Palawan Wrecks & Lagoons

Welcome to the Philippines!

Arrive in Manila and be met by our tour representative to assist you for your transfer to the hotel. Arrive at the hotel and check-in. Spend the rest of the day at your own leisure. Stay overnight at SAVÈA Bay City Manila to prepare for your relaxing adventure the next day.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel.

OPTION 1: Fly Straight to El Nido
Prefer to start your island escape sooner? Skip the complimentary Manila tour and transfer directly to the airport for your flight to Bohol.

OPTION 2: Complimentary Manila Cultural & Heritage Private Tour + Flight to El Nido
Enjoy a short privately guided introduction to Manila to have a glimpse of Philippine history and culture before transferring to the airport for your flight to Bohol. Ideal for first-time visitors or guests who want to get acquainted (or reacquainted) with their Filipino heritage.

The tour begins at the walled city of Intramuros which was built by Spanish colonisers during the 16th century. The first stop is at the historic Fort Santiago which was a fortress built of the conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and became the seat of military power during the Spanish, American and Japanese colonial periods.

The second stop is at the San Agustin Church which was completed in 1607 by the Augustinians. San Agustin has the distinction of being the oldest standing church in the Philippines. There is also a museum which exhibits artifacts from the bygone Spanish era.

Proceed to the NAIA domestic terminal for your flight to El Nido. Arrive in Busuanga Airport and transfer to the resort. Overnight at your resort of choice. 

Breakfast at the resort. Continue exploring Bacuit Bay and its different islands and snorkeling spots.

Today, islands and places to be visited are Hidden Beach, Helicopter Island, Secret Beach, Talisay Beach and Matinloc.

Lunch on one of the islands.

Return to the resort in the afternoon. Rest of the evening at leisure.

Overnight at the resort. 

Breakfast at the resort. Go around Bacuit Bay for an aquatic day of snorkeling, kayaking and other activities.

Islands and places to be visited include the Big Lagoon, Seven Commandos Island, Shimizu Island, Secret Lagoon and Panong-Payong Island.

Lunch will be served during the tour.

Return to the island in the afternoon. Rest of the evening at leisure.

Overnight at the resort. 

Breakfast at the resort. Check-out of the resort and head on to El Nido town pier and catch the fast ferry for the 4-hour sea trip to Busuanga, the capital of Coron.

Arrive in Coron and transfer to you the resort. Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight at the resort. 

Breakfast at the resort. Meet with your guide this morning to go around the picturesque islands and explore the waters around Coron. 

Among the places to be visited is Kayangan Lake which affords a fantastic view of Coron and later on, a stop at the Twin Lagoons

Other places to be visited include Balinsasayaw Reef, Barracuda Lake, Twin Peaks Coral Garden and Sunset Cove.

Lunch will be served on the boat.

Return to the resort in the afternoon. Rest of the evening at leisure.

Overnight at the resort. 

Breakfast at the resort. Go on a fascinating aquatic adventure as you explore the abundant coral reefs and old shipwrecks around Coron.

Among the sights to be seen is the Lusong Gunboat which was sunk in 1944. The Japanese wreck can be snorkeled as it only sits a few meters from surface.

Another stop is Pass Island which has fine white sand with crystal-blue waters excellent for snorkeling.

Then proceed to Coral Garden, one of the best snorkeling spots not only in Palawan but in the country.

The final spot is the East Tangat Wreck which features the Japanese anti-submarine boat Teru Kaze Maru which is located on shallow waters ranging from 5 to 22 meters.

Lunch will be served during the tour.

Return to the resort in the afternoon. Rest of the evening at leisure.

Overnight at the resort. 

Breakfast at the resort. Further explore the waters around Coron and visit various islands around the bay.

First travel to Malcapuya Island in the Calamian archipelago and enjoy the clear blue waters and fine white sand with snorkeling spots available around.

Then, it’s off to Bulog Dos, part of a group of small islands with this being a sandbar.

The last stop of the day is Banana Island in the southern waters of Busuanga. Activities here can include snorkeling, kayaking or just relaxing on the beach.

Lunch will be at the island.

Return to the Busuanga in the early afternoon.

From there, the tour continues to Maquinit Hot Springs, a salt water hot springs reputed to have therapeutic properties. A bit of a warning the waters may be too hot for some.

Return to the resort in late afternoon. Early evening. Rest of the evening at leisure.

Overnight at the resort. 

Breakfast at the resort. Check-out of the resort and proceed to Busuanga Airport for the flight to Clark.

Arrive in Clark and be transferred to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport for the flight departing Manila or to your hotel (if you opt for an extra night in Manila).