8 days in Palawan Island & Coron Itinerary

The coastal region of El Nido includes a mainland area of jungle, beaches, and cliffs, as well as 45 limestone islands and islets.

On the 6th (Sat), take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports. Keep things going the next day: explore the activities along Big Lagoon and then explore the activities along Small Lagoon.

To find ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our El Nido trip planner.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to El Nido is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. On the 7th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Puerto Princesa.

A convenient place to stay when exploring the island, the city of Puerto Princesa sits on the coast in the center of the landmass.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Mon): see the vivid underwater world at Tubbataha Reef and then explore the activities along Honda Bay. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the dramatic natural features at Ugong Rock and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park.

Discover how to plan a Puerto Princesa trip in just a few steps with Inspirock's itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from El Nido to Puerto Princesa takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In May, daytime highs in Puerto Princesa are 39°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Coron.

Coron tourism has developed around its dive spots, with coral reefs and 10 preserved Japanese underwater shipwrecks to explore.

Coron is known for nature, wildlife, and beaches. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, explore the activities along Barracuda Lake, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt Tapyas, and step off the mainland to explore Malcapuya Island.

For maps, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Coron online trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by flight from Puerto Princesa to Coron takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry; or ride a ferry. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.