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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines

Narra

Spend a half‑day in Narra to see Arena Island resort and the town centre, then head back to Puerto Princesa; one night optional.

Narra is a small town on Palawan’s east coast, best known for the nearby Arena Island resort. It can be visited as a quick stop on the way to Puerto Princesa or as a one‑night beach break.

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Sketch, not to navigate by: shapes follow this guide’s areas and places, not official boundaries. North is up.
Country
Philippines
Best months
Dec–May
Avoid
Jun–Nov (rainy season)
Stay
1 night

Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.

Essentials

Currency
PHP
Money
Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.
Daily spend
Budget PHP 1,200–1,800 excl. bed · Mid PHP 1,800–3,000 excl. bed · High PHP 3,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
SIM and data
Globe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.
Emergency
Police 117 · Fire and ambulance 117 · National emergency 911
Plugs
Types A, B, C · 220 V · 60 Hz · US flat pins common; check your devices for 220 V.
Tipping
Restaurants: 10% if no service charge.; Grab / taxi: Round up.; Boat crew: ₱100–200 per tour.; Massage: ₱50–100.
Water
Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.
Toilets
Called 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.

What things cost

ItemPrice
Meal at a local eateryPHP 80–150
Bottle of water (500 ml)PHP 20–35
Tricycle ride (2 km (1.2 mi))PHP 30–50

Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.

Get in

By air

PPS · Puerto Princesa International Airport
about 30 km (19 mi) north, 45 min by van

Typical fares

Van Narra ↔ Puerto Princesa
about PHP 800 round‑trip per person (check)
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Get around

Tricycles and jeepneys connect Narra to Puerto Princesa; hire a van for the 30 km (19 mi) stretch (check schedules).

See and do

Known for

  • Arena Island resort

Day trips

WhereHowTime
Arena IslandVan from Narra to the private dock, then boat transfer (≈15 min)≈1 h total

Sleep

Arena Island
Resort on a private island, rooms from PHP 17,000 per night

Phrase card

EnglishSay or show
Excuse me / SorryPasensya napah-sen-sya na
Thank youSalamatsa-la-mat
How much is this?Magkano ito?mag-ka-no i-to
Where is the bathroom?Saan ang banyo?sa-an ang ban-yo

Etiquette, safety and scams

Etiquette

  • Greeting: Smile, handshake; 'po' to elders; avoid: Loud confrontation
  • Beckoning: Palm down, wave; avoid: Palm up (used for animals)
  • Invitations: Accept food offered or decline politely; avoid: Refusing bluntly
  • Time: Expect 'Filipino time' socially; avoid: Lateness for flights and boats
  • Churches: Covered clothes; avoid: Loud tours during Mass

Scams and watch-outs

  • Roads can be muddy during the rainy season – check conditions before travel.

Narra is generally safe for tourists; usual precautions apply – keep valuables secure and avoid isolated beaches after dark.

One and two days

No timed day plan for Narra yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • Arena Island resort

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

Pocket card

Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.

Narra

Punta dito, paki

To this address, please

My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)

  • Police117
  • Fire and ambulance117
  • National emergency911

US consulate in Manila; Philippine embassy in Washington, D.C.

Voykit · checked 2026-09

Printed from Voykit (/narra). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.