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The first stop on our amazing 10-day adventure is Manila and our accommodation is in a great location - close to malls, the Salcedo Saturday Market and loads of nice restaurants and bars.
Philippines West
Manila - Coron Town
Palawan island hopping, a castaway night and Coron's crystal waters.
- 10 Days
- 4 Places
- 9 Activities
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27 Nov 2026
Duration
10 Days
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Ten days in Palawan's island paradise
Ten days hopping through Palawan, the Philippines at its most beautiful. We share lunch with Nanay Elena on the way to Port Barton, island hop El Nido's lagoons and zipline from beach to beach. Then comes our exclusive castaway night on Daracotan Island, with a village tour, cooking and a bonfire, before Coron's bay. New friends, warm water, zero regrets.
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Travel Style
When we say classic, we mean the perfect balance of culture, adventure, beaches and parties. High number of inclusions, low cost. Tru-ly authentic experiences from home-stays & hostels to beach huts, hotels and boats. A classic tour means maximum adventure, minimum hassle.
What You Get
Included As Standard
Local Legend
Not your typical guide, more like a mate who happens to know the way.
Transport
All Transport Included
Flight to Puerto Princesa
flight baggage allowances 20kg
Private Bus
Ferry to Coron
Accommodation
9 Nights Accommodation
Hotels
Twin share Rooms
Hostel
Beachside Bungalows
Meals
8 x Breakfast
4 x Lunch
1 x Dinner
Included Activities
5 Experience Types · 1 Intentional Journey
Local Lens
Experiences
Direct connections with local culture, traditions, and communities. Cooking with families, exploring neighbourhoods with locals, and participating in generational cultural practices.
Rise Up
Experiences
Intentional challenges in supportive settings. Summit hikes, independent navigation, and experiences that push your limits.
Bucket List
Experiences
World-famous landmarks, extraordinary landscapes, and universally recognised destinations that inspire travel aspirations.
Tru-ly Unique
Experiences
The moments you won’t get anywhere else! These experiences are exclusive to Tru trips and really are something special!
Unplugged
Experiences
Intentional slowness, presence, and tech-free moments in nature or group settings enable reflection and authentic connection.
Local Lunch with Nanay Elena
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Day 2
Meet Nanay Elena, who has welcomed our travellers into her home since 2018. She's a brilliant cook and a truly wonderful human, and lunch at her table is a real taste of Palawan life.
El Nido Zipline Experience
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Day 6
Step beyond your comfort zone on an island-to-island zipline in El Nido, flying over the coast with incredible views below. Pure adrenaline, then a well-earned celebration.
Itinerary
1
Hello, Manila
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You made it. Take the day to relax, settle in and catch some wifi so everyone at home knows you're in the Philippines. Later you'll meet your Local Legend and your new friends for welcome drinks and dinner. After a few Red Horses, the local beer, not a mythical animal, we head out to explore Manila together.
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Lunch With Nanay Elena & Port Barton
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This morning we fly to Puerto Princesa, gateway to Palawan, then ride private minivans to the unspoilt fishing town of Port Barton. On the way we stop for lunch at the home of Nanay Elena, tasting local cooking and a different way of life. We check in to our beachfront hotel in time for sunset, drink in hand, before dinner.
Local Lens
3
Port Barton Island Hopping
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Have you seen the colour of that water? After breakfast we board a traditional banca boat and snorkel some of Palawan's prettiest spots, looking for turtles over rainbow-coloured reefs. We stop for a local-style lunch and a few free hours on a deserted beach. Then we sail back to Port Barton to freshen up and hit the town's best bars.
Bucket List
4
On To El Nido
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After breakfast we travel to El Nido, the star of Palawan, and arrive around lunchtime. Settle into our accommodation and get ready to compare everywhere you ever go after this to here. El Nido is famous for some of the best sunsets in the world. This evening we grab dinner and check out local bars with big party energy.
