Palawan

The Philippines' most celebrated island province, world-famous for El Nido's limestone lagoons and Coron's wreck diving.

Palawan Province consists of the long, narrow main island of Palawan and over a thousand other islands, lying in the west of the Philippines. In the north, El Nido is known for its limestone cliffs, lagoons and island-hopping tours. Coron, in the Calamian Islands, has Kayangan Lake and WWII Japanese shipwreck dive sites. The Puerto Princesa Underground River and Tubbataha Reefs are both UNESCO natural World Heritage sites. The dry season from November to May is best for boat trips. You can fly in and out via the airports at Puerto Princesa, Busuanga Island and El Nido, and ferries run between the islands.

Destinations

• Coron
• El Nido
• Cuyo Islands
• Port Barton
• Puerto Princesa

Itineraries

• Palawan North-South Traverse – Head north from Puerto Princesa through the Underground River, Port Barton, and El Nido to Coron, covering the entire P…
• El Nido & Coron Island Hopping – Focus on the two major islands of northern Palawan, featuring El Nido's lagoons and Coron's lakes and shipwrecks.
• Philippines Island Highlights Loop – Starting from Manila, this two-week first-timer's route connects Coron, El Nido, Bohol, and South Cebu.