Traversing Palawan - Puerto Princesa, Coron, Busuanga and Calauit Islands


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May 26th 2008
Published: June 26th 2008
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Northern Palawan, known as The Calamianes Group of Islands as described by National Geographic is beautiful—extensive fringing reefs, sandy beaches, majestic vertical cliffs, mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and protected bays and inlets. Again, as part of the summer tradition on my birthday, we planned for a vacation. This time, we decided to go to Coron and Busuanga Palawan. And, as an a... Read Full Entry



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Palawan Calamian Deer Up ClosePalawan Calamian Deer Up Close
Palawan Calamian Deer Up Close

this was the closest we could get...
Feeding Hungry GiraffesFeeding Hungry Giraffes
Feeding Hungry Giraffes

Hungry giraffes eating locally grown plant leaves
Giraffe Up CloseGiraffe Up Close
Giraffe Up Close

One of the giraffes being fed by us..
Jellyfish Up CloseJellyfish Up Close
Jellyfish Up Close

Deadly jellyfish caught at Rio Playa, Busuanga, Palawan
Rio Playa River DeltaRio Playa River Delta
Rio Playa River Delta

View from the River Delta
Calamain Group of IslandsCalamain Group of Islands
Calamain Group of Islands

Sun towering over Calamian Group of Islands...on our way to Calauit Island, Busuanga
Black Island, Busuanga, PalawanBlack Island, Busuanga, Palawan
Black Island, Busuanga, Palawan

Shore of Black Island and behind those trees is the Black Island Cave.
Dibutunay Island, Busuanga, PalawanDibutunay Island, Busuanga, Palawan
Dibutunay Island, Busuanga, Palawan

Breathtaking....loved our islands...
Calumbayan Island, Busanga, PalawanCalumbayan Island, Busanga, Palawan
Calumbayan Island, Busanga, Palawan

shore of Calumbayan Island..abundant trees around
'Till we meet again...'Till we meet again...
'Till we meet again...

Boarding our ship going home to Manila...



20th July 2008

hi
hi there nice pics! we are planning to go to busuanga palawan and I want to know if you have any recommendations regarding lodging, places to go to (and not to miss) food, etc? thank you very much!
21st July 2008

Where to stay at Busuanga Palawan
Hi, Rio Playa is the best place to stay at Busuanga Palawan. It's exclusive though you have to pay for this privilege, meals are on board (you can cook on your own, but they have the best cook and food is not that expensive), the place is really rustic located by the Busuanga river delta with a beach front (it's at the corner of the river and ocean). I suggest you go island hopping with packed lunch/snacks - Calauit Island, Black Island, Dibutunay Island, Calumbayan Island and North Cay Island. Enjoy!!
30th August 2008

Question on budget
Hi there, i plan to go to Busuanga, is food expensive there? how about kayaking, how much does it cost. If it's okay with you to answer some inquiries, i would appreciate that so much. thanks, lasinen@gmail.com
30th August 2008

Question on budget
Food in Busuanga is not expensive especially seafood. You can buy live crabs from Php 150.00 per kilo. Unfortunately, we didn't try kayaking in Busuanga but we did in Coron Island. In Coron, you can rent a double kayak for Php 300 per day and may cost the same in Busuanga.
1st September 2008

i love it!!!!
good thing you have great cam to capture this awesome place!!! i recently visited El Nido, but looks like Coron, Busuanga is the best!!! will it be that expensive if i travel alone?
1st September 2008

i love it!!!!
It's better if you are in a company of 4 or more. Expenses can be lowered when shared with others. It will be a bit expensive when you travel alone.
7th September 2008

guide?
hi ! looks like a fantastic trip . we are planning an all girl trip in dec. did you go to these places with a guide? is transportation to one town easy to book or do you need to book it ahead or contact a van ahead or time? thanks!
8th September 2008

guide?
The boat crew we hired guided us all the way through while in Coron and also in Old Busuanga. For the trip from Coron to Old Busuanga, the manager of Rio Playa in Old Busunga was the one who suggested the van owner/driver we would hire. We had to book his van ahead of time but we did book while we were on our first day in Coron.
25th October 2008

