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
Day 1 — Puerto Princesa
Underground river
- Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
- Honda Bay
- Baker's Hill
- Delhi (DEL) → Puerto Princesa (PPS)
💡 The Underground River is a UNESCO site — permits are capped daily, so arrange the tour before you arrive.
Day 2 — El Nido
Limestone lagoons
- Big Lagoon
- Small Lagoon
- Secret Lagoon
- Beachfront Resort, El Nido
Day 3 — El Nido
Island hopping
- Nacpan Beach
- Shimizu Island
- Seven Commandos Beach
- Beachfront Resort, El Nido
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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