What's the average tour length for trips from Manila to Palawan Island?

Most Manila to Palawan Island journeys span 8-17 days with 10-11 days being standard. Popular options like the "Philippines Palawan Island Getaway" by Intrepid Travel run for 8 days between Puerto Princesa and El Nido. Accommodations range from the City Garden Grand Hotel in Manila to Hue Hotels in Puerto Princesa offering comfortable bases for daily excursions. A recent TourRadar traveler noted: "The selection of activities and accommodation was excellent. The underwater river was my favorite although the rest were right up there too."

What are the main starting points for tours departing from Manila?

Tours begin from three key Manila locations: Ninoy Aquino International Airport with guide meetups the Mall of Asia district where Hotel 101 serves as a central point and the Makati district hotels. The first evening often features a welcome dinner at notable venues like Blackbird at the Neilson Tower before the next day's Palawan flight. A TourRadar traveler shared: "From my arrival in Manila everything was perfectly organized with airport pickup and clear instructions for the next day's departure."

What should I explore while in Manila before heading to Palawan?

Most Manila itineraries cover the essential historical sites: the walled city of Intramuros Fort Santiago Manila Cathedral and the bustling Binondo Chinatown. Local experiences often include Jeepney rides and street food tours. A TourRadar participant noted: "The bamboo bike tour through historical Intramuros Manila was a highlight - our local guide shared fascinating stories about the Philippines and we got to explore the ASEAN Garden and Manila Cathedral."

What's the typical travel time between Manila and first destinations in Palawan?

Flights from Manila to Puerto Princesa take about 1.5 hours. Ground transport from Puerto Princesa requires 4-5 hours by private van to reach El Nido or 3-3.5 hours to Port Barton. A TourRadar traveler confirms: "The morning flight from Manila to Puerto Princesa was quick and comfortable though the van ride to El Nido took about 5 hours with scenic views along the way."

What are the common starting locations within Manila for these tours?

Tour departures concentrate in three Manila districts: the Makati area home to Z Hostel and Lub D the Mall of Asia region where Tryp by Wyndham welcomes guests and Newport City near the airport featuring Holiday Inn Express. Evening meetups at accommodations start most tours. One TourRadar guest reported: "We met at the rooftop of our hostel in Makati for orientation and our first group dinner overlooking the Manila skyline."

What's the best way to end Manila, Palawan Island tours if starting in Manila?

Tour conclusions split between Manila and Coron with Coron gaining popularity. From Coron travelers can take hour-long flights to Manila or continue to other islands. A TourRadar traveler suggests: "Ending in Coron was perfect as it offered some of the best views and snorkeling - you can easily fly back to Manila or continue your journey from there."

Palawan Island Tours from Manila

An adventure starting in Manila is a great way to see Palawan Island. We have 33 tours that range from 7 days up to 24 days. The most popular time for tours from Manila is March, which has the most tour departures.