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El Nido Island Hopping
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Today is the island hopping that made El Nido famous. After breakfast we cruise to the lagoons of Bacuit Bay and a secret beach we can't really talk about, with lunch on the way. Hire a kayak or snorkel down to the reef. We're back before sunset to relax, then meet up for food, drinks and stories.
Bucket List
6
Ziplining And Nacpan Beach
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Time to see El Nido by land. After breakfast we zipline from island to island with the coast spread out beneath us, a proper blood-pumping start. Then we head to Nacpan Beach, four kilometres of golden sand lined with palm trees so lush you'll question reality. Swim, laze and mess about on the sand all afternoon.
Bucket List
Rise Up
7
Castaway Night On Daracotan Island
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After breakfast, we head to Daracotan Island for our exclusive Castaway Isla Experience. We snorkel some shipwrecks, then tour the island and meet a local family, hearing how tourism supports its 88 residents. In the evening we learn to cook and eat Filipino-style, share the dinner we made, then wind down round the bonfire with a few beers.
Unplugged
Tru-ly Unique
8
Shipwrecks And Ferry To Coron
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Enjoy a relaxed morning and breakfast on the island, soaking up your last hours of castaway bliss. Then we head back to El Nido town and catch the ferry to Coron, another of Palawan's famous islands, snorkelling over a sunken WWII shipwreck on the way. Tonight is a big one, so dig out your worst shirt.
Bucket List
9
Coron Island Hopping
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Our last full day together. After breakfast, we island-hop around Coron, exploring its stunning bay and the dramatic underwater landscape, with lunch on board. Expect an afternoon of beaches, jumping into the sea and far too much sand in your hair. Then it's one last group dinner and drinks before we say paalam, for now.
Bucket List
10
Chilled Checkout
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After breakfast we check out and it's time to say goodbye. The friendships you've made will outlast even the turtle you met in Port Barton. Carrying on travelling? Your Local Legend can help with onward plans. Heading home? It's been our absolute pleasure to show you the Philippines. This isn't goodbye, it's see you soon.
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WHERE WE STAY
PORT BARTON
From city life to the chilled, relaxing beach town of Port Barton! Just a 1-minute walk from your room to the beach, here we stay in some amazing, sustainable cottages on the beachfront... dreamy, right?!
EL NIDO
El Nido is known for its amazing beaches and lagoon tours, so it's only fitting that we stay somewhere in El Nido, which is a 1-minute walk from the beach.
Darocotan island
Our castaway experience is the perfect spot to wind down, relax and take in all the beauty around you.
CORON
Onto The Philippines' top dive spot - Coron. There are lots of nice restaurants and dive shops next to our hotel so it's easy to grab a delicious Filipino meal nearby before watching the sunset (our hotel has one of the BEST views of the sunset in town!)
Reviews
I had the most amazing 10 days on the Phillipines west tour.
I had the most amazing 10 days on the Phillipines west tour. Our tour guide Jay went above and beyond for all of us on the tour making sure we were doing things that was in interest to all of us. Doing this tour made it so much easier to travel and explore the Phillipines as all the transport/accommadation/activities was looked after. Would definitely recommend this and would do another tru travels again
This tour was one i’ll never forget.
This tour was one i’ll never forget. Philippines west 10 day tour was my favourite trip to date. Our tour guide Eve has been amazing making everyday so fun and special. Always bringing fun energy and constant vibes. I’ll definetly be coming back and doing another trutravels tour.
It’s been an amazing 10 days and I wish we could stay for longer!
I have just come to the end of the 10 day Philippines west tour with our guide Jiear! It’s been an amazing 10 days and I wish we could stay for longer! Jiear was a fantastic tour guide, he made sure the trip was well organised and that we saw all that the Philippines west has to offer! Would absolutely recommend this tour!!
FAQs
Where does the trip start & Finish?
The trip begins in Manila and ends in Coron.
Which airport do I need to fly into?
