Top 10 Things To Do in Palawan (Tourist Spots in Palawan)

Palawan is the only province in the Philippines that has roughly 1780 islands including islets surrounding it. It is also the largest province in the Philippines in terms of total area of jurisdiction.  It is home to many tourist destinations and one of the new seven wonders of the world. From diverse food to wildlife, they have it. 

Traveling to Palawan for the first time? This detailed and curated travel guide will make it easy for you to navigate your way inside, save money, and maximize your time.

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How to Get to Palawan

✓ ENTRY POINT MANILA (NAIA)

By Airplane (Cebu Pacific, Airasia, or Philippine Airlines)

• Direct flights are available.
• Travel time is around 1 hr and 15 mins.

By Ferry (2-GO)

• It has 2 trips in a week. (Tuesday and Friday at 1:30 pm)
• Travel Time is about 30 hours.
• The Minimum Price is around PHP 1200 (SGD 30, $ 24, € 20) – PHP 1800 (SGD 45, $ 36, € 30).

✓ ENTRY POINT CEBU (Mactan Cebu International Airport)

By Airplane (Cebu Pacific, Airasia, or Philippine Airlines)

• Direct flights are available.

✓ ENTRY POINT CAGAYAN DE ORO (Laguindingan Airport)

By Airplane (Cebu Pacific, Airasia, or Philippine Airlines)

• Flights are available with a stop-over in the Cebu area.
• Flight Duration is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.

Exact location:  Palawan, Philippines

MAP ON HOW TO GET TO PALAWAN

How to Get Around Palawan

1. By Tricycle

   1. Offers the cheapest way to travel around Palawan.
   2. Maximum of 4 passengers. 
   3. On average, you can expect to pay PHP 10.00 (SGD 0.25,$ 0.2, € 0.17) per person.

2. By Motor Bike Rental

   1. Recommending you to use a mode of transport with a driver.
   2. Small car rental price starts at PHP 700 (SGD 17.5,$ 14, € 12) per day.

3. By Car Rental

   1. Recommending you to use a mode of transport with a driver.
   2. Small car rental price starts at PHP 2500 (SGD 62.5,$ 50, € 42) per day.

4. By Bus and Mini-Van

   1. Most fares costs around PHP 400 (SGD 62.5,$ 50, € 42). Standard trip from Puerto Princesa to El Nido.
      
   2. Travel time takes around 6 to 9 hours.

5. By Private Van

   1. Puerto Princesa to El-Nido costs around PHP 600 (SGD 15,$ 12, € 10)
   2. It can accommodate up to 8-10 passengers.

6. By Ferries and Boats

   1. El Nido to Coron. Most fares cost around PHP 2000 (SGD 50 ,$ 40, € 34). 

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10 Best Things to Do in Palawan

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Palawan is a beautiful province located in the western part of the Philippines. It is known for its stunning natural beauty, with crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches, and lush green forests. Palawan is home to some of the most beautiful tourist spots in the country, and it is no wonder that it has been named as one of the best islands in the world by various travel magazines. In this article, we will explore some of the top tourist spots in Palawan.

1. Check off One of the New 7 Wonders of the World known as the Underground River

2. Island Hopping at Honda Bay

3. Feed your mind with the history of the Palawan at Plaza Cuartel and Church

4. Go crazy feeding fishes and snorkeling at Tubbataha Reef 

5. 13ft-18ft Crocs at Crocodile Farm

6. Overlooking Mitra’s Ranch

7. A taste of Wonderland at Bakers Hill

8. Island Hopping at El Nido

9. Market Stalls at Bay Walk

10. Hunt for the Best Pasalubong or Delicacies in Palawan

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10 Best Things to Do in Palawan

1. Check off One of the New 7 Wonders of the World known as the Underground River

• Address: Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
• Fee: Puerto Princesa Underground River entrance fee – 500 PHP (about €8.00)
  Environmental fee – 150 PHP  ( SGD 3.75 ,$3, € 2.5)
  Audio guide fee – 85 PHP  ( SGD 2.2 ,$1.7, € 1.42)
• Opening Hours: Everyday: 08:00 AM to 03:00 PM 

Underground River / Subterranean River has been chosen as one of the New 7 wonders of the world. This has been one of the topics that have been tackled since grade school all around the world. Ready yourself to experience a 45-minute magical ride inside a cave.

Read more: Check off One of the New 7 Wonders of the World known as the Underground River

2. Island Hopping at Honda Bay

• Address: eastern shore of the island of Palawan near Puerto Princesa City in the southwestern Philippines
• Fee: 150 to 200 pesos per head, depending on the island – There are cheaper options for lunch on Starfish Island. Entrance fees: 320 (total) per person for Starfish, Lulli, and Cowrie Island, and for the reef. Add 1250 pesos per person if you want to go to Pandan Island.
• Tour starts: Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines.
• Duration: 8 hours.

