Coron, Palawan (Calamian Island Group) -- sublime beauty

[padie]

Any body want a cheap Coron trip? Jupp, thought so....

Well, use the info here at the forum and put together your own trip, everything here in Coron is very easy and simple. The place you decide to stay at will always help out while ur here.
You dont need somebody to daycare you around.

But if you want somebody to daycare you, tell you were to go, that the hotsprings water is warm so be careful while dipping, watch ur step cuz its slippery.... .
Then its perfect to use all the new cheap "travel agents" that popped up here since last year. They do everything cheap and doesnt earn anything They just want to help out

All "agents" here have a 10% cut on every move they make.
Its easier for the new lodgings here in town to use some "agents" to get customers, So ask for a 10% discount urself when you prebook directly with the owner Just backread and see what places the "agents" have listed and you can have some discount!

Why book some place to stay through some "travel agent" here when its the same price to book directly at the place/lodge, its just the same email/phonecall away.
And when **** or changes happens, you booked directly with the place, much easier to solve.

Enjoy Coron

Padie

[bad_chini2]

How's the weather in Coron this month? Is it rainy?

[padie]

How's the weather in Coron this month? Is it rainy?

Rain today this evening between 10pm- 01am approx, otherwise sunny and hot.

Normally during rainyseason here its almost the same as normal season but rain in the afternoon/evenings sometimes. But still, if ur unlucky it could be rain a few days straight, but that is uncommon.

Patrik

[cheaptravelcoron]

Hi Anybpody Going To Coron?

[pushpop]

^ ME!

July 1 to 4

Looking for land tour group we can join to calauit safari on July 1 - diretso tour from airport at ETA 9:00 am

[aciranna]

tanong lang, meron bang dolphin watching sa Coron? or sa Puerto Princesa lang ba yun? thanks!

[shegothim]

alam ko sa puerto princesa may dolphin watching.

[aciranna]

Need help po with an itinerary...natuwa lang ako masyado sa piso fare ng Cebu Pacific kaya book agad bago research... )

7 months away pa siya,
Arrival: Wednesday, Jan 19, 2011 , 1400H;
Departure: Saturday, Jan 22, 2011 , 1050H,
and there's 4 of us.

any suggestions on lodging and activities/tours? and roughly how much would these cost?

thanks!

[abc1111]

Me too! Natuwa sa Piso Fare. Nagbook din ako, Apr 11-14, 10 months away pa

[padie]

Backread, use the search function. All ur asking for is here at this forum. Lots of itineraries what to do, where to stay, with prices regarding almost everything

Rgs
Patrik

[aciranna]

Backread, use the search function. All ur asking for is here at this forum. Lots of itineraries what to do, where to stay, with prices regarding almost everything

Rgs
Patrik

if I have the time, I would backread... but it's not an easy task to read through 100+ pages. thanks anyway.

[wileiz]

if I have the time, I would backread... but it's not an easy task to read through 100+ pages. thanks anyway.

Places to go to in Coron, Palawan:

Lakes and lagoons on Coron Island (both buffeted by towering limestone formations), perfect for snorkeling:

1) Lake Kayangan -- asia's cleanest and clearest lake, see as far deep as 15 to 20 feet

2) Lake Barracuda -- fresh water on the surface and warm saltwater (35 to 40 degrees Celsius) at depths of 9 m or more, unique marine life and breathtaking limestone formations underwater

3) Twin lagoons -- water can be both clear and slightly brackish depending on the temperature (water has 2 temperatures); very picturesque

4) Banol beach -- small strip of fine white sand sitting at the foot of a towering limestone cliff, very nice and private

Island hopping along the Calamianes group (arguably the best beaches in the Philippines, Boracay and Amanpulo included):

5) Banana Island -- lonely island with small coral reefs around it that show abundant marine life; fine white sand and rustic accommodations

6) Malcapuya Island -- fine white sand with a longer shoreline than Banana Island; rustic accomodations

7) Calumbuyan Island, Malcatop Island, North and South Cay, Debutonay Island, Black Island (Gutob Bay) -- another must-see for beach lovers; fine white sand and fantastic coral reefs (marine sanctuaries)

Dive sites abound (possibly the Philippines' most varied and technical SCUBA diving location):

8) Wreck diving -- many wrecks from World War 2 litter the archipelago (Akitsushima, Irako, Kogyo Maru, Olympia Maru, Morazon Maru and several more); depths range from 9m to 45 m

9) Cathedral Cave -- steep drop off to 30m, cave on 7m; about 20m long tunnel with large underwater cave where you can surface

10) Dynamite Reef -- a marine sanctuary off tangat (also sangat) island with corals, fish, anemones, and tunicates

Inland tourist spots:

11) Maquinit hot springs -- enjoy therapeutic 40 degree Celsius saltwater hot springs

12) Mount Tapyas -- enjoy a breath-taking view of the entire island and enjoy the unique sunset

13) Mount Tundalara -- 640 m high, you can reach the peak in 3 to 4 hours; the second highest peak in Palawan

14) Calauit nature reserve -- see zebras, giraffes, mousedeer and other animals roam freely in this safari-like environment

15) Horsevalley -- riders of all skill levels can enjoy the many horses located in this ranch located 2.5 km from Coron town

[padie]

if I have the time, I would backread... but it's not an easy task to read through 100+ pages. thanks anyway.

Ur welcome.
You must be busy the coming 7 months
The search function is really good aswell to find specific posts,
I agree not easy to read all pages from start.

Padie

[cheaptravelcoron]

HI MAM E MAIL MO AKO yong_cj@yahoo.com or txt me to this number 09205531710
i will give you the itenerary and quatation
ok
thanks
jun

[leidicamp]

hi guys,

when is the best time to visit coron? what months?

[pushpop]

ang mahal kasi ng van rental! 2 pax lang kasi kami, so we'll shoulder the rent expenses

worth it pa ba to spend another 6k van rent +2k for the truck just for the safari? maganda pa ba?

[gurangna]

ang mahal kasi ng van rental! 2 pax lang kasi kami, so we'll shoulder the rent expenses

worth it pa ba to spend another 6k van rent +2k for the truck just for the safari? maganda pa ba?

Not worth. Go there if at least 6 of u.

[aslowruler]

ang mahal kasi ng van rental! 2 pax lang kasi kami, so we'll shoulder the rent expenses

worth it pa ba to spend another 6k van rent +2k for the truck just for the safari? maganda pa ba?

If you are running to take a closer look with giraffe, deers, zebras and other animals and trees that you will only see on Calauit Island, then it is worh it.

You will enjoy it better if as what gurangna said, you are a group of at least 6.

[two_zero]

tour truck for safari is only 1k po not 2k.

[pikay23]

i have confirmed booking for 5, 4 adults and 1 2 yr old (FAMILY) dec 14 - 17...please PM me your quotations...

i prefer overnight stay @ banana island (is it advisable for my niece?)
big boat and exclusive for us only. please do help me out.

TIA!