Palawan
Island paradise containing Puerto Princesa underground river, El Nido limestone cliffs, and Coron wrecks
Capital
Manila
Currency
Philippine Peso (PHP)
Climate
Tropical wet and dry climate
Best Season
December to May
Languages
Cuyonon, Tagalog, English
Time Zone
PHT (UTC+8)
Driving Side
Right
Everything You Need to Know
Palawan is an archipelagic province of the Philippines, known as the 'Last Frontier' due to its untouched ecological beauty. It features Puerto Princesa, home to the UNESCO Subterranean River; El Nido, famous for towering limestone karsts rising out of turquoise lagoons; and Coron, celebrated for world-class scuba diving among sunken Japanese WWII shipwrecks.
Your Palawan Journey
A day-by-day breakdown of your adventure — follow the road to discover what awaits at every stop.
Day 1Arrive Puerto Princesa, Underground River Tour
Arrive in Puerto Princesa. Drive to Sabang and board a boat to the Underground River, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
- Arrive in Palawan
- Explore Puerto Princesa Underground River cave system
- Buffet lunch in Sabang
Day 1Arrive Puerto Princesa, Underground River Tour
Arrive in Puerto Princesa. Drive to Sabang and board a boat to the Underground River, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
- Arrive in Palawan
- Explore Puerto Princesa Underground River cave system
- Buffet lunch in Sabang
Day 2Transfer to El Nido, Lagoon Kayaking
Take a scenic drive north to El Nido. Check in to resort. Board an outrigger boat for a kayak tour of Big Lagoon and Secret Lagoon, enclosed by limestone karsts.
- Scenic drive to El Nido
- Kayak Big Lagoon's emerald waters
- Swim through Secret Lagoon tunnels
Day 2Transfer to El Nido, Lagoon Kayaking
Take a scenic drive north to El Nido. Check in to resort. Board an outrigger boat for a kayak tour of Big Lagoon and Secret Lagoon, enclosed by limestone karsts.
- Scenic drive to El Nido
- Kayak Big Lagoon's emerald waters
- Swim through Secret Lagoon tunnels
Top Things to Do in Palawan
Underground Cave Tour
Paddle inside a 8.2km navigable cave river decorated with spectacular stalactites.
WWII Shipwreck Diving
Dive down to explore well-preserved Japanese warships from 1944 in Coron bay.
Essential Tips for Palawan
Know before you go — practical advice to make your trip smooth and memorable.
Bring reef shoes/aquashoes as walking inside El Nido's lagoons requires stepping on sharp corals/rocks.
Electricity in El Nido can sometimes experience brief blackouts; carry a power bank.
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Tour Duration
1 Nights / 2 Days