"A ship is safe in harbor, but that’s not what ships are built for." – John Shedd
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Palawan
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DAY TOURS FOR CORON
❯❯ Coron Town Tour + Maquinit Hot Spring
❯❯ Coron Inland Tour: Cabo Beach + Bali Beach
❯❯ Coron Fireflies & Bioluminescence Tour
AQUATIC TOURS FOR CORON
❯❯ Coron Island Hopping Tour by Private Speedboat
❯❯ Coron Tour A
❯❯ Coron Tour B
❯❯ Coron Super Ultimate Tour
❯❯ Coron Reefs & Wrecks Tour
❯❯ Culion Island Escapade
❯❯ Calauit Safari & Beach Tour
ACTIVITIES FOR CORON
❯❯ Coron Jet Ski
❯❯ Coron Parasail
❯❯ Coron Water Rides
DAY TOURS FOR EL NIDO
❯❯ Mainland Thrills: Lio Beach + The Twin Beaches of Nacpan & Calitang
❯❯ Vanilla Beach Afternoon Tour + Dinner at Las Cabañas Beach Resort
AQUATIC TOURS FOR EL NIDO
❯❯ El Nido Tour A
❯❯ El Nido Tour B
❯❯ El Nido Tour C
❯❯ El Nido Tour D
AQUATIC TOURS FOR PORT BARTON
DAY TOURS FOR PUERTO PRINCESA
❯❯ Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour
❯❯ Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour + Lunch at Four Points by Sheraton Palawan
❯❯ Puerto Princesa Underground River + Ugong Rock Spelunking + Zipline
❯❯ Puerto Princesa Underground River + Mangrove Paddle Boat Tour
❯❯ Kay’s Hot Springs + Vietnamese Dinner
❯❯ Puerto Princesa City Tour
❯❯ Puerto Princesa City Tour: The People & The Wonders
❯❯ River Cruise with Fireflies Watching
AQUATIC TOURS FOR PUERTO PRINCESA
ACTIVITIES FOR PUERTO PRINCESA
SPA & WELLNESS
TRANSFER FOR PALAWAN
Day Tours for Coron
CORON TOWN TOUR + MAQUINIT HOT SPRING
Nothing beats the glorious feeling of relaxation imparted by dipping in the hot saltwater pools of Maquinit Hot Spring while enjoying the view of the sea and lush mangrove trees. / Team Javalava
Brave the 700 steps to reach the top of Mount Tapyas and be rewarded with gorgeous panoramic views from the highest point in the area. / Team Javalava
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTUSUTWN
Duration: 5 hours
Pick up: 3 PM
Highlights: Mount Tapyas Viewdeck, Saint Augustine Church, Lualhati Park, Cashew House, Souvenir shop, Coron Town Plaza, Maquinit Hot Spring
There is so much more to Coron than its islands and beaches. Explore interesting sites in Coron with this half day tour that ends with a soothing dip at Maquinit Hot Spring. Get ready to climb 700 steps to reach the top of Mount Tapyas and be rewarded with gorgeous panoramic views from the highest point in the area. Afterwards, we will discover several landmarks and sites located in Coron town including Saint Augustine Church, Lualhati Park, and Coron Town Plaza. Afterwards, we will visit shops selling hand-crafted souvenirs as well as delectable roasted cashew nuts. Rich in fiber, protein, and healthy fats, cashew nuts is a well-known pasalubong or homecoming gift from Palawan. Then, we navigate to Maquinit Hot Spring, accessible by 30-minute ride from Coron town. After a day of sightseeing, nothing comes close to the glorious feeling of relaxation imparted by dipping in its hot saltwater pool while enjoying the lovely view of the sea and lush mangrove trees. Hot springs also provides multiple health benefits including improved blood circulation, reduced stress, better sleep quality, pain relief, and improved skin condition. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.
Make sure to bring swimming clothes, extra dry clothes, hiking sandals or aqua shoes, beach towel, hat or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, toiletries, underwater camera or GoPro, and waterproof bag.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel or cruise port
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Admission fees
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✗ Mandatory Coron environmental fee PHP 200 per person
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 3,338 or USD 62
4-5 persons PHP 2,018 or USD 37
6-9 persons PHP 1,618 or USD 30
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
CORON INLAND TOUR: CABO BEACH + BALI BEACH
Explore Coron's Cabo Beach and Bali Beach with this day tour that does not require a boat ride.
Swim, snorkel, or just relax while soaking up the sun at Cabo Beach.
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTUSUINL
Duration: 9 hours
Pick up: 8 AM
Highlights: Cabo Beach, Bali Beach, Lunch
Take the road less traveled to discover Coron’s beaches without the hassle of a boat ride. We will take a scenic drive through rural towns and villages on the way to Cabo Beach where we can laze on the sand, get a tan, swim in the clear blue waters, or relax while reading your favorite book. We also visit Bali Beach, known as the beach that’s facing the popular snorkeling site Siete Pecados. This idyllic beach is a popular campsite of outdoor adventurers because of its calm waters and off the beaten path appeal. Whether you intend to swim, snorkel, or just relax while soaking up the sun, you can do all these and more by booking this day tour. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.
Make sure to bring swimming clothes, extra dry clothes, hiking sandals or aqua shoes, beach towel, hat or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, toiletries, underwater camera or GoPro, and waterproof bag.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel or cruise port
✓ Picnic lunch, fresh fruits, drinking water
✓ Admission fees
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✗ Snorkeling gear (For health reasons, please bring your own.)
✗ Mandatory Coron environmental fee PHP 200 per person
✗ Tipping
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
CORON FIREFLIES & BIOLUMINESCENCE TOUR
TOUR CODE: OPTUSUFYR
Duration: 4 hours
Pick up: 5:30 PM
Highlights: Fireflies watching, Plankton watching, Dinner
Enjoy a romantic boat ride along the mangrove swamps to catch the colonies of fireflies producing magnificent twinkling lights. As the paddle boat flows slowly on the water, you can also experience the glittering blue green glow of the plankton by waving a stick in the water. This is a truly amazing nature encounter not to be missed. Sumptuous barbecue dinner will be provided. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel or cruise port
✓ Barbecue dinner
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Admission fees
✓ Paddle boat, lifevest
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✗ Mandatory Coron environmental fee PHP 200 per person
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 5,298 or USD 98
4-5 persons PHP 4,248 or USD 79
6-9 persons PHP 2,968 or USD 55
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
Aquatic Tours for Coron
CORON ISLAND HOPPING TOUR BY PRIVATE SPEEDBOAT
To reach this spot which happens to be one of the most photographed spots in all of Palawan, tourists must traverse an easy uphill trail.
Save precious time and explore more by booking the Coron Island Hopping Tour by Private Speedboat.
A short stretch of white sand beach, Banol Beach is the venue for delightful beachfront picnic lunches. / Team Javalava
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTUSUISL
Duration: 9 hours
Pick up: 8 AM
Highlights: Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake, Twin Lagoon, Siete Pecados, Skeleton Wreck, CYC Beach, Lunch
Explore Coron’s amazing islands, mystifying lakes, and divine beaches as a VIP aboard a private speedboat. The speedboat cuts travel time between destinations by more than half, giving you more time to explore, more time to have fun. We make our way to Kayangan Lake, one of the cleanest lakes in the country. To access the lake, we follow a trail through a stairway leading to a cave adjacent to one of the most photographed spots in all of Palawan. We then follow another trail, this time going down to the lake. Once we reach the lake, enjoy swimming and make sure to take photos of this gorgeous water pool framed by limestone formations and patches of greenery. Kayangan Lake is one of the two (out of eight) lakes in Coron that are open to the public. As part of the ancestral domain of the indigenous Tagbanua people, Kayangan Lake is a protected site as a way to honor the spirits which are believed to dwell in this sacred place. We then navigate to Barracuda Lake, a peculiar dive site presenting the curious with a unique opportunity to dive in a harmonious mix of fresh, salt, and brackish water set against a backdrop of imposing jagged limestone walls. Dive into the water and spot Crayfish, Rabbitfish, Garoupa, and Catfish which somehow found their way from the adjacent sea, presumably through cracks on the lake’s wall. If you’re lucky, you may even catch sight of one of the resident Barracuda for which the lake was named after. Barracuda Lake is a sensory experience you will surely enjoy. Afterwards, we make our way to Twin Lagoon, a pair of dazzling blue lagoons set amongst a backdrop of jagged karst walls. The limestone cliffs here have eroded over thousands of years to create these two lagoons separated by the narrow cliff. Here, you can swim or kayak across the northern lagoon to get to the southern lagoon where you will find a rock sticking out of the water, providing a platform to sit or stand on. Surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and clear water, this is Instagramable spot will look amazing on your feed. We continue to Siete Pecados, a group of seven small, rocky islets laying a few hundred meters off of Busuanga Island’s coast. The surrounding coral reefs are healthy and are frequented by reef fishes, Sea turtles, and schools of Barracuda. Afterwards, we navigate to Skeleton Wreck, a 25-meter long Japanese supply ship that was hit by an airstrike by the US Air Force during World War II. Resting at a depth ranging from 5 meters at its shallowest to 22 meters at the deepest, the site is best explored by freediving, scuba diving, as well as snorkeling on the surface. Finally, we visit CYC (Coron Youth Club) Beach where you can spend the rest of the day swimming and snorkeling. Sumptuous picnic lunch will be provided. After the tour, we return to Coron town then transfer back to your hotel.
