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

[thesafaristreet]

Hi!

Has anyone tried any of the following?:

http://paradiseviewtravelandtours.we...-packages.html

http://www.coron-travel.com/corontou...nturepkge.html

http://www.corongaleri.com.ph/

http://www.corontravel.com/packagesfs.htm

http://www.e-philippines.com.ph/phil...coron-palawan/

Are all of this legitimate? Which offers the best deals?

thanks!
-jackie
http://tss0.com

[greyzie25]

Hello guys! Let me share with you*
our itinerary:
*CORON- EL NIDO- PUERTO PRINSESA trip
Were a group of 4 pax.( couples)

Day 1*
may 6 sunday
Mla- busuanga
200 terminal fee

Van to coron 130 per pax care of april +63 917 959 0742 .
I met her when i went to coron last 2007, she works at malcapuya island before now at two seasons hotel, coron.*
She also booked us at eco lodge

Lunch at kawayanan grill
- fish sinigang*
- pitik 300++ 4 pcs

- i liked what we ordered especially the pitik A little pricey.*

12 noon
We bought our food at the market
1500 for 2 days for 4 pax

1:30 pm- Coron tour- initially i contacted elmer (0919) 441 7721
Since his boat is not available he gave us *
kuya melchor, +63 926 105 8156*Our boatman, and ate
Weng (who cooked our yummy food), *and 2 assitants, who *took care of our 3 days 2 nights*island trip *
(supposedly 4 days 3 nights.. At 10500 php)
( we decided not to stay overnight at north cay because our plans changed
When we chose to go to el nido*Instead so we, re route our flight and our exit is puerto prinsesa. We paid still the php 10500 package even if the
Trip was changed, its because of the nice service they gave us. We still gave them tip. We love how they treat us. Mang melchor even gave us 2pcs birdnest for soup :-)

Kuya elmer also helped us to buy our food and drinks and all that we need.

kayangan lake 200 entrance
- trek of *30 mins i think
- its my first time here because i wasnt able visit last 2007 When i went to coron.
- its nice but i dont know why i dont find it appealing anymore. The water is not that clear. Just my observation. :-)

- twin lagoon 100 entrance

For me, water is no longer that clear also, alot of tourists that time. i saw this last 2007, it made me say "wow".*

- shipwreck 100 entrance

Overnight banana island 700 each

We arrived at 6pm, room is basic.
We had dinner on top of their kubo
Owner is not accomodating. I asked for a cup of hot water but she told
Me to get it from our boatman.*

We chose to stay here because reviews says its best for snorkling. But my husband dont like the way we were treated *so we left right away after breakfast.

Sand - not so white and fine
Cottages are located at the far end of the island where theres alot of stones/pebbles

Day 2 may 7 monday

Visited cheron island
Ditaytayan- this is one of the nicest island, i visited this last 2007 and sand are much whiter! *Now, it changed. Maybe because of the season.
Malaroyroy( two seasons now) beach front is not good for swimming. :-)

Overnight malcapuya 700 each
This is my favorite island in coron when i visited last 2007, *still this island has charm for its wide stretch beach. But its low tide at 5pm.*

Again, maybe because of the season. Also, sir ed (owner of malcapuya) said due to waves, Sands change. Its not that fine anymore. Off white sand. We actually use this sand as body scrubs. :-) sir ed, ask the helper to get one at the far end of the island where sand is fine.

Malcapuya island will be malcapuya regency this year or early next year. The boracay regency group
Will start the construction by
October as per sir ed advise.*

Good thing, we were able to visit the island again, before it became the next boracay. For me, its more appealing that way, less exploited :-)

Mang ute, one of the caretakers showed us the corals, fish feeding also! Last 2007, very few corals now, they are rich with marine life.:-)

Day 3*
may 8 tuesday

Drop by at culion, *only ate weng bought the food, we just stayed at the boat then we visited pass island where we had lunch, *200 entrance, but sir ed gave us at 150 (same owner of malcapuya! Super nice island. White sand. We should have stayed here overnight than*
banana :-)