10 best Palawan Island tours from Manila

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Philippines Sunset
5.0 (16 traveler reviews)
"The trip was faultless and I would highly recommend to everyone."
Ruth, traveled in May
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Manila, Port Barton, El Nido, Darocotan Island
Age Range
Ages 18-40
Islands
Luzon IslandPalawan Island+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Im Here Travels
From
US$1,475per person
Price based on Shared Room
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In-depth Cultural
Total Philippines
4.7 (2 traveler reviews)
"It was great to see how dedicated he was to his country, and how he really wanted to help the locals in need."
Valentina, traveled in April
Duration
24 days
Destinations
Manila, Makati, Port Barton, Palawan, Puerto Princesa,El Nido,Coron,Cebu City,Moalboal,Boracay,Bohol,Siargao Island+7 more
Age Range
Ages 18-39
Islands
Cebu IslandPalawan Island+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
TruTravels
30% Off
From $3,950
US$2,765per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Explorer
9-Day Philippines Highlights Plus
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Manila, Puerto Princesa, El Nido
Age Range
Ages 18+
Islands
Luzon IslandPalawan Island+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Intertrips
30% Off
From
US$1,499per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
7-Day Philippines Highlights
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Manila, El Nido
Age Range
Ages 18+
Islands
Luzon IslandPalawan Island+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Intertrips
30% Off
From
US$1,299per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Perfect Palawan & Coron - 14 days
Duration
14 days
Destinations
Manila, Puerto Princesa, Port Barton, El Nido, Coron,Pass Island,Busuanga+2 more
Age Range
Ages 18-45
Islands
Luzon IslandPalawan Island+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
On The Go Tours
10% Off
From $2,520
US$2,268per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Perfect Palawan - 10 days
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Manila, Palawan, Puerto Princesa, Port Barton, El Nido
Age Range
Ages 18-45
Islands
Luzon IslandPalawan Island+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
On The Go Tours
10% Off
From $2,055
US$1,850per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Philippines Backpacker
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"We spent a lot of our free time with him too, just because we loved him. He made the experience fantastic."
Amy, traveled in October
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Manila, Puerto Princesa, Port Barton, El Nido, Coron
Age Range
Ages 18-29
Islands
Luzon IslandPalawan Island+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
TruTravels
30% Off
From $1,195
US$837per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Explorer
Philippines Island Explorer 17 Day
4.3 (6 traveler reviews)
"Amazing tour, activities and guide. I could not recommend it enough."
Amy, traveled in May
Duration
17 days
Destinations
Manila, Moalboal, Coron, El Nido, Port Barton,Puerto Princesa+1 more
Age Range
Ages 18-49
Islands
Luzon IslandPalawan Island+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
INTRO Travel
30% Off
From
US$2,574per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Explorer
Best of the Philippines
3.8 (3 traveler reviews)
"We had a very diverse group, and his was extremely good with everyone. He continued to go out of his way to do lots of extras for everyone."
Joann, traveled in November
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Manila, Puerto Princesa, Port Barton, El Nido
Age Range
Ages 12+
Islands
Luzon IslandPalawan Island+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
G Adventures
10% Off
From $1,999
US$1,799per person
Price based on Shared Room
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$Philippines Island Hopping West (Without Expedition ( Until May \'26)) Tour$
$Philippines Island Hopping West (Without Expedition ( Until May \'26)) - 4 destinations$
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Philippines Island Hopping West (Without Expedition ( Until May '26))
5.0 (2 traveler reviews)
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Manila, Puerto Princesa, Port Barton, El Nido
Age Range
Ages 18-35
Islands
Luzon IslandPalawan Island+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Contiki
20% Off
From $1,884
US$1,507per person
+$171 upfront costs
Price based on Shared Room
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Explorer
West Philippines Classic 10 Day - One Life Adventures
4.9 (3,418 traveler reviews) award winner
"The accommodations are simple, but well-chosen. I had a good time!"
Viktoria, traveled in December
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Manila, Puerto Princesa, Port Barton, Palawan, El Nido
Age Range
Ages 18-59
Islands
Luzon IslandPalawan Island+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
One Life Adventures
20% Off
From $1,675
US$1,340per person
Price based on Shared Room
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West Philippines Classic 14 Day - One Life Adventures
4.9 (313 traveler reviews)
"A heady mix of natural beauty and fun, we visited several stunning spots to swim, snorkel, and chill, making heaps of wonderful memories and photos along the way."
Deveshe, traveled in November
Duration
14 days
Destinations
Manila, Puerto Princesa, Port Barton, El Nido, Coron
Age Range
Ages 18-59
Islands
Luzon IslandPalawan Island+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
One Life Adventures
20% Off
From $2,145
US$1,716per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Explorer
A Week In Palawan, Philippines
4.1 (30 traveler reviews)
"The tour was great. Moya's help was fantastic, she was an absolute star."
Irene, traveled in December
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Manila, Puerto Princesa, El Nido, Coron,Clark International Airport+1 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Islands
Luzon IslandPalawan Island+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
CTPH TOUR
20% Off
From
US$1,328per person
+$14 local payments
Price based on Private Double Room
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Active
Philippines West
4.8 (936 traveler reviews)
"This has truly been a wonderful experience. I've done tours all over the world, and this one unquestionably tops the list."
Michael, traveled in December
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Manila, Palawan, Port Barton, El Nido, Coron, Culion
Age Range
Ages 18-39
Islands
Luzon IslandPalawan Island+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
TruTravels
10% Off
From $1,550
US$1,395per person
Price based on Shared Room
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$Philippines Island Hopping West (With Expedition ( Until May \'26)) Tour$
$Philippines Island Hopping West (With Expedition ( Until May \'26)) - 7 destinations$
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Explorer
Philippines Island Hopping West (With Expedition ( Until May '26))
5.0 (2 traveler reviews)
Duration
13 days
Destinations
Manila, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Port Barton, El Nido,Coron+1 more
Age Range
Ages 18-35
Islands
Luzon IslandPalawan Island+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Contiki
20% Off
From $2,784
US$2,227per person
+$171 upfront costs
Price based on Shared Room
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