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Endless white beaches, a fascinating underwater world, snorkeling, kayaking, diving - this itinerary is a dream for all the beach bums out there. Discovering Modessa Island, El Nido and Coron, you will see highlights of Palawan with plenty of time to relax and sip coconuts on the beach.

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Overview

Manila 1 night
Sabang 2 nights
Modessa Island 3 nights
El Nido 4 nights
Coron Town 3 nights
Manila 1 night

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1-2

Manila

Manila Travel guide

DAY 1

Welcome to Manila

Welcome to Manila! Your driver will greet you at Manila airport and bring you to your hotel to settle down.Spend the rest of the day at your leisure to rest and relax after your flight.You can also take a tour of the old city, Intramuros, or just do some shopping in the district of Makati. We recommend a few must-sees in Manila such as the Colonial Quarter and Fort Santiago, the Church of St. Augustine (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Cathedral, the Rizal Park, the Chinese Cemetery and the Quiapo Market...

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Accommodation: Lotus Garden

DAY 2

To Sabang via Puerto Princesa

According to your flight schedule, your driver will pick you up and bring you to Manila airport.Take a domestic flight from Manila to Puerto Princesa.Upon arrival in Puerto Princesa, meet your driver and drive to Sabang. The road is a small track with concrete but the surrounding scenery is beautiful!

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this Transfer: Manila - Puerto Princesa (flight)  at - 1 h
Accommodation: Atremaru

DAY 2-4

Sabang

Sabang Travel guide

DAY 3

Explore the Underground River

You leave in the morning for the Sabang Underground River, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You set out to explore the river by kayak with a local English-speaking guide. Going through this impressive cave on your kayak is a surreal experience. Along the way, keep an eye out for the monkeys hanging around by the riverside.Return to the hotel for lunch and a free afternoon.

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Accommodation: Atremaru

DAY 4

From Sabang to Modessa Island

Your driver will pick you up at your hotel and you will drive in the direction of Modessa Island located off Roxas (3h drive). After a quick transfer by boat, it's time to enjoy island paradise!

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Accommodation: Modessa Island Resort

DAY 4-7

Modessa Island

DAY 5

Day at Leisure at the beach

Take advantage of this free day at Modessa Island to discover the island's magnificent beaches and enjoy many activities offered (Island Hopping, snorkelling, kayaking, diving, etc.)

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Accommodation: Modessa Island Resort

DAY 6

Day at Leisure at the beach

Take advantage of this free day at Modessa Island to discover the island's magnificent beaches and enjoy many activities offered (Island Hopping, snorkelling, kayaking, diving, etc.)

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Accommodation: Modessa Island Resort

DAY 7

From Modessa to El Nido

Leaving one paradise island to the next: after a short boat trip, your driver will pick you up in Roxas to take you on the drive towards El Nido. 

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Accommodation: Hotel Covo

DAY 7-11

El Nido

DAY 8

Bacuit Bay Island Discovery

Enjoy a peaceful breakfast before leaving for a day of exploration in Bacuit Bay. From island to island, discover beaches, caves, coral reefs and lagoons aboard your traditional Banca boat.Snorkel at Shimizu Island, enjoy the beautiful Seven Commandos Beach and discover another small secret beach. You will have a barbeque seafood lunch on the beach, with your feet in the sand.Back to your hotel at the end of the day.

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Accommodation: Hotel Covo

DAY 9

Exploring El Nido

Enjoy a free day of relaxation in your hotel. You can enjoy the hotel's facilities, choose a diving session, a kayak ride or simply sunbathe and catch up on some reading on the beach. From your hotel, the view of the karst cliffs plunging into the turquoise water is simply amazing.You can also go to some beautiful places such as "Snake Island" and see its huge sandbar or visit the "Cathedral Cave". In the evening, why not sip a cocktail in the sand and watch the beautiful sunset?

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Accommodation: Hotel Covo

DAY 10

Exploring El Nido

Enjoy a free day of relaxation in your hotel. You can enjoy the hotel's facilities, choose a diving session, a kayak ride or simply sunbathe and catch up on some reading on the beach. From your hotel, the view of the karst cliffs plunging into the turquoise water is simply amazing.You can also go to some beautiful places such as "Snake Island" and see its huge sandbar or visit the "Cathedral Cave". In the evening, why not sip a cocktail in the sand and watch the beautiful sunset?

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Accommodation: Hotel Covo

DAY 11

From El Nido to Coron

Depending on your ferry schedule, your driver will pick you up from your hotel and bring you to the port in El Nido.  At the port of El Nido, embark on the fast craft to Coron, on the island of Busuanga (3 hours crossing). Once at the port of Coron Town, your driver will pick you up and take you to your hotel. 

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this Transfer: El Nido - Coron (public boat)  at - 4 h
Accommodation: Cashew Grove

DAY 11-14

Coron Town

Coron Town Travel guide

DAY 12

Day at leisure in Coron

Enjoy your day at leisure. You can take the opportunity to go on an Island Hopping day to discover the islands of Coron Bay and snorkel.

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Accommodation: Cashew Grove

DAY 13

Day at leisure in Coron

Enjoy your day at leisure. You can take the opportunity to go on an Island Hopping day to discover the islands of Coron Bay and snorkel.

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Accommodation: Cashew Grove

DAY 14

From Coron to Manila

It's time to say goodbye to Palawan and Coron and board your flight to Manila. A private driver will take you to the airport in Busuanga to check in for your flight to Manila. Upon arrival in Manila, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel. 

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this Transfer: Coron (Busuanga) - Manila (flight)  at - 1 h
Accommodation: Lotus Garden

DAY 14-15

Manila

Manila Travel guide

DAY 15

Goodbye Philippines! Transfer to Manila Airport

It's time to say goodbye to the Philippines. According to your flight schedule, your driver will pick you up and bring you to Manila airport to check in for your flight. See you soon!

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