Coron Island Hopping: Kayangan, Twin Lagoon & Shipwreck Lunch

Coron’s lakes and lagoons with local lunch and shipwreck snorkeling

You’ll swim in clear lakes surrounded by limestone cliffs, snorkel above a WWII shipwreck teeming with life, float quietly through hidden lagoons, and share a Filipino buffet lunch on white sand with new friends. Expect little surprises along the way—both from nature and your fellow travelers.

What’s included

Your day includes free hotel pickup and drop-off within Coron Town Proper, all entry fees to lakes and beaches along the route, use of safety vests and snorkel equipment at each stop, plus a Filipino buffet lunch served at an island kubo—with vegan or vegetarian dishes available if you let them know ahead of time.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Coron island hopping and snorkeling tour

• Pick up from Coron Town Proper
• Short scenic trek to viewpoint
• Photo stop at viewpoint
• Descend to Kayangan Lake
• Swim and float in Kayangan Lake
• Visit Barracuda Lake
• Swim or free dive in Barracuda Lake
• Explore Twin Lagoon
• Swim through crevice or climb ladder
• Relax at white-sand public beach
• Snorkel at Lusong Coral Garden
• Snorkel at Skeleton Wreck
• Lunch at island kubo on Banul Beach
• Return to Coron Town Proper

The Experience

I almost missed the van pick-up because I’d lost track of time at breakfast — classic me. The driver just grinned when I ran out waving my hat, like he’d seen this before. On the boat, our guide Arnel introduced himself with that easy Palawan warmth. He said we’d be hitting seven spots on this “ultimate” day trip from Coron Town, but warned us the order might shift if the weather got weird. I liked that — felt less like a checklist, more like an adventure.

Kayangan Lake was first. You climb up these stone steps (my legs were not ready) but then you get that famous view — limestone cliffs all jagged and green, water so clear it almost looks fake. There was a faint smell of wet leaves and sunscreen in the air. Arnel pointed out where to swim for the quietest spot; he wasn’t wrong. Later at Barracuda Lake, I tried diving down to feel the thermocline layers — warm then suddenly cold — and popped up sputtering while some local kids laughed at my face.

Twin Lagoon surprised me most. Depending on the tide you either squeeze through a gap in the rocks or climb a rickety ladder (we did both because someone dropped their snorkel). The silence there was different — just water slapping wood and distant voices echoing off cliffs. Lunch happened at Banul Beach under a bamboo kubo: grilled fish, eggplant salad, rice, mangoes so sweet they made everyone sticky-fingered. There was a vegan option too; one German guy looked relieved.

Snorkeling above Skeleton Wreck felt eerie but beautiful — seeing corals take over an old shipwreck is something else. The Coral Garden was just colors everywhere; Arnel pointed out clownfish hiding in anemones but honestly I kept fogging up my mask from smiling too much. By afternoon everyone was sunburnt and salty and kind of quiet on the ride back to Coron Town Proper. I still think about floating in that blue silence at Twin Lagoon sometimes.

Top questions

How long does the Coron Ultimate Tour take?

The tour lasts around one full day including pickup from Coron Town Proper and return after visiting all seven destinations.

Is lunch included on this Coron island hopping tour?

Yes, a Filipino buffet lunch is served at an island kubo with options for vegans and vegetarians.

What are the main stops on this day trip from Coron?

The tour visits Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake, Twin Lagoon, Skeleton Wreck, Coral Garden, CYC Beach, and Banul Beach for lunch.

Are entrance fees included in the price?

Yes, all entrance fees, permits, tickets and taxes for each destination are included in your booking.

Is hotel pickup provided for this tour?

Pickup is included for guests staying within Coron Town Proper; drop-off is also provided after the tour ends.

Can dietary restrictions be accommodated during lunch?

Yes—vegan and vegetarian options are available upon request during booking or before lunch is served.

Do I need to bring my own snorkel gear?

No—snorkel equipment is provided as part of the tour inclusions along with safety vests.

Is this island hopping tour suitable for beginners or non-swimmers?

The tour is suitable for most fitness levels; life vests are always available and guides assist at each stop.