Water is very clear, just that it made my skin itchy, my friend says, it might be because of small jelly fish. This is my favorite island now. :-)

north cay, south cay, dibutunay , ( all sight seeing) we opt not to stay so will have more time for black island.*
Black island, nice view, with small cave with water like pool .*

Back to coron town. Overnight at eco lodge (1600 per night) new and very clean :-)

Dinner bistro coron- pizza, fish in lemon butter, chicken curry( super spicy)

Day 4
May 9

7-am bought seafoods from market, paluto near coron bistro, sorry i forgot the name of the resto)

12 noon travel to *el nido via fastcraft-montenegro lines*
4 hrs travel ticket 1760

El nido:

Tricycle fare is 10 each

5pm check in rosannas cottages 09206054631
1500 per night aircon room,non beach front but very near to beach, * free continental breakfast ( bread, butter, jam and coffee)

Merienda sea slugs - seafood pasta
Burger and buco shake near ogs pension

Day 5*
May 10

Breakfast at marbers

Bratwurst 250 small serving
Tapa 150-yummy!


Tour c 800 per head with food ( crabs- we requested this, squid and liempo. )

75 snorkle rental per head
kuya harvey boat owner +63 926 304 9680
Boatman melchor and jomar
- nice service also! Ask them to fish! Were able to catch 2 big tuna and 3 mackarel :-) we grilled them. :-)

Secret lagoon- good for swimming, nice view!!
Matinloc shrine- very solemn place. Picture perfect view! Theres a couple having their pre-nup that time.*

Lunch at Talisay beach infront tapiutan beach
I also love this place, lots of fishes so we enjoyed feeding them!
Cadlao lagoon- super nice lagoon also! Great for swimming, very clear water.*
Helicopter island- we just took some photos and we leave right away because its raining*

Dinner at squidos
Seafood piza -170 each

Day 6
May 11

*Breakfast at rosannas, we bought maling and rice and ask the staff to cook- we ate at their beach bed, beach front

Tour a- 500 with food , crabs, chicken and fish, *its 600 but Kuya harvey gave discount since im her guest last year march 2011.*
Boatman melchor and jomar

Secret beach- were not able to visit this on tour c because of big waves, so we ask kuya harvey to add on tour a. but there are still big waves, we tried to get through but when were able to make it, nothing special Inside, a little sand bar. Hehe

Lunch Hidden beach - this is my favorite spot! Boatman says, its where bourne legacy was shoot.

Simizu island- fish feeding, too bad it rained all throughout the day. Were not able to stay long.

Entalula island- we were on the other side because entalula is for private bookings only. My super favorite! Little boracay where sand is white and super fine! Finally i was able to find this throughout our palawan trip

Big lagoon- great view! Even if its raining.
Small lagoon

Dinner and beer at lonesome carabao
Pork roulade with mustard sauce and mashed potatoes 200
Redhorse 35 per bottle happy hour til 7pm

Beer again at sea slugs san mig light 50 each
Grilled porkchop 280(hubbys favorite)

Day 7
May 12

7am el nido market ( corong corong)

Bought 1 kilo pusit 120
1 kilo Pork for sinigang 170
Other vegies 50
Tricycle fare 10 each

I cooked these at rosannas kitchen.*
Overall charge for cooking and rice and the maling that we bought, 350.

Laundry service at rosannas -70 per kilo.*

Day 7*
May 12

1pm Van to puerto princesa
500 each via eulen joy van.

3pm Stopover fortwally in roxas


PUERTO PRINSESA;

6pm check in lola itang's *pension, 0916 1500 aircon room*
With ref, with filipino breakfast.( this is our 2nd time. Very near to church and market)*

Dinner at kinabuch

Lechon kawali
Pinakbet
Beer
Watermelon shake

All yummy and worth for its price :-) big servings also.

Day 8
May 13

Breakfast at lola itangs
Dangit, rice and egg
Coffee

9am*
Mass at immaculate concepcion( plaza quartel)

12 noon van pick up care of kuya danny for city tour. 09106661767
1500 airport transfers included. *

Bakers hill- yummy pastries!! Affordable also.*
- they have lunch buffet at 399
Reservation required

Mitras ranch

Crocodile farm 40 entrance
Try crocodile sisig 160 *taste good!

