Sun, sea, and a plate of Filipino food make a fine Palawan day. This Honda Bay tour combines small-group boat travel with swimming, snorkeling, and unhurried time on Lu-Li and Cowrie islands. I like the included lunch and the chance to avoid arranging your own boat, especially if you want a simple day outside Puerto … Read more
Two Palawan icons fit into one long day. I like the Underground River cruise for its unusual cave formations and protected setting, and I like having Ugong Rock’s climb and zipline added without arranging a second excursion. The main drawback is the long road journey, plus some uneven organization caused by government-controlled Underground River scheduling. … Read more
The sea looks best from above. El Nido’s zipline sends you from a forested hillside toward an island, with clear water, limestone cliffs, and Las Cabanas Beach spread below. I like the spectacular position and the choice between a seated ride and the more exciting Superman pose. I also like that the activity is short, … Read more
Sun, sand, and a boat ride make an easy escape. This Honda Bay trip gives you a full day beyond Puerto Princesa, with Luli Island, Cowrie Island, Pambato Reef, and Starfish Island built around swimming, snorkeling, and beach time. I like the simple hotel pickup and the chance to combine several islands without arranging boats … Read more
El Nido rewards an early start. Tour A packs several famous island sights into one boat day, with Shimizu Island, Papaya Beach, Secret Lagoon, and a choice between Big Lagoon and Small Lagoon. I like the included guide, boat, land transfers, life vest, lunch, and national park admission, all for a listed price of $21. … Read more
The long road north can be easy. This private Puerto Princesa to El Nido transfer turns a five to six-hour journey into a simple door-to-door ride, with an English-speaking driver, luggage space, and pickup from the airport or your hotel. I like the private van service and the ability to request short stops instead of … Read more
El Nido’s best scenery is scattered offshore. This private island-hopping trip brings you to Big Lagoon, Shimizu Island, Secret Lagoon, Seven Commando Beach, and Payong-Payong Beach in about seven to eight hours. I like the private boat and guide, since your group can move at its own pace instead of waiting for a large crowd. … Read more
Palawan keeps its best sights below the surface. This full-day El Nido scuba experience visits three sites around Bacuit Bay, with equipment, lunch, and a small group ratio included. I like the simple plan: two morning sessions, a meal on the boat, then a third underwater outing if you still have the energy. I also … Read more
The cave is the star of the day. This UNESCO-listed river takes you by boat into a dark limestone world filled with stalactites, bats, and striking rock shapes. I like that the roughly $50 price includes transport, lunch, permits, and a guide. I also like the choice of adding a zipline, mangrove trip, massage, or … Read more
Three Palawan highlights, one long day. This tour packs the Puerto Princesa Underground River, a guided mangrove paddle boat ride, and an 800-meter zipline into one organized outing. I especially like the small group of up to 13 people and the fact that lunch, transport, entrance charges, and zipline safety gear are included. The main … Read more