Make sure to bring swimming clothes, extra dry clothes, hiking sandals or aqua shoes, beach towel, hat or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, underwater camera or GoPro, and waterproof bag. This is a private tour and comes with a private speedboat to ensure your utmost enjoyment. Island hopping itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions, rise & fall of tides.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel or cruise port
✓ Picnic lunch, fresh fruits, drinking water
✓ Admission fees
✓ Speedboat, lifevest
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✗ Mandatory Coron environmental fee PHP 200 per person
✗ Snorkeling gear (For health reasons, please bring your own.)
✗ Tipping
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above. Not suitable for PWDs, pregnant women, and those with serious medical conditions.
CORON TOUR A
Offering sites and encounters ranging from typical to exceptional, Coron is a place that allows you to genuinely connect with nature. / Team Javalava
Out of the eight lakes in Coron, only two are open to the public and one of them is Kayangan Lake. / Team Javalava
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTUSUISLA
Duration: 9 hours
Pick up: 8 AM
Highlights: Kayangan Lake, CYC Beach, Coral Garden, Reef Garden, Lunch
Get ready to discover the unparalleled beauty Coron as we go on an island hopping tour to explore divine beaches, coral gardens, and a protected lake. We make our way to Kayangan Lake, one of the cleanest lakes in the country. To access the lake, we follow a trail through a stairway leading to a cave adjacent to one of the most photographed spots in all of Palawan. We then follow another trail, this time going down to the lake. Once we reach the lake, enjoy swimming and make sure to take photos of this gorgeous water pool framed by limestone formations and patches of greenery. Kayangan Lake is one of the two (out of eight) lakes in Coron that are open to the public. As part of the ancestral domain of the indigenous Tagbanua people, Kayangan Lake is a protected site as a way to honor the spirits which are believed to dwell in this sacred place. We then navigate to CYC Beach where we soak up the sun on its powdery white sands or take a refreshing dip in its cool, crystal clear water. Afterwards, go snorkeling in the Coral Garden and Reef Garden to enjoy delightful underwater views of thriving corals and diverse marine life. Sumptuous picnic lunch will be provided. After the tour, we return to Coron town then transfer back to your hotel.
Make sure to bring swimming clothes, extra dry clothes, hiking sandals or aqua shoes, beach towel, hat or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, underwater camera or GoPro, and waterproof bag. This is a private tour and comes with a private boat to ensure your utmost enjoyment. Island hopping itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions, rise & fall of tides.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel or cruise port
✓ Picnic lunch, fresh fruits, drinking water
✓ Admission fees
✓ Pumpboat, lifevest
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✗ Mandatory Coron environmental fee PHP 200 per person
✗ Snorkeling gear (For health reasons, please bring your own.)
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 6,248 or USD 116
4-5 persons PHP 3,978 or USD 74
6-9 persons PHP 3,238 or USD 60
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
CORON TOUR B
Coron's Twin Lagoon features a pair of dazzling blue lagoons set amongst a backdrop of jagged karst walls. / popsugar.com
Barracuda Lake is a peculiar dive site with its harmonious mix of fresh, salt, and brackish water framed by jagged limestone walls. / @travelito24
Just another Coron underwater rush hour / @pierre_travels
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTUSUISLB
Duration: 9 hours
Pick up: 8 AM
Highlights: Barracuda Lake, Twin Lagoon, Skeleton Wreck, Siete Pecados, Lunch
Outstanding snorkeling sites and superb underwater encounters await with Coron Tour B. We visit Barracuda Lake, accessible by an easy 20-minute boat ride from Coron town to the north shore of Coron Island. Barracuda Lake is a peculiar dive site because it presents the curious with a unique opportunity to dive in a harmonious mix of fresh, salt, and brackish water set against a backdrop of imposing jagged limestone walls. Dive into the water and spot Crayfish, Rabbitfish, Garoupa, and Catfish which somehow found their way from the adjacent sea, presumably through cracks on the lake’s wall. If you’re lucky, you may even catch sight of one of the resident Barracuda for which the lake was named after. Barracuda Lake is a sensory experience you will surely enjoy. Afterwards, we make our way to Twin Lagoon, a pair of dazzling blue lagoons set amongst a backdrop of jagged karst walls. The limestone cliffs here have eroded over thousands of years to create these two lagoons separated by the narrow cliff. Here, you can swim or kayak across the northern lagoon to get to the southern lagoon where you will find a rock sticking out of the water, providing a platform to sit or stand on. Surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and clear water, this is Instagramable spot will look amazing on your feed. Afterwards, we navigate to Skeleton Wreck, a 25-meter long Japanese supply ship that was hit by an airstrike by the US Air Force during World War II. Resting at a depth ranging from 5 meters at its shallowest to 22 meters at the deepest, the site is best explored by freediving, scuba diving, as well as snorkeling on the surface. We continue to Siete Pecados, a group of seven small, rocky islets laying a few hundred meters off of Busuanga Island’s coast. The surrounding coral reefs are healthy and are frequented by reef fishes, Sea turtles, and schools of Barracuda. Sumptuous picnic lunch will be provided. After the tour, we return to Coron town then transfer back to your hotel.
Make sure to bring swimming clothes, extra dry clothes, hiking sandals or aqua shoes, beach towel, hat or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, underwater camera or GoPro, and waterproof bag. This is a private tour and comes with a private boat to ensure your utmost enjoyment. Island hopping itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions, rise & fall of tides.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel or cruise port
✓ Picnic lunch, fresh fruits, drinking water
✓ Admission fees
✓ Pumpboat, lifevest
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✗ Mandatory Coron environmental fee PHP 200 per person
✗ Snorkeling gear (For health reasons, please bring your own.)
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 6,518 or USD 121
4-5 persons PHP 4,248 or USD 79
6-9 persons PHP 3,508 or USD 65
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
CORON SUPER ULTIMATE TOUR
Owned by the highly spiritual Tagbanua people, Kayangan Lake is natural body of water surrounded by a karst scenery of limestone cliffs. / Team Javalava
Divers plunge into Barracuda Lake to hopefully catch a glimpse of one of the elusive resident Barracuda for which the lake was named after. / @raymondwarouw
Twin Lagoon is often described as picturesque and dreamlike. / @patymoreno8
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTUSUISLC
Duration: 9 hours
Pick up: 8 AM
Highlights: Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake, Twin Lagoon, Siete Pecados, Skeleton Wreck, CYC Beach, Lunch
Discover the best of Coron with the Coron Super Ultimate Tour complete with mysterious lakes, dreamlike lagoons, and spectacular snorkeling spots. We begin the day with a visit to Kayangan Lake, one of the cleanest lakes in the country. To access the lake, we follow a trail through a stairway leading to a cave adjacent to one of the most photographed spots in all of Palawan. We then follow another trail, this time going down to the lake. Once we reach the lake, enjoy swimming and make sure to take photos of this gorgeous water pool framed by limestone formations and patches of greenery. Kayangan Lake is one of the two (out of eight) lakes in Coron that are open to the public. As part of the ancestral domain of the indigenous Tagbanua people, Kayangan Lake is a protected site as a way to honor the spirits which are believed to dwell in this sacred place. We continue to Barracuda Lake, a peculiar dive site presenting the curious with a unique opportunity to dive in a harmonious mix of fresh, salt, and brackish water set against a backdrop of imposing jagged limestone walls. Dive into the water and spot Crayfish, Rabbitfish, Garoupa, and Catfish which somehow found their way from the adjacent sea, presumably through cracks on the lake’s wall. If you’re lucky, you may even catch sight of one of the resident Barracuda for which the lake was named after. Barracuda Lake is a sensory experience you will surely enjoy. Afterwards, we make our way to Twin Lagoon, a pair of dazzling blue lagoons set amongst a backdrop of jagged karst walls. The limestone cliffs here have eroded over thousands of years to create these two lagoons separated by the narrow cliff. Here, you can swim or kayak across the northern lagoon to get to the southern lagoon where you will find a rock sticking out of the water, providing a platform to sit or stand on. Surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and clear water, this is Instagramable spot will look amazing on your feed. We continue to Siete Pecados, a group of seven small, rocky islets laying a few hundred meters off of Busuanga Island’s coast. The surrounding coral reefs are healthy and are frequented by reef fishes, Sea turtles, and schools of Barracuda. Afterwards, we navigate to Skeleton Wreck, a 25-meter long Japanese supply ship that was hit by an airstrike by the US Air Force during World War II. Resting at a depth ranging from 5 meters at its shallowest to 22 meters at the deepest, the site is best explored by freediving, scuba diving, as well as snorkeling on the surface. We also visit CYC Beach where you can soak up the sun on its powdery white sands or take a refreshing dip in its cool, crystal clear water. Sumptuous picnic lunch will be provided. After the tour, we return to Coron town then transfer back to your hotel.
Make sure to bring swimming clothes, extra dry clothes, hiking sandals or aqua shoes, beach towel, hat or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, underwater camera or GoPro, and waterproof bag. This is a private tour and comes with a private boat to ensure your utmost enjoyment. Island hopping itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions, rise & fall of tides.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel or cruise port
✓ Picnic lunch, fresh fruits, drinking water
✓ Admission fees
✓ Pumpboat, lifevest
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✗ Mandatory Coron environmental fee PHP 200 per person
✗ Snorkeling gear (For health reasons, please bring your own.)
