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5 Day itinerary in Philippines, Asia

Get lost in the Island of Calamian

Discover the beautiful island of Coron, Palawan. There’s more to Palawan than just the world-famous islands and beaches of El Nido and the Puerto Princesa Undergound River Tours. Coron is a tropical island in the province of Palawan in the Philippines. Coron is a separate group of islands from the ... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Manila

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Indigenous culture

Visit markets

Meet local people

Purposeful Travel

Nature & Wildlife

Food & Culinary

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Kayangan Lake

2

Mt Tapyas

3

Malcapuya and Banana Beach

4

Twin Lagoons

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Manila : Welcome to the Philippines

Upon arrival, your driver will be waiting for you outside the corresponding terminal to take you to your hotel near the Manila Bay : Manila Lotus Hotel located in Ermita (or White Knight depending on availabilities) Depending on your time of arrival, you will have the opportunity to visit the famous, Intramuros for a unique visit of the walled city. You will have a chance ride a bamboo bicycle called bambike to discover the ancient city built by the spaniards.

Accommodation:

  • Budget-Friendly: Manila Lotus Hotel
Day 2

place Manila - Busuanga : transfer to Coron

Early in the morning, a driver will pick you up from the hotel and will transfer you back to NAIA to take yor flight bound to the Calamian Islands. Welcome to Busuanga! You will be checking in at the Sunz-en Coron where you will spend the next 3 nights In the afternoon, you will go on a tour around the town, you will have the opportunity to swim in a natural hot spring (Maquinit) and you will enjoy the overview of the town and its bay from the top of Mt Tapyas. The sunset is just marvelous. After this tour, it will be time to take your dinner, either in the hotel or in the town (a shuttle is available upon request)

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Budget-Friendly: Sunz En Coron Resort
Day 3

place Day 3 : Coron: Super Ultimate Island Hopping

You will be able to get a broad overview of the magnificent karst landscapes that characterize Palawan and the reason why it was awarded as the most beautiful island in the world. For today's tour, you will be visiting numerous stops, including Lake Kayangan, the twin lagoons, and Siete Pescados. After this wonderful day at sea, you will go back to the hotel where you can rest, refresh or enjoy the pool until diner time.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Budget-Friendly: Sunz En Coron Resort
Day 4

place Coron: Reef and Wrecks or Island Escapade

Coron was the scene of major battles during World War II between the Americans and the Japanese. These sea battles left a mark as many ships were torpedoed and sunk. They are still visible today, especially since the region is not known for its great depths. It is therefore possible to observe some of these wrecks without special equipment, but with a simple snorkeling gear. Today, you will embark again for a day at sea during which you will have the opportunity to either observe a few of these Japanese wrecks only a few meters deep (Reef and Wrecks tour) or very beautiful beaches such as Malcapuya and Banana island and Bulog Dos Island.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Budget-Friendly: Sunz En Coron Resort
Day 5

place Coron - Manila : back to Manila or en route to your next destination

Every good thing must come to an end but surely a new adventure will come through. Depending on your flight or boat schedule, a driver will pick you up at your hotel to send you to the airport/port bound to your next destination. From Coron, it is recommended to head to El Nido and discover the rest of Palawan in case you still want to travel more.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Manila Lotus Hotel
  • Sunz En Coron Resort

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (4)
  • Lunch (2)

Transport expand_less

  • Van
  • Banca

Activities expand_less

  • Kayaking
  • Swimming
  • Island Hopping

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Hiking

Snorkeling/Diving

Visit markets

Meet local people

Rural home stays

Indigenous culture

Wellness retreat

Kayak & Canoe

Purposeful Travel

Nature & Wildlife

Food & Culinary

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FROM PRICE PER TRAVELER

$560.00 USD