
Highlights
- 01El Nido Tour A: Big + Small Lagoon
- 02Nacpan Beach at sunset
- 03Coron shipwreck snorkeling
- 04Intramuros walking tour in Manila
- 05Kayak Twin Lagoon in Coron
Where to stay
6-day itinerary
- 01Manila
Arrive, Intramuros walk, dinner in Makati.
- 02Fly Palawan
Puerto Princesa or direct El Nido flight, sunset in town.
- 03Tour A
Big + Small Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island.
- 04Nacpan
Long beach day, sunset at Nacpan.
- 05Tour C
Hidden Beach + Matinloc Shrine.
- 06Return
Fly Manila, home.
Local intelligence
- 01Book El Nido flights (via AirSwift) early — they sell out.
- 02Bring cash to Palawan; ATMs run out.
- 03Reef shoes protect from urchins and sharp coral.
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