Any suggestions?
I'm quite attracted to the information posted all over the internet about Busuanga. Do you think you can give me a budget overview about this trip? I'd really appreciate it. My e-mail add is khring2@yahoo.com
26th October 2008

Budget
The budget was about 8,000 - 10,000 per person which includes air fare, sea fare, board and lodging.
7th November 2008

Palawan**^^
Alam niyo ang pangit ng video lahat sobra walang originality ang pangit!!
7th November 2008

Palawan**^^
Okay, next time we'll improve on our videos.
18th November 2008

Help in itinerary/expenses
Hi! My family and I are planning to go there on May also in celebration of my birthday. :) I was just wondering if you can email me your detailed itinerary and expenses, and the contact persons also if possible. I was thinking, maybe we could try both puerto princesa and coron to make the travel really worthwhile. :) Thanks in advance for your help.
28th November 2008

inquiry
hi there, it looks like you had a great trip. thanks for sharing! i'm planning a group trip to palawan for my international friends, and i wanted to do something that incorporated both puerto princesa and busuanga. it looks like this was it. would you please share your itinerary with us? did you use an outfitter? if so, please share the contact. thank you so much!
21st December 2008

best places
would love to do you're itinerary for busuanga/coron but we'll be there for only 3 days. Aside from coron island hopping, what should we not miss?
22nd December 2008

best places
Don't ever miss going to Kayangan Lake and Twin Lagoons
26th December 2008

Whats the best time to go?
Hi. Ive been planning to have a beach/nature vacation with the kids (10, 7, 3) and thinking of going to Busuanga this Feb 14, 2009. Is it a good time to go, weatherwise? How about the crowd at this time? We appreaciate your fine pictures and the effort to share your experience. Good Work!
29th December 2008

What's the best time to go?
I am glad that you liked my blog. Anyway, the best time to go to Palawan is summer time - March to May, though there wont be too much tourists during the month of February. Tip: If it becomes a bit rainy during the week of Feb 14, bring enough insect repellent
6th January 2009

summer trip
me and my coworkers are planning to go to coron this April..i got so excited reading your blog..cant wait to share them your story. the place you stayed is an exclusive resort..you mentioned also yo,spent around 8-10k...can you suggest any cheaper resorts?but worth it also.hehehe..thanks
7th January 2009

summer trip
I am glad you liked the blog. Anyway, we stayed at Darayonan and Princess of Coron when we were at Coron. The exclusive resort we stayed at was in Rio Playa, Old Busuanga. Old Busanga is 2 to 3-hour land travel from Coron. There are a lot of inns/resort in Coron and you can negotiate with the owners regarding their fees which we did. Darayonan and Princess of Coron each has their own good features. I suggest you stay in Princess of Coron because they have a pool, newly built rooms and cheaper rates.
12th January 2009

magakano entrance fee sa Calauit?
Hi! We are planning a sort of honeymoon with tag along friends this february in Palawan... I want to go to Caluit.. How much is the entrance fee to the island and how much is the boat rental from Coron to Calauit... Nice blog by the way... very informative and i would dare say meatier than some websites i have come across with...
16th January 2009

magakano entrance fee sa Calauit?
Thanks for your inspiring comments. Entrance to Calauit costs 200.00 per person. You need to ride a truck which costs 1,500.00 to explore the island. It would not be advisable to go to Calauit from Coron via boat because the distance is too far, the quote for the ride would be expensive and the sea conditions might not be favorable. Hope these will help.
18th January 2009

summer 2009
whoa! seeing your photos and reading such a very informative blog like this gave me goosebumps and i just really cannot seem to wait for our trip on May 1 - 3 got our tickets via cebupacific... hey Eda, we'll be arriving in coron on May 1 around 2pm already, so what do you suggest to do given the fact that we'll have insufficient time to island hop that day? we'll hop the islands early morning the next day May 2... How much is the room rate per night in Princess? we're like 7 people. your response will be highly appreciated. thanks. alex
20th January 2009

summer 2009
I am so glad that you liked the blog. Anyway, must sees in Coron are Siete Pecados, Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoons then Banol Beach where you can have lunch. You may still have time for CYC Beach. Last time we were quoted 1,800.00 a night, extra bed 200.00 at Princess of Coron. Thanks for the inspiring comments.
25th January 2009

