By Amanda Strube
Introduction
This 1 week in Palawan itinerary will help you explore a paradise that you need...
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...
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