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 6,848 or USD 127
4-5 persons PHP 4,588 or USD 85
6-9 persons PHP 3,918 or USD 73
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
CORON REEFS & WRECKS TOUR
Forbes Traveler Magazine listed Coron as one of Top 10 Best Scuba Diving Sites in the World due to the abundance of Japanese shipwrecks in the area. / @carlojayponio
The view deck on Pass Island offers fantastic views of the surrounding sea and islands. / Team Javalava
Pass Island may be small but its scenery and calm waters bespeak paradise. / Team Javalava
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTUSUISLD
Duration: 9 hours
Pick up: 8 AM
Highlights: Pass Island, Lusong Gunboat Wreck, Lusong Coral Garden, East Tangat Wreck, Lunch
Coron is one of the most visited destinations for wreck diving in the Philippines due to the abundance of Japanese shipwrecks in the area. In fact, Forbes Traveler Magazine listed Coron as one of Top 10 Best Scuba Diving Sites in the World. The Japanese warships (There were 24 of them!) were sunk by a US Navy strike force of fighters and dive bombers on September 24, 1944. Twelve wrecks have been discovered so far. The shipwrecks are all located in quite shallow waters and are now covered in colorful corals and home to abundant marine life. Explore two of these wrecks and other exciting spots with this day tour that’s sure to delight even non-divers. Accessible even just by snorkeling, Lusong Gunboat Wreck lies at the southern tip of Lusong Island. The shipwreck is covered with Sponges and Soft corals, and is home to schools of Butterflyfish, Angelfish, Pufferfish, and Batfish. The nearby Lusong Coral Garden is a lush coral garden offering crystal clear water and great visibility. We also visit East Tangat Wreck, the remnants of what used to be a 40-meter long gunboat or anti-submarine craft. Covered with Soft corals, Hard corals, Lettuce corals, and frequented by vibrant marine life, East Tangat Wreck will inspire novice divers and underwater photographers. We then navigate to Pass Island, an island paradise with sparkling white sand, surrounded by calm waters perfect for swimming. After enjoying a delightful picnic lunch, we climb to the island’s view deck accessible by five-minute walk. The view deck offers fantastic views of the surrounding sea and islands. After the tour, we return to Coron town then transfer back to your hotel.
Make sure to bring swimming clothes, extra dry clothes, hiking sandals or aqua shoes, beach towel, hat or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, underwater camera or GoPro, and waterproof bag. This is a private tour and comes with a private boat to ensure your utmost enjoyment. Island hopping itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions, rise & fall of tides.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel or cruise port
✓ Picnic lunch, fresh fruits, drinking water
✓ Admission fees
✓ Pumpboat, lifevest
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✗ Mandatory Coron environmental fee PHP 200 per person
✗ Snorkeling gear (For health reasons, please bring your own.)
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 8,408 or USD 156
4-5 persons PHP 5,128 or USD 95
6-9 persons PHP 4,388 or USD 81
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
CULION ISLAND ESCAPADE
Bulog Dos Island is a tiny island connected by a sandbar to the much larger Bulalacao Island. / Dennis Silva
There's plenty to do in Coron thanks to the sheer number of islands, lakes, lagoons, beaches, and dive sites. / Team Javalava
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTUSUISLE
Duration: 9 hours
Pick up: 8 AM
Highlights: Malcapuya Island, Bulog Dos Island, Banana Island, Lunch
Dive into refreshing waters with the Culion Island Escapade day tour. Swim and snorkel to your heart’s content as we explore three of Culion’s beautiful islands, each boasting turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and vibrant marine life. Swim along the reefs of Malcapuya Island, where you’ll find colorful fish flitting around lush corals without having to swim far. Walk on Bulog Dos Island’s divine sandbar then chill out on the beach. Afterwards spend the rest of the afternoon on picturesque Banana Island and fall in love with its unparalleled beauty. Sumptuous picnic lunch will be provided. After the tour, we return to Coron town then transfer back to your hotel.
Make sure to bring swimming clothes, extra dry clothes, hiking sandals or aqua shoes, beach towel, hat or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, underwater camera or GoPro, and waterproof bag. This is a private tour and comes with a private boat to ensure your utmost enjoyment. Island hopping itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions, rise & fall of tides.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel or cruise port
✓ Picnic lunch, fresh fruits, drinking water
✓ Admission fees
✓ Pumpboat, lifevest
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✗ Mandatory Coron environmental fee PHP 200 per person
✗ Snorkeling gear (For health reasons, please bring your own.)
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 8,408 or USD 156
4-5 persons PHP 5,128 or USD 95
6-9 persons PHP 4,388 or USD 81
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
CALAUIT SAFARI & BEACH TOUR
The 3,700-hectare Calauit Safari Park is a wildlife sanctuary for African animals which were transported from Kenya in an effort to preserve them from famine and hunting. / Sweetie Mata
Black Island is an exceptional destination with its stunning cave pools and divine beaches waiting to be explored.
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTUSUSFR
Duration: 12 hours
Pick up: 5 AM
Highlights: Calauit Safari Park, Busuanga town, Black Island, Lunch
Get ready to meet the adorable creatures living on Calauit Island with this day tour that starts with a two-hour drive from downtown Coron to Calauit Port. Located on a 3,700-hectare island northwest of Busuanga Island, Calauit Safari Park is a wildlife sanctuary and home to African animals like Giraffe, Zebra, Gazelle, Topis, Elands, Impalas, Bushbuck, and Waterbuck which were transported from Kenya in an effort to preserve their species from famine and hunting. These animals live harmoniously with endemic wildlife such as the Calamian deer, Mouse deer, Palawan bearcat, Philippine pangolin, and Palawan peacock pheasant. Here at Calauit Safari Park, we can enjoy close encounters with these wild animals as they roam around in a natural habitat. You may also take part in feeding towering Giraffes and Calamian deer with fresh leaves. After the safari adventure, we will take a leisurely boat ride to Malajon Island, more commonly known Black Island. From afar, Black Island looks menacing because of its dark, karst cliffs. Up close, the island is remarkable with its stunning cave pools and divine beaches waiting to be explored. Sumptuous picnic lunch will be provided. After the tour, we return to Coron town then transfer back to your hotel.
Make sure to bring swimming clothes, extra dry clothes, hiking sandals or aqua shoes, beach towel, hat or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, toiletries, underwater camera or GoPro, and waterproof bag. This is a private tour and comes with a private boat to ensure your utmost enjoyment.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel or cruise port
✓ Picnic lunch, fresh fruits, drinking water
✓ Admission fees
✓ Pumpboat, lifevest
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✗ Mandatory Coron environmental fee PHP 200 per person
✗ Snorkeling gear (For health reasons, please bring your own.)
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 11,438 or USD 212
4-5 persons PHP 7,558 or USD 140
6-9 persons PHP 5,538 or USD 103
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
Activities for Coron
CORON JET SKI
Tour code: OPTACTUSUJET
Enjoy the feels when you glide through the pristine waters of Coron on board a Jet Ski. Choose to go slow and enjoy the calm ride or turn up the speed the feel the adrenaline rush.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Jet Ski experience with pre-orientation
✓ Lifevest & safety gear
✓ Meet up at Coron Harbor Square
✗ Tipping
One person per unit. Participants must be 18 years old and above.
CORON PARASAIL
Tour code: OPTACTUSUPRS
Duration: 15 minutes
Experience a major adrenaline rush while enjoying stunning bird's eye vistas around Coron. This activity allows you to rise around 150 meters above the water with a parachute while being pulled by a revving speedboat. Take off solo or choose to go with loved ones as a tandem or as a trio. You can also choose to stay dry throughout or get wet with a water dip. The spectacular views combined with the exhilarating feeling of flying truly makes this activity a must-do in Coron.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Parasail experience with equipment
✓ Lifevest & safety gear
✓ Meet up at Coron Harbor Square
✗ Tipping
Full rate for 4 years old and above. An adult guardian must sign a waiver for participants 1-17 years old.
CORON WATER RIDES
Tour code: OPTACTUSUBAN
Duration: 15 minutes
Need a little dose of fun and excitement? Spice up your rather drowsy day with your choice of exhilarating water rides. Try the Banana boat for an easy breezy ride or the Bandwagon, Flyfish, or Hurricane and hang on for dear life. Whichever you choose, you’ll surely have a good laugh and loads of fun. In addition, complimentary use of Crystal kayak is included so you can observe vibrant marine life and the gorgeous clear water in the safety and comfort of a kayak.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Your choice of water rides (Banana boat, Bandwagon, Flyfish, or Hurricane)
✓ Roundtrip speedboat transfers
✓ Lifevest & safety gear
✓ Free use of Crystal kayak
✓ Meet up at Coron Harbor Square
✗ Tipping
Full rate for 4 years old and above. Participants must be 4 years old and above for Banana boat and Bandwagon, 18 years old and above for Flyfish and Hurricane. Minimum 4 persons per booking.