Itoys coffee shop
Carrot cake 85- yummy and not too sweet*
Chocolate cake- 100 not too sweet also
Zuniga coffee- 100 best seller
Hot choco 65

Dinner at badjao seafront
Reservation required

Comida letter c 950 php good for 4 pax

Kare kare
Crispy pata
Fish spring roll
Bagoong rice
Fruit plater

Extras: caesar salad 140
Frozen iced tea

I like their food, some reviews says food are so-so especially seafood, so we ordered meat instead, *hehe since we ate too much seafood during the entire palawan trip.*

Venus spa near kinabuch, 850 couples massage- my husband liked it, but i dont.*

Tip:
Book *ka lui resto at least 1 week or 2 before your flight. (they are always fully book) were not able to visit this place, its our 2nd time to puerto advance reservation is a must.

Book underground river 1-2 months in advance. There's alot of tourist visiting puerto and only 1000 pax allowed at underground river( base on our tour guide)

Day 9*
May 14

Breakfast at lola itangs, bacon, bread butter and jam with coffee.*

Van pick up to airport care of kuya danny
10 am puerto prinsesa to manila
Terminal fee 40

Hope this helps! Enjoy your palawan trip :-)

If you have concerns just email me greyzie25@yahoo.com

[darthwin]

Hello po, san ba mas maganda mag-overnight sa MALCAPUYA or BANANA Island? Hope you can give me some insights regarding this. Thanks!

[gelahascue]

how much na ngayon boat rental to malcapuya? how bout coron loop?

Yung samin sir malcapuya is 3k tapos yung coron loop is 1.5k

[noelizm]

Hi!

Has anyone tried any of the following?:

http://paradiseviewtravelandtours.we...-packages.html

http://www.coron-travel.com/corontou...nturepkge.html

http://www.corongaleri.com.ph/

http://www.corontravel.com/packagesfs.htm

http://www.e-philippines.com.ph/phil...coron-palawan/

Are all of this legitimate? Which offers the best deals?

thanks!
-jackie
http://tss0.com

I only availed Coron Galeri's services for the 3 island tour I did in Coron last March. I'm very satisfied with their service, the food is good as well. One time, a group had to turn back because of big waves going to Malcapuya, and they refunded the tourists' fee. See some of my Coron experiences here:

http://noelizm.blogspot.com/2012/04/...in-lagoon.html

[heysummah]

anyone going to coron from june 7-9 here? we are thinking of going to calauit on the 9th, saturday.. hopefully, someone wants to go there too so we could share the van.. our june 7 trip would be to coral garden,north cay, south cay, pass island and etc then day 2 which is june 8 would be the usual island tour.. who else is going on these days? message me! *winx*

[thesafaristreet]

I only availed Coron Galeri's services for the 3 island tour I did in Coron last March. I'm very satisfied with their service, the food is good as well. One time, a group had to turn back because of big waves going to Malcapuya, and they refunded the tourists' fee. See some of my Coron experiences here:

http://noelizm.blogspot.com/2012/04/...in-lagoon.html

thanks noelizm!
is it alright to visit coron in july or august?

[beach_n_sunsets]

anyone who's been to Coron lately? how's the weather? we're going to visit Coron again on May30-June3 and hoping that the weather's gonna be good! paulan ulan kasi sa maynila

[thesafaristreet]

thanks.. sony tx5 plus underwater case ng sony ang gamit ko para pwedeng magpic sa mas malalim pa. si roy na guide namin (of unica yza) ang kumuha ng underwater pics.

Hi shegothim!
where did you purchase your underwater casing?
thanks!