You will need to fly into Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). Please note that in order to enter the Philippines you need an onward ticket exiting the country within 30 days or you may not be allowed to board your flight and enter the country.
Are airport transfers included in the price of the tour?
Airport transfers to the start location are not included.
You can book a transfer up to 30 days before your tour, in one of two ways:
-Through your online account area
-Through our Sales team, you can contact them at info@trutravels.com for more information!
What is the closest airport to the end destination?
The closest airport to Coron is Francisco B. Reyes Airport, commonly known as Coron Airport or Busuanga Airport. It is a 30 minute drive from Coron Island town proper. From here you can catch internal flights to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB), or Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila to fly internationally.
How do I get back to the starting destination?
You will need to book an internal flight from Coron to either Cebu or Manila.
How much is my baggage allowance for the included flight?
All our included flights come with a free 20kg check-in bag. If you have oversize and additional bags to check in you will need to pay for them yourself.
What kind of accommodation is included?
In general, our rooms are all twin/shared private. On the Isla Experience TruExclusive trip, we sleep in open-air bungalows on the beach, with mattresses and mosquito nets.
How much is a pre night?
If you would like to arrange a pre night please email info@trutravels.com.
What is the currency in the Philippines?
The currency in the Philippines are Philippine Peso (PHP).
Is my money protected?
Yep! You’re protected. TruTravels is both ABTA and ATOL registered meaning your money is safe.
Do you have age limits for your tours?
Most of the people that join us on tour are 18-thirtysomethings! We do have an upper age limit of 45 on our tours. If you are over 45 and have travelled with us before please contact our sales team at info@trutravels.com.
Our Essentials trips are exclusively built for travellers aged 18-29! Don't worry if this isn't you - our incredible Classic, Flashpacker, Limited Edition, Multi-country and Ski tours are open to everyone under 45! There's a perfect style of tour for everyone - happy browsing!
Can you cater for my dietary requirements on this trip?
Yes! Let us know when you are booking your trip about any requirements you might have we can plan ahead and make sure this doesn’t affect your trip!
Do many TruTravellers travel alone?
Yes, the majority of our travellers will be travelling on their own! Roughly 65% of our TruTravellers come solo! We have designed our trips specifically with solo travellers in mind, so you can be assured you’ll meet lots of others travelling alone like yourself along the way. This of course doesn’t mean our trips are only for solo travellers, but it does mean that you don’t need to worry you’ll be surrounded by a group that already knows each other.
Will I be able to contact/meet people before the tour starts?
Yes, of course! You will receive a welcome email from your tour leader a week before your tour starts. This will include a QR code to join the group chat on WhatsApp and other important information before joining. In the meantime, you can join our Facebook group TruTravellers to connect with others.
Are TruTravels tours drinking and party-oriented?
No! Whether you love a sunset beer or prefer an early night in order to make the most out of every day, or even a bit of both, it's up to you how you spend your time on tour! Our guides are always on hand to suggest a range of evening activities on tour. From night markets to rooftop bars, fire shows and local cultural experiences, there's a huge variety of options! There's no pressure, ever - it's your adventure after all!
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MANILA
The first stop on our amazing 10-day adventure is Manila and our accommodation is in a great location - close to malls, the Salcedo Saturday Market and loads of nice restaurants and bars.
PORT BARTON
From city life to the chilled, relaxing beach town of Port Barton! Just a 1-minute walk from your room to the beach, here we stay in some amazing, sustainable cottages on the beachfront... dreamy, right?!
EL NIDO
El Nido is known for its amazing beaches and lagoon tours, so it's only fitting that we stay somewhere in El Nido, which is a 1-minute walk from the beach.
Darocotan island
Our castaway experience is the perfect spot to wind down, relax and take in all the beauty around you.
CORON
Onto The Philippines' top dive spot - Coron. There are lots of nice restaurants and dive shops next to our hotel so it's easy to grab a delicious Filipino meal nearby before watching the sunset (our hotel has one of the BEST views of the sunset in town!)
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