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ISLAND INVASION: PALAWAN x Siargao
Witness stunning vistas underwater, underground, and above ground
trip overview
12 Days, 1 Country (Philippines)
Private Tours & Transfers
Tour code: JAVALAVAMANGINDUSA
Start: Manila (Airport code MNL)
End: Siargao (Airport code IAO)
Destinations: Manila, Coron, El Nido, Puerto Princesa, Siargao
Suitable for: No age limit
From PHP 117,888, USD 2,183, EURO 2,068 per person
PHP 9,824, USD 182, EURO 172 per day
Experience the best of Manila, Palawan, and Siargao in just 12 days! This tour begins in Manila then you’ll be whisked away to Palawan to explore three key destinations – Coron and El Nido on its northern part and Puerto Princesa in the center – and ends in the Philippines’ surfing capital, Siargao.
Palawan is a province and an archipelago located southwest of Luzon. It’s the Philippines’ last frontier with a vast majority of its islands untouched by urbanization. Home to diverse marine and wildlife and stunning vistas whether underground or above, Palawan was voted the best island on Earth in 2013, 2016, and 2017 by readers of Travel + Leisure. The Huffington Post also calls it “the best islands in the world.”
Palawan’s natural beauty has captured the hearts of many including French oceanographer Jacques Cousteau and international author Alex Garland who took inspiration from El Nido’s palm-fringed beaches and hidden lagoons and turned it into a novel “The Beach,” which was later made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
Palawan was also chosen as the backdrop to Hollywood films including “The World is Not Enough,” “The Bourne Legacy,” and more recently, the hit Spanish series “Money Heist” (La Casa de Papel).
This tour allows you to discover World War II shipwrecks and dip into sacred lagoons in Coron. Explore an Underground River with a full mountain-to-sea ecosystem. We’re also checking out El Nido, listed as one of the most beautiful places in the world by CNN Travel and Reader’s Digest, with its spectacular views of majestic karst limestone formations emerging from the most beautiful and clearest blue waters. In Siargao, discover islands that are big, small, hidden, and naked… As well as epic lagoons and dramatic rock pools.
Looking for the most epic tropical views to reinvigorate and inspire? Look no further. This is it.
highlights
▪ Explore and relax at Rizal Park, a historic urban park named after a great Filipino hero
▪ Walk along the ancient streets of Intramuros, a walled city founded by the Spanish in 1571
▪ Dip into a hot spring amidst the scenic Maquinit Hot Spring
▪ Snorkel and free dive Kayangan Lake and Barracuda Lake
▪ Plunge into the thermocline waters of Twin Lagoon
▪ See sunken Japanese warships in Coron
▪ Kayak amidst epic limestone formations at El Nido’s Big Lagoon
▪ Discover El Nido’s Secret Lagoon, a secluded natural water pool completely surrounded by towering rocks
▪ Immerse yourself in stunning views both underwater and above water around Shimizu Island
▪ Uncover the mystery behind the intriguing Matinloc Shrine
▪ Get major “Survivor” castaway vibes at El Nido’s Hidden Beach
▪ Go on an evening river cruise while watching glittering fireflies
▪ Conquer the Puerto Princesa Underground River
▪ Drench in the sultry tropical sceneries at Siargao’s Cloud 9
▪ Go on an island hopping tour and navigate Siargao’s islands that are big, small, hidden, and naked
▪ Tickle your tastebuds (And your eyes!) with the iconic Siargao Boodle Fight
▪ Find serenity or make a fun splash with the diving board at Sugba Lagoon
▪ Wade in joy at Magpupungko Rock Pools, a natural swimming pool that appears only during low tide
▪ Gaze at a ginormous sea of coconut trees at Coconut Mountain View
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itinerary
QUICK VIEW
▪ DAY 1 (D)
Arrive Manila
Manila City Tour
Rizal Park
Intramuros
Manila Cathedral
Plaza Roma
San Agustin Church
Plaza San Luis
Dinner at The Singing Cooks & Waiters
Overnight Manila
▪ DAY 2 (BD)
Manila to Coron by flight
Maquinit Hot Spring
Overnight Coron
▪ DAY 3 (BL)
Coron Island Hopping Tour
Kayangan Lake
Barracuda Lake
Twin Lagoon
Siete Pecados
Skeleton Wreck
CYC Beach
Overnight Coron
▪ DAY 4 (BD)
Coron to El Nido by ferry
Overnight El Nido
▪ DAY 5 (BL)
El Nido Island Hopping Tour
Big Lagoon
Secret Lagoon