[supernan]

we plan to have a calauit tour by land on our last day, our flight back to manila is 3:05PM. do you guys think this is feasible?

also, can you recommend a van for hire/rent that we can contact?
thanks.

masyadong tight yung ganyan sked
nag land din kami then pagkatapos ng calauit
lunch and uwi na agad
we arrive at our hotel around 2pm

anyone who's been to Coron lately? how's the weather? we're going to visit Coron again on May30-June3 and hoping that the weather's gonna be good! paulan ulan kasi sa maynila

got home from coron
summer na summer pa rin ang dating dun
umulan lang nung last day namin nung nasa airport kami (may 20, sunday)
downside lang may rotating brownout sa coron
so minsan hindi gagana yung aircon or hot shower ng hotel (but depends on the hotels generator)
ipost ko mamya yung itinerary namin for the past 6 day visit

[beach_n_sunsets]

got home from coron
summer na summer pa rin ang dating dun
umulan lang nung last day namin nung nasa airport kami (may 20, sunday)
downside lang may rotating brownout sa coron
so minsan hindi gagana yung aircon or hot shower ng hotel (but depends on the hotels generator)
ipost ko mamya yung itinerary namin for the past 6 day visit

thanks, supernan! sana maganda pa rin ang panahon pagdating namin sa may 30. 'Yung hotel na tutuluyan namin may generator naman kaya sana hindi mag-brownout habang andun kami salamat ulit!

[dyosang_dyosa]

Yung samin sir malcapuya is 3k tapos yung coron loop is 1.5k

hi ito po ba standard boat rental rates sa coron? dalawa lang kasi kami and we are planning to avail of leidy's coron tour. yung mga packages kasi nila exclusive lang for your group o kung dalawa lang kami exclusive din yung boat para samin.

pero kung 4.5k lang naman yung malcapuya/banana island and coron loop tour parang mas ok nga ang DIY. kaso boat lang po ito? wala pa yung entrance sa mga isla diba?

'til now di pa ko makapag decide kung DIY or package nalang.

[shegothim]

Hi shegothim!
where did you purchase your underwater casing?
thanks!

sa USA. nagpabili lang ako sa client namin na pupunta noon sa states para wala rin akong tax na babayaran.

[eeatrice]

masyadong tight yung ganyan sked
nag land din kami then pagkatapos ng calauit
lunch and uwi na agad
we arrive at our hotel around 2pm

we plan to go straight to the airport after our calauit trip
so if by 2pm nasa hotel na kayo, possible na by 1pm nasa airport na kami, since from calauit mas malapit na iyong airport compare to coron town

[supernan]

we plan to go straight to the airport after our calauit trip
so if by 2pm nasa hotel na kayo, possible na by 1pm nasa airport na kami, since from calauit mas malapit na iyong airport compare to coron town

pwede din naman gawin yun
better ask your van driver if possible na madala kayo ng airport
at the right time
mahirap na malate sa check in sa airport

[gelahascue]

hi ito po ba standard boat rental rates sa coron? dalawa lang kasi kami and we are planning to avail of leidy's coron tour. yung mga packages kasi nila exclusive lang for your group o kung dalawa lang kami exclusive din yung boat para samin.

pero kung 4.5k lang naman yung malcapuya/banana island and coron loop tour parang mas ok nga ang DIY. kaso boat lang po ito? wala pa yung entrance sa mga isla diba?

'til now di pa ko makapag decide kung DIY or package nalang.

Wala pa. Boat rental lang yan pero yung mga bangkero na magluluto food niyo. I think this is standard eh. Pero kami kasi 4 lang kami kapag 5pax above ata mas cheaper na.

[beach_n_sunsets]

Yung samin sir malcapuya is 3k tapos yung coron loop is 1.5k

Hi, Gelahascue!

Ilan ang capacity nung boat na narentahan nio?

Thanks!

[gelahascue]

5pax po. Mataas na po kasi boat rental pag bigger yung bangka eh. Since 5 lang naman kami.

[dyosang_dyosa]

Wala pa. Boat rental lang yan pero yung mga bangkero na magluluto food niyo. I think this is standard eh. Pero kami kasi 4 lang kami kapag 5pax above ata mas cheaper na.

salamat!

so boat rental + food? kasama din sa bibilhin naming food yung tour guide at bangkero?

[noelizm]

I forgot how to post pictures here. If you are looking for the standard boat rates in Coron, click on the link below and scroll down to the last photo, where you will find the boat rates.

http://noelizm.blogspot.com/2012/04/...in-lagoon.html