Have dinner at Mumbai airport before check-in; choose from lounges or airport restaurants (many open late). Eat early to breeze through security and immigration.
Clear immigration and transfer to domestic terminal; allow at least 2–3 hours for transfer and security. Airport cafes open early if you need breakfast.
Light breakfast at NAIA domestic area—coffee, sandwiches or hot Filipino breakfast before your flight to Palawan. Most airport cafés open from ~6:00–7:00am.
Half-day boat tour to nearby islets (Luli, Cowrie) for snorkelling and beaches; tours typically run through the afternoon. If you have Underground River permits booked and timed, swap this for Underground River.
Option A: Stay overnight in Puerto Princesa and depart early to El Nido next morning by van/flight. Option B: Book an evening transfer/flight to El Nido if available (road transfer 5–6h).
Travel by scheduled van (approx 5–6h) or short flight where available; early departure maximises beach time in El Nido. Flights are quicker but limited — book early.
Optional short but steep hike to Taraw Cliff viewpoint (check local guide availability and safety). If you prefer, take a slow town walk and visit small beaches near El Nido town.
Short tricycle ride to Las Cabanas for sunset, swimming and optional zipline (operator hours vary). Arrive before sunset (usually around 5:30–6:00pm) for best light.
Full-day classic island-hopping trip visiting Big Lagoon, Small Lagoon and Secret Lagoon with snorkelling and optional kayaking; departure typically 7:30–8:30am and returns mid-late afternoon. Book in advance and check meeting point.
Full-day Tour C explores different lagoons, secret/hidden beaches and Matinloc Shrine; boats depart early and return mid-late afternoon. Tour C complements Tour A for full Bacuit Bay coverage.
If permitted at the site, rent a kayak or SUP to explore closer (availability depends on tide and operator rules). Rentals usually available until sunset.
Half-day trip to Nacpan for long white sand beach and photos; leave early to return in time for mid-afternoon transfer/flight. Trips run early and return by early afternoon.
Fly ENI→CEB direct if available (best option). If no direct seat, take ENI→PPS then PPS→CEB connection—book early to avoid overnighting in Manila. Allow buffer for check-in and transfers.
Arrive Mactan–Cebu International Airport, transfer to hotel, and have dinner near hotel (IT Park or Mactan resorts). Many restaurants open into late evening.
Full-day guided canyoneering from Alegria to Kawasan Falls — includes jumps, slides and swims; operators start pre-dawn (around 4:30–6:00am) to avoid crowds. Bring quick-dry clothes and helmet/water shoes (usually provided).
Leave early for Moalboal (approx 2.5–3h from Cebu City) to get the best snorkeling conditions and catch the sardine run; boat trips and shore snorkeling start early.
Half-day snorkel trip: Pescador Island, spectacular sardine shoals and sea turtles at Turtle Point; boats usually provide masks and snorkel but confirm gear ahead.
Return to Cebu for an evening ferry to Bohol next day, or stay overnight in Moalboal to relax; if returning to Cebu, you'll be ready for the ferry to Bohol tomorrow morning.
Visit Chocolate Hills viewpoint and Bilar Tarsier Sanctuary to see the tiny primates; sanctuaries typically open 8:00am–4:00pm — maintain quiet near tarsiers.
Morning boat trip to Balicasag for excellent snorkelling with turtles and healthy reef; visits to Virgin Island sandbar follow. Boats depart early to avoid midday heat.
Afternoon/evening flight from Tagbilaran/Panglao to Manila; book an evening flight so you arrive Manila with time to settle before international departure next day.