The Perfect 10 Day Palawan Itinerary Visual Story

By Alli Sewell

Introduction

The Perfect 10 Day Palawan Itinerary Visual Story

This 10 day Palawan itinerary will help you explore a paradise that you need to...

DAY 1

Coron Mainland

Your Palawan trip will begin in Coron by flying into Francisco B. Reyes Airport. Once...

DAY 1 - STOP 1

Maquinit Hot Spring

Located about 30 minutes from central Coron, Maquinit Hot Spring is a scenic place to...

DAY 1 - STOP 2

Mount Tapyas Viewing Deck and Coron Sign

On the way back from Maquinit Hot Spring to Coron Town, you can spend a...

DAY 1 - STOP 3

Coron Town

After a fun first day exploring Coron, you can head back to the central part...

DAY 2

Coron Island

There are many top Palawan tourist spots to go to during your day of exploration...

DAY 2 - STOP 1

Skeleton Wreck

Skeleton Wreck is one of the WWII shipwrecks to see on Coron Island, and it's...

DAY 2 - STOP 2

Barracuda Lake

The next stop on your Corron Island tour is Barracuda Lake. This beautiful emerald lake...

DAY 2 - STOP 3

Twin Lagoon

After lunch and before heading back to the Coron mainland, you'll go to the popular...

DAY 3

El Nido

El Nido is not only an adventurer's paradise where you can explore by land, sea...

DAY 3 - STOP 1

El Nido Public Market

Start the day bright and early with the locals by visiting El Nido Public Market...

DAY 3 - STOP 2

Nacpan Beach

Nacpan Beach is an optional stop to go to before your next stop, Nagkalit-Kalit Falls...

DAY 3 - STOP 3

Nagkalit-Kalit Falls

A can't-miss activity to add to your Palawan island itinerary is swimming at a waterfall...

DAY 3 - STOP 4

Las Cabanas Beach

After the waterfall and Nacpan Beach, head back towards where you were earlier, but a...

DAY 4

El Nido Tour A

The lagoons dotted around El Nido are best experienced by booking a tour. A popular...

DAY 4 - STOP 1

Secret Lagoon

The Secret Lagoon is the first stop on your lagoon-hopping tour. To get to the...

DAY 4 - STOP 2

Shimizu Island

Shimizu Island is the next magical stop on this lagoon tour. The island, originally named...

DAY 4 - STOP 3

Seven Commandos Beach

Seven Commandos Beach is the next place you'll stop on El Nido Tour A. The...

DAY 4 - STOP 4

The Big Lagoon

The Big Lagoon is your last stop of the day and, arguably, the most beautiful...

DAY 5

More of El Nido

Honestly, you need more than a few days in El Nido to experience all it...

DAY 5 - STOP 1

"Secret Beach" on Matinloc Island

Matinloc Island is known for its "Secret Beach." Secret Beach, or Hidden Beach, is a...

DAY 5 - STOP 2

Matinloc Shrine

The Matinloc Shrine was built in the 1980s. Its proper name is the Shrine of...

DAY 5 - STOP 3

Dilumacad Island

This island looks like a helicopter from afar, thus adopting the nickname 'Helicopter Island.' Dilumacad...

DAY 5 - STOP 4

SAVA Beach Bar

One of the more popular beachfront bars amongst tourists is the SAVA Beach Bar. It...

DAY 6

Port Barton

Port Barton is not typically at the top of a tourist's "what to do in...

DAY 6 - STOP 1

Pamuayan Falls

Not far from the city center, you'll discover a lush and vibrant jungle with a...

DAY 6 - STOP 2

Port Barton Beach

After enjoying the waterfall, you can head back to Port Barton Town to relax on...

DAY 7

Port Barton Island Hopping Tour

Your second day in Port Barton will be spent exploring some of the islands around...

DAY 8

Puerto Princesa

After enjoying Port Barton, you will then head to Puerto Princesa (Port of the Princess)...

DAY 8 - STOP 1

Puerto Princesa City Tour

Taking a Puerto Princesa city tour offers the perfect way to get to know the...

DAY 8 - STOP 2

Firefly-Watching Dinner Cruise

While you can enjoy the nightlife in central Puerto Princesa, going on a firefly-watching dinner...

DAY 9

Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour

Your second day in Puerto Princesa will be exciting as you visit a UNESCO World...

DAY 9 - STOP 1

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park

As mentioned before, Puerto Princesa is world-famous for its underground river system. Visiting the Subterranean...

DAY 9 - STOP 2

Ugong Rock Adventures

Many people make a pit stop at the Ugong Rock Adventures on the way to...

DAY 9 - STOP 3

Kalui Seafood Restaurant

After a day spent underground, retreat back to Puerta Princesa to experience its vibrant nightlife...

DAY 10

Lipuun Point Reservation

After another long car ride of around three hours from Puerto Princesa, you will be...

DAY 10 - STOP 1

Philippines' Cradle of Civilization

The Tabon Caves, or the Philippines' Cradle of Civilization, can only be reached by boat...

DAY 10 - STOP 2

Sidanao Island and Nasirik Island

These uninhabited islands are charming and alluring with their white sand beaches and soothing waters...

QUESTIONS

Palawan Travel Tips - Common Questions

Now that you have the perfect 10-day Palawan itinerary covering all the places you must...

QUESTIONS - QUESTION 1

What things do you need to buy for your Palawan trip?

Firstly, note that some of the best parts of Palawan can be found under the...

QUESTIONS - QUESTION 2

Can you use a card to pay in Palawan?

Many of these islands make their money from tourism, so there might be some unexpected...

QUESTIONS - QUESTION 3

What visa do you need for the Philippines?

It's relatively easy to get holiday visas for foreigners. After reading this detailed Palawan itinerary...

Conclusion

In Conclusion

Palawan is one of the most naturally beautiful and serene places on Earth. The calm...

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