Philippines: Palawan & the Bacuit Archipelago

About This Tour

Palawan is consistently ranked among the world's most beautiful islands - and the Bacuit Archipelago, accessible only by boat from El Nido, is its most extraordinary corner. This eight-day itinerary is built around private access: a dedicated bangka and skipper for the full archipelago exploration, a private island camp with six overwater bungalows on a leased island, and a wreck-diving charter in Coron's famous Japanese shipwreck sites. The Big Lagoon's emerald waters, the hidden entrance to the Secret Lagoon, the coral gardens of Shimizu Island, and the dramatic karst formations of Cadlao Lagoon are all explored at your own pace, with no other boats in sight. The island camp operates on full board - all meals prepared by a resident cook using locally sourced seafood. The Coron finale adds a different dimension: the WWII Japanese shipwrecks are among the world's best dive sites, accessible to both divers and snorkellers.

Itinerary Overview

1. 01

   DAY 1

   Puerto Princesa

   Arrival, private transfer to El Nido (4 hours), welcome dinner.

2. 02

   DAYS 2-5

   Bacuit Archipelago

   Private bangka exploration - Big Lagoon, Secret Beach, Shimizu Island, Cadlao Lagoon.

3. 03

   DAYS 5-7

   Private Island Camp

   Two nights on a private island - overwater bungalows, snorkelling, private beach.

4. 04

   DAY 8

   Coron

   Wreck-diving day charter, WWII Japanese shipwrecks, return flight.

Tour Highlights

• Private bangka boat, Bacuit Archipelago
• Big Lagoon & Secret Beach, El Nido
• Exclusive island camp, overwater bungalows
• Wreck diving day charter, Coron
• Private beach buyout, two nights

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