Palawan and Coron: Underground Rivers, Snorkeling & Island Hopping
Island life is the best life, and the Philippines is where it truly shines. Over nine days, you'll journey from Palawan to Coron, starting with an underground river adventure and a full day of snorkeling in El Nido’s crystal-clear waters. Then, it's time for the ultimate thrill: a two-night island-hopping expedition from El Nido to Coron. Imagine deserted beaches, cozy thatch huts, your new travel buddies, and a cold drink in hand. The best life, indeed.
Highlights
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River tour, Full El Nido Snorkeling tour, 3-day Island Hopping excursion from El Nido to Coron, Hot Springs visit.
Accommodation
Multi-share Hostel (4nts), Rustic Island Beach huts (2 nts), Basic Twinshare Hotel (2nts)
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and local guides throughout
Group Size Notes
Max 18, avg 16
Meals Included
8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 2 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River tour. Full day El Nido island hopping boat excursion. Free time in El Nido, Free time in Puerto Princesa. 3-day, 2-night El Nido to Coron Island Hopping and snorkeling expedition. Beach Bonfire., Beach Barbecue., Hike Mt Tapyas. Maquinit Hot Springs. All transport to and from included activities
8 nights from $999 per person
Itinerary
G Adventures: Palawan and Coron: Underground Rivers, Snorkeling & Island Hopping
Day 1: Puerto Princesa
Welcome to the island paradise of the Philippines here in Palawan! Arrive at anytime today and dive right into your adventure with free time in Puerto Princesa. In the evening, meet your group and CEO and start this trip off right!
Day 2: Puerto Princesa/El Nido
This morning, put on your adventure hat, grab your camera and visit the famed underground river on a boat ride through Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. In the afternoon, we'll drive to El Nido. Great ready for the next few days: forecast calls for crystal blue water, karst cliffs, and perfect island life. Not too shabby.
Day 3: El Nido
If you came to the Philippines for island life, today will be your day. Hop aboard for our very own private island hopping tour. Epic right? We'll cruise, swim and snorkel our way through perfectly clear water, stopping at iconic beaches like Hidden Beach and Secret Beach. A pretty dreamy day if you ask us.
Day 4: El Nido
Spend your last day in El Nido doing exactly what you want! There are so many things to do to make for your perfect day! You could hike to the top of Taraw Peak for a gorgeous view or visit Kuyawyaw Falls. Looking for more of a beachy vibe? Opt to kayak through the crystal clear water or relax on the white sand and enjoy a beach day.
Day 5: El Nido/Sulu Sea
Say goodbye to Palawan Island and climb aboard for an epic adventure! Over the next two nights, you'll explore the islands of the Philippines onboard a two-story motorized bancas boat, cruising past huge krast formations, white sand coves and through the Sulu Sea. After a day of cruising, we'll camp on a secluded beach in traditional filipino huts. Talk about living the island dream.
Day 6: Sulu Sea
Wake to the sound of the sea reaching the sand. Climb back onto the boat and continue exploring the beautiful turquoise water. We'll make stops along the way to swim and snorkel. Keep an eye out for dolphins, sea turtles, whale sharks and breaching rays before you reach your next secluded beach camping experience.
Day 7: Sulu Sea/Coron
Awaken next to the beach after another night on a beautiful, secluded Filipino island. We'll board our trusty vessel for one final expedition. Take in the view from the bow one last time before arriving to the Island of Coron. After you disembark, check into your hotel. It might just be happy hour!
Day 8: Coron
After a few days at sea, today is a day of land exploration. In the morning, join your CEO to hike Mt Tapyas. Get your blood pumping and catch incredible vistas across the island. Then zip over to the Maquinit hot springs where you can dip a toe-or more- into the hot water. In the evening, choose to join your fellow Roamies and CEO for a final night out in Coron.
Day 9: Coron
Say goodbye to your Roamies and depart at any time.
Featured Destinations
El Nido
El Nido is a coastal settlement of Palawan, Philippines that consists of 45 islands and islets also known as the Bacuit Archipelago. The pristine warm beaches and clear waters is a short walk away from the jungle and main town Bacuit Bay. El Nido which also means, “The Nest” has been inhabited by humans as early as 22,000 years revealing fossils and burial sites with imprints from the Late Neolithic Age. Since 1225CE, the Chinese have been trading with the residents of El Nido in search of the edible birds’ nest that engraved the island’s history and name. El Nido is presently a large marine sanctuary protected by the government preserving its flora, fauna, and natural beauty. Travelers can go island hopping in the Bacuit Archipelago, or spot dugongs, turtles, manta rays, coral reefs, and gentle whale sharks. Travelers can also explore the 12,000 year old Ille Cave, dive their way beneath water trenches to reach the “Secret Beach” not frequently visited by outsiders, or kayak through a cathedral-like cavern and bird watch the “nest gatherers.”
Puerto Princesa
A lagoon of emerald and blue framed by dense ancient forests greets you as you approach Puerto Princessa's most renown attraction: the Subterranean River National Park, a designated UNESCO world heritage site. Tour the 8.2 kilometers of underground river by boat through otherworldly, spectacular caves. For mountain hiking and trekking, ascend to the Cleopatra's Needle, where wild rivers, lush forest and vibrant meadows all wait to be explored. Hop on a boat and spend an afternoon on the white beaches of the Honda Islands, with dive sites along Pandan Island and Arreceffi Island, and the Panglima Reef to see large coral masses and reef sharks. Remains left from WWII can also be visited, such as the Plaza Cuartel. Experience local and regional culture at the Vietnamese Village or by visiting the Palawan Museum, where artifacts of from Tabon Cave may be found.
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