Great Blog
I just wanted to let you know that I really appreciate your blog! It's very descriptive and you give a lot of useful information. Been coming back here as I am planning our trip to Busuanga this Feb. I really liked the Coron pics, but unfortunately, we're only staying for 3 days (Thu -Sat), so we technically only have 1 full day to go around. I got to talk to Jun (Rio Playa) who recommended that we just go to Calauit and Busuanga island hopping, instead of Coron. :( It'd be too time-consuming if we still have to go to Coron. Maybe next time. Anyway, super thanks again. Hope you don't mind if I email you again for more info!
26th January 2009

Great Blog
Hi Cheryl, I appreciate your comments very much. Glad you have made a decision to go to Old Busunga instead (you won't regret it for sure). You can email me anytime for any info you want. Have fun!
17th February 2009

Itinerary
The photos are great! My friends and I are planning to go to Coron this May, and I can't wait. Would you happen to have an itinerary we can use? Kindly send it to my email address. thanks
8th March 2009

IT & Budget
Hi, you have a very nice blog.. Were going also to Busuanga, Palawan date May30-June01. Can you please send me your Itinerary and budget for your trip Or possible IT and places to visit. Thank you in advance.
11th April 2009

coron
can u please send me your iterinary and budget. tnx a lot.. nice blog..
11th April 2009

rio playa
how much is the rate per nyt in rio playa beach?.. is the place comfortable? tnx.. kindly email me,, tnx
13th April 2009

coron and rio playa
Hi Maria, Thanks for reading my blog. I have sent you thru email the details of our trip. Hope this will help. Regards. Eda
14th April 2009

Question on everything..
Hi..Good day..i read your blog and it was really informative..It was really a big help especially to the first timer in palawan like me..Me and my friends are already booked in Busuanga on June 6-9, 2009 and I just want to ask if what are you going to recommend us like first places to go, where is the practical place to eat, lodging and all the details that we need to make our trip goes smoothly..i hope to hear from you soon..God bless..
19th May 2009

very Informative
Hi! I stumbled upon your blog and it is quite informative. I'm flying to Puerto Princessa this Saturday and will explore Palawan until Friday. Me and my friends just plan to go where our feet will take us. :) I have a question though. I have not booked my return trip to Manila yet. Do you think it would be best to come from Busuanga airport instead of me going back to Puerto Princessa to take the flight from Manila?
6th June 2009

hi!!! i found your blog interesting. my officemates are planning to go to busuanga this august. i know it is rainy season but that is the only available slot for us to have a short vacation from work. i need your help badly. first , is it ok if you send me itinerary of the palawan trip. we are planning to go to busuanga and puerto princessa aug 1-4. second, can you tell us where to go for accomodation. we are low budgeted citizens but dreaming to go to the island paradise. lastly, can u tell me the fastest and cheapest way going to puerto prinsesa from busuanga? i will greatly appreciate your response. thank you.
7th June 2009

Hi Chai, Glad you find the blog interesting...sent you an email regarding your queries...and have fun!
16th July 2009

Hi, we are planning to go to busuanga and coron this nov. can you please send me your iterinary and budget? how much is the rate per nyt in rio playa beach? also, if you have the contact number of the van. i would appreciate it. thanks! =)
14th August 2009

inquiry
my friends will go to palawan on nov. I thought busuanga and coron is the same. anyways, we are only staying for 3days and 2nights.. can you please advise what activitirs we can do? would you recommend island hoppin?
19th August 2009

itirenary
Eda thanks for the very informative blog. I'm going to Palawan in October, do you think we can do all the activities you did in 3 days? Can you e-mail me your itirenaries? I'm travelling with my 13 and 16 year old children.
25th August 2009

inquiry
Hi Amabel, i have sent you an email regarding activities you can do while in Coron
25th August 2009

itinerary
Hi Rona, kindly check your email. I have sent you our itinerary. Enjoy!
25th August 2009