Payong-Payong Beach
Shimizu Island
Seven Commandos Beach
Overnight El Nido
▪ DAY 6 (BL)
El Nido Island Hopping Tour
Secret Beach
Matinloc Shrine
Tapiutan Island
Hidden Beach
Helicopter Island
Overnight El Nido
▪ DAY 7 (BD)
El Nido to Puerto Princesa by van
River Cruise with Fireflies Watching
Overnight Puerto Princesa
▪ DAY 8 (BL)
Puerto Princesa Underground River
Palawan Waterpark (For Option 2 Splurge only)
Overnight Puerto Princesa
▪ DAY 9 (BD)
Puerto Princesa to Siargao by flight
Cloud 9
Seafood dinner
Overnight Siargao
▪ DAY 10 (BL)
Siargao Island Hopping Tour
Fish Sanctuary
Naked Island
Daku Island
Siargao Boodle Fight
Guyam Island
Secret Island
Overnight Siargao
▪ DAY 11 (BL)
Sugba Lagoon
Siargao Land Tour
Magpupungko Rock Pools
Maasin River
Secret Lagoon
Coconut Road
Coconut Mountain View
Overnight Siargao
▪ DAY 12 (B)
Transfer to Siargao Airport
Tour ends
* B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
DAY 1 (D) ARRIVE MANILA
Mabuhay! Welcome to Manila, the Philippines’ hyperactive capital that’s home to a man-made beach, the world’s oldest Chinatown, and shopping malls as huge as cities. Check into the hotel then prepare to stimulate your senses with a tour that will reveal the charms of the Philippines’ capital city. We visit Rizal Park, a massive plaza named after the greatest Filipino hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. Then we pop into the walled city of Intramuros and explore historical gems like Manila Cathedral, Plaza Roma, San Agustin Church, and Plaza San Luis. For your welcome dinner, get ready for a spread of mouth-watering Filipino specialties and an engaging performance by The Singing Cooks & Waiters. (Filipinos love to perform and there’s no shortage of talents here. In fact, Canadian musician and record producer David Foster called the Philippines “The land of singing champions” after collaborating with countless Filipino singers.) Enjoy your first night in the country and soak up the magnetic local culture.
DAY 2 (BD) MANILA-CORON BY FLIGHT
Wave goodbye to Manila and say hello to Coron. After a little over an hour flight, it’s time for your first Palawan experience… A soothing dip at Maquinit Hot Spring. Relaxation goals unlocked! Up for a high CRAB meal? For dinner, dig into the tastiest steamed crabs in town. Absolutely CLAW-some!
DAY 3 (BL) CORON ISLAND HOPPING
Make sure to fill up on your hearty breakfast because today we will hit the water to visit islands, lagoons, beaches, and two out of eight lakes on Coron that are open to the public. Kayangan Lake and Barracuda Lake are sacred cultural sites for the indigenous Tagbanua people, one of the oldest tribes in the Philippines. Swim and free dive into these lakes and make sure to take photos of the gorgeous sceneries. Explore the dreamlike Twin Lagoon and experience the uncanny feeling of swimming in thermocline waters (A fancy schmancy way of saying a mixture of cold deep water and warmer surface water), something that rarely happens in other bodies of water, making it a unique experience you absolutely shouldn’t miss. We also check out Skeleton Wreck, a 25-meter long Japanese supply ship that was hit by an airstrike by the US Air Force during World War II. In case you missed it, Coron is listed as one of Top 10 Best Scuba Diving Sites in the World by Forbes Traveler Magazine for the abundance of Japanese shipwrecks in the area (There’s 24 of them!) Not a scuba diver? Worry not! Skeleton Wreck is located on shallow waters so you can free dive or simply snorkel on the surface to catch a glimpse. Next, spot Nemo while snorkeling at Siete Pecados. Soak up the sun at CYC Beach. It doesn’t get any better than this.
DAY 4 (BD) CORON-EL NIDO BY FERRY
Onward! Today, we’ve got our GPS set for El Nido. Hailed as one of the most beautiful places in the world by CNN Travel and Reader’s Digest, El Nido offers spectacular views of majestic karst limestone formations emerging from the most beautiful and clearest blue waters. Story goes that it was El Nido that inspired author Alex Garland to write his novel “The Beach” when he was staying here. The novel was later made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and became a cult classic. Wouldn't you like to find out what El Nido can inspire you to do? For dinner, have a taste of the yummiest Thai food in town. Sawasdee!
