Since you've already arrived in Manila and it's early afternoon local time, use the morning to finish last-minute packing and relax before travel: grab a casual brunch at The Aristocrat Restaurant for classic Filipino dishes, then collect any travel essentials at Greenbelt Mall or the nearby Ayala Triangle Gardens for a quick stroll. Wrap up by heading to Ninoy Aquino International Airport's domestic terminal with time to spare-consider checking in early with AirSWIFT for your El Nido flight and enjoying the lounge or a coffee at Bo's Coffee before departure.
After brunch and last-minute errands, head to Manila Domestic Terminal 4 (NAIA 4) to catch your mid- to late-afternoon AirSWIFT flight to El Nido; arrive early enough to check bags and relax at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in the terminal. If your flight is later in the afternoon, spend a couple of quiet hours at Intramuros' Casa Manila for a short cultural walk and a photo stop before transferring to the airport via pre-booked private transfer with GrabCar to keep your schedule stress-free.
If your AirSWIFT flight departs later this evening or you have a night flight, settle into a relaxed pre-flight dinner at Tout Le Monde for elevated Filipino-Asian plates and a calm atmosphere before heading to the airport. Alternatively, if you're already en route to El Nido this evening, enjoy a low-key beachfront welcome at El Nido's Corong-Corong Bay - stroll the sand, sip a fresh coconut at La Plage El Nido, and watch the sunset to mark the start of your island adventure.
Start your day with a hearty breakfast at Altrove El Nido before meeting your private boat for a classic Island Hopping Tour A - glide past limestone karsts and drop anchor at the turquoise-lagoon trio of Small Lagoon, Big Lagoon, and Secret Lagoon, where you can kayak through narrow entrances and snorkel over vibrant coral gardens. After a morning of swimming and photo stops, enjoy a picnic of fresh grilled fish and mango at Shimizu Island while soaking up the sun and planning the afternoon's exploration.
After a picnic lunch, continue your exploration with a relaxed afternoon visiting Nacpan Beach for a long walk along the golden sand and a swim in clear, calm water; rent a stand-up paddleboard from a local vendor to glide along the shoreline. Later, head to Corong-Corong Bay for a sunset cocktail at Cadlao Resort & Restaurant, then wander to Happiness Beach Bar for live music and a nightcap before returning to your hotel, letting the island calm set the tone for tomorrow's transfer to Coron.
Wind down after a day on the water with a seafood feast at La Terrasse, sampling grilled scallops and kinilaw while watching the sky turn coral. After dinner, take a short walk to ArtCafe El Nido for live acoustic music and a cold local beer, then finish the night with a moonlit dip at Las Cabanas Beach, where beachside hammocks and quiet waves set a relaxed island pace before tomorrow's transfer to Coron.
After a morning ferry or short flight from El Nido, settle into Coron town with a leisurely breakfast at Kokoa Café before dropping bags at your hotel. Spend the rest of the morning wandering to Mount Tapyas for a moderate climb and panoramic views of the islands, then cool off with a swim and light snorkeling at Banul Bay, where shallow reefs and calm water make for an easy, restorative introduction to Coron's marine life.
After settling in and climbing Mount Tapyas this morning, spend a relaxed afternoon island-hopping closer to town: take a short boat to CYC Beach for a lazy swim and cliffside photos, then snorkel around the shallow bommie gardens off Dicaluyan Island where sea turtles and colorful reef fish are often seen. Finish with a late-afternoon visit to Maquinit Hot Springs to soak tired muscles as the sun dips, then stroll Coron town's waterfront for fresh seafood at a seaside karinderia.
As evening settles, enjoy a waterfront dinner at La Sirenetta Restaurant & Bar, savoring freshly grilled tuna and a cold San Miguel while watching fishing boats bob on the bay. After dinner, take a short stroll to Coron Town Plaza for lively local scenes and street-food snacks, then cap the night with a craft cocktail at No. 9 Bar or a relaxed seaside sit-down at Pedro's Gelato for dessert beneath the stars.
