Epic 10-Day Palawan Island Backpacking Package from Manila City

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Summary

Tour starts
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Duration
10 days
Ending place
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Languages:
English
Difficulty:
Easy
Available:
All year
Minimum age:
None
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Description

Spend time exploring Palawan when you book this El Nido to Coron backpacking tour package. This Philippine tour package is perfect for those who can’t decide between Coron or El Nido, as you will be visiting both Palawan destinations. This El Nido-Coron Palawan package tour comes with roundtrip flights (Manila - El Nido, Coron - El Nido) with a 20kg baggage allowance, 9 nights in budget or comfort level accommodations, daily breakfast, land transfers, and tours in Coron and El Nido. You may also book add-on tours to your Philippine itinerary of 10 days. 

Before you head to Palawan, you will spend a night in Manila. During your stay here, you can explore on your own or book an add-on shared Manila Intramuros walking tour so you can learn a little bit about the history of the Philippine capital.

On day 2, you will head to El Nido. After checking in at your accommodations here, you are free to explore El Nido on your own. The next day, you’ll have two island-hopping tours in El Nido. The first one, Tour A, will bring you to Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Payong-Payong Beach, Shimizu Island, and Seven Commandos Beach. Tour D, which you will enjoy on day 4, will take you to Small Lagoon, Cadlao Lagoon, Nat-Nat Beach, Pasandingan Cove, and Paradise Beach.

From days 5 to 7, you will be making your way from El Nido to Coron via an Expedition Island Tour. On your way to Coron, you will be visiting islands and beaches, staying the night in some of them. 

On day 8, you will have a chance to explore Coron Town via a complimentary tour. You will visit Lualhati Park, St. Augustine Church, Mt. Tapyas View Deck, and Maquinit Hot Springs. You will have one more full day in Coron, and you may book an add-on island hopping tour, which will take you to stops, including Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, and Barracuda Lake.

Finally, on day 10, check out of your Coron accommodations and wait for your driver to pick you up so you can head to Busuanga Airport and catch your flight back to Manila.

Go on an El Nido to Coron expedition when you book this Palawan backpacking tour. Check the availability by choosing a date.

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Included

All domestic flight
20kg baggage allowance
2 nights accommodation in Manila City
3 nights accommodation in El Nido town
4 nights accommodation in Coron town
Daily breakfast
All meals during the 3-Day camping package
All transfers
El Nido Island Hopping Tour to the Best Lagoons & Pristine Beaches
El Nido Island Hopping Tour to Small Lagoon & Beaches
3-Day Palawan Beach Camping in El Nido & Coron, Palawan
Tour of Coron Town Highlights in Palawan Island

Activities

Island Hopping
Water Activities
Snorkeling
Boat Tours
Beaches
Nature Exploration
Sightseeing
Swimming

Map

Attractions

El Nido PalawanPalawan Island
Sabang BeachSabang Beach
Maquinit Hot SpringMaquinit Hot Spring
Lualhati ParkLualhati Park
A tourist on a boat during an El Nido island hopping tour in Big Lagoon on PalawanBig Lagoon
Secret Lagoon in El Nido, PalawanSecret Lagoon
7 Commandos Beach in PalawanSeven Commandos Beach
Island-hopping boats around Shimizu Island in El Nido PalawanShimizu Island
Cadlao IslandCadlao Island
Paradise Beach, PalawanParadise Beach, Palawan
Linapacan Island in CoronLinapacan Island
El Nido town in Palawan IslandEl Nido town
Aerial view of Ditaytayan IslandDitaytayan Island
Nat Nat Beach Nat Nat Beach
Boat docking area by Kayangan Lake in Coron Town of Palawan IslandCoron
Culion IslandCulion Island
A boat docked on Payong-Payong BeachPayong-Payong Beach
Pasandigan CovePasandigan Cove
Small Lagoon in El Nido, PalawanSmall Lagoon
Maosonon Island in Coron PalawanMaosonon Island
Turtle PointTurtle Point
Skeleton Wreck, CoronSkeleton Wreck
San Agustin Church in Intramuros ManilaSan Agustin Church
Cashew Nuts FactoryCashew Nuts Factory
Mt. TapyasMt. Tapyas

Daily itinerary

Day 1
Epic 10-Day Palawan Island Backpacking Package from Manila City - day 1

Day 1 - Day 1: Arrival in Manila + Check-in + Add-on Tour

Upon arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, wait for your designated driver to pick you up. After getting comfortable in the car, you will make your way to your accommodations so you can check in. Once you have checked in, you are free to spend the day however you wish. 

