Philippines10 daysPalawan off the beaten path 🌴
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Rebecca Melili
Published September 26, 2026
The journey
An overview of the itinerary
This 10-day Palawan itinerary is built around sea-based adventures, big natural scenery and a more offbeat route than the usual island highlights. Designed for an intense rhythm but low physical effort, it combines two major tours that help you experience Palawan while avoiding the busiest settings as much as possible. The trip starts on Coron Island before a 3-day, 2-night expedition to El Nido. More than a standard island-hopping day trip, this multi-day crossing moves from island to island and beach to beach with snorkeling, kayaking, turtles, fish, starfish, campfires and karaoke, all in a sociable group atmosphere. A stop on Linapacan adds to the feeling of discovering a different side of Palawan. After a short stop in El Nido and Puerto Princesa, the journey continues south to Balabac for 4 days and 3 nights. This is the most exclusive part of the itinerary, with crystal-clear water, sandbanks, coconut trees and islands that still feel far from mass tourism. The tour features standout places including Onok Island, Candaraman Island, Nasubata Reef, Dolphin Island and Secret Island. With 7 days and 6 nights of all-inclusive touring within a 10-day trip, this itinerary is especially appealing for travelers who want to make the most of Palawan’s marine landscapes in an almost ready-made format.
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Trip highlights
Highlights of the trip
Two major all-inclusive tours
The itinerary combines a 3-day Coron–El Nido expedition with a 4-day Balabac tour for maximum time at sea.
A multi-day Coron to El Nido crossing
This expedition mixes island hopping, snorkeling, kayaking, campfires and a lively group atmosphere across spots unlike the usual day tours.
Balabac away from mass tourism
In the far south of Palawan, Balabac stands out for crystal-clear water, sandbanks, sea turtles and islands that remain lightly visited.
Memorable islands and reef stops
The route highlights places such as Onok Island, Candaraman Island, Nasubata Reef, Dolphin Island and Secret Island.
Itinerary
Main stops
Coron Island
3 days
El Nido
1 day
Puerto Princesa
2 days
Balabac
3 days
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The DNA of the trip
Travellers
Couple
Rhythm
Intense
Nature
4.8/5
Culture
2.2/5
Gastronomy
3.0/5
Effort
1.2/5
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