Day Tours for El Nido
EL NIDO CANOPY WALK
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTENICNP
Duration: 2 hours
Pick up: 9 AM or 1 PM
Highlights: Taraw Cliff, Hanging Bridge, View Deck, Dreamcatcher
Conquer Taraw Cliff, the highest peak in El Nido and one of the best viewpoints in Palawan, with this exciting activity that will take you to great heights. Taraw Cliff is a giant limestone karst towering the town of El Nido. Resembling a fortress, it’s the most prominent figure that can be seen even from afar when approaching El Nido by boat. El Nido Canopy Walk offers a smooth rock climbing experience and jaw-dropping views of Bacuit Bay. This mountain route is equipped with steel cables, ladders, and other fixed anchors, allowing even non-experienced climbers to reach the top. Get ready to traverse a 50-meter boardwalk, a 75-meter hanging bridge, and a 105-step stairway to the cliff’s view deck, 67 meters above sea level. There’s also the Dreamcatcher where you can stop to rest and, of course, take a photo. In just 45 minutes or less, you can complete this must-do activity.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel or cruise port
✓ El Nido Canopy Walk experience including helmet, gloves, harness
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✗ El Nido environmental fee PHP 400 per person (Valid for 10 days)
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 4,508 or USD 83
4-5 persons PHP 3,188 or USD 59
6-9 persons PHP 3,128 or USD 58
MAINLAND THRILLS: LIO BEACH + THE TWIN BEACHES OF NACPAN & CALITANG
The Twin Beaches of Nacpan and Calitang
The landscapes of El Nido have been widely described as stunning and some of the best that the entire Philippines has to offer. Many travel far and wide to discover El Nido's charm firsthand. / Team Javalava
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTENINAC
Duration: 10 hours
Pick up: 9 AM
Highlights: Lio Beach, Lio Beach Pier, Kalye Artisano, Nacpan Beach, Calitang Beach, Paraw sailing, Snorkeling, Barbecue lunch
Get ready to explore some unfrequented beaches and so much more on the mainland of Palawan accessible by land travel. We visit Lio Beach, a 325-hectare beach town guided by sustainable design and an eco-friendly drive. Here, we check out Lio Beach Pier and Kalye Artisano – an artists' village that champions Philippine arts and crafts. Go for a swim or stroll along the expansive beachfront and once you’re hungry, prepare to munch on a delicious beachfront barbecue lunch. Afterwards, we navigate to Nacpan Beach – a four kilometer stretch of glorious, cream-colored sand, swaying coconut trees, a fishing village, clear waters, and, at times, small surfable waves. We also check out the nearby Calitang Beach, known as Nacpan’s twin, then head out to sea with a traditional Paraw sailboat to check out the diverse marine life by snorkeling. In the late afternoon enjoy the beautiful sunset then after a fun day of exploration, transfer back to your hotel.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel or cruise port
✓ Barbecue set lunch
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Admission fees
✓ Paraw sailboat ride
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✗ El Nido environmental fee PHP 400 per person (Valid for 10 days)
✗ Snorkeling gear (For health reasons, please bring your own.)
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 8,108 or USD 150
4-5 persons PHP 5,288 or USD 98
6-9 persons PHP 4,278 or USD 79
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
VANILLA BEACH AFTERNOON TOUR + DINNER AT LAS CABAÑAS BEACH RESORT
The tiny Depeldet Island is separated from mainland Palawan by less than 100 meters. / Team Javalava
Depeldet Island can be accessed by foot at low tide, by kayak at high tide, or by zipline.
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTENIVAN
Duration: 6 hours
Pick up: 1 PM
Highlights: Vanilla Beach, Depeldet Island, Dinner at Las Cabañas Beach Resort
Enjoy Vanilla Beach and savor a delicious dinner with the most spectacular view of sunset with this private tour that comes with private transportation. Vanilla Beach (also called Maremegmeg Beach and Las Cabañas Beach), is known as the best place to witness the most incredible sunsets on the island of Palawan. Go for a swim, relax under a coconut tree, or bring a frisbee for some cardio fun on the beach. Don’t forget to check out Maremegmeg, the 100 year old leaning tree that looks like its bowing to the sea. You may also try the zipline on your own account. The 750 meter long zipline starts from the mainland of Palawan and crosses to nearby Depeldet Island. Return to the main beach by booking the roundtrip zipline, or you can simply walk on the shallow sandbar. Afterwards enjoy a sumptuous seafood & kebab dinner while feasting your eyes on the glorious view of the sun setting over towering rock formations and the waters of Bacuit Bay. After a fun day on the beach, transfer back to your hotel.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel or cruise port
✓ Seafood & kebab set dinner at Las Cabañas Beach Resort
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Admission fees
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✗ El Nido environmental fee PHP 400 per person (Valid for 10 days)
✗ Optional zipline sitting position PHP 500 one way and PHP 900 roundtrip, or Superman PHP 700 one way and PHP 1,100 roundtrip
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 8,258 or USD 153
4-5 persons PHP 4,878 or USD 90
6-9 persons PHP 3,678 or USD 68
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
Aquatic Tours for El Nido
EL NIDO TOUR A
Best explored with a kayak, Big Lagoon features a narrow and shallow entrance channel that leads into a massive lagoon surrounded by epic limestone cliffs. / Team Javalava
El Nido's Secret Lagoon is a secluded natural water pool completely surrounded by towering rocks. / Team Javalava
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTENIISLA
Duration: 9 hours
Pick up: 8 AM
Highlights: Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Payong-Payong Beach, Shimizu Island, Seven Commandos Beach, Lunch
Get ready to hit the beach and discover El Nido’s famous lagoons. El Nido Tour A is the most sought-after among all El Nido tours because it takes you to not one but two out of three lagoons located on Miniloc Island. Big Lagoon is one of the most photographed spots in all of El Nido. It features a narrow and shallow entrance channel that leads into an enormous lagoon surrounded by epic limestone cliffs. This spot is best explored with a kayak which is available to rent on site. Secret Lagoon will require a little bit of flexibility because to access it, we duck into a small entrance, a hole, revealing a bizarre, secluded water pool completely surrounded by towering rocks. We also check out Payong-Payong Beach and the nearby Shimizu Island both offering stunning views whether underwater or above water. Check out the amazing limestone rock formations seemingly emerging from the sea then put your snorkeling gear on and go underwater to see the vibrant display of marine life. Shimizu Island is also where, most of the time, the boat stops for a delightful picnic lunch of yummy seafood and fruits in season. Afterwards enjoy sunbathing on soft, powdery white shores or swimming in waters that shimmer in various shades of blue at Seven Commandos Beach. Don’t forget to check out the tree swing and the little bar that serves refreshing drinks and cocktails. After the island hopping tour, we return to El Nido town with plenty of new memories made, ones you will not soon forget.
Make sure to bring swimming clothes, hiking sandals or aqua shoes, beach towel, hat or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, underwater camera or GoPro, and waterproof bag. This is a private tour and comes with a private boat to ensure your utmost enjoyment. Island hopping itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions, rise & fall of tides.
Seven Commandos Beach is a picturesque spot to unlock your tropical relaxation goals. / Team Javalava
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up from your hotel or cruise port
✓ Picnic lunch, fresh fruits, drinking water
✓ Pumpboat, lifevest
✓ Admission fees including Big Lagoon fee PHP 200 per person
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✗ Hotel drop off
✗ El Nido environmental fee PHP 400 per person (Valid for 10 days)
✗ Snorkeling gear (For health reasons, please bring your own.)
✗ Optional kayak rental PHP 300 per kayak
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 9,158 or USD 170
4-5 persons PHP 5,218 or USD 97
6-9 persons PHP 4,078 or USD 76
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
EL NIDO TOUR B
Snake Island is a long, snake-like sandbar strip that connects two small islands, which allows people to seemingly walk on water. / Team Javalava
The entrance to Cudugnon Cave is a tiny hole which you'll need to shuffle through to access the enormous cavern which was once an excavation site as well as a World War II hideout. / Team Javalava
Cathedral Cave’s narrow entryway opens up to a majestic main chamber that resembles a cathedral made of limestone and stalactites.
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTENIISLB
Duration: 9 hours
Pick up: 8 AM
Highlights: Snake Island, Pangulasian Island, Pinagbuyutan Island, Cudugnon Cave, Cathedral Cave, Lunch
El Nido Tour B promises to fascinate with the wide variety of sites and stops offered. Book El Nido Tour B and enjoy white sand beaches, snorkeling, visit an ancient cave, and discover an unusual sandbar in the middle of the sea. We begin with a visit to Vigan Island, commonly referred to as Snake Island for its divine sandbar that winds like a snake. This site is quite unique in the Bacuit archipelago and you will surely enjoy the feeling of walking in the middle of the sea. We then proceed to Pangulasian Island. Also known as the “Island of the Sun,” Pangulasian has breathtaking views of both the sunrise and sunset. The island’s 750-meter stretch of white sand beach is a luxury tropical playground and right at its doorstep is a marine sanctuary which we will explore by snorkeling. Afterwards we navigate to Pinagbuyutan Island, an island made from limestone formed 125 million years ago. The island features a beautiful beach facing Malapacao Island and here, you can relax and enjoy snorkeling. We also visit Cudugnon Cave, an enormous cavern hidden behind an inconspicuous hole in the limestone wall. Once a Neolithic burial site, Cudugnon Cave holds major historical significance. Ancient pottery were once found inside the cave dating back to the Chinese Sung Dynasty of 960 – 1279. This site was also used as a shelter by locals hiding from Japanese forces during World War II. We continue the tour to Cathedral Cave situated at the edge of Pinasil Island. Accessible by a small boat or kayak, Cathedral Cave’s narrow entryway opens up to a majestic main chamber that resembles a cathedral made of limestone and stalactites. When the sun hits at the right time, a shaft of sunlight illuminates the cave like a sanctum. The cave is also known for its bird’s nests, harvested by locals and later made into bird’s nest soup. After the tour, transfer back to El Nido town.
