Planning your Palawan trip
Practical advice from a local team that moves travellers across the island every day.
Suggested Palawan routes
5 days: Puerto Princesa → El Nido Underground River, then two island days in Bacuit Bay. 7 days: Puerto Princesa → Port Barton → …
Travelling safely
Sea conditions decide boat days, and road conditions decide travel times. We monitor both and will tell you honestly if a plan needs adjusting …
What to pack
Reef-safe sunscreen, a dry bag, quick-dry clothes, water shoes for rocky landings, a light rain layer, and a power bank. Island stays and expeditions …
Fees and payments
Environmental, terminal, and eco-tourism development fees are usually collected on site and are separate from transfer and tour rates. Bring cash — ATMs are …
Choosing island tours
In El Nido, Tour A is the lagoon classic and Tour C the dramatic outer beaches; Tour B mixes caves and snorkelling, and Tour …
How long to stay
Two to three nights in Puerto Princesa covers the Underground River and Honda Bay. Add two nights in Port Barton or San Vicente for …
Arriving in Palawan
Most travellers fly into Puerto Princesa. From the airport, ground transfers head straight to your hotel, or north on the same day toward Port …