DAY 5 (BL) EL NIDO ISLAND HOPPING
Ready to have another awesome day out at sea? Today’s island hopping tour takes us to the mystifying Secret Lagoon, the epic Big Lagoon, and the jaw-dropping Shimizu Island. There’s also plenty of snorkeling at Payong-Payong Beach plus you’ll get to swim in waters that shimmer in various shades of blue at Seven Commandos Beach. Make sure to check out the tree swing and the small bar for that perfect sundowner. Go get it!
DAY 6 (BL) EL NIDO ISLAND HOPPING
It’s time to hit the beach (Again!) in style. Rub on some sunscreen lotion and get ready for tons of fun under the sun. Today’s itinerary includes a visit to Tapiutan Island and the aptly named Helicopter Island. Explore the hauntingly beautiful Matinloc Shrine then forget time at Secret Beach and Hidden Beach, one of Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Best Beaches in the World and the filming location of “Survivor Sweden” (Expedition Robinson). Go find the immunity idol!
DAY 7 (BD) EL NIDO-PUERTO PRINCESA BY VAN
Sling your luggage into the van. It’s time for a road trip to the capital of Palawan. Puerto Princesa is called "The City Within a Forest" due to the fact that 73 percent of its area consists of forest land. Check into your hotel then you’re free to endeavor that perfect poolside pose for your Instagram feed. In the evening, enjoy a magical spectacle with a river cruise while watching glittering fireflies.
DAY 8 (BL) PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND RIVER
Down your coffee and finish that slice of bacon. Today we conquer the Puerto Princesa Underground River, a stunning site known as the world's longest navigable underground river. Did we mention it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of New 7 Wonders of Nature? The views inside the cave are of an otherworldly beauty and will probably make your jaw drop. (Just make sure not to leave your mouth open too long because there are hovering bats.) The experience is both stimulating and imparts a very zen energy. Ironic but true!
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DAY 9 (BD) PUERTO PRINCESA-SIARGAO BY FLIGHT
Zip your suitcase. Today we’re heading to the Philippines’ surfing capital – Siargao. After an easy breezy flight, we bounce to your hotel then head to Cloud 9, the island’s most popular surfing spot. In case you missed it, Cloud 9 was ranked 8th in CNNGo's World's Top 50 Best Surf Spots. Care for a surf? Or go swimming or just relax while enjoying a fresh fruit smoothie. Bottoms up! Come dinnertime, expect a spread of drool-worthy seafood so good, you’ll probably overeat. Then you’re free to check out the island’s vibrant nightlife. One ice-cold San Miguel please!
DAY 10 (BL) SIARGAO ISLAND HOPPING
Dig into breakfast then prepare to go on an island hopping adventure to visit three of Siargao’s most famous islands and more. Go snorkeling amidst colorful marine life at the Fish Sanctuary. Discover Naked Island – a sandbar that, as its name suggests, is without any trees or shade. Afterwards, we head to Daku Island for more swimming and snorkeling. Daku Island is also the perfect setting to satisfy your tastebuds with the iconic Siargao Boodle Fight – a delightful beachfront barbecue lunch featuring freshly caught seafood and more. A treat for your eyes and most definitely your tummy! Afterwards, we head to the tiny but mighty Guyam Island where you can relax in a cottage, in a hammock, under a tree, or perhaps explore the surrounding dramatic rock formations. Finally, enjoy your last beach hurrah swimming at Secret Island before the tide rises. Fun times guaranteed!
DAY 11 (BL) SUGBA LAGOON + SIARGAO LAND TOUR
Swimsuit up! Today we’re going on a land tour that also comes with a leisurely boat ride to Sugba Lagoon. We leave General Luna for a brief road trip to Del Carmen then hop on a boat navigating stunning seascapes of towering mountains and expansive mangrove forests (The largest in the Philippines with over 48.71 square kilometers or 4,871 hectares!) Entering Sugba Lagoon is an experience in itself as the boat makes its way through narrow a passage revealing a cabana right smack in the middle of the lagoon surrounded by epic mountains. Here at Sugba Lagoon, there’s paddle boarding, snorkeling, kayaking, rafting, the Crystal kayak, or perhaps unleash your fearless side, conquer the diving board, and dive into the inviting lagoon. Afterwards we make our way back to Siargao and navigate to Magpupungko Rock Pools, home to natural rock pools that only come into view at a certain time of the day – during low tide. When the tide recedes, a crystal clear rock pool emerges. Go ahead and jump in! We also visit Coconut Mountain View, an overlooking viewpoint that allows you to see spectacular landscapes adorned with countless coconut trees. It's definitely one of the most Instagramable spots on the island. Afterwards, we head to Maasin River which has become a crowd favorite after Instagram photos of the place went viral. Make sure to check out the famous crooked coconut tree and try the rope swing. Banzai! Then we venture deeper into Maasin River by paddle boat and make our way to Secret Lagoon – a charming natural water pool with crystal clear water. Definitely a secret you would want to discover!
