Arrive at PPS; clear immigration/baggage and meet your pre-arranged transfer or take a metered taxi to your hotel in Puerto Princesa city. This starts your base for the next two days.
Check in and rest at your hotel — allow time to recover from travel. Most hotels provide in-room amenities and late check-in; allocate a solid rest period until the evening as you requested.
Casual, popular spot for local Palawan dishes and grilled seafood; open roughly 9:00am–11:00pm, so it's a reliable option after rest. A good first-night dinner to sample local flavors without a long outing.
Have an early hotel breakfast or grab a quick local breakfast (tapsilog or breakfast set) to fuel the day; many hotels serve breakfast from 6:30am onward.
Driver meets you at the hotel for the transfer to Ugong Rock (approx. 1–1.5 hours depending on traffic). Pickup at 8:00am matches Ugong Rock's activity window and gives you a full day there.
Ugong Rock combines dry caving, guided climbs and optional zipline; it's an active half-day attraction and scenic limestone formation. Typical operating hours are about 8:00am–5:00pm, so morning arrival is ideal to avoid the heat and crowds.
Enjoy a hearty local lunch at a nearby carinderia or arranged picnic—simple Filipino fare (rice, grilled fish or chicken) to recharge after the activity; most local eateries are open midday.
Transfer back to your hotel in Puerto Princesa to rest and freshen up. Arrival typically mid-afternoon, giving you downtime until your evening schedule.
Enjoy fresh seafood with a view; Badjao Seafront (typical hours ~5:00pm–10:00pm) is a relaxed option for grilled fish and local specialties after your rest. Make a reservation if you prefer a specific table.
Have an early hotel breakfast and pack swim gear and a change of clothes; many island operators recommend early starts for calmer seas and better snorkeling visibility.
Driver meets you at the hotel for transfer to the Honda Bay jetty; typical pickup around 7:30am gets you to the jetty for an ~8:00am boat departure. Boat schedules vary—confirm the operator's exact pickup time the night before.
Cowrie Island offers shallow reefs ideal for snorkeling, crystal-clear water and beach relaxation. Boats and island activities usually run 8:00am–3:00pm/5:00pm depending on the package—pick a morning departure that returns in time for your flight.
Enjoy a simple beachside lunch—grilled seafood or packed lunch provided by many tour operators. Island huts are usually open by late morning through afternoon.
Return to the jetty and transfer back to your hotel to collect luggage, freshen up and check out. This gives you a comfortable buffer to reach the airport for your 5:20pm flight.
Arrive at the airport at least 60 minutes before your domestic flight; 4:20pm arrival is a recommended buffer for check-in and security for a 5:20pm departure to Iloilo.
Depart Puerto Princesa for Iloilo on your scheduled flight. Confirm terminal and boarding time with your airline and allow time for domestic check-in procedures.