11-Day Philippines Island-Hopping: Busuanga, Coron & Palawan Adventure
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
11 days
Fitness Level
Good general fitness for short hikes, repeated boat transfers and snorkeling; ability to climb steep steps and wade through shallow water recommended.
Overview
Over eleven days you cross from Busuanga’s wrecks to Coron’s jade lagoons and Palawan’s powdery beaches—by plane, ferry and local banca. This island-hopping route combines snorkeling, short hikes and cultural stops with practical logistics for first-time explorers.
11-Day Philippines Island-Hopping: Busuanga, Coron & Palawan Adventure
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The first light hits the limestone towers like a signal: a hundred-foot wall of gray and green leaning out of turquoise, daring you to get closer. You step from a wooden banca onto a white-sand spit and the ocean sighs against your ankles—warm, clear enough to read the movement of a parrotfish as it grazes a living coral garden. This is Palawan and Coron across eleven days: a route of small planes, ferries and local boats that stitches together lagoons, wreck dives, waterfalls and scrappy beach towns.
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Adventure Tips
Start early for calm seas
Most snorkeling and lagoons are best in the morning when wind and boat traffic are lowest—plan departures before 8 AM when possible.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Protect coral and your skin: choose mineral-based SPF and reapply in the shade or with a rash guard to avoid chemical runoff.
Bring water shoes
Beaches are soft but many landing points are rocky or coral-strewn; lightweight water shoes protect feet and improve footing.
Carry local cash
Small shops, boat crews and park offices often accept only pesos—ATM access can be limited on smaller islands.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Green sea turtles
- Colorful reef fish including parrotfish and barracuda
History
The islands contain WWII shipwrecks that now host reefs; local Tagbanua communities have lived in the region for centuries and steward key sites.
Conservation
Several sites have park fees and protected zones—obey no-anchoring areas, use reef-safe sunscreen, and support local guides who enforce sustainable practices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Snorkel mask and snorkel
A personal mask fits better than rentals and improves underwater time around reefs and wrecks.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects coral ecosystems and reduces sunburn during long boat days.
summer specific
Light rain jacket
Useful during the monsoon-prone months when squalls can arrive suddenly.
fall specific
Water shoes
Protect feet on rocky landings, reef entries, and freshwater waterfall approaches.