Honda Bay is a group of tiny islands that are situated on the western side of Palawan. It is a popular island hopping spot among tourists, filled with various resorts and white sand beaches.

Before you proceed to Honda Bay Wharf, take a stop at the shop to rent snorkel masks (P150.00 or $3.00) and footwear (P150.00 or $3.00). Tour guides suggest using footwear so you can avoid catastrophes like stepping on a stonefish that can eventually cause severe pain and may lead to death. The island tour consists of the following: Pandan Island, Luli Island, Bat, Meara Marina, Pambato, and Snake Island.

Read more: Island Hopping at Honda Bay

3. Feed your mind with the history of the Palawan at Plaza Cuartel and Immaculate Conception Cathedral

• Address: Taft St, Puerto Princesa, Palawan
• Fee: FREE
• Opening Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The Plaza Cuartel is where the Japanese soldiers burned approximately 143 American prisoners of war on December 14, 1944 and is used to be a military defense base during the World War II. 

Read more: Feed your mind with the history of the Palawan at Plaza Cuartel and Church

4. Go Crazy diving and snorkeling at Tubbataha Reef 

• Address: in the middle of the Sulu Sea, approximately 50km southeast of Puerto Princesa City in Palawan, the most western province of the Philippines.
• Fee: Php 5,000.00/person
• Opening Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is a marine protected area and world-renowned scuba diving site. It is home to more than 1,200 marine species, including sea grasses and algae, corals, sharks, rays, fishes, sea turtles, seabirds and marine mammals.

Read more: Go crazy diving fish and snorkeling at Tubbataha Reef 

5. 13ft-18ft Crocs at Crocodile Farm

• Address: Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center (Crocodile Farm)
• Fee: Php 70.00 /person
• Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Contact No.: 0995 033 8967

From baby to adult, you can find it there. They do have a mini museum about crocodile histories. They also have a hatching center where you can see the baby crocodile upclose! Plus you can hold a young crocodile. How fun could that be?

Read more: 13ft-18ft Crocs at Crocodile Farm

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6. Overlooking Mitra’s Ranch Puerto Princesa, Palawan

• Address: Mitra Rd, Puerto Princesa, Palawan
• Fee: FREE
• Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Contact No.: 0965 457 9496

Can’t get enough view of Puerto Princesa? No worries because Mitra’s Ranch offers an amazing view of it. You can also find the famous Filipino snack food “Taho”.

Read more: Overlooking at Mitra’s Ranch

7. A taste of Wonderland at Bakers Hill

• Address: Mitra Rd, Puerto Princesa, Palawan
• Fee: FREE
• Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Contact No.: 0965 457 9496

For a theme park lover like me, I highly recommend Bakers Hill. They present Christmas Decors when it’s Christmas.

Read More: A Taste of Wonderland at Bakers Hill

8. Island Hopping at El nido

• Address: El Nido, Palawan
• Fee: depends on the island and tours availed
• Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 08:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Mostly island hopping consists of packages that take you to places you cannot even imagine. Those beautiful rock boulders are very cool. Plus the boats are really attractive too. But I consider secret lagoon as my fave spot.

Read More: Island Hopping at El Nido

9. Market Stalls at Bay Walk                

• Address: Puerto Princesa City Baywalk Park
• Fee: FREE
• Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Want to spend some dramatic evening/morning? Puerto Princesa Baywalk can be one. They also serve fresh seafood stalls at a very reasonable price.

Read More: Market Stalls at Bay Walk   

10. Hunt for the Best Pasalubong or Delicacies in Palawan

• Address: Puerto Princesa City
• Fee: FREE
• Opening Hours: mostly from Monday – Sunday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

They have all kinds of souvenir stuff from keychains to shirts, bags to food. It is hassle-free since they are selling it in a well-air-conditioned place.

You don’t have to do souvenir shopping in El Nido or Coron if you are going to Puerto Princesa because they have it all and it is cheaper. They also make customized shirts

Read More: Top 10 Must-Try Products and Delicacies in Palawan!

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TIPS, NOTES, AND REMINDERS

• Bring extra clothes so that in every corner, the outfit is different.
• Visit on weekdays to avoid the crowd.
• Bring water so that you can’t be dehydrated.
• Outside foods and drinks are prohibited

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The rates, contact details and other information indicated in this post are accurate from the time of writing but may change without Shellwander’s notice. Should you know the updated information, please message me on Facebook. 

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