To maximize your time, you can go on an add-on shared Manila Intramuros half-day walking tour. Should you wish to book this add-on tour to your Philippine travel package, you will learn more about the history of Manila as you visit sites, including Fort Santiago, Casa Manila, and the San Agustin Church.

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Day 2
Epic 10-Day Palawan Island Backpacking Package from Manila City - day 2

Day 2 - Day 2: Arrival in El Nido + Check-in

Check out of your accommodations in Manila and wait for your designated driver to pick you up. You will make your way back to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport so you can catch your flight to El Nido. After a short flight, you’ll land at Lio Airport, where a different driver will be waiting to take you to your accommodations in El Nido. Once you arrive there, check in and enjoy the amenities of your room and the facilities of the hotel. If you have time, you can explore El Nido on your own or look for nearby dining options.

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Day 3
Epic 10-Day Palawan Island Backpacking Package from Manila City - day 3

Day 3 - Day 3: El Nido Shared Island Hopping Tour A with Lunch

Get ready for a day of exploring some of El Nido’s best islands and lagoons as you will go on your first complimentary tour in the municipality. You will be picked up from your El Nido accommodations, and then you will board a boat that will help you explore. This boat trip in El Nido will first stop at Big Lagoon, which is famous for its stunning limestone cliffs and clear waters.

Next, you will enjoy Secret Lagoon, where you can chill and take photos. You will also visit Payong-Payong Beach, where you can take in the sea breeze. Your last two stops are Shimizu Island, a great spot for snorkeling, and Seven Commandos Beach, the perfect spot to relax and end your tour.

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Day 4
Epic 10-Day Palawan Island Backpacking Package from Manila City - day 4

Day 4 - Day 4: El Nido Shared Island Hopping Tour D with Lunch

Your last island-hopping tour in El Nido will be Tour D. You will be picked up from your accommodations in El Nido, and then you will board a boat. You will head to Small Lagoon, which may be smaller than the Big Lagoon but is just as picturesque. Your next stop is Cadlao Lagoon, where you can enjoy swimming and snorkeling before heading to Nat-Nat Beach. You can enjoy more snorkeling here. 

You will also visit Pasandigan Cove, which is famous for its pristine waters where you can enjoy a swim. The last stop in this island-hopping tour is Paradise Beach, a stunning beach with lush forests and limestone cliffs.

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Day 5
Epic 10-Day Palawan Island Backpacking Package from Manila City - day 5

Day 5 - Day 5: Checkout + Palawan Expedition Island Tour from El Nido to Coron

Check out of your accommodations in El Nido and be ready to be picked up at 7:45 AM so you can begin your Palawan Expedition Island Tour, which will bring you from El Nido to Coron. After you are picked up from your accommodations, you will make your way to the boat, which you will use for this El Nido to Coron tour. This expedition also comes with full board meals, accommodations, use of kayaks and snorkeling gear, and alcoholic beverages.

For the first day of this expedition, you will visit Takling Island, Sabang Beach, Calibangbangan Island, Nasirucan Beach, and Navotac Beach before finally ending your day on Linapacan Island, which is part of the Calamian Group of Islands. Here, you will spend the night before continuing your expedition the next morning.