Make sure to bring swimming clothes, hiking sandals or aqua shoes, beach towel, hat or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, underwater camera or GoPro, and waterproof bag. This is a private tour and comes with a private boat to ensure your utmost enjoyment. Island hopping itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions, rise & fall of tides.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up from your hotel or cruise port
✓ Picnic lunch, fresh fruits, drinking water
✓ Admission fees
✓ Pumpboat, lifevest
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✗ Hotel drop off
✗ El Nido environmental fee PHP 400 per person (Valid for 10 days)
✗ Snorkeling gear (For health reasons, please bring your own.)
✗ Optional kayak rental PHP 300 per kayak
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 9,228 or USD 171
4-5 persons PHP 5,138 or USD 95
6-9 persons PHP 3,978 or USD 74
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
EL NIDO TOUR C
Story goes that it was Secret Beach that inspired author Alex Garland to write his novel “The Beach” when he stayed in El Nido. The novel was later made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and became a cult classic. / Team Javalava
While some might argue whether Helicopter Island does look like a helicopter, a camel, or a submerged dinosaur, many will agree that the island is truly remarkable with its beach fringed with coconut trees, towering cliffs, and breathtaking dive sites including an underwater cave tunnel.
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTENIISLC
Duration: 9 hours
Pick up: 8 AM
Highlights: Secret Beach, Matinloc Shrine, Tapiutan Island, Hidden Beach, Helicopter Island, Lunch
Journey to beautiful islands, concealed beaches, vibrant snorkeling spots, as well as the bizarre Matinloc Shrine with this day tour that will surely delight. To start off, we visit Secret Beach, a patch of paradise concealed by cliffs and is only accessible through a narrow crevice which we have to swim through. Not a swimmer? Worry not because our friendly tour guides are ready to help. Story goes that it was Secret Beach that inspired author Alex Garland to write his novel “The Beach” when he stayed in El Nido. The novel was later made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and became a cult classic. We continue the tour to Matinloc Shrine. Built in 1982, the Shrine of Our Lady of Matinloc and the nearby building was a dream house anyone could have desired. The site was later abandoned for unknown reasons. Though completely neglected, visitors find the place as a spiritual oasis and admire the superb views specially those high above the limestone cliffs. Afterwards, we navigate to neighboring Tapiutan Island, home to several divine beaches where you can go swimming and snorkeling. We then make our way to another hidden cove on the opposite side of Matinloc Island this time with a bigger beach and even more daunting cliffs. Hidden Beach is a pristine cove of sparkling white sand and crystal clear water, tucked away behind limestone cliffs. It was here where “Survivor Sweden” (Expedition Robinson) filmed for three months. We also visit Helicopter Island, named so because of its shape. While some might argue whether the island looks like a helicopter, a camel, or a submerged dinosaur, many will agree that the island is truly remarkable with its beach fringed with coconut trees, towering cliffs, and breathtaking dive sites including an underwater cave tunnel. After the tour, transfer back to El Nido town.
Make sure to bring swimming clothes, hiking sandals or aqua shoes, beach towel, hat or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, underwater camera or GoPro, and waterproof bag. This is a private tour and comes with a private boat to ensure your utmost enjoyment. Island hopping itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions, rise & fall of tides.
Named as one of the most beautiful places in the world by CNN Travel and Reader’s Digest, El Nido draws people of all nations. Island hopping tours and the vibrant nightlife easily connect strangers and turn them into friends. / Team Javalava
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up from your hotel or cruise port
✓ Picnic lunch, fresh fruits, drinking water
✓ Pumpboat, lifevest
✓ Admission fees including Matinloc Shrine fee PHP 280 per person
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✗ Hotel drop off
✗ El Nido environmental fee PHP 400 per person (Valid for 10 days)
✗ Snorkeling gear (For health reasons, please bring your own.)
✗ Optional kayak rental PHP 300 per kayak
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 10,028 or USD 186
4-5 persons PHP 5,788 or USD 107
6-9 persons PHP 4,598 or USD 85
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
EL NIDO TOUR D
Located on Miniloc Island, Small Lagoon is accessible by passing a small opening to reveal a large pool chamber of mesmerizing turquoise color.
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTENIISLD
Duration: 9 hours
Pick up: 8 AM
Highlights: Small Lagoon, Cadlao Lagoon, Nat-Nat Beach, Pasandigan Cove, Paradise Beach, Lunch
Explore Bacuit Bay’s largest island and visit lesser frequented but equally stunning spots by booking El Nido Tour D. We begin the tour with a visit to Small Lagoon, situated around 45 minutes away by boat from El Nido town. Located on Miniloc Island, Small Lagoon is actually right next to Big Lagoon but they belong to different tour packages so to see both, you need to book two separate tours. Small Lagoon is concealed behind a towering limestone cliff and is best explored with a kayak. To access the lagoon, we enter a small opening to reveal a large pool chamber of mesmerizing turquoise color. Afterwards we navigate to Cadlao Island, the largest of Bacuit Archipelago, which features white sandy beaches, hidden lagoons, amazing snorkeling spots, as well as the highest peak in the area reaching 640 meters above the sea level. We explore Cadlao Lagoon, a spot that offers superb snorkeling in the shallow coral gardens that lie off the beach at the head of the bay. After lunch, we will discover three more locations on Cadlao Island where you can either relax, swim, or snorkel in their clear waters. These are Nat-Nat Beach, Pasandigan Cove, and Paradise Beach… all offering pristine and peaceful island vibes. After the tour, transfer back to El Nido town.
Make sure to bring swimming clothes, hiking sandals or aqua shoes, beach towel, hat or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, underwater camera or GoPro, and waterproof bag. This is a private tour and comes with a private boat to ensure your utmost enjoyment. Island hopping itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions, rise & fall of tides.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up from your hotel or cruise port
✓ Picnic lunch, fresh fruits, drinking water
✓ Pumpboat, lifevest
✓ Admission fees including Small Lagoon fee PHP 200 per person
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✗ Hotel drop off
✗ El Nido environmental fee PHP 400 per person (Valid for 10 days)
✗ Snorkeling gear (For health reasons, please bring your own.)
✗ Optional kayak rental PHP 300 per kayak
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 9,158 or USD 170
4-5 persons PHP 5,218 or USD 97
6-9 persons PHP 4,078 or USD 76
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
Aquatic Tours for Port Barton
PORT BARTON ISLAND HOPPING TOURS
Inaladelan Island is a private island that offers beach camping, picnic lunches, and a chance to swim with Sea turtles.
Lunch is served! Tables and chairs, sun loungers, hammocks, palm trees, white sand, clear waters, what's not to like about Inaladelan Island? / Team Javalava
Port Barton is a village on the northwest coast of the island of Palawan. It's about 120 kilometers northeast of Puerto Princesa, 23 kilometers northwest of Roxas. Essentially a two-road town where the jungle drops precipitously into the bay, Port Barton offers simple pleasures. It’s the kind of place where, after just a few strolls down the beach, you don’t want to share the tranquility with outsiders. For many people, Port Barton is a quieter, smaller, and more laid-back version of El Nido. Port Barton features islands with divine beaches and lush coral gardens perfect for swimming and snorkeling.
▪ TOUR A
Tour code: OPTBTNISL
Duration: 7 hours
Highlights: Twin Reef, Wide Reef, Exotic Island, Inaladelan Island
▪ TOUR B
Tour code: OPTBTNISL2
Duration: 7 hours
Highlights: Aquarium Reef, Marine Sanctuary, Paradise Island, Exotic Island
▪ TOUR C
Tour code: OPTBTNISL3
Duration: 7 hours
Highlights: Exotic Reef, Paradise Island, Inaladelan Island, Sandbar
▪ TOUR D
Tour code: OPTBTNISL4
Duration: 7 hours
Highlights: Twin Reef, Fantastic Reef, Sandbar, Bigaho Falls
INCLUSIONS
✓ Meet up at Port Barton Beachfront at 8:30 AM
✓ Picnic lunch, fresh fruits, drinking water
✓ Pumpboat, lifevest
✓ Admission fees
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✗ Port Barton Eco-Card PHP 50 per person (Valid for 10 days)
✗ Snorkeling gear (For health reasons, please bring your own.)
