Start with a hearty Filipino breakfast and classic coffee at Café Adriatico in Malate, a long-standing local favourite for traditional fare and ambience. Good to open your day before city walking; typically open from around 7:00am but check current hours.
Explore the walled city of Intramuros, visit Fort Santiago (usually open 9:00am–6:00pm) and San Agustin Church to learn about Manila's Spanish colonial history. A compact, walkable area that gives context to Philippine history.
Enjoy traditional Filipino dishes in a heritage setting inside Intramuros; excellent for sampling adobo, kare-kare and local desserts. Restaurant generally operates from late morning to evening, suitable for a relaxed lunch.
Visit the National Museum (usually open 9:00am–4:00pm Tue–Sun) to see Filipino art, history and ethnography collections — a good cultural complement to Intramuros.
Take a morning flight (approx 1h30m) to Puerto Princesa — quick domestic hop that drops you into Palawan. Arrivals and schedules vary, so reconfirm flight times the day before.
Half-day boat trip to islands like Starfish and Cowrie; swimming, snorkelling and a beachside picnic lunch (operators typically run midday departures). Confirm tour availability in advance.
Stop at Baker's Hill for snacks and views (open roughly 9:00am–6:00pm) or a quick historical stop at Plaza Cuartel for wartime history; low-effort sightseeing before dinner.
Enjoy fresh Palawan seafood at KaLui, a well-known restaurant — it’s popular so reservations recommended and the kitchen typically opens for dinner from early evening.
Have an early breakfast and depart for Sabang, the jump-off for the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park; road transfer is typically 1.5–2 hours each way, so leave early for the permitted tour slots.
Arrive at Sabang and board the small boat to the Underground River visitor pier; park operations often schedule boat transfers and guided cave boat tours between 8:00am–3:00pm, confirm your slot in advance.
Take the UNESCO-listed Underground River boat and guided cave tour — dramatic limestone karst scenery and cave formations. Tours generally last around 1–2 hours on the water plus visitor centre time.
Board a shared or private van to El Nido (approx 4–5 hours). The scenic coastal and mountain road is long but offers Palawan landscapes — bring snacks and water.
Full-day Tour A visits the Big Lagoon, Small Lagoon, Secret Beach and Shimizu Island — snorkelling, kayaking and lagoon exploration; boats typically depart 8:00am–9:00am and return by mid/late afternoon. Bring reef-safe sunscreen and waterproof phone case.
Enjoy international and Filipino dishes at Mezzanine or another well-reviewed El Nido restaurant; evenings are lively and reservations are handy in high season.
Transfer ~45 minutes to Nacpan Beach for long stretch of sand, swimming and relaxation — open all day, perfect for morning sun and quieter beaches before afternoon tours.
Tour C typically includes Hidden Beach and Secret Island spots for a relaxed afternoon of snorkelling and beach time; departures are usually in the afternoon and the tour returns before sunset.
Arrive in Manila, check in to a city hotel then head to Greenbelt for a wide range of restaurants; try Mesa Filipino Moderne for elevated Filipino comfort food (open for lunch).
Visit Ayala Museum (usually open 10:00am–6:00pm Tue–Sun) for curated Filipino art and history, or use the afternoon for shopping at Greenbelt and Glorietta malls.
Dine at Manam for well-loved Filipino classics with a modern twist — convenient in central Manila and great for a final substantial meal before departure day.
Spend the morning with a relaxed stroll in Rizal Park and nearby Intramuros boutique shops, or visit Greenhills Shopping Centre for last-minute souvenirs (Greenhills typically opens around 10:00am).
Depart for the airport allowing at least 3 hours before international flights (2–3 hours for domestic), accounting for Manila traffic; adjust timing to match your flight schedule.
Check in and clear security for your flight home — end of the 7-day, 6-night Philippines package. We recommend arriving at the airport early and reconfirming terminal and check-in rules with your airline.