palawan island entrance fee
hi there...nice blogs,,great to read. we are actually going to busuanga on sept 5,6 7. but we did not avail some of the packages. but we are not also pretty sure if all islands have entrance..could you please give us an itenerary. thank you so much.
31st August 2009

fantastic
Hi Your blog is very informative and I am not surprised at all to see that there are a lot of people asking for your advices for their itineraries....and I am one of those. We are planning to go to Puerto and Busuanga from April 6(latest available flight) to Aprill 11 (latest available flight). Can you advise me or give a suggestions on how we can make the most out of this trip. I will only be travelling with my husband and our only child. Will it be easier to travel by land from puerto to busuanga (or vice versa). Would you know how long the travel time is? Thak you very very much.
31st August 2009

palawan island entrance fee
Hi Khaye, please read your email. And yes, all the islands have minimal entrance fees per person.
31st August 2009

inquiries
Hi Irene, please check your email, sent you the details. Enjoy our islands!
11th September 2009

advise
very nice blog, informative. we are going home in jan 2010 from canada and i would like my 3 kids to see palawan, we have a week to do it. can you email me your itinerary with your hotels and prices if you may, thanks and appreciate it.
18th September 2009

Van for rent contact number
Hi there, my friends and I are going to Palawan this Oct. I see you have rented a van for your tour. May I please have the number of the driver or van owner if you still have it. Thanks :)
22nd September 2009

nice blog....
hello eda... gud pm.... nice blog... but can you please email me also your detailed itenerary and expenses.. my family are planning to visit busuanga/coron this dec... thanks for the help.....
23rd September 2009

nice blog....
Hi Ms. Christianne de Leon, kindly send me your email addy. Thanks.
13th October 2009

help!
i was surfin the net for some tips on traveling from puerto princesa to coron. and i saw ur blog. i must say, reading it makes me more excited about planning our palawan escapade with some friends/family. just would like to know if u can send some of the details to me particulary on the budget, where to stay, "getting there"since we're from cebu, where to eat, "must-see places", and other fee. thank you very much! p.s. we want to make this trip BUDGET friendly but very fun..hope you can help us!
15th October 2009

itinerary
hi eda. nice blog. my family and i are planning to go to palawan this november. which would you suggest that we go to??? we are a family of beach bums and we like snorkeling a lot and kayaking. puerto princesa or busuanga and coron. or both??? can you pls send me your itinerary and budget for all pls including the vans etc??? and the rate per nyt of rio playa beach. i would really appreciate it. thanks in advance. hope to hear from you soon.
12th November 2009

please
hi there.. we're planning to go there next year.. January i guess..can u please send me the itinerary and quotation... and btw, where can we stay at busuanga.. we're looking for a cheap place to stay in.. thank you... jm_galang086@yahoo.com
24th November 2009

Busuanga to Calauit Safari
hi..your blog is very interesting. I'd like to ask from you on how much would it cost from busuanga to Calauit Safari? Is boat the only option on going there? In your blog you mentioned it takes two hours by boat, is it two hours by boat each way? does the boat leave from rio playa direct to Calauit? Your response is highly appreciated and thank you for your time.
2nd December 2009

nice vacation!!!
very nice blog.. anyway, how did you go from puerto princesa to busuanga/coron?please teach us... we wanted to experience underground river in puerto princesa and kayangan lake/twin lagoons in coron...
2nd December 2009

itinerary
i have the same query as come people here. can we make it from busuanga to puerto princesa (for the underground river) and back to busuanga in 4 days? pls pls pls help us... thanks...
7th January 2010

Coron to Puerto Princesa
Hi! I and my friends will go to Coron on April 29 to May2. I'm planning to visit my relatives in Puerto Princesa afterwards. What would you recommend on how can I reach Puerto Princesa from Coron (I mean the cheapest way and most convenient) and vice versa. Thanks!
13th January 2010

Puerto princesa going to Coron
We are already book to Puerto Princesa on Feb 7 to Feb 11. We are thinking of going to Coron or Caluit to explore more of Palawan. Whats the fastest route goin to coron or calauit with out going back to manila. How long does it take. Im saw in your blog its 12 hour by super ferry is it realy that long. Do you have other suggestion aside from the traditional tourist spot in Puerto Princessa. Hope to hear from you soon.
14th January 2010