DAY 12 (B) SIARGAO-DEPARTURE
That’s it… 12 days gone in a jiffy. Cheer up! You’re leaving with tons of great memories, new friends you'll surely miss, and loads of stories to tell. Oh, the places you'll go to next!
tour rates
OPTION 1 Deluxe
MANILA: CORO HOTEL
Kalayaan Avenue, Poblacion, Makati (1 kilometer to Power Plant Mall)
Quad: 1 unit Deluxe Adagio with two queen beds + 1 unit Superior Legato with two queen beds (Connecting rooms)
Triple: Suite Allegro with one king bed + extra bed or Deluxe Adagio with two queen beds + extra bed
Twin: Deluxe Adagio with one king bed or two queen beds
Single: Deluxe Adagio with one king bed
CORON: MO2 WESTOWN LAGOON
Poblacion 6, Coron, Palawan (1 kilometer to Mount Avangan Eco Adventure Park)
Quad: Family Room with one king bed in the primary bedroom + two single beds in the second bedroom
Triple: Family Room with one king bed in the primary bedroom + two single beds in the second bedroom
Twin: Deluxe Room with one king bed or Deluxe Room with one queen bed + one single bed
Single: Deluxe Room with one king bed
EL NIDO: LIME RESORT EL NIDO
Corong Corong, El Nido, Palawan (Beachfront, 1 kilometer to Vanilla Beach)
Quad: Family Room with four single beds (With glass wall, no window)
Triple: Premier Suite (Sea View) with one king bed + extra bed or Deluxe Room with two double beds + extra bed
Twin: Premier Suite (Sea View) with one king bed or Deluxe Room with two double beds
Single: Premier Suite (Sea View) with one king bed
PUERTO PRINCESA: AZIZA PARADISE HOTEL
BM Road, Puerto Princesa, Palawan (3.5 kilometers to SM City Puerto Princesa Mall)
Quad: Family Suite (Pool Access) with one king bed in the primary bedroom + one queen bed in the second bedroom
Triple: Family Suite (Pool Access) with one king bed in the primary bedroom + one queen bed in the second bedroom
Twin: Presidential Suite (Pool View) with one king bed or Family Room (Pool View) with two queen beds
Single: Presidential Suite (Pool View) with one king bed
SIARGAO: LAS PALMAS VILLAS & CASITAS
Tourism Road, Catangnan, General Luna, Siargao (Across Goodies Siargao)
Quad: 1 unit One Bedroom Villa with one king bed + 1 unit Deluxe Double Room with one queen bed (Adjacent rooms on the ground floor) or 1 unit One Bedroom Villa with one king bed + 1 unit Deluxe Twin Room with two single beds (Adjacent villas but Deluxe Twin is on the second floor)
Triple: One Bedroom Villa with one king bed + extra bed or Deluxe Twin Room with two single beds + extra bed
Twin: One Bedroom Villa with one king bed or Deluxe Twin Room with two single beds
Single: One Bedroom Villa with one king bed
Quad USD 2,183, EURO 2,068 per person
Triple USD 2,628, EURO 2,489 per person
Twin USD 3,313, EURO 3,138 per person
Solo USD 5,779, EURO 5,475 per person
Aziza Paradise Hotel
Seda Lio
OPTION 2 Splurge
MANILA: I'M HOTEL
Makati Avenue, Makati (150 meters to Trump Tower Manila)
Quad: Two Bedroom Junior Suite with two king beds
Triple: Executive Prestige with one king bed + extra bed or Executive Prestige with two double beds + extra bed
Twin: Indulgence with one king bed or Prestige with two queen beds
Single: Indulgence with one king bed
CORON: TWO SEASONS CORON BAYSIDE HOTEL
National Road, Tagumpay, Coron, Palawan (24 kilometers to Marcilla Sandbar Beach)
Quad: 1 unit Bayview Room with one king bed + 1 unit Bayview Room with two queen beds (Connecting rooms)
Triple: Bayview Room with one king bed + extra bed or Bayview Room with two queen beds
Twin: Bayview Room with one king bed or two queen beds
Single: Bayview Room with one king bed
EL NIDO: SEDA LIO
Lio Tourism Estate, El Nido, Palawan (Beachfront, 500 meters to Kalye Artisano Artist’s Village)
Quad: 1 unit Deluxe Garden Room with one king bed + 1 unit Deluxe Garden Room with one queen bed + one single bed (Connecting rooms)
