About This Experience

This trip suits couples and travellers who like the idea of an expedition but want one night of real comfort in the middle. The downside is price: on the earliest date we checked in late October 2026 (10 November) it cost $1,051 per person, more than three times a standard three-day trip, and two of the three nights are still at basic beach camps. It is new on GetYourGuide, with no reviews yet.

Day one starts at Coron Main Port at 8:20 am with tourism registration and Coast Guard clearance before the boat heads out around Coron and Culion. Night one is at a remote beach camp in the Culion region. Day two continues through the Linapacan islands to Ariara Private Island, a 125-acre resort with a 600-metre beach, where you check into an air-conditioned villa or suite for night two.

At Ariara the price covers a sunset cocktail with canapés, resort dinner and breakfast, the infinity pool, private beach, hot showers, bath towels and Starlink Wi-Fi. On day three you rejoin the boat for more Linapacan stops and spend night three at another beach camp. Day four ends at San Fernando port between about 4 and 6 pm, followed by the included 45-minute shared van to El Nido Town Square.

Groups are capped at 18 and the guide speaks English. The listing plans two to four island stops a day, with routes subject to weather, sea conditions and Coast Guard instructions. Ariara rooms are confirmed about 45 days before departure, with alternatives or a full refund offered if the resort is unavailable, and final departure confirmation comes no later than 48 hours before.

We’d book it for the comfort break and the smaller group, and only with a free evening at the end in El Nido. If you want the resort feel for longer, Sea Quest also sells a five-day version in the other direction with two nights at Ariara.

Highlights

  • A night on Ariara, a 125-acre private island with a 600-metre beach
  • Sunset cocktail with canapés and resort dinner on Ariara's private beach
  • Two nights at remote beach camps in the Culion and Linapacan islands
  • Small group capped at 18 guests with an English-speaking guide
  • Snorkelling, swimming and kayaking at two to four island stops a day
  • Infinity pool, hot showers and Starlink Wi-Fi midway through the trip

What's Included

  • ✓ Four-day, three-night expedition from Coron to El Nido
  • ✓ Expedition boat with captain, crew and tour leader
  • ✓ Two nights at island beach camps with bedding
  • ✓ One night at Ariara Private Island in an air-conditioned villa or suite
  • ✓ All meals during the expedition
  • ✓ Drinking water, refreshments and drinks on board
  • ✓ Sunset cocktail and canapés at Ariara
  • ✓ Use of Ariara's infinity pool, private beach and Starlink Wi-Fi
  • ✓ Hot showers, bath towels and toiletries at Ariara
  • ✓ Snorkelling gear, life jackets and kayaks
  • ✓ Shared van from San Fernando port to El Nido Town Square
  • ✓ Island entrance fees and permits

Not Included

  • Flights and accommodation outside the expedition
  • Transfers to and from the meeting point, other than the San Fernando to El Nido van
  • Extra drinks, spa treatments and paid activities at Ariara
  • Towels for the boat and beach camps
  • Tips (optional)

What to Bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Credit card for Ariara check-in
  • Towel for the boat and camps
  • Swimwear and a change of clothes
  • Water shoes
  • Sunscreen and biodegradable insect repellent
  • Waterproof bag
  • Cash in pesos
  • Personal medication

Good to Know & Caveats

  • Meet the Sea Quest crew at Coron Main Port at 8:20 am on day one.
  • This is a sea expedition, not a cruise. Expect open-sea crossings and basic beach camping on nights one and three.
  • Night two is at Ariara Private Island. Rooms are confirmed about 45 days before departure; if Ariara is unavailable, Sea Quest offers alternatives or a full refund.
  • Final departure confirmation comes no later than 48 hours before the start.
  • A credit card is required at Ariara check-in, and resort extras are charged separately.
  • Bring your own towel for the boat and camps; towels are only provided at Ariara.
  • Expect two to four island stops a day. Routes can change for weather, sea conditions or Coast Guard restrictions.
  • Arrival at San Fernando port is between about 4 and 6 pm on day four, then a 45-minute van to El Nido, so don't book a flight that evening.
  • Mobile coverage may be limited at sea and at camp; Ariara has Starlink Wi-Fi.
  • New on GetYourGuide, no reviews yet.

Not Suitable For

  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with heart problems
  • Wheelchair users

Meeting Point

Coron Main Port at 8:20 am on day one, where the Sea Quest crew handles tourism registration and Coast Guard clearance before boarding.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nights is this Sea Quest trip, and where are they?

Three nights over four days. Night one is at a beach camp in the Culion region, night two at Ariara Private Island resort, and night three at another remote beach camp.

Which way does it go?

Coron to El Nido. You leave Coron Main Port on the morning of day one and land at San Fernando port on day four, with an included 45-minute van to El Nido Town Square.

What happens if Ariara is full?

The listing says Ariara rooms are confirmed about 45 days before departure. If the resort is unavailable, Sea Quest offers alternatives or a full refund.

What are the beach camps like?

Simple beach accommodation with bedding. Bring your own towel, since towels and hot showers are only provided at Ariara.

Are fees included?

The listing includes island entrance fees and permits. It doesn’t name the local environmental fees, so confirm with Sea Quest whether those are covered.

What is the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure on GetYourGuide, with a reserve-now, pay-later option.

What if the weather turns?

Routes and stops can change for weather, sea conditions or Coast Guard instructions, and final departure confirmation comes no later than 48 hours before the start.