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Palawan

Hi i have been planning my trip to coron palawan this nov 2012. My first time backpacking but somehow i still wanna have a travel buddy.. female/male..foreigner /local,. The place is absolutely awesome! I just wanna explore its beauty and have a good time! If anyone is interested pls. email me!thanks

Can anyone please direct me to someone who does a decent Underground River tour? Need to arrange one for 1 June 2012. Thanks in advance!

I've always wanted to tour Palawan's stunning countryside. Has anyone ever driven by private car (Toyota Rav4 in my case) from Puerto Princesa to Port Barton (on the NW coast), then from Port Barton to El Nido (in the north), and then back to Puerto Princesa. I plan to leave PP early on day #1, 2 nights in PB, then day#3 drive on to El Nido, stay 2 nights and then on day#5 drive back down to PP. I'd like to know what the road is like once you turn off the national highway towards Port Barton, and then up towards El Nido. I'll be travelling with my wife, our teenage son and 9 year old daughter. Thanks for any advice you can give.

-Can somebody please tell me how safe it is to go to Palawan by christmas? -What place to stay in puerto princesa that will suit our budget as a backpacker? -Where to rent motorbike? Me and my husband will planning to fly there this coming Dec22,2011 but still dont have ideas bout the place and where start first! Please can somebody help us!

-How safe is Palawan for tourist now in 2011? Is there any Terrorist action going on there? - Are there any areas unsafe to avoid? Which parts of Palawan have night clubs and other activities? Is there much nite life there? Are there any reefs along shore line of beach for snorkeling? Which part of Palawan has the clearest waters? How bad are the Lamok in December? Are there many restaurants along beach area? Is there much American food available? Is beach open or blocked off by private resort beaches as in Lapu lapu city? Any good travel agencies based in PI that you reccomend

PLEASE HELP ME. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS