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Palawan (El Nido) holidays
Best time to visit Palawan (El Nido)
The strongest period is November to April. May and October are good shoulder-season alternatives if you prefer fewer crowds. Daytime highs average about 31°C across the main season. Some rain is likely, even in the better months.
How much does a trip to Palawan (El Nido) cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £25 a day at the budget end, around £70 a day mid-range and £240+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1070 to £1490 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £585 off-peak, £750 typically and £1015 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans cheap & cheerful, simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.
What kind of holiday is Palawan (El Nido)?
Palawan (El Nido) is strongest for beaches and coastal time, natural landscapes, adventure, and switching off. The main settings are tropical islands, coastal scenery, and lakes, rivers and waterfalls, and the pace is active.
Strong fit if
- You want beaches and coastal time, natural landscapes, adventure, and switching off.
- You enjoy active days and getting outdoors.
Think twice if
- You mainly want to stay by a pool or on one beach.
- You want lively nightlife every evening.
Travel from the UK
Allow roughly 16.5 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time. This is a substantial journey, so ten nights or more will usually make better use of the travel time.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Palawan (El Nido)?
The strongest period is November to April. May and October are also worth considering for lower crowds. Main-season daytime highs average about 31°C. Some rain is likely, even in the better months.
How much does a trip to Palawan (El Nido) cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £25 a day at the budget end, around £70 a day mid-range and £240+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1070 to £1490 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £585 off-peak, £750 typically and £1015 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.
How long is the flight or journey to Palawan (El Nido) from the UK?
Allow roughly 16.5 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time.
Who is Palawan (El Nido) good for?
Palawan (El Nido) best suits travellers looking for beaches and coastal time, natural landscapes, adventure, and switching off. Expect tropical islands, coastal scenery, and lakes, rivers and waterfalls, with an active pace.