Coron to El Nido Expedition
3 days and 2 nights sailing south through untouched islands — from Coron’s wrecks and lakes to El Nido’s lagoons, sleeping on beaches in between.
Most travelers see Coron and El Nido — and skip everything in between. That in-between is the best part: a scatter of islands with empty sandbars, coral gardens and fishing villages that day tours can’t reach. Our expedition crosses it the slow way, by boat, over three days.
You spend two nights at our private island basecamps, everything from meals to snorkel gear is taken care of, and you sail into El Nido with stories no ferry passenger has. One boat, up to 24 castaways, zero logistics on your plate — just be in Coron the evening before.
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Depart Coron — south through the islands
Morning departure from Coron town. We weave through the Calamianes, stopping to snorkel and swim, and reach our first island basecamp by late afternoon — beach dinner, bonfire, stars you forgot existed.
Sandbars, reefs and villages
A full day in the remotest stretch of the route around the Linapacan islands — deserted beaches, virgin reefs and impossibly clear water. Second night at another island basecamp.
Arrive in El Nido
One more morning in the water, then we hop the last islands into El Nido by late afternoon — straight into Palawan’s most famous lagoons, beach bars and sunsets.
What's included
Not included: fins (bring your own or rent locally) · travel insurance · tips for the crew. See what to pack and the pre-departure briefing.
Getting to Coron & where to stay
Fly into Busuanga airport (USU) — note that flights now depart from Clark (CRK) only, with no more direct flights from Manila. From Manila, the P2P Bus by Genesis Transport runs from NAIA Terminal 3 to Clark every hour (around ₱450 per person, roughly 2–3 hours depending on traffic).
Coron town is a 30–40 minute van ride from Busuanga airport. Ferries also connect Coron with El Nido.
Arrive at least one night before departure — the pre-departure briefing happens the evening before, and the boat leaves in the morning.
Where to stay the night before: Our sister property in Coron town puts you a few minutes from the briefing and the pier — the easiest place to start your expedition: Outpost Coron.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Coron to El Nido expedition?
3 days and 2 nights. You depart Coron in the morning of day 1 and arrive in El Nido in the late afternoon of day 3.
Is the route the same as the El Nido to Coron trip?
Same islands, opposite direction — the boat crosses the remote Linapacan stretch either way. Pick whichever direction fits your Palawan route; many travelers fly into Busuanga and out of Puerto Princesa, or the reverse.
Where do we sleep?
At our private island basecamps — simple beach huts on remote islands. Two guests share a hut; solo travelers are paired or can request their own.
What is included in the price?
Everything on the water: 2 nights of basecamp accommodation, all meals cooked by the crew, drinking water, coffee, tea and rum, snorkeling masks and life vests, and the full boat crew and guides. Fins and travel insurance are not included.
How do I book and pay?
Choose a departure date on our booking page and reserve with a ₱5,000 per-person deposit online. The remaining balance is paid in cash at the pre-departure briefing in Coron.
Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
No — life vests are provided and every swim stop is watched by the crew. We ask your swimming level when you book.
Is there an age requirement?
Yes — all castaways must be 18 or older.
What happens in bad weather?
The coast guard controls departures. If a trip cannot sail, we move you to the next available departure or refund according to our cancellation policy.
Ready to get lost with us?
Pick a date, reserve your spot with a ₱5,000 deposit, and pay the rest when you board.
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