Coron to Puerto Princesa
Hi Allan, The cheapest will be by ship, Super Ferry or Negros Navigation but the most convenient will still be by plane but more expensive. Hope this helps.
14th January 2010

Puerto princesa going to Coron
Hi Garrie, You can go to Coron from Puerto Princesa by ship (slow but cheap) or plane (fast but expensive). However, the airport is at Busuanga, so you need to travel by land for an hour to go to Coron. You can visit the Underground river and Honda Bay. Hope these help.
4th February 2010

request for detailed itinerary
hi! nice blog... my friends and i are planning to go there in April 1 - 3, 2010.. pls email me your detailed itinerary and expenses, and also the contact persons.. i was thinking to try to travel the same way you did.. fr mla to puerto princesa and then to coron... i could extend my stay 1 day (april 4) if need so.. then from coron back to manila... kindly send it... please help me and i will really really appreciated it.. thank you so much... emvhie_3AG@yahoo.com
16th February 2010

old busuanga
hi! great blog! you actually made me decide to spend another two days in busuanga after coron. pls send me your itinerary and cost. thanks a lot and keep on blogging!!!!
20th February 2010

Itinerary
Hi! Your blog is very informative and heightened my desire to go to Calauit Island. My husband and I are going to Puerto Princesa this July for 6 days and I was hoping if I can fit the trip to Calauit Island. Can you please email me your itinerary as well as the accommodations that you can recommend? Thanks.
20th February 2010

Itinerary
Hi! Your blog is very informative and heightened my desire to go to Calauit Island. My husband and I are going to Puerto Princesa this July for 6 days and I was hoping if I can fit the trip to Calauit Island. Can you please email me your itinerary as well as the accommodations that you can recommend? Thanks.
20th February 2010

request for detailed itinerary
Hi Vhyck, Thanks! Please check your email...and you're welcome!
20th February 2010

old busuanga
Hi Doods, Please let me know your email address so I can email you the itinerary. Thank you for liking the blog!
20th February 2010

Itinerary
Hi Litlit, Glad that you liked the blog. Please send me your email address so I can email you back the itinerary.
22nd February 2010

Transportation Coron-Busuanga
Is there a public transport alternative? What is the schedule to-from Coron-Busuanga?
17th March 2010

may i have your email address
Hi Eda, Very nice and informative blog......... I would like to be able to communicate with you by email to get tips on a trip to Busuanga and El Nido that I am planning for my balikbayan inlaws this coming january. we need to do the planning this early so they know how many days they will need to file for vacation leave :) many thanks and regards....
24th March 2010

hi! i came across your blog and it's very informative. we are planning to go to Palawan )with no specific place in mind yet) on April 30 to May 3... I hope you can share your itinerary, some tips and the expenses incurred when you visited Palawan. we really have no idea where to go and what to do exactly so i hope you don't mind giving us some tips. thanks! =) julie4jc@gmail.com
9th April 2010

request for detail itinerary
hi eda..your blog is very informative n it really inspires me to pursue my dream to explore d fantastic palawan...Hope u can send me your detail itirenary. thank u for d blog n GBU...
28th April 2010

question on transpo
hi po.... im searching for the available transpo from coron to puerto princesa.. me and my friends will travel this coming may2-7.. we will arrived at busuanga on may 2 but our plane reservation on going back to manila will be on may 7, 10am at puerto princesa airport.. so i'm wondering what is the best possible itinerary for us plus the budget so that we can enjoy both coron and puerto princesa city... thanks po in advance!!!! pls email me: kianamel@yahoo.com
28th April 2010

