The Destination Index · 2026
#130
Palawan for Incentive Travel
El Nido lagoons and one-island resorts like Amanpulo deliver the most cinematic water in Asia — a frontier trophy for tiny elite tiers willing to stack a Manila connection and island transfers.
Destination Index
#130
of 435
Momentum
46
steady
Avg flight (US)
$1,253
round trip
Avg hotel
$500
per night
Best months
Nov–May
Group fit
10–60
guests
Air access
43
/ 100
Value score
62
/ 100
Figures are live benchmarks from the IncentiveTrips Destination Index, refreshed weekly from Google Trends and Google Flights data — directional planning numbers, not quotes.
Getting there — modeled fares to Palawan
| Origin region | Hub | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| US East | New York (JFK) | $1,330 |
| US Central | Chicago (ORD) | $1,290 |
| US West | Los Angeles (LAX) | $1,200 |
| Europe | London (LHR) | $1,120 |
| Latin America | Mexico City (MEX) | $1,360 |
| Asia-Pacificclosest access | Singapore (SIN) | $390 |
| Middle East & Africa | Dubai (DXB) | $820 |
Modeled round-trip economy ballparks from each region's hub — not live quotes. Methodology on the Destination Index.
Ranking historyOur published record of how Palawan has moved over time
What planners ask about Palawan
Cost & Budget
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Timing & Seasons
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Where to Stay
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Planner Guide
How to Plan a Group Incentive Trip to Palawan
Group-ready resorts in Palawan
#346AmanpuloPamalican Island · up to 80 guests#424Two Seasons Coron Island Resort & SpaCoron · up to 84 guests#474Pangulasian Island, El Nido ResortsEl Nido · up to 84 guestsLocal partners & activities in Palawan
173 local suppliers for building an incentive program on the ground — entertainment, DMCs, transport, dining, décor, and more.
AV & Technology
Automation and Security Inc. - PalawanEsubin Electronics Lights and Sounds Sales & RentalFotocare Color Laboratory and Photo SupplyHex & Hub Printing & CCTV ServicesImage Factor Color Lab & StudioIsland Sound StudiosJmc ColorlabKINGS GAGDET HUB - PALAWAN (Camera Trading and Repair Services)Lenswork PhotographyLights Hub Events ProPhotoline - Robinsons PalawanWestern Studio
DMC
Dining & Catering
Balay Bukid by Yamang Bukid FarmCarlos' KitchenCJ5 Food Products Trading -Homemade Bilao & Catering ServicesElite-Eats PalawanFoodBuckS Catering ServicesGood Old Joe's Restaurant And CateringJC Catering Food Services Puerto Princesa PalawanJhat Catering ServicesKing Cuisine CateringLe Bistro RestaurantMAMA'S KitchenMASABOR BARATO FOOD & CATERING SERVICESNadines CateringTong Yang SM City Puerto Princesa, Palawan+1 more
Entertainment
Amos Tara Community CenterButanding BarrioIV-Home PalawanJosh Baste Events HostKudos Billiard Hall & Family KTVMS Events ManagementOma'i Dang MariaOnline game earn money, daily watch video earn moneyPalawan Events PortalPopUp Events PalawanTagpuan Family KTV & CafeTataboom Bar & RestaurantThe Emerald Playa BeachTOPSPIN Bar and Billiards
Excursions & Activities
CLARK KENT Travel and Tours & Ticketing ServicesCorazon Travel & ToursDolphin And Whales Travel And ToursEllen's Travel and ToursJundi’s palawan private car transfer and toursMagpalawan Travel and ToursNatural Arts Travel and ToursPalawan Airport Transfer and ToursPALAWAN PUERTO ELNIDO TOURS and TRANSFER - PALAWONDERFUL ADVENTURES TRAVELPalawan Tours 2 SeaPalawan travel and toursPalawan Travel SolutionsPalawander Travel and ToursPalawonderful Adventures Travel and Tours+6 more
Florals & Design
Gifting & Amenities
Photography & Video
Almonte StudioAubrey Stills StudioCelebracion Weddings and EventsD'New Mirage Glamour Photography StudioFlicko Photography & Creatives Studio (Formerly Altist Studios)FotoCopy Self-Shoot StudioGideon's Photography and StudioGreat Image Puerto PrincesaKurt Picture StudioLampara Studio Photos & VideosLauron Jose LouieLitrato Creatives PalawanPalawan Creatives - Baby StudioPic Me Booth Palawan Studio+2 more
Speakers & Talent
CoolExtreme Rent-A-Car Palawan | Car Rental Puerto Princesa & El NidoHertz Car Rental Philippines - Puerto Princesa Airporthitosisfam8IC3s Virtual DeskLet's Dive Palawannel work from homePalawan Days Motorcycle rentalPalawan Swing Booking Office & Partyon TravelParty-On Travel and Tours Inc. (Palawan)Quiet Evidence MediaTalent AcademyTalk CoTeam Pinoy Travel and ToursThe Puerto Podcast
Team Building
Transportation
BookVanCherry BusCherry Bus Palawan Operated by Southern Dragon Express Transportation Inc. GarageEl Nido Transport Service Cooperative (ENTSC)Fortwally Travel And ToursIsland View Breanne TravelJcalbert Tourist Transport ServicesLexxus Shuttle VanPalawan Topstar Travel and ToursPalawan Van Transport & Travel ServicesRems Katar Transport ServicesRey Car RentalSBE Transport GarageTrip2sea - Taxi, Transport & Tours
Wellness & Spa
Amacan Spa - Rizal Ave. BranchAmacan Spa- Tiniguiban BranchAmarri Spa and massageD’Twin Body Massage SpaDreamcare wellness massageEllazeus Massage & SpaHagud massage and spaHilom Massage & Spa - Baltan Branch PalawanHilom Massage & Spa - Junction 1. Branch PPC PalawanHilom Massage & Spa - Old Airport. Bancao-Bancao Branch Palawan.Hilom Massage & Spa Puerto Princesa City PalawanLa Pearlé Spa, Salon & Aesthetics - PalawanMulan's Massage And SpaPalmera Wellness Spa+6 more
See where Palawan ranks — live
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