Palawan, Philippines
Palawan: The World’s Most Beautiful Island
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Regularly voted the world's most beautiful island, Palawan is all towering limestone karsts, hidden lagoons and impossibly clear water.
The two bases
Puerto Princesa for the UNESCO Underground River, then El Nido for the show-stopping Big and Small Lagoons and endless island-hopping.
Good to know
Book the capped Underground River tour ahead, carry cash for El Nido, and give yourself time — getting between islands is half the adventure.
Day-by-day itinerary
Puerto Princesa
Sun, 6 SeptDelhi → Puerto Princesa
Delhi (DEL) → Puerto Princesa (PPS)
6 Sept, 5:00 pm
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
national park
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines
Honda Bay
natural feature
Honda Bay, Philippines
Baker's Hill
bakery
RP4M+XQ8, Mitra Rd, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines
El Nido
Mon, 7 SeptBeachfront Resort, El Nido
El Nido
7 Sept, 8:30 am
Big Lagoon
natural feature
Big Lagoon, Philippines
Small Lagoon
tourist attraction
584C+GHR Miniloc Island, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
Secret Lagoon
beach
Secret Lagoon, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines
El Nido
Tue, 8 SeptBeachfront Resort, El Nido
El Nido
7 Sept, 8:30 am
Nacpan Beach
beach
Nacpan Beach, Philippines
Shimizu Island
island
Shimizu Island, Philippines
Seven Commandos Beach
beach
Seven Commandos Beach, Philippines
Island hopping
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Snorkel gear (or rent)
- A dry bag
- Water shoes for rocky landings
- Cash — few ATMs in El Nido
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