✗ Tipping
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
Day Tours for Puerto Princesa
PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND RIVER TOUR
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTPPSPUR
Duration: 9 hours
Pick up: 7:30 AM
Highlights: Sabang Beach, Forest Trail, Underground River Cave, Buffet lunch
Get ready to conquer Palawan’s Puerto Princesa Underground River. Known as the world's longest navigable underground river, the Puerto Princesa Underground River is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of New 7 Wonders of Nature. Its main attraction is an 8.2 kilometer Underground River that winds through a spectacular cave before emptying into the West Philippine Sea. To reach the Underground River, we drive through the countryside for about 1.5 hours passing through Ulugan Bay to Sabang Beach. At Sabang Beach, we hop on a bangka (motorized boat) for a 20-minute boat ride passing through magnificent limestone cliffs. A leisurely 15 minutes walk through the forest will lead us to the mouth of the cave. We then traverse the length of the Underground River through a smaller paddle boat. A tour guide or boatman will use a searchlight to point out the cave's stunning stalagmites and stalactites, rock formations, its inhabitants, and even a 20-million-year-old fossil of a sea cow! The river's complex ecosystem has adapted to the underground environments over hundreds of years. An audio tour (recorded spoken commentary) is available in major languages. The Underground River tour lasts around 45 minutes and once done, the larger boat will take us back to Sabang Beach where a beachfront buffet lunch awaits. After lunch, transfer back to your hotel.
The views inside the cave are of an otherworldly beauty with stunning stalagmites and stalactites, rock formations, various fauna, and even a 20-million-year-old fossil of a sea cow! / Team Javalava
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Underground River Tour with audio tour
✓ Buffet lunch
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Pumpboat, paddle boat, lifevest, helmet
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✗ Environmental fee PHP 150 per person (Valid for 6 months)
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 8,178 or USD 151
4-5 persons PHP 5,258 or USD 97
6-9 persons PHP 4,808 or USD 89
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND RIVER TOUR + LUNCH AT FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON PALAWAN
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTPPSPUR2
Duration: 9 hours
Pick up: 7:30 AM
Highlights: Sabang Beach, Forest Trail, Underground River Cave, Lunch at Evolution at Four Points by Sheraton Palawan
Get ready to conquer Palawan’s Puerto Princesa Underground River. Known as the world's longest navigable underground river, the Puerto Princesa Underground River is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of New 7 Wonders of Nature. Its main attraction is an 8.2 kilometer Underground River that winds through a spectacular cave before emptying into the West Philippine Sea. To reach the Underground River, we drive through the countryside for about 1.5 hours passing through Ulugan Bay to Sabang Beach. At Sabang Beach, we hop on a bangka (motorized boat) for a 20-minute boat ride passing through magnificent limestone cliffs. A leisurely 15 minutes walk through the forest will lead us to the mouth of the cave. We then traverse the length of the Underground River through a smaller paddle boat. A tour guide or boatman will use a searchlight to point out the cave's stunning stalagmites and stalactites, rock formations, its inhabitants, and even a 20-million-year-old fossil of a sea cow! The river's complex ecosystem has adapted to the underground environments over hundreds of years. An audio tour (recorded spoken commentary) is available in major languages. The Underground River tour lasts around 45 minutes and once done, the larger boat will take us back to Sabang Beach. Then we head to Four Points by Sheraton Palawan for a sumptuous lunch featuring fabulous Filipino flavors. Make sure to mix that Halo-Halo well to enjoy all the goodness in a single mouthful. After lunch, transfer back to your hotel.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Underground River Tour with audio tour
✓ Filipino set lunch with Halo-Halo dessert at Evolution at Four Points by Sheraton Palawan
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Pumpboat, paddle boat, lifevest, helmet
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✗ Environmental fee PHP 150 per person (Valid for 6 months)
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 10,128 or USD 188
4-5 persons PHP 7,098 or USD 131
6-9 persons PHP 6,148 or USD 114
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND RIVER + UGONG ROCK SPELUNKING + ZIPLINE
Ugong Rock was aptly named because the hollow limestones inside the cave make an ‘ugong’ or a reverberating sound when tapped. / Team Javalava
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PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTPPSPUR3
Duration: 10 hours
Pick up: 7:30 AM
Highlights: Sabang Beach, Forest Trail, Underground River Cave, Ugong Rock Spelunking Experience, Zipline, Buffet lunch
Get ready to conquer Palawan’s Puerto Princesa Underground River. Known as the world's longest navigable underground river, the Puerto Princesa Underground River is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of New 7 Wonders of Nature. Its main attraction is an 8.2 kilometer Underground River that winds through a spectacular cave before emptying into the West Philippine Sea. To reach the Underground River, we drive through the countryside for about 1.5 hours passing through Ulugan Bay to Sabang Beach. At Sabang Beach, we hop on a bangka (motorized boat) for a 20-minute boat ride passing through magnificent limestone cliffs. A leisurely 15 minutes walk through the forest will lead us to the mouth of the cave. We then traverse the length of the Underground River through a smaller paddle boat. A tour guide or boatman will use a searchlight to point out the cave's stunning stalagmites and stalactites, rock formations, its inhabitants, and even a 20-million-year-old fossil of a sea cow! The river's complex ecosystem has adapted to the underground environments over hundreds of years. An audio tour (recorded spoken commentary) is available in major languages. The Underground River Tour lasts around 45 minutes and once we’re finished, we head back to Sabang Beach for a delightful buffet lunch featuring fabulous local flavors. If you’re an adventurous foodie, you can also try the Tamilok – an exotic delicacy that features woodworm eaten raw with vinegar! After lunch we head to Ugong Rock, a limestone rock formation which stands 75-feet high in the middle of a rice field. Within are caves and narrow passageways leading to a viewing deck situated at the top of the stunning rock formation. It was named as such because the hollow limestones inside the cave make an ‘ugong’ or a reverberating sound when tapped. Enjoy exploring the caves and a zipline ride through lush greeneries. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Underground River Tour with audio tour
✓ Ugong Rock Spelunking Experience with safety gear
✓ Zipline
✓ Buffet lunch
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Pumpboat, paddle boat, lifevest, helmet
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✗ Environmental fee PHP 150 per person (Valid for 6 months)
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 12,978 or USD 240
4-5 persons PHP 7,208 or USD 133
6-9 persons PHP 5,208 or USD 96
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND RIVER + MANGROVE PADDLE BOAT TOUR
The Mangrove Paddle Boat Tour is a sustainable ecotourism project founded to empower the local community. / Team Javalava
Enjoy a relaxing 30 minute boat ride through the mangroves of Puerto Princesa while learning about its important contribution to the ecosystem. / Team Javalava
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTPPSPUR4
Duration: 10 hours
Pick up: 7:30 AM
Highlights: Sabang Beach, Forest Trail, Underground River Cave, Mangrove Paddle Boat Tour, Buffet lunch
Get ready to conquer Palawan’s Puerto Princesa Underground River. Known as the world's longest navigable underground river, the Puerto Princesa Underground River is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of New 7 Wonders of Nature. Its main attraction is an 8.2 kilometer Underground River that winds through a spectacular cave before emptying into the West Philippine Sea. To reach the Underground River, we drive through the countryside for about 1.5 hours passing through Ulugan Bay to Sabang Beach. At Sabang Beach, we hop on a bangka (motorized boat) for a 20-minute boat ride passing through magnificent limestone cliffs. A leisurely 15 minutes walk through the forest will lead us to the mouth of the cave. We then traverse the length of the Underground River through a smaller paddle boat. A tour guide or boatman will use a searchlight to point out the cave's stunning stalagmites and stalactites, rock formations, its inhabitants, and even a 20-million-year-old fossil of a sea cow! The river's complex ecosystem has adapted to the underground environments over hundreds of years. An audio tour (recorded spoken commentary) is available in major languages. The Underground River Tour lasts around 45 minutes and once we’re finished, we head back to Sabang Beach for a delightful buffet lunch featuring fabulous local flavors. If you’re an adventurous foodie, you can also try the Tamilok – an exotic delicacy that features woodworm eaten raw with vinegar! After lunch, gear up for a relaxing Mangrove Paddle Boat Tour cruising through networks of swamps while passing through dense mangrove trees. Learn the different species of mangroves, discover their importance in maintaining Palawan’s healthy ecosystem, and perhaps even spot animals like Bayawak (Monitor lizard) and migratory birds hiding in the trees. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Underground River Tour with audio tour
✓ Guided Mangrove Paddle Boat Tour
✓ Buffet lunch
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Pumpboat, paddle boat, lifevest, helmet
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✗ Environmental fee PHP 150 per person (Valid for 6 months)
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 12,528 or USD 232
4-5 persons PHP 6,758 or USD 125
6-9 persons PHP 5,058 or USD 94
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
KAY’S HOT SPRINGS + VIETNAMESE DINNER
Experience the relaxing and therapeutic hot springs of Sta. Lourdes at Kay's Hot Springs with six outdoor pools of varying temperatures.
After a tiring day of exploration, unlock your relaxation goals at Kay's Hot Springs. / Team Javalava
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTPPSHOT
Duration: 4 hours
Pick up: 5 PM
Highlights: Kay’s Water World Hot Springs Resort, Vietnamese dinner
Unlock your relaxation goals with this private evening tour that comes with an appetizing Vietnamese dinner. Did you know that the Philippines is known for its humanitarian tradition of providing sanctuary for refugees including Jewish refugees who fled the Holocaust, and Vietnamese “boat people” who escaped their country after the Vietnam War? Thousands of Vietnamese refugees arrived on boats and landed across the archipelago’s western coastline including the island of Palawan from 1975 to 1992. Decades of Vietnamese presence made it possible for Vietnamese restaurants to be a commonplace in the city. Savor a delicious dinner of Chao long (Vietnamese pho with rice noodles, slices of tender meat, bean sprouts and mint leaves) and Filipino banh mi (Baguette sandwich filled with meat). After dinner, we head to Kay's Water World Hot Springs Resort to soak in its healing alkaline waters. Choose between the many pools with varying temperatures and take a dip without forgetting to take a break every 20 minutes or so. Find yourself feeling refreshed and re-energized afterwards. Transfer back to your hotel after the activity.
