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The Palawan Island Hop — a 7-Day Plan You Can Actually Do
The 7-day version for March: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 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
Day 4 El Nido
🌡 24.9–30.9°C · 🌧 ~4 rain days · ☀ 11.9h light
12:52
El Divemuseums & heritage
Explore vibrant marine life with an experienced dive guide.
90 min · El Nido
14:22
Island Hoppingboat trips
Discover stunning islands on a shared tour boat.
90 min · El Nido
15:52
Island Hopping & Kayak Toursboat trips
Paddle and explore with rented kayaks and snorkel gear.
90 min · El Nido
18:30
Art Cafemuseums & heritagecoffee & bakes
Relish seafood, steaks, and live music in a charming, well-established restaurant.
75 min · El Nido
open: 6:30AM-11PM
Overnight: El Nido
e.g. El Nido All Seasons Beach Resort · Marina Garden Beach Resort
Day 5 Around El Nido
🌡 24.9–30.9°C · 🌧 ~4 rain days · ☀ 11.9h light
09:00
Submariner Diving Centermuseums & heritage
Experience top-tier diving with certified trainers and premium gear.
90 min · El Nido
10:30
Palawan Divers
Feel the thrill of diving with expert guidance in clear blue waters.
90 min · El Nido
open: Daily 7AM-8PM
12:00
Deep Blue Dive Seafari
Embark on a 4-day adventure with camping and bonfires.
90 min · El Nido
13:30
El Nido Adventure Scuba
Master diving with SSI or PADI courses.
90 min · El Nido
15:00
Habibi Restaurant & Shisha Cafecoffee & bakescraft beer & pubs
Indulge in fresh fish, premium drinks, and shisha in a vibrant atmosphere.
60 min · El Nido
Overnight: El Nido
e.g. El Nido All Seasons Beach Resort · Marina Garden Beach Resort
Day 6 Coron
🌡 24.1–32.9°C · 🌧 ~3 rain days · ☀ 11.9h light
13:15
Siete Pecadoes aka Seven Islandsbeaches & cliffsswimming & baths
Swim in vivid waters among coral just steps from the white sand.
90 min · Coron
14:45
Discovery Diverscraft beer & pubsboat trips
Join Gunter’s expert dives from Discovery Island, a short boat ride away.
90 min · Coron
16:15
Neptune Dive Centermuseums & heritage
Experience personalized diving in small groups at Coron’s only purpose-built dive shop.
90 min · Coron
open: 8AM-7PM
Day 7 Around Coron
🌡 24.1–32.9°C · 🌧 ~3 rain days · ☀ 11.9h light
09:00
Calamian Planet Onlinecoffee & bakes
Stay connected and print documents or photos at this convenient Internet cafe.
90 min · Coron
open: 8AM to 9PM
10:30
Smiths Islandbeaches & cliffs
Gaze at white sands and blue seas from this serene, caretaker-tended island.
90 min · Coron
12:00
Coron Diversmuseums & heritage
Dive with a family-like team right beside Jollybee, feeling at home.
90 min · Coron
13:30
Reggae Dive Centermuseums & heritage
Dive with a friendly German instructor near the hospital, far from town.
90 min · Coron
15:00
Coron Freedivingmuseums & heritage
Feel the thrill of breath-holding as you dive into crystal-clear waters.
90 min · Coron
16:30
Kingfisher Parkboat trips
Hear the rustle of mangroves and gaze at fireflies over calm waters.
90 min · Coron