Rise early for a guided dive briefing and first descent to the famous wrecks off Coron's Siete Pecados Marine Park, where abundant reef life and clearer morning visibility make for spectacular underwater photography; non-divers can join a shallow snorkel over the same bommies to spot reef fish and sea turtles. After your underwater session, regroup for a beachfront brunch at Brujita Bar & Restaurant on Malcapuya Island-enjoy grilled local seafood and fresh fruit while planning an afternoon boat hop to nearby lagoons or the WWII wrecks around Barracuda Lake for a contrasting swim in its thermocline layers.
After a morning of wreck dives, spend the afternoon on a guided boat trip to CYC Beach's quieter coves for easy snorkeling over shallow gardens and spotting reef fish up close, then hop to Pass Island to relax on powdery sand and try paddleboarding around limestone outcrops. Later, visit Sangat Island Marine Sanctuary for a short guided reef walk and mangrove kayak, where a local guide will point out juvenile reef life and explain conservation efforts before returning to town for a seaside dinner.
After a day of dives and island snorkeling, unwind with a sunset cruise around Dimakya Island, where calm waters and limestone silhouettes make for golden-hour photos; enjoy chilled mango slices and local rum punch served on deck. Return to town for a relaxed seaside dinner at Kawayanan Grill sampling kinilaw and grilled lapu-lapu, then finish the night with a drink at La Sirenetta's rooftop terrace watching fishing lights twinkle over the bay.
| Place / Activity | Cost |
|---|---|
| The Aristocrat Restaurant (brunch) | ₱350 |
| Greenbelt Mall (shopping / stroll) | Free |
| Ayala Triangle Gardens (stroll) | Free |
| NAIA Terminal 4 (arrival/departure facilities) | Free |
| AirSWIFT flight Manila → El Nido (one-way) | ₱6,500 |
| Bo's Coffee (airport coffee/snack) | ₱200 |
| Intramuros - Casa Manila (short cultural visit) | ₱75 |
| GrabCar (pre-booked private transfer, short trip) | ₱300 |
| Tout Le Monde (dinner) | ₱700 |
| Corong-Corong Bay (beach visit, stroll) | Free |
| La Plage El Nido (fresh coconut / drink) | ₱200 |
| Altrove El Nido (breakfast) | ₱400 |
| Private Island Hopping Tour A (El Nido) - per person (boat, guide, lunch typically included) | ₱2,800 |
| Kayak rental (Small/Big Lagoon) | ₱300 |
| Snorkel gear rental (per day) | ₱300 |
| Shimizu Island (picnic / beach stop) | Free |
| Nacpan Beach (entrance / beach access) | ₱100 |
| Stand-up paddleboard rental (Nacpan, per hour) | ₱300 |
| Cadlao Resort & Restaurant (sunset cocktail) | ₱300 |
| Happiness Beach Bar (nightcap) | ₱250 |
| La Terrasse (seafood dinner) | ₱800 |
| ArtCafe El Nido (live music, drink) | ₱250 |
| Las Cabanas Beach (night swim / hammocks) | Free |
| Ferry or flight El Nido → Coron (one-way, per person) | ₱2,000 |
| Kokoa Café (breakfast) | ₱250 |
| Mount Tapyas (climb / viewpoint) | Free |
| Banul Bay (swim / snorkel) | Free |
| CYC Beach (boat trip / beach access) | ₱300 |
| Dicaluyan Island snorkeling | ₱400 |
| Maquinit Hot Springs (entrance) | ₱200 |
| La Sirenetta Restaurant & Bar (waterfront dinner) | ₱700 |
| Coron Town Plaza (street food / stroll) | Free |
| No. 9 Bar (drink) | ₱250 |
| Pedro's Gelato (dessert) | ₱150 |
| Guided wreck dive (per dive) - Coron (includes guide, tank) | ₱3,200 |
| Snorkel trip Siete Pecados / shallow reefs (per person) | ₱900 |
| Brujita Bar & Restaurant (brunch on Malcapuya) | ₱450 |
| Barracuda Lake visit (boat + entrance portion of island tour) | ₱400 |
| Pass Island (beach access / relax) | Free |
| Sangat Island Marine Sanctuary (guided reef/mangrove activity) | ₱600 |
| Dimakya Island sunset cruise (short cruise, per person) | ₱800 |
| Kawayanan Grill (seaside dinner) | ₱500 |
| Estimated Total (per person) | ₱27,475 |