Make sure to bring swimming clothes, extra dry clothes, towels, toiletries, and slippers.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Set dinner of Chao long & Filipino banh mi
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Admission fees, use of cottage & shower room
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✗ Environmental fee PHP 150 per person (Valid for 6 months)
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 3,758 or USD 70
4-5 persons PHP 2,368 or USD 44
6-9 persons PHP 1,828 or USD 34
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY TOUR
Our guests from Indonesia enjoying their interaction with members of the Palaw'an tribe. / Team Javalava
Balayong People’s Park is a civic space and home to more than 400 Balayong (Palawan cherry trees) and 535 endemic trees. / J&J Photography
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTPPSCTY
Duration: 4 hours
Pick up: 8 AM or 2 PM
Highlights: Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Plaza Cuartel, Baywalk, Crocodile Farm, Baker’s Hill, Mitra’s Ranch, Binuatan Creations Weaving Center, Balayong People’s Park, Souvenir shop
Puerto Princesa offers more than just its stunning natural spots and captivating beaches; it's also full of amazing cultural and historical locations which shouldn't be missed. Discover the many facets of Puerto Princesa, the City in a Forest, with this engaging day tour. We begin with a visit to the Immaculate Conception Cathedral then Plaza Cuartel, a Spanish garrison turned into a penal colony that held hundreds of American soldiers captive during the Japanese Occupation. Feel the warm sea breeze at the Baywalk. Learn about crocodile breeding and perhaps try crocodile meat at the Crocodile Farm. Sample local breads, pastries, and other treats at Baker’s Hill. Enjoy a panoramic view of Puerto Princesa on the view deck of Mitra’s Ranch. Then we make our way to Binuatan Creations, a center for handmade crafts and handloom weaves made from Palawan's locally produced, indigenous fibers. Afterward we navigate to Balayong People’s Park, a newly opened 7-hectare eco-tourism space and home to more than 400 Balayong (Palawan cherry tree) and 535 more endemic tree species. This place is set to become a major crowd drawer once the trees reach maturity and bear white and pink flowers blooming from March to April. Make sure to check out the Balayong Tower for sweeping panoramic views of the city. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Admission fees
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✗ Optional activities at Mitra’s Ranch (Horseback riding, zipline, etc.)
✗ Environmental fee PHP 150 per person (Valid for 6 months)
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 3,708 or USD 69
4-5 persons PHP 2,208 or USD 41
6-9 persons PHP 1,708 or USD 32
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
Palawan Museum is a great starting point to know more about Palawan’s tribes as it is the repository of valuable artifacts.
Iwahig Prison with guests from Indonesia / Team Javalava
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY TOUR: THE PEOPLE & THE WONDERS
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTPPSCTY2
Duration: 5 hours
Pick up: 7 AM or 1 PM
Highlights: Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Plaza Cuartel, Palawan Museum, Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm, Crocodile Farm, Mitra’s Ranch, Binuatan Creations Weaving Center
Puerto Princesa offers more than just its stunning natural spots and captivating beaches; it's also full of amazing cultural and historical locations which shouldn't be missed. Discover the many facets of Puerto Princesa – its people and wonders – with this engaging day tour. We begin with a visit to the Immaculate Conception Cathedral then Plaza Cuartel, a Spanish garrison turned into a penal colony that held hundreds of American soldiers captive during the Japanese Occupation. Then we visit Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm, an extraordinary open-air facility that’s twice the size of Paris where over 3,000 reforming convicts roam around freely and even carry out responsibilities like farming and office work. Afterwards, we proceed to Palawan Museum. Unknown to many, Palawan is home to several indigenous groups. There are the Batak in the northeast, the Tagbanwa in the central and northern parts, the Palaw’an in the south, both in the mountainous interior and the lowlands. Then there’s also the Tau’t Bato or dwellers of the rock of Singnapan Valley. Palawan Museum is a great starting point to know more about Palawan’s tribes as it is the repository of relics and artifacts of an otherwise forgotten era. Included in these artifacts are those which have been unearthed from the Tabon Caves, including a skullcap of the Tabon Man carbon dated back to the early Paleolithic Era about 22,000 years ago. Other remarkable items include the Manunggul Jar (Dated to 890-710 BC), rare sea shells, and many other relics relevant to Palawan's indigenous peoples. Then we bounce to Crocodile Farm for a chance to learn about crocodile breeding and perhaps try crocodile meat. Enjoy a panoramic view of Puerto Princesa on the view deck of Mitra’s Ranch. Then we make our way to Binuatan Creations, a center for handmade crafts and handloom weaves made from Palawan's locally produced, indigenous fibers. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Admission fees
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✗ Environmental fee PHP 150 per person (Valid for 6 months)
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 4,378 or USD 81
4-5 persons PHP 2,528 or USD 47
6-9 persons PHP 1,918 or USD 36
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
RIVER CRUISE WITH FIREFLIES WATCHING
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTPPSFYR
Duration: 3 hours
Pick up: 6 PM
Highlights: River cruise, Fireflies watching, Buffet dinner
Enjoy an evening river cruise, get close to nature and watch flickering insects known as fireflies light up the night sky. This tour begins with a 30-minute drive from your hotel to the site. The activity can be done on any of the three sites Nagsagipi River, Kitu-Kito, and Iwahig River. Savor a delicious buffet dinner before boarding on a boat to set off the relaxing river cruise. As dusk falls and darkness settles, the light show of the fireflies begins. Enjoy the serene views of the moonlit sceneries while your boatman paddles along the length of the river. Make sure to stay calm and quiet and avoid flash photography to avoid driving away the fireflies. Don't miss the chance to see this breathtaking wonder when you head to Puerto Princesa!
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Buffet dinner
✓ Light snack, bottled drinking water
✓ Paddle boat, lifevest
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✗ Environmental fee PHP 150 per person (Valid for 6 months)
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 6,978 or USD 129
4-5 persons PHP 4,728 or USD 88
6-9 persons PHP 3,778 or USD 70
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
Aquatic Tours for Puerto Princesa
PRIVATE HONDA BAY ISLAND HOPPING TOUR
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTPPSISL
Duration: 9 hours
Pick up: 7:30 AM
Highlights: Luli Island, Cowrie Island, Starfish Island, Lunch
Hit the beach in style on this tour of the islands and reefs of Honda Bay from Puerto Princesa. Enjoy a day out in the sun swimming, snorkeling, and sun bathing and feast on an appetizing picnic lunch. Honda Bay is located on the eastern shore of Puerto Princesa and hosts a variety of tiny islands. It is also home to a wide variety of fishes, corals, and giant clams. The tour begins with a 30-minute journey from the city to Barangay Sta. Lourdes, where the Honda Bay Wharf is located. A pumpboat will then take us to three islands each with its own unique attractions and characteristics. First is Luli Island, a sandbar that got its name from the Filipino words "lulubog at lilitaw," which means to disappear and appear on water. The sandbar on Luli Island disappears when the tide is high and reappears when the tide is low. Enjoy swimming in the clear blue water and perhaps sample local mixes at the cocktail bar on your own account. There is also a dive platform where you can jump for joy into the water. Next, enjoy playing on land and in the water at Cowrie Island then we navigate to Starfish Island where we can find groups of starfish congregating in the shallow waters. After a fun day under the sun, transfer back to your hotel.
Make sure to bring swimming clothes, extra dry clothes, hiking sandals or aqua shoes, beach towel, hat or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, underwater camera or GoPro, and waterproof bag. This is a private tour and comes with a private boat to ensure your utmost enjoyment. Island hopping itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions, rise & fall of tides.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Picnic lunch, fresh fruits, drinking water
✓ Pumpboat, lifevest
✓ Admission fees
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✗ Environmental fee PHP 150 per person (Valid for 6 months)
✗ Snorkeling gear (For health reasons, please bring your own.)
✗ Optional water sports (Banana boat, jetski, etc.)
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 8,478 or USD 157
4-5 persons PHP 5,108 or USD 95
6-9 persons PHP 4,158 or USD 77
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
PRIVATE HONDA BAY ISLAND HOPPING TOUR WITH PAMBATO REEF
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTPPSISL2
Duration: 9 hours
Pick up: 7:30 AM
Highlights: Luli Island, Cowrie Island, Starfish Island, Pambato Reef, Lunch
Hit the beach in style on this tour of the islands and reefs of Honda Bay from Puerto Princesa. Enjoy a day out in the sun swimming, snorkeling, and sun bathing and feast on an appetizing picnic lunch. Honda Bay is located on the eastern shore of Puerto Princesa and hosts a variety of tiny islands. It is also home to a wide variety of fishes, corals, and giant clams. The tour begins with a 30-minute journey from the city to Barangay Sta. Lourdes, where the Honda Bay Wharf is located. A pumpboat will then take us to four spots each with its own unique attractions and characteristics. First is Luli Island, a sandbar that got its name from the Filipino words "lulubog at lilitaw," which means to disappear and appear on water. The sandbar on Luli Island disappears when the tide is high and reappears when the tide is low. Enjoy swimming in the clear blue water and perhaps sample local mixes at the cocktail bar on your own account. There is also a dive platform where you can jump for joy into the water. Next, enjoy playing on land and in the water at Cowrie Island then we navigate to Starfish Island where we can find groups of starfish congregating in the shallow waters. Want more? We head to Pambato Reef, a remarkable snorkeling site that’s easy to spot thanks its floating platform topped with a giant Sea turtle. Offering sightings of a number of fish species, giant clams, and, at times, sea turtles, Pambato Reef is truly a gateway to a wonderful underwater paradise! After a fun day under the sun, transfer back to your hotel.
