Palawan is dubbed as the best island, not only in the Philippines but in the world. It has carried this title for many years. Because of that, millions of visitors are brought to the island from different parts of the earth to experience what the best island has to offer. I’ve been to Palawan many times and on each visit, this stunning island always delivers. From the natural wonders of Puerto Princesa to the jaw-dropping beaches of El Nido and Coron down to the raw beauty of Balabac, the world’s best island never disappoints. But I know you’re wondering how best to experience Palawan. Here, let me share with you 5 activities you should try when you visit the world’s number 1 island.
1. Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour
I bet you’ve read this before and I’m gonna say this again, you’ve never been to Palawan without experiencing the Underground River Tour. Some people would say it isn’t worth the hype or there’s nothing special about it. But if you’re someone who loves nature and is fascinated by rock formations and their science then Puerto Princesa Underground River is the perfect place for you. Not only will you get to see one of the new 7 wonders of the world but you will also get to interact with friendly and funny tour guides. At the end of the tour, local flavors await as you’ll be treated to a buffet of delicious Filipino dishes.
2. Coron to El Nido Expedition
El Nido or Coron? This simple question would always cause a stir in the traveling community. People would quickly jump into a debate of which one is better, throwing their best arguments into the table. But why choose when you can experience both? You can take an expedition to Coron from El Nido and vice versa through Big Dream Boatman Coron. The voyage will last 4 days and 3 nights and will take you to the most beautiful islands of both these destinations. This tour is one for the books as it will let you experience the best of both worlds and will put the mind-boggling El Nido Or Coron argument to rest.
3. Glamping in Nacpan Beach
Nacpan Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire Philippines. It sits on top of my list along with Calaguas, Anguib, and Boracay but it’s kinda off the tourist radar. It has fine white sands that stretch to about 4 kilometers and its water is a clear turquoise. I don’t miss a visit to this beach whenever I’m in El Nido and what’s even better is the existence of Nacpan Beach Glamping. Imagine spending the night in a tent complete with amenities to keep you comfortable at a spectacular beach. That’s one experience you rarely want to miss on your visit to Palawan.
4. Port Barton Island Hopping
Whenever people talk about Palawan, the conversation will always revolve around Puerto Princesa, El Nido, and Coron. What everyone seems to miss is Port Barton, an offbeat but equally stunning destination. It’s always fascinating to me how Port Barton has stayed off-the-radar to the local traveling community but is wildly known to foreigners. If you don’t have the luxury of time to include Port Barton in your itinerary, a day-long island hopping is enough to give you a glimpse of what this stunner is made of.
5. Calauit Safari Tour
Nothing tops going on island hopping and experiencing the waters of Coron except seeing Calauit Safari. Yup, Coron has its own African savannah that is home to several exotic animals such as giraffes, gazelles, zebra, and many more. You’ll also see some amazing local fauna endemic to Palawan such as the Calamian Deer. Well, if Africa seems farfetched for the budget, Calauit Safari can temporarily compensate for a similar experience of getting up close and personal with the giraffes. And as the icing on the cake, this tour will take you to a gorgeous island for a moment of relaxation to cap off the day.
There you have it, lovelies. Palawan is such a big island and there are plenty of activities you can try but it’s quite challenging to narrow down the choices hence this list. Share this with your friends and plan that trip now. Until next time. Ciao!
