Manila & Palawan Explorer (4-5 Star) - 8 days

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PRIVATE TOUR: Take in two of the Philippines most popular destinations on this 8-day private tour, staying in 4-5 star hotels. Uncover the best of Manila by public transport, including a ferry cruise, bamboo bike tour and a ride on a calesa (horse and cart). Fly to Coron in Palawan to experience an included kayaking excursion and the chance to swim with dugon...
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Overview

Trip type
Operator does not provide
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    PRIVATE TOUR: Take in two of the Philippines most popular destinations on this 8-day private tour, staying in 4-5 star hotels. Uncover the best of Manila by public transport, including a ferry cruise, bamboo bike tour and a ride on a calesa (horse and cart). Fly to Coron in Palawan to experience an included kayaking excursion and the chance to swim with dugongs. Enjoy a day of mountain biking through Palawan's tropical landscapes and spend an entire free day sunbathing at the beach or further exploring independently.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityManila
End CityManila

Destinations

Attractions

  • Coron
  • Manila

Trip includes

    • 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 2 dinners
    • 7 nights 4-5 star hotels
    • Services of a professional English-speaking guide for all included sightseeing and activities
    • 2 economy class domestic flights from Manila - Coron and Coron - Manila
    • Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and Airport departure transfer (for flight to Manila) on day 8
    • All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles (except for Manila sightseeing tour)
    • Manila sightseeing tour (private transfer from the hotel, all public transportation as per itinerary, entrance fees, refreshments and services of an expert English-speaking guide)
    • Coron kayaking day trip
    • Coron dugong snorkelling day trip
    • Busuanga mountain bike day trip
    • This private tour is operated by a trusted partner, not On The Go Tours

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Manila

Mabuhay! Welcome to Manila, capital of the Philippines. On arrival, you will be collected at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. This evening, you have an included dinner at the Blackbird at the Neilson Tower. This area was once the main commercial airport in Manila, but has now been lavishly redeveloped.

Day : 2 Manila

Today you are exploring the Filipino capital, making use of the city's public transport system. Departing the hotel after breakfast, you will take a private transfer to Guadalupe Station, where you board the 9:00 passenger ferry. This scenic cruise gives you the chanc...

Day : 3 Coron

Manila - Coron. This morning transfer to the airport for your included flight to Coron, in the province of Palawan. Coron is one of the top destinations in the Philippines, known for its Second World War wreck diving, stunning limestone karst landscapes, coral ree...

Day : 4 Coron

Today, embark on a day trip to explore the aqua blue lagoons, lush vegetation and caves of Coron. You will hopefully be able to spot wildlife including sea eagles, monkeys, monitor lizards and perhaps even sea turtles. You will be sailing from destination to destin...

Day : 5 Coron

Today you will enjoy the chance to snorkel with dugongs, also known as sea cows - one of the Philippines rarest and most enigmatic creatures. You sail to Dugong Bay, off Calauit Island, which is home to the largest family of dugongs in the Philippines. Along the wa...

Day : 6 Coron

Today you are exploring Coron by mountain bike. The approximate cycling distance for the day is 27 kilometres, and all of the equipment you need will be provided. You will also be shadowed for some of the journey by a 4X4 support vehicle, and will make frequent stops ...

Day : 7 Coron

After a tiring day yesterday, today is completely free for you to relax. It's a great day to explore some of Palawan's world-beating beaches. You could also take a day trip to a nearby island, or head out on an adventure to the Skeleton Wreck, one of several Japanese shipwrecks from the Second World War.

Day : 8 Manila

Coron - Manila. After an included breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for your included flight back to Manila. Your tour ends on arrival back in the Filipino capital.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,235
Price per day$279
Last Updated: 3/26/2025
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'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room, based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults. If travelling solo, an additional ‘1-person’ supplement will apply, contact us for details.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights and visas
    • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
    • An environmental fee of PHP 200 per person to be paid locally in Coron. See Trip Notes additional info for details

Accommodation

4-5 star hotels
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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