By Amanda Strube
Introduction
Tucked away in South East Asia is a magical, emerald archipelago known as the Philippines...
Day 1
El Nido is a naturally striking place to begin your 7 day Palawan itinerary. Named...
Day 1 - Stop 1
Matinloc Island is usually included in 'Tour C' packages from El Nido, which is a...
Day 1 - Stop 2
The Matinloc Shrine was built in the 1980s. Its proper name is the Shrine of...
Day 1 - Stop 3
After a long morning of snorkeling and being out on the water, grab a bite...
Day 1 - Stop 4
From afar, this island looks like a helicopter, thus adopting the nickname, Helicopter Island. Helicopter...
Day 1 - Stop 5
One of the more popular beachfront bars, amongst tourists, is the SAVA Beach Bar. It...
Day 2
The lagoons dotted around El Nido are best experienced by booking a tour. Everything, including...
Day 2 - Stop 1
The Small Lagoon is typically the first stop when doing 'Tour A' from El Nido...
Day 2 - Stop 2
After exploring the Small Lagoon, you will hop over to The Big Lagoon where more...
Day 2 - Stop 3
By now, you might think that you'll be tired of going from one lagoon to...
Day 2 - Stop 4
Shimizu Island is just one more magical stop on this lagoon tour. The island, originally...
Day 3
You need more than one day in El Nido to experience all it has to...
Day 3 - Stop 1
Start the day bright and early with the locals. The public market opens up every...
Day 3 - Stop 2
What a better way to start your day than by swimming at a waterfall? Nagkalit-kalit...
Day 3 - Stop 3
After the waterfalls, head back towards where you were earlier, but a bit further south...
Day 4
If you are ready for some less touristy areas, Port Barton is the spot for...
Day 4 - Stop 1
Port Barton is not typically at the top of a tourist's list for what to...
Day 4 - Stop 2
Not far from the city center are a lush and vibrant jungle and bamboo path...
Day 4 - Stop 3
Good coffee and food never get old, and Milano Cafe is the best place around...
Day 5
After a few days of enjoying the El Nido area and Port Barton, you will...
Day 5 - Stop 1
As mentioned before, Puerto Princesa is world-famous for its underground river system. The Subterranean River...
Day 5 - Stop 2
Many people make a pitstop at the Ugong Rock Adventure Park for some more exciting...
Day 5 - Stop 3
After a day spent underground, retreat back to the city to experience the vibrant nightlife...
Day 5 - Stop 4
On this tour, you will ride a 3-person boat with an assigned guide that will...
Day 6
After another long car ride, you will be rewarded with the beautiful Lipuun Point Reservation...
Day 6 - Stop 1
The Tabon Caves can only be reached by boat, booked through the Tabon Caves Museum...
Day 6 - Stop 2
These uninhabited islands are charming and alluring with their white sand beaches and soothing waters...
Day 7
At the bottom of Palawan is a heavenly group of islands in an area referred...
Day 7 - Stop 1
Onuk Island is privately owned, and a permit is needed before heading there. You can...
Day 7 - Stop 2
Candaraman is a secret gem amongst hundreds of emerald islands along the Balabac chain. The...
Day 7 - Stop 3
Punta Sebaring is the 3rd longest sandbar in the Philippines and is a beautiful, sunbleached...
Day 7 - Stop 4
Patawan Island is a super small island that you can walk around in about 15...
Conclusion
Palawan is one of the most naturally beautiful and serene places on earth. The calm...