15-Day Palawan Island Adventure — Coron, El Nido & Puerto Princesa
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
15 days
Fitness Level
Comfortable walking fitness recommended; you should be able to manage multiple short boat transfers, stairs (Mt. Tapyas) and light snorkeling sessions.
Overview
Traverse Palawan over 15 days — from Coron’s wreck dives and hidden lakes to El Nido’s lagoons and Puerto Princesa’s Underground River. This package strings domestic flights, island-hopping tours, and local insights into a single, practical itinerary for travelers who want both variety and ease.
15-Day Palawan Island Adventure — Coron, El Nido & Puerto Princesa
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You step off the small twin-outrigger banca and the lagoon closes behind you like a door — sheer limestone cliffs hemming the water into a private room of light. Salt hangs in the air, the hull rocks beneath your feet, and a guide passes you a paddle: today is about moving through water that seems to remember the bones of the earth.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Book at least 14 days ahead
Operator requires a 14-day lead time; secure domestic flight details and permits early to avoid last-minute issues.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Protect coral and your skin — high-SPF, mineral-based sunscreens reduce reef damage and sunburn on long boat days.
Bring a small dry bag
Protect electronics and passports during wet landings and sudden rain squalls on island boats.
Carry local cash
ATMs are limited outside major towns — bring enough pesos for markets, tipping, and small purchases.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Green sea turtles
- Philippine monitor lizards (onshore)
History
Coron’s lagoons and wrecks tell a layered history — from indigenous Tagbanwa settlements through Spanish-era mapping to WWII shipwrecks that now host reefs.
Conservation
Palawan’s reefs and mangroves are ecologically sensitive; choose small-boat operators, avoid touching coral, and minimize single-use plastics to reduce your impact.
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Adventure Hotspots in Puerto Princesa City
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Light waterproof daypack
Keeps daily essentials and a change of clothes dry during island transfers.
Reef-safe sunscreen (SPF 30+)
Protects your skin and the coral ecosystems on snorkeling days.
summer specific
Snorkel mask (personal)
Personal fit improves comfort and lets you spend longer exploring reefs without renting gear.
Sturdy reef sandals
Protects feet on rocky shorelines, sandbars and slippery boat landings.