Nighttime Palawan has its own light show. At Iwahig River, you travel by boat through dark mangroves while fireflies flicker in the trees. I like the quiet river setting and the boat guide’s lively, funny way of spotting the insects. The main drawback is value: at $38 per person, the 45-minute cruise may feel short … Read more
Nature does the heavy lifting here. The Puerto Princesa Underground River tour takes you from the city to a limestone coast, then into a dark cave where an underground river runs straight toward the sea. I like the well-organized transport, which includes city pickup, air-conditioning, boat transfers, and the return trip. I also like the … Read more
Palawan packs a lot into five days. This tour links Puerto Princesa’s UNESCO-listed Underground River with two full days of island hopping around El Nido, taking care of hotels, airport transfers, van rides, park fees, and several meals along the way. I like the easy Puerto Princesa-to-El Nido connection and the chance to see both … Read more
Honda Bay keeps island hopping simple. This nine-hour trip from Puerto Princesa combines three popular stops, a motorized boat, a Filipino lunch, and hotel transport for $40. I like the easy all-in setup and the chance to share the day with a small group, usually 13 people in the van. The biggest catch is that … Read more
A cave cruise worth the long road. This Puerto Princesa day trip takes you through the UNESCO-listed Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park by paddle boat, with forest, wildlife, sea views, and a centuries-old cave all packed into one outing. I like the excellent cave experience and the fact that transport, lunch, boat transfers, taxes, … Read more
Puerto Princesa reveals itself in small, tasty stops. I like the mix of butterflies, bay views, and local history, and the chance to try hopia filled with monggo, ube, or pastillas at Bakers Hill. The $14 price also includes transport, a guide, entrance fees, and light snacks. The main tradeoff is the brisk pace: with … Read more
Fireflies turn a quiet river into a night sky. This four-hour Puerto Princesa outing pairs a local dinner with a paddle-boat ride through a mangrove setting, far from the city’s bright lights. I like the close-up firefly viewing and the chance to learn how the mangrove ecosystem supports these tiny lights. The one drawback is … Read more
El Nido is worth the long road north. I like the chance to see Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, and Seven Commandos Beach in one packed day, and the included kayak and snorkel gear make the boat portion easy to enjoy. The catch is serious: you may spend more than 10 hours in a van for … Read more
See Palawan beyond the beaches. This $15 half-day outing gives you a quick, useful introduction to Puerto Princesa, with stops at a WWII fort, a crocodile rescue center, a weaving workshop, a hilltop ranch, and several local landmarks. I like the small maximum group of eight and the fact that a separate driver lets the … Read more
The cave is only half the adventure. This Puerto Princesa day trip combines the UNESCO-listed Underground River with boat transfers, a local buffet lunch, coastal views, and optional activities at Sabang. I like the small maximum of 12 people and the helpful audio guide inside the cave. I also like that guides such as Mario, … Read more
