Discovery Coron Island Escape

Travel to Discovery Coron, located on Dimakya Island off the northern coast of Palawan. The resort occupies its own island, with a long stretch of white sand and clear waters that are home to coral reefs and marine life. After arriving, the rest of the day is free to settle in and explore at your own pace. Relax on the beach, take a swim or simply enjoy the quieter setting. This first day is deliberately left unplanned, giving you time to settle into island life before exploring more of the surrounding area over the next few days. (D)

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Head out by boat to Malpagalen and Diatoy, two small islands in the waters surrounding Discovery Coron. Spend the morning swimming and snorkelling in the clear tropical waters, with time to relax on the beaches before returning to the resort. The half-day format gives you a taste of the smaller islands around northern Palawan while leaving the afternoon free to enjoy Discovery Coron. A full-day island-hopping option is also available if you would prefer to spend longer exploring. Contact our travel specialists for further details and pricing. (B,D)

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Explore Dimakya Island on foot today with a guided hike along the resort’s nature trail to Eagle’s Point, the island’s highest point. From here, you can look out across the surrounding islands and turquoise waters, giving you a different perspective on this part of northern Palawan. Back at sea level, spend some time exploring Discovery Coron’s house reef. Snorkelling directly from the resort gives you the chance to see colourful coral, tropical fish and, at certain times, turtles without needing to head out on another boat trip. The rest of the day is free to relax at the resort. (B,D)

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Head out onto the waters around northern Palawan in search of dugongs, large marine mammals that feed on the seagrass found in this part of the Philippines. The shared excursion also includes a visit to the waters around Dimipac Coral Farm, where you can snorkel or dive and discover more of the area's marine life. Snorkelling equipment, boat transfers, a guide, light meal, juice and coffee are included. After returning to Discovery Coron, spend the rest of the day at leisure and enjoy a traditional Filipino hilot massage at the resort's spa. This long-established Filipino practice uses massage techniques and leaves such as banana or tuba-tuba as part of the treatment. (B,D)

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Enjoy your final morning on Dimakya Island before leaving Discovery Coron and transferring to Busuanga Airport for your onward journey.

This five-day itinerary is our suggested way to experience the island, but your stay can be shortened or extended to suit your wider Philippines holiday. Discovery Coron also offers a range of additional activities, including scuba diving, which can be arranged during your stay. Speak to our travel specialists if you would like to tailor your time at the resort or include additional experiences. (B)