Triple: Deluxe Garden Room with one king bed + extra bed or Deluxe Garden Room with one queen bed + one single bed + extra bed
Twin: Deluxe Garden Room with one king bed or one queen bed + one single bed
Single: Deluxe Garden Room with one king bed
PUERTO PRINCESA: ASTORIA PALAWAN
San Rafael, Puerto Princesa, Palawan (Beachfront, Adjacent to Palawan Waterpark)
Quad: Two Bedroom Suite with four queen beds
Triple: Two Bedroom Suite with four queen beds
Twin: One Bedroom Suite with one king bed or two queen beds
Single: One Bedroom Suite with one king bed
SIARGAO: ISLA CABANA RESORT
Tourism Road, Poblacion 5, General Luna, Siargao (Beachfront, 250 meters to Hang Loose Siargao)
Quad: Deluxe Cabana with one king bed + two extra mattresses
Triple: Deluxe Cabana with one king bed + extra mattress or Superior Cabana with one double bed + one single bed + extra mattress
Twin: Deluxe Cabana with one king bed or Superior Cabana with one double bed + one single bed
Single: Deluxe Cabana with one king bed
Quad USD 3,055, EURO 2,895 per person
Triple USD 3,292, EURO 3,119 per person
Twin USD 4,163, EURO 3,944 per person
Solo USD 7,396, EURO 7,007 per person
inclusions
✓ All accommodations with daily breakfast
✓ Appetizing meals in tourist-class restaurants (Half board)
✓ All airport & seaport transfers
✓ Tour program as mentioned including admission fees and transfers
✓ One way Coron-El Nido ferry ticket based on air-conditioned tourist class
✓ Life vest and snorkeling gear for island hopping tours
✓ Kayak rental for Big Lagoon & Sugba Lagoon
✓ Service by our knowledgeable, friendly tour guides, tour coordinators & tour drivers… all fully vaccinated and undergo regular COVID-19 testing
✓ Drinking water during tours
✓ Travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage
✓ Unique souvenir to bring home
✗ Airfare (See below)
✗ Mandatory government fees like airport tax, seaport terminal fee, or porter fee (See below)
✗ Peak season hotel surcharge if any
✗ Mandatory hotel Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve gala dinner if any
✗ Tourist visa if any
✗ Personal expenses (Telephone, mini bar, laundry, shopping, nightlife)
✗ Items which are not included in the meal plan
✗ Optional tours, dive, golf, spa & other optional meals
✗ Optional Indonesian, Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish, French, Arabic, or Korean-speaking guide USD 150 per group per day
✗ Tipping (USD 5 per person per day)
flights & airfares
MANILA TO BUSUANGA CORON
Cebgo DG 6051 MNL USU ETD 13:25 ETA 14:45
USD 110 per person, Includes 20kg check in + 7kg handcarry baggage per person
PUERTO PRINCESA TO SIARGAO
Philippine Airlines PR 2348 PPS CEB ETD 13:00 ETA 14:45
Philippine Airlines PR 2382 CEB IAO ETD 15:40 ETA 16:40
USD 175 per person, Includes 20kg check in + 7kg handcarry baggage per person
Airfare quotation is based on best available rates with at least three months leeway before departure date. Subject to change without prior notice. When booking your flights, please choose a booking class that will allow rebooking without any charges. We can also book the flights for you. Feel free to get in touch.
mandatory gov't fees
✗ Coron environmental fee PHP 200 (Pay at the airport upon arrival)
✗ Coron port terminal fee PHP 20 (Pay on the spot)
✗ El Nido environmental fee PHP 400
✗ Puerto Princesa environmental fee PHP 150
✗ Siargao environment fee PHP 20 x 2 (Pay at the airport upon arrival and before departure)
✗ Manila airport terminal fee (Included in the ticket price)
✗ Puerto Princesa airport terminal fee (Included in the ticket price)
✗ Siargao airport terminal fee (Included in the ticket price)
Total: PHP 810, USD 15, EURO 14 per person
