HomeGrand Palawan Expedition: 10-Day Palawan Tour Package
10 days across three of Palawan's most celebrated destinations offer a journey built for travelers who want to slow down and go beyond the postcard version of the Philippines. It begins in Coron, where limestone cliffs rise straight out of turquoise water and a saltwater hot spring provides a gentle welcome before the real adventure starts.
The heart of the Coron leg is a full day of sea kayaking and native banca travel along the island's northwest coast, a route deliberately designed to avoid the crowds. Paddlers glide into private lagoons, drift past sea eagles and monitor lizards, and — conditions permitting — take in the postcard views of Kayangan Lake or the geothermal warmth of Barracuda Lake, always with the option to veer toward quieter, kayak-only coves instead.
From there, a short flight carries travelers to El Nido, where a classic island-hopping tour reveals the limestone walls of Big Lagoon, the hidden white sands of Secret Lagoon, and the laid-back charm of Seven Commando Beach. A scenic overland transfer then leads south to Puerto Princesa, home to the UNESCO-listed Underground River.
Here, a paddleboat glides beneath towering stalactite formations and cathedral-like chambers, followed by an afternoon exploring a century-old mangrove forest alive with birds and reptiles.
Rest days are built in throughout, giving the trip room to breathe between activities rather than rushing from one stop to the next. The result is a well-paced itinerary that balances adventure with genuine downtime — sea kayaking, island hopping, cave exploration, and hot springs, framed by two of the Philippines' most photogenic island towns and one of its most remarkable natural wonders.
It's a trip for travelers who want to experience Palawan's beauty without contributing to its over-tourism, seeking out the quiet corners that most group tours miss entirely.
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- Meet-and-greet service upon arrival at the airport
- Assistance with guest relations throughout your stay
- Airport transfers on a shared air-conditioned vehicle
- Private air-conditioned transportation during sightseeing tours
- Overland transfer from El Nido to Puerto Princesa
- Air-conditioned vehicle for airport transfers, shared basis across the three properties/hotels
- 3 nights' accommodation at The Funny Lion Coron, including daily breakfast
- 3 nights' accommodation at The Funny Lion El Nido, including daily breakfast
- 3 nights' accommodation at The Funny Lion Puerto Princesa, including daily breakfast
- Lunches as mentioned in the itinerary
- English-speaking tour guide during all sightseeing tours
- Sightseeing tours as outlined in the itinerary
- Entrance fees to all sites and attractions included in the itinerary
- All meals as specified in the itinerary
- All applicable service charges and taxes
- International airfare
- Domestic flight tickets (Manila–Coron / Coron–El Nido / Puerto Princesa–Manila)
- Travel insurance
- Meals and beverages not mentioned in the itinerary
- Optional tours and activities
- Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, drinks, souvenirs, camera fees, etc.)
- Tipping
- Any item not specifically listed under Included
Internal Flights:
The Internal Flight Supplement US $ 550 per person
- Manila – Coron Economy Class
- Coron – El Nido Economy Class
- Puerto Princesa – Manila Economy Class
**Airfare are subject to change without prior notice
Touch down at Busuanga Airport, gateway to the limestone-studded waters of Coron, and step straight into island time.
A private transfer whisks you from the airstrip through lush countryside to your resort, where the surrounding karst cliffs and turquoise bay give an early taste of what's ahead.
After check-in, the rest of the day is left wide open — settle into your room, stroll the resort grounds, or simply watch the light change over the water as jet lag melts away.
With no fixed plans until evening, spend the day exploring Coron town at your own rhythm — browse the local market, sample Filipino coffee at a seaside café, or simply rest up before tomorrow's kayak expedition.
As the sun begins to dip in the late afternoon, head to Maquinit Hot Springs, one of only a handful of saltwater hot springs found anywhere in the world.
Fed naturally by geothermal activity, the mineral-rich pools sit tucked into a mangrove forest and stay a soothing 38–40°C year-round.
Ease into the warm water as dusk settles over the trees — a calm, restorative close to your last free day before the adventure begins in earnest.
Meals: Breakfast
A full day exploring the northwest coast of Coron Island by native outrigger banca and sea kayak — a low-impact, off-the-beaten-path route (direction depends on seasonal winds: west to east June–September, east to west October–May) that trades tourist crowds for private lagoons, hidden caves, and wildlife-rich waters.
Stop points include:
- Kayangan Lake: Home to one of the Philippines' most photographed lagoon views
- Barracuda Lake: A thermal lake where free divers can descend 17 meters into warm water
- Secluded kayak-only lagoons: Quiet coves and channels reached only by paddle, away from crowds
- Twin Lagoon & Skeleton Wreck: Classic Coron sites approached with a low-impact mindset
- Wildlife sightings along the way: Sea eagles, kingfishers, monkeys, monitor lizards, and sea turtles
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, enjoy free time until your transfer to Busuanga Airport for a short flight to El Nido's Lio Airport.
Check into your El Nido hotel and spend the remainder of the day at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Take it easy for the day, then join your hotel's scheduled shuttle to Papaya Beach to enjoy its powder-soft, pristine sands.
Meals: Breakfast
Discover El Nido's signature lagoons and beaches on this classic island-hopping route.
Marvel at the towering limestone cliffs cradling the crystal-clear waters of Big Lagoon, then paddle into Secret Lagoon, a hidden white-sand cove tucked behind a narrow rock crevice.
Stops include:
- Big Lagoon
- Payong Payong / Entalula Island
- Secret Lagoon
- Shimizu Island
- Seven Commando Beach
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, embark on a scenic 5-hour overland journey to Puerto Princesa.
Check into your hotel upon arrival and spend the evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
An early-morning start leads into one of the Philippines' most celebrated natural wonders — a UNESCO World Heritage Site where a small paddleboat carries you deep beneath towering limestone cliffs, followed by an afternoon exploring a living, century-old mangrove forest.
Stop points include:
- Puerto Princesa Subterranean River — Board a 6-person paddleboat and glide 8 kilometers beneath the limestone cliffs into an underground waterway
- Cathedral-like cave chambers — Marvel at 40-meter-high ceilings and dramatic stalactite and stalagmite formations
- Resort lunch — Refuel with a included midday meal before heading back out
- Old-growth mangrove forest — Walk among century-old trees that anchor this vital marine and terrestrial ecosystem
- Wildlife sightings — Look for mangrove snakes, monitor lizards, and a wide variety of native birdlife
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Spend a final full day soaking in the peaceful atmosphere of Puerto Princesa at your own pace.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, enjoy free time until your transfer to Puerto Princesa Airport for your onward flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
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