7 Days in the Philippines - Palawan + Boracay Honeymoon Itinerary

Seven days is just enough to savor Palawan’s lagoons and Boracay’s sunsets without sprinting. Fly into El Nido for castaway coves, then hop to White Beach for golden-hour sails and barefoot dinners. Keep the plan light, the mornings slow, and the nights starry.

How the week flows

Day 1 — Fly to El Nido
Arrive at LIO, check into a beachfront hideaway, and take a slow sunset walk. Early dinner and lights out to catch tomorrow’s first boat.

Day 2 — Lagoons and sandbars
Beat the crowds with a pre-sunrise charter. Start at Small Lagoon, drift to a quiet sandbar, and picnic in the shade. Capture blue hour with a quick session led by local lens pros who know the tide.

Day 3 — Choose-your-adventure Palawan
Kayak a calm cove, or hike for a karst lookout. If you’re torn about splitting time with Coron or staying put, skim this Palawan choice cheat sheet for feel, costs, and a 3-day sampler: which side suits your style.

Day 4 — Travel day to Boracay
Fly to Caticlan (often via Manila or Cebu). Quick boat across to White Beach. Aim for Station 1 or the quieter ends of Station 3 for sleep-friendly nights. Sunset toes-in-the-sand.

Day 5 — Boracay rhythm
Coffee, a lazy swim, and a paraw sail just before dusk. For date-night reservations and calmer stretches, this quiet-station game plan helps you pick your spots: navigate Boracay by vibe.

Day 6 — Unwind and dine by the tide
Book a couples’ ritual in the afternoon with island-based wellness therapists who travel light. As the breeze softens, set a low table near the water; island creatives can handle the blooms and lanterns—lean on floral styling teams who work with the wind.

Day 7 — Slow goodbye
One last swim, late breakfast, and a beach stroll. Pack with time to spare; flights run smoother when you aren’t rushing wet sandals through security.

What to budget

• Stays: ₱5,000–₱9,000 per night for boutique beachfront; ₱10,000–₱25,000+ for luxe villas or island resorts
• Boats & tours: joiner routes from ~₱1,800–₱3,000 per person; private charters ₱6,000–₱12,000+ depending on boat and route
• Dining: ₱400–₱800 per person for casual meals; plan extra for a candlelit setup on the sand

Routing tips

• Try an open-jaw plan: into El Nido (LIO) and out of Caticlan (MPH) or the reverse to save a half-day.
• Early boats beat the heat and crowds. Keep one flexible slot for wind or swell days.

Little things that make it special

• A hand-written note at dinner, a shared playlist for boat days, and fifteen quiet minutes at blue hour beat any souvenir.
• If you want a short portrait session without staging the whole evening, time it for the five minutes after the sun dips—skin tones turn buttery and crowds thin out.

Packing light

Reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, quick-dry towel, linen layers, sandals you can rinse, and a small first-aid kit. If you plan to shoot by the water, seal phones and cameras in pouches and keep silica gel in your daypack.

Before you lock flights

If your dates are weather-sensitive, match sun and crowds to your month using the island timing guides in the countrywide playbook. When you’re ready to polish the entire route—budgets, best months, and island combos—skim the Philippines honeymoon guide for a bigger-picture view.

Final touch

End the week with feet in the sand and a sky that keeps changing colors. Boracay’s shoreline does the rest; you just show up, hold hands, and let the evening decide the pace.