2 Days in Palawan: What to Do and See in Palawan

Day 1 | Morning

Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-4:00pm

Ticket Price: 200 PHP

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, Puerto Princesa, MIMAROPA

The national park was formerly known as St. Paul's Underground River National Park. There are 8.2 kilometers of navigable underground rivers, which are the longest underground rivers in the world. The subterranean river meanders in spectacular caves and flows into the China Sea.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Subterranean River National Park is a must try experience eapecially those who wants to have a stong bond connection with their family and loved ones.

Day 1 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park, you can head to Malcapuya Island, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Malcapuya Island

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: 200 PHP

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-4 Hours

Location: Malcapuya Island, Palawan

A long and narrow island with its back to the outer sea and facing the inland sea, one side is a duo of sea water and reefs, and the other side is white fine sandy beach. The strange terrain makes this island have its own unique charm. The beach here is a clean white sand beach, known as "Little Long Beach".

Day 1 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Malcapuya Island? Two Seasons Coron Island Resort is one of your top choices.

Two Seasons Coron Island Resort

The 5-star Two Seasons Island Resort and Spa is a beachfront property located on Coron Palawan. Two Seasons Coron Island Resort & Spa is accessible from Busuanga Airport via a 30-minute drive followed by a 45-minute boat ride.It boasts luxurious bungalows, a restaurant, and a variety of recreational facilities. A free roundtrip airport transfer is provided, along with complimentary rental for select non-motorized water sports equipment.
The stylish air-conditioned bungalows come with elegant modern interiors and warm lighting. All units are equipped with a private balcony, sofa seating area and a flat-screen cable TV. A bathtub and shower facilities are in the en suite bathroom.
Guests can relax on the private beach, windsurf, banana boat or go on a diving trip. Other recreational choices include playing a game of billiards or indulging in a massage at the spa.

Day 2 | Morning

Twin Lagoon

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 100 PHP

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-6 Hours

Location: Coron, Busuanga Island

The reason why it is called the Twin Lagoon is that it is separated into two lakes by mountains, and there is only a 2-meter-long cave connecting the two mountains. The top of the cave is only 20 centimeters above the sea surface. If you want to swim from one pool to another, you must swim under the cave or climb over a ladder. Swimming and snorkeling are available directly from the boat.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: i want. to thete again and again because i love palawan very much and thank you trip . com to all my travels..

yangthatlovestotravel: Its really such a very beautiful beach.

Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Twin Lagoon, don’t forget pay a visit to Tubbataha Reef National Park.

Tubbataha Reef National Park

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: 3000 PHP

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-4 Hours

Location: Cagayancillo

A 10- to 12-hour boat ride from Puerto Princesa takes you to the Tubbataha Reefs, a marine sanctuary comparable to the Galapagos. Established in 1988, Tubbataha Reefs National Park is located 180 kilometers east of Puerto Princesa on Palawan Island. The park covers an area of 332 square kilometers. With its excellent natural conditions, a rich variety of marine life can be seen here, and it was included in the World Natural Heritage List in 1993. Tubbataha Reef National Park includes two reef groups, north and south, and is a unique atoll with lush marine plants. Fishing is not allowed in Tubbataha Reefs National Park, so it preserves a more pristine marine and undersea ecological environment.

Day 2 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Lihim Resorts in advance, because all the tourists head to Tubbataha Reef National Park love staying at it.

Lihim Resorts

Unapologetically secluded and decidedly intimate, LIHIM is the discreet destination of choice for the discerning traveler. LIHIM in El Nido, Palawan reveals a unique tropical getaway that reconnects the senses to the LUXURY IN SIMPLICITY.

LIHIM treats every encounter and experience as a ritual. Sacred, intimate and purposeful, this distinct brand of hospitality permeates every nook and cranny of this veiled paradise. Guests do not simply check-in at LIHIM, they meander deep in emerald tropical forests, and begin a soulful commune with nature.

The luxury of experiences is something that unfolds itself at Lihim. In this well-kept secret, tucked in the depths of paradise’s last frontier, senses go on a journey where myth, magic, and mystery come to life. The curator, mastermind, director, and grand host behind all these: nature.

Conversely, the luxury resort makes zero compromises in creating unforgettable luxury experiences. From the time guests cruise towards LIHIM’s hidden shores, up to when they foray back into the real world, moments at LIHIM are eternally etched as among one’s most beloved memories.

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