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Day 6
Epic 10-Day Palawan Island Backpacking Package from Manila City - day 6

Day 6 - Day 6: Palawan Expedition Island Tour from El Nido to Coron

Enjoy the complimentary breakfast before continuing with your expedition. You have four places you will visit today. The first one is Manligad Island. The waters surrounding the island are home to corals, which you can explore via snorkeling. You can also just relax on the beach. Afterward, you’ll head to an area where turtles frequent. If you are lucky, you will chance upon turtles swimming in the water. 

You will also visit Bulawit Island, which is a good spot for cliff jumping. Get in a jump or two (or more!) before heading to Culion Island, which is also part of the Calamian Group of Islands. Culion used to be home to one of the largest leprosaria in the world, but is now becoming a popular tourist destination. After exploring the island, you will spend the night there. 

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Day 7
Epic 10-Day Palawan Island Backpacking Package from Manila City - day 7

Day 7 - Day 7: Palawan Expedition Island Tour from El Nido to Coron + Arrival in Coron + Check-in

This is the last day of your Expedition Island Tour. Take advantage of your free breakfast and fuel up before exploring Araw Beach. This beach is still on Culion Island, and you will have time to lounge in the sand and swim in the clear waters.

You will then head to Ditaytayan Island. This island is famous for its long, picturesque sandbar. Apart from the sandbar, you can also check out the other beaches on the island. After spending some time on the island, you will head to Coron. After your arrival, you will be picked up by a designated driver and dropped off at your Coron accommodations, where you will check in. It is up to you if you want to explore Coron on your own or rest for the last few days of your Philippine 10-day itinerary.

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Day 8
Epic 10-Day Palawan Island Backpacking Package from Manila City - day 8

Day 8 - Day 8: Shared Coron Palawan Top Land Attractions Afternoon Tour with Transfers

Your complimentary Coron tour is scheduled for today. This Coron Palawan itinerary will begin when you are picked up from your accommodations and bring you to your first destination, Lualhati Park. Here, you can chill for a bit and enjoy the sights. You will then visit a souvenir shop and St. Augustine Church before heading to Mt. Tapyas View Deck. You’ll need to climb 700 steps to get there, but the stunning views of Coron Town will be worth it.

Your last two stops are Maquinit Hot Springs, the only saltwater hot spring in the country, and a cashew nuts factory, where you can purchase cashew products. After the tour, you will be brought back to your accommodations in Coron. 

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Day 9
Epic 10-Day Palawan Island Backpacking Package from Manila City - day 9

Day 9 - Day 9: Free Time + Add-on Tour

Today is the last full day of this tour package in the Philippines. You can rest and relax, explore Coron on your own, or book an add-on Coron island-hopping tour. 

Should you choose to go on this tour, you will visit some of Coron’s top natural attractions. The first stop is Kayangan Lake, which is known as the cleanest lake in the country. You will also visit Twin Lagoon, two lagoons that both offer picturesque views. Another highlight of this trip is Barracuda Lake, a great spot for snorkeling and diving. Other stops on this tour are Atyawan Beach, Skeleton Wreck diving site, CYC Beach, and Coral Garden.

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Day 10
Epic 10-Day Palawan Island Backpacking Package from Manila City - day 10

Day 10 - Day 10: Checkout + Departure

Your 10 days in the Philippines have come to an end. You can explore Coron on your own in the morning before checking out. Afterward, wait for your designated driver to pick you up and bring you to the Busuanga Airport so you can catch your flight back to Manila.

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Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary with schedules, routes, accommodations, and everything else you need for a smooth trip.
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Enjoy a professionally crafted plan you can tailor to your preferences. Whether it’s diving, island-hopping, or heritage touring, our travel experts ensure every detail fits your travel style.
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Get local insights, curated recommendations, and smart tips before, during, and after your trip—so you can travel smarter and explore deeper.
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What to bring

Passport or Valid ID
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Sunblock
Sun Protection
Swimwear
Camera

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If you have any dietary needs or preferences, feel free to let us know before booking! We'll happily check with the tour operator to explore options to accommodate your request.

Your comfort is our priority! Room types are assigned based on availability to provide you with the best possible stay.

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Accommodation

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