Your route
Pick a template above or add islands below to start building your island-hopping route.
Stays = cheapest listed hotel, 1 night per stop. Food & tours are extra. Confirm live schedules at booking.
Plan a loop that flows, not zig-zags
The route builder turns a wishlist of islands into a real, bookable itinerary. Drop in the places you want to see, reorder them, and the planner stitches in the actual ferry and flight legs between each stop with honest cost and travel time. The order you choose matters more than almost anything else: a clean loop can save you whole days of backtracking, while a messy one sends you ricocheting across the same stretch of sea twice. Build the right sequence first, and everything else (budget, stays, transfers) falls into place.
How the route builder works
Popular starting routes
Proven loops to start from — open one in the builder and tweak it to your dates.
Palawan classic
Lagoons, limestone & WWII wrecks
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Beaches, diving & easy ferries
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City gateway to surf island
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First-timer highlights
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Route planning FAQ
How many islands can I realistically visit in 2 weeks?
Three to four islands is the sweet spot for two weeks. Each new island usually costs you most of a travel day in ferries, vans and check-ins, so chaining five or six leaves you constantly in transit. A relaxed pace is roughly three nights per island plus a buffer for sea crossings.
Should I take a ferry or a flight between islands?
Short hops like Cebu to Bohol or El Nido to Coron are quick, scenic bangka or fast-ferry rides and rarely worth flying. Long jumps like Manila to Siargao or Cebu to Palawan are far faster and often cheaper by plane once you count the overnight ferry. Compare both on our ferry vs flight tool.
What is the best order for a Palawan trip?
Most travellers fly into Puerto Princesa or El Nido, do El Nido island hopping, then take the famous Coron crossing by fast ferry and fly home from Coron (Busuanga). Doing it in that direction avoids backtracking down to Puerto Princesa twice.
How far ahead should I book ferries and inter-island flights?
In peak season (December to May) book popular legs like El Nido to Coron and any island flights one to three weeks ahead, as they sell out. In the green season you can often book a few days out, but always keep a spare buffer day for weather cancellations.
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