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Manila & Palawan

Stopover Manila, then fly to Palawan's turquoise island lagoons.

Best time
November to May (dry).
Stay
6 nights
From US
14h from LAX, 17h+ from East Coast
Lang / Cur
Filipino + English · Philippine Peso (PHP)

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.

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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
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Where to stay

Makati (Manila base)El Nido townCoron town
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6-day itinerary

  1. 01Manila

    Arrive, Intramuros walk, dinner in Makati.

  2. 02Fly Palawan

    Puerto Princesa or direct El Nido flight, sunset in town.

  3. 03Tour A

    Big + Small Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island.

  4. 04Nacpan

    Long beach day, sunset at Nacpan.

  5. 05Tour C

    Hidden Beach + Matinloc Shrine.

  6. 06Return

    Fly Manila, home.

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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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