Itinerary in your email boxes
Hi Melissa, Khool and Julie, Please check your emails. I have sent our itinerary and expenses incurred. Have fun! And, thanks for liking the blog!
29th April 2010

puerto princesa-coron-puerto princesa
hi there! i find your blog really informative. thanks for sharing. can i have a copy of suggested itinerary to maximize our trip this coming sept. what's the best way to go to coron coming from puerto princesa?! considering we're on a budget. thanks so much! :)
6th May 2010

help
hi good pm! we are planning to spend our first anniversary in busuanga. can you please send me you itinerary and your budget for the entire trip. thank you very much
9th May 2010

itinerary inquiry
hi eda, thanks to your blog- id like to know if you can suggest an affordable place and tour package in coron?i am going there alone on may 27th and i'm kinda freaking out since i'll be alone all of my friends suddenly can't make it and i got tickets already i can't have it moved so i decided to take the trip alone.ur suggestion will be very much appreaciated.thank you
22nd May 2010

itinerary for coron busuanga
hi ms. eda...my friends and I are planning to go to Busuanga-Coron on Dec 2010. Is it ok to go there at that time of the year? Can you send me your itinerary, contacts, where to go and budget? thanks! my email add is roanguerrero@yahoo.com. thanks!
10th June 2010

Hey
OMG! I love this blog! I wanna ask if there are other alternative transportation arrangements if I will be coming from Puerto Princesa- Coron/Busuanga. And how long it would take to get there. If it's not too much to ask, can you send me an itinerary for a 4D-3N trip? thanks a lot!!!
11th June 2010

Puerto Princesa in 7 days
I booked a tripto Puerto Princesa for 7 days, unfortunately I am arriving/departing in Puerto thus I would need advice on what is best way to see Coron and possibly Calauit as well. Should I just eat the change fee (~2k) and rebook my departing flight from Coron?
15th June 2010

request for itinerary
hi eda, me and my wife planning to visit puerto princesa and coron, busuanga from 15-20 aug 2010, pls send me your suggested itinerary including expenses to tigershiok@hotmail.com thanks
18th June 2010

hi looking for a tour
hi there! we already booked july 17-july 20 puerto princesa.. 8 persons. but we want to visit coron. we like to stay 1 day (july 17) in puerto princesa since we will arrive there in the morning and by boat going to coron. pls let me know how much we will need to provide for the trip.. pls email me.. corrs_villegas3@yahoo.com.. thanks.. hope you can help!
23rd June 2010

Those who requested for Itineraray
Hi Tiger, Mims and Roan I have emailed the itinerary. Enjoy Palawan! EDA
23rd June 2010

hi looking for a tour
Hi Corrs, I have emailed you our actual expenses during the trip. EDA
23rd June 2010

:)
this entry is very helpful. thank you for posting. would you mind if i also request for the itinerary w/ costing? am planning to go there in august and i have no idea where to start. thank you in advance.
26th June 2010

request for detailed itinerary
Hi Naomi, Sent the itinerary, please check your email. Glad that the blog helped and thanks!
11th July 2010

Helpful entry
Your entries are helpful. Can I have a copy of your itinerary? Thank you
6th August 2010

coron first timers
thanks so much for this blog post! :) how much would you think is the cost per head if we are just two? can u send me the itinerary also? thank you!
6th September 2010

hi..
HI.. paano ko kaya makukuha ung contact number ng nag a2laga sa giraffe ng calauit island? tnx
6th September 2010

help me pls
how can i get the contact number of giraffe administrator in calauit palawan tnx...
27th September 2010

help me pls
Hi Heidi, Sorry, I don't know any contact numbers in Calauit Island.
30th November 2010

beautiful busuanga
hope i can go there someday! (i'll keep my fingers cross)
7th January 2011

looking for puerto pricesa to coron tour
hi! we are planning to visit puerto princesa on march 13-16 2011. my hubby wants to visit also coron. is there a tour from peurto princesa to coron? thank you.
10th April 2011

which is better?
which is more beautiful? to stay in puerto princessa or in coron?
7th May 2011

Calauit
Hi! I hope you still blog and that this reaches you. I was wondering how much it would cost to go to Calauit and how to arrange the trip there. Thanks!
13th May 2011

which is better Puerto Princessa or Coron
Coron and its islands are still better i think...more places to go to...
10th August 2011

Caluit
Hi, From Old Busuanga, you can hire a boat going to Caluit Island, cost may vary. We paid about 5 thousand - to and fro

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