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The Palawan Island Hop: the Day-by-Day Itinerary
Palawan is the island fantasy made real. Limestone towers rise from lagoons you kayak into, the underground river runs beneath a mountain, and Coron's WWII wrecks lie in snorkel-depth turquoise. Travel is by banca boat, and that's half the joy.
The Palawan Island Hop is a 470 km one-way journey (bus & ferry). It works best as 6–7 days; the plan below is the 7-day version for March, built from 146 verified places, with timetable-estimated transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.
Customize this plan → 6-day plan · 7-day plan · best time to go
7
days
399 km
distance
10.0 h
in transit
36
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- Dry season: lagoon tours run daily and the El Nido–Coron ferry keeps its schedule.
Day 1 Puerto Princesa → Sabang (Underground River)
🌡 24.6–31.0°C · 🌧 ~5 rain days · ☀ 11.9h light
09:00
Honda Baybeaches & cliffsswimming & bathsboat trips
Enjoy the splash of clear waters around vibrant coral gardens.
50 min · Puerto Princesa
09:50
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Parkmuseums & heritage
Feel the cool rush of an underground river beneath crystal-clear waters.
50 min · Puerto Princesa · 600PHP
10:40
Palawan Museummuseums & heritage
Browse intriguing artifacts in an old, charming museum.
50 min · Puerto Princesa
open: 9AM-noon, 1:30PM-5PM
18:30
Kinabuchs Grill and Barswimming & bathscraft beer & pubs
Enjoy tasty grilled food while watching live sports.
75 min · Puerto Princesa
Overnight: Puerto Princesa
e.g. Hotel Centro · Grande Vista Hotel
Day 2 Around Puerto Princesa
🌡 24.6–31.0°C · 🌧 ~5 rain days · ☀ 11.9h light
09:00
Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Centermuseums & heritage
Observe curious crocodiles gliding in their habitat.
50 min · Puerto Princesa
09:50
White Beachbeaches & cliffs
Sip a cold drink while listening to locals share stories on the sand.
50 min · Puerto Princesa
10:40
Ugong Rockbeaches & cliffs
Feel the thrill of zip-lining over limestone karst formations.
50 min · Puerto Princesa
11:30
PSU Museummuseums & heritage
Explore well-organized exhibits in a small, clean university room.
50 min · Puerto Princesa · free
open: Closed from noon to 1PM for lunch
12:20
Palawan Heritage Centermuseums & heritage
50 min · Puerto Princesa
13:10
Palawan Special Battalion World War II Memorial Museummuseums & heritage
50 min · Puerto Princesa
14:00
Divine Sweetscoffee & bakes
Indulge in moist, flavorful cakes and rich coffee.
60 min · Puerto Princesa
Overnight: Puerto Princesa
e.g. Hotel Centro · Grande Vista Hotel
Day 3 Around Puerto Princesa
🌡 24.6–31.0°C · 🌧 ~5 rain days · ☀ 11.9h light
09:00
Butterfly Garden
Watch colorful butterflies flutter among lush greenery.
50 min · Puerto Princesa
open: Daily 8:30AM-5PM
09:50
South Sea Pearl Museummuseums & heritage
50 min · Puerto Princesa
10:40
Iwahig Penal Colony
Hear the rustle of crops and crafts in a unique farming community.
50 min · Puerto Princesa
11:30
Our Lady of Immaculate Conception
Admire the serene blue and white hues of this beautiful church.
50 min · Puerto Princesa
12:20
Rizal Avenue
Stroll past bustling shops and vibrant eateries along the main street.
50 min · Puerto Princesa
13:10
Langogan Reef
Discover a protected coral reef teeming with marine life.
50 min · Puerto Princesa
14:00
KaLui Restauran
Relish exquisite seafood in a charming atmosphere.
60 min · Puerto Princesa
open: Opens at 6PM for dinner, closed some holidays
Overnight: Puerto Princesa
e.g. Hotel Centro · Grande Vista Hotel
See the remaining 4 days of the 7-day plan →
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