Palawan Travel Guide.
Stretching across the South China Sea all the way to Borneo, Palawan in the Philippines is every island hopper's dream destination. Its white sandy beaches, world-famous scuba diving and otherworldly national parks are only a handful of the things that make this part of Asia a paradise. Dive in!
Top things to do in Palawan
Island Hop from El Nido to Coron
When it comes to deciding which postcard-perfect island to cast away to from El Nido, the options are endless, but one of the best routes is to Coron island. Here, you can dive in Japanese WWII wrecks, kayak through mangroves and karst formations, or simply lie back and bake on the white sand beaches.
Sabang Underground River
Float through miles of stunning underground caves in this UNESCO-listed Puerto Princessa Subterranean River National Park in Sabang.
Honda Bay
Located under one hour's boat ride from Puerto Princesa, Honda Island is the perfect beach escape from... well, an equally as lovely beach escape. Find Nemo and spot starfish amongst colourful coral, paddle in pristine coral and grab some seriously enviable beach snaps.
Bacuit Archipelago
Using El Nido as your base, book onto some island hopping trips around the Bacuit Archipelago for some of the most picturesque beaches and islands in Asia.
Diving in Busuanga Island
Find your own tiny pocket of paradise on one of the many islands off Busuanga's shore, dive in sunken shipwrecks, or jungle even head inland to trek through dense jungle.
Hit the Road Inland
Grab some friends, don a helmet, hire a motorbike, and spend a day searching for waterfalls and touring around secluded villages.
Best time of year to visit Palawan?
From March to May, the sea around Palawan is calmest meaning sea travel is fuss-free. November, December and January are also good months to go, for cooler, drier weather.
