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Philippines (Manila, Palawan & Coron)

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The Philippines is a Southeast Asian archipelago of more than 7,600 islands, with Manila serving as its bustling capital — a city known for its vibrant nightlife, rich colonial history in Intramuros, and as a major gateway into the country. Palawan is widely regarded as one of the world's most beautiful islands, home to the UNESCO-listed Puerto Princesa Underground River, dramatic limestone karsts, and some of the clearest waters in the region. Coron, part of the Calamian Islands, is a world-class diving and snorkelling destination famous for its WWII Japanese shipwrecks, crystal-clear lakes like Kayangan Lake, and pristine coral reefs. Together, these destinations draw independent travellers and groups seeking island-hopping adventures, underwater exploration, and immersive cultural experiences.

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Philippines (Manila, Palawan & Coron) · 10 days

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Philippines West: Manila to Palawan to Coron, Self-Launched

A DIY version of the classic Manila–Palawan–Coron island-hopping route: Makati nightlife, a local-family lunch in Port Barton, turtle snorkelling, El Nido's lagoons and Nacpan Beach, a castaway-style island stay, and Coron's wreck and lagoon scene. You book the same boat trips, boats and buses yourself — the local operators run virtually all of these tours anyway — and you're free of the 18–39 age cap. Costs are rough backpacker estimates in GBP and assume dorm/twin-share accommodation, local transport (flights, buses, bangka boats) and self-booked day trips.

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