17-day Philippines Itinerary (Palawan) - Nov/Dec 2026

Hi everyone! We are planning a 17-day trip to the Philippines in December and would love to get some feedback on our itinerary.

Flight Details:

• Porto → Manila (Swiss, via Zurich + Hong Kong)
• Manila → Puerto Princesa + 4h van to Port Barton
• Van from Port Barton to El Nido
• Flight El Nido → Boracay (AirSwift)
• Flight Boracay → Manila (Philippine Airlines)
• Manila → Porto (Swiss)

Itinerary:

• Manila: 2 nights
• Port Barton: 4 nights
• El Nido: 6 nights
• Boracay: 1 night

Specific Questions:

1. Is the balance of 4 nights in Port Barton and 6 in El Nido a good split?
2. Is 1 night in Boracay worth it, or is it too rushed?
3. Are we planning too many transfers?
4. Should we skip Manila entirely?
5. Are there any changes you would recommend?
6. Would you suggest adding Coron to the mix?

Thank you!