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These are the top
destinations that I would recommend if you'll visit Puerto Princesa.
The reasons I choose these are the one's popular and worthy of your time,
money and in your schedule. I have visited this place last September 2010 and it
still a great place to spend your vacation. Make sure that these activities are
in your tour package and discover what the city has to offer!
Puerto Princesa activities & attractions must see.
Destination: Introducing Puerto Princesa City!
I. Puerto Princesa City Tour
Historically, the place was named
after Princess Eulalia of Spain, born in 1864 to Queen Isabel II and her
consort, Dr. Francisco de Asis. When the princess suffered an untimely death,
the Queen changed the name to Puerto de la Princesa. Eventually, the name was
reduced to Puerto Princesa as it is known today. Spanish Colonizers founded the
settlement on March 4, 1872 in the course of their exploration of the province.
The tour package is ideal for a
romantic vacation, family trip, or an all-inclusive holiday. Below are
recommended itineraries for first-time visitors. This makes planning your
trip simple and affordable.
How to Get There:
• By Air From/To Manila
Air travel from Manila to Puerto
Princesa takes less than an hour and is available daily via Air Philippines,
Cebu Pacific, and Philippine Airlines .
• From/To Busuanga/El Nido
South East Asian Airlines flies to
Puerto Princesa from Manila two to three times a week, oftentimes via Busuanga,
Cuyo, and El Nido
• From/To Cebu
Cebu Pacific operates flights from
Cebu to Puerto Princesa, four times a week.
Flight to Puerto Princesa City must
be in morning and departure from Puerto Princesa must be in late afternoon to
cover all the destinations included in the package.
Package Inclusions: Usually this
offer would cost around 4,600 per person or below depends on the best deal.
3 days and 2 nights
hotel/lodge/resort accommodation:
- daily breakfasts
- round-trip airport transfers
- meet and greet at the airport
- Underground River Adventure
Tour
- Honda Bay Island Hopping Tour
- half day City Tour
- Tour Inclusions
Tour Inclusions:
- Air-conditioned van for all
transfers
- Tourist boat
- Life vest
- Cottage rentals
- Services of licensed tour guide
- Buffet picnic lunches during
whole day tours (Underground river tour and Honda bay island hopping
tour)
- All permits and entrance fees
- Government taxes
1.) Underground
Subterranean River
An 8.2 kilometer Underground River
that winds through a spectacular cave before emptying into the South China Sea.
It features a limestone karst mountain landscape with an 8.2 km.
navigable underground river. A distinguishing feature of the river is that it
winds through a cave before flowing directly into the South China Sea. It
includes major formations of stalactites and stalagmites, and several large
chambers. The lower portion of the river is subject to tidal influences. The
underground river is reputed to be the world’s longest. At the mouth
of the cave, a clear lagoon is framed by ancient trees growing right to the
water’s edge. Monkeys, large monitor lizards, and squirrels find their niche on
the beach near the cave.
2.) Honda Bay Islands
Honda Bay, one of the Philippine's
premiere tourist destinations, Palawan. It is host to several of the most
exclusive resorts in the country. With its white sand beaches, magnificent
landscape, fishing villages and rainforests, it is a favorable destination of
adventurers and nature lovers. Honda Bay is just a few minutes north of city
proper, hop onto a boat and goes island hopping at the emerald waters of Honda
Bay.
There are several islands, each offering a different beauty and excitements.
There are several islands, each offering a different beauty and excitements.
- Snake Island, a long sandbar
that slithers on the surface of the sea, much like the critter that bears
its name. It is best for snorkeling, swimming or simply basking in the
sand
- Starfish Island, fun finding of
varied sizes and colors of starfishes
- Lu-li Islet, a short term for
"lulubog-lilitaw", a tiny islet that is visible at ebb tide and
disappears under water during high tide
- Pandan Island, it has a small
drop offs and good reefs, great site for snorkeling and diving. Señorita
Island, offer a glimpse of fish cage and seaweed culture
- Arreceffi Island, the
island resort of Dos Palmas with a variety of activities to enjoy such as;
ocean and mangrove kayaking, fishing, boat rides, snorkeling, and scuba
diving
- Bat Island, it is only 20
minutes away from St. Lourdes wharf, is literally teeming with bats which
make their way out at sundown to look for food in the mainland.
- Cowrie Island, pictureque, ideal for picnic trips or simply basking under the sun and lazing around the sand.
3.) Puerto Princesa City Tour
- all accessible in a day trip, capped off by a night out at any of Puerto
Princesa's many interesting dining and entertainment places.
A.) Palawan Wildlife Rescue and
Conservation Center
Admission: 40.00 pesos
Opening hours:
8:30 AM-11:30 AM & 1:30 PM-4:30
PM Mon-Sat
B.) Palawan Museum
C.) Iwahig
Prison and Penal Farm
There is no entrance fee to see
Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm. There are different souvenir items available and
as well as snacks & drinks from the souvenir shop. Most of the handcrafted
items are made by the prisoners.
4.) Kalui Restaurant
Kalui is the most famous restaurant
in Puerto Princesa. It is a must visit place among tourists. Your tour in
Palawan wouldn't be complete if you haven't visited this place. They offer
a wide variety of menu which depends on the fresh catch of the day. Everything
on the menu is seafood and vegetables which includes
sashimi, tempura, shellfish soup, sinigang, baked mussel and many more.
5.) Baker Hills, Sta. Monica
Heights
Wonderland-like
Baker's Hill sells specialized baked goodies. The place
offers children's park and picnic areas in a cool and breezy environment.
The
author poses in the Underground River signage as the background
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