Make sure to bring swimming clothes, extra dry clothes, hiking sandals or aqua shoes, beach towel, hat or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, underwater camera or GoPro, and waterproof bag. This is a private tour and comes with a private boat to ensure your utmost enjoyment. Island hopping itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions, rise & fall of tides.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Picnic lunch, fresh fruits, drinking water
✓ Pumpboat, lifevest
✓ Admission fees
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✗ Environmental fee PHP 150 per person (Valid for 6 months)
✗ Snorkeling gear (For health reasons, please bring your own.)
✗ Optional water sports (Banana boat, jetski, etc.)
✗ Tipping
RATE PER PERSON
2-3 persons PHP 9,078 or USD 168
4-5 persons PHP 5,708 or USD 106
6-9 persons PHP 4,758 or USD 88
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
PRIVATE HONDA BAY ISLAND HOPPING TOUR WITH ISLA PANDAN
Puerto Princesa's Honda Bay is well known for its white sand beaches, alluring seascapes, and coral reef. It is a protected area with about 16 islands, only five of which — plus one reef — are open to tourists. / bemytravelmuse.com
Launch yourself up into the air with Isla Pandan's gigantic Water Blob. Forget diving planks and swinging ropes, this is the best way to come crashing into the water.
PRIVATE TOUR
Tour code: OPTPPSISL3
Duration: 9 hours
Pick up: 7:30 AM
Highlights: Luli Island, Cowrie Island, Starfish Island, Isla Pandan, Buffet lunch
Hit the beach in style on this tour of the islands and reefs of Honda Bay from Puerto Princesa. Enjoy a day out in the sun swimming, snorkeling, and sun bathing and savor a seafood buffet lunch at Pandan Island. Honda Bay is located on the eastern shore of Puerto Princesa and hosts a variety of tiny islands. It is also home to a wide variety of fishes, corals, and giant clams. The tour begins with a 30-minute journey from the city to Barangay Sta. Lourdes, where the Honda Bay Wharf is located. A pumpboat will then take us to four islands each with its own unique attractions and characteristics. First is Luli Island, a sandbar that got its name from the Filipino words "lulubog at lilitaw," which means to disappear and appear on water. The sandbar on Luli Island disappears when the tide is high and reappears when the tide is low. Enjoy swimming in the clear blue water and perhaps sample local mixes at the cocktail bar on your own account. There is also a dive platform where you can jump for joy into the water. Next, enjoy playing on land and in the water at Cowrie Island then we navigate to Starfish Island where we can find groups of starfish congregating in the shallow waters. Finally, we navigate to Isla Pandan. Aside from its white sand, turquoise waters, and majestic seascapes, Isla Pandan also boasts of a picturesque sandbar, amazing dive spots, and abundant flora and fauna. Here you can go kayaking to enjoy the calm water surrounding the island. Alternatively, you can also go paddle boarding or try the reef glider which allows you to observe vibrant marine life without having to get your head wet. After a fun day under the sun, transfer back to your hotel.
Make sure to bring swimming clothes, extra dry clothes, hiking sandals or aqua shoes, beach towel, hat or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, underwater camera or GoPro, and waterproof bag. This is a private tour and comes with a private boat to ensure your utmost enjoyment. Island hopping itinerary is subject to change depending on weather conditions, rise & fall of tides.
Board the Reef Glider and observe vibrant marine life without having to get your head wet.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Private air-conditioned transportation with fully vaccinated driver
✓ Pick up and drop off to your hotel, airport, cruise port, or bus terminal
✓ Seafood buffet lunch at Isla Pandan
✓ Pumpboat, lifevest
✓ Admission fees
✓ Free use of kayak, paddle board, and Reef Glider at Isla Pandan
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking tour guide
✗ Environmental fee PHP 150 per person (Valid for 6 months)
✗ Snorkeling gear (For health reasons, please bring your own.)
✗ Optional water sports (Banana boat, jetski, etc.)
✗ Tipping
Children 1-3 years old free of charge. Full rate for 4 years old and above.
Activities for Puerto Princesa
PALAWAN WATERPARK BY ASTORIA DAY TOUR
ADMISSION TICKET ONLY
Tour code: OPTACTPPSWTR
Highlights: Palawan Waterpark, Buffet lunch
Slide and splash at Puerto Princesa's first and only waterpark destination in the region at Palawan Waterpark by Astoria! Choose your own water adventure with a number of activities suitable for anyone, young or old. Laze on a floatie or fly down the giant slides, like the Velocity and Vortex. The Waterpark also features the Surf's Up Pool that comes with six varying levels of waves designed to resemble the wonderful movements of the ocean. Admission ticket includes a sumptuous international buffet lunch at Aqua Cena Restaurant. The Waterpark is open daily from 9 AM to 6 PM.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Full day access to Palawan Waterpark by Astoria
✓ Free use of floaties and beach chairs
✓ Buffet lunch
✓ One round of iced tea & ice cream
✗ Optional cabana, locker, and towel (Available to rent)
✗ Optional hotel pick up or drop off at PHP 4,500 per van (1-8 pax) one way
Children 1-2 years free of charge
Spa & Wellness
TRADITIONAL FILIPINO HILOT MASSAGE
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Tour code: OPTACTPPSSPA1
Duration: 90 minutes
Location: Hilot Spa at Princesa Garden Island Resort
Soothe your mind and nourish your body at Princesa Garden Island Resort’s Hilot Spa. Experience the age-old Filipino art of healing in the hands of a trained therapist. This ancient ritual of Filipino therapeutic massage releases tension in the muscles and joints while harnessing the beneficial properties of heated banana leaves applied with warm, organic, virgin coconut oil combined with the healing properties of bamboo. Hilot Spa is open daily from 10 AM till 10 PM.
❯❯ REQUEST FOR A QUOTATION
FOOT REFLEXOLOGY
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Tour code: OPTACTPPSSPA2
Duration: 60 minutes
Location: Hilot Spa at Princesa Garden Island Resort
Based on Chinese belief, the foot mirrors the body’s systems. Specific foot reflex points are pressed and massaged in order to assist the relief of stress and tension, improve circulation, and to restore the body’s natural balance. Hilot Spa is open daily from 10 AM till 10 PM.
❯❯ REQUEST FOR A QUOTATION
THE SIGNATURE PACKAGE
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Tour code: OPTACTPPSSPA3
Duration: 120 minutes
Location: Hilot Spa at Princesa Garden Island Resort
Experience Hilot + Strong and Salty Body Scrub. Enjoy Hilot, the ancient ritual of Filipino therapeutic massage that releases tension in the muscles and joints while harnessing the beneficial properties of heated banana leaves applied with warm, organic, virgin coconut oil combined with the healing properties of bamboo. Afterwards, your body is scrubbed with sea salt and seaweed marine oil. The sea salts will roll onto the skin without irritation. Large salts exfoliate the dead skin cells while the fine salts smoothen out all imperfections. Your skin and entire body will thank you after having this treatment.
❯❯ REQUEST FOR A QUOTATION
Transfers for Palawan
PALAWAN LAND & SEA TRANSFERS
PRIVATE TRANSFERS
TOUR CODE: OPTACTPPSTRN
Enjoy seamless and worry-free transfers between major points in Palawan by private air-conditioned van. Also available, transfers from El Nido to Coron and vice versa by tourist class passenger fast ferry.
INCLUSIONS
✓ Seamless private transfers from any point of Palawan
✓ Fuel
✓ Service of fully vaccinated, Filipino or English-speaking driver
✗ Optional tour guide
RATES PER UNIT PER WAY
Puerto Princesa Airport to Puerto Princesa hotel (City proper)
PHP 1,000 or USD 19 per unit
Puerto Princesa Airport to Puerto Princesa hotel (Outside city)
PHP 4,500 or USD 83 per unit
Puerto Princesa to El Nido (Town proper), 6 hours
PHP 8,000 or USD 148 per unit
Puerto Princesa to El Nido (Outside town)
PHP 8,500 or USD 157 per unit
Puerto Princesa to Port Barton or San Vicente, 3 hours
PHP 8,000 or USD 148 per unit
Port Barton or San Vicente to El Nido (Town proper), 4 hours
PHP 7,500 or USD 139 per unit
Port Barton or San Vicente to El Nido (Outside town)
PHP 8,000 or USD 148 per unit
El Nido Airport to El Nido hotel
PHP 2,000 or USD 37 per unit
El Nido town to Nacpan or Las Cabañas
PHP 6,000 or USD 111 per unit
Coron Busuanga Airport to Coron town
PHP 2,900 or USD 54 per unit
Maximum 6-8 persons per van depending on the quantity and size of luggage.
Coron to El Nido by air-conditioned fast ferry, 3.5 hours
El Nido to Coron by air-conditioned fast ferry
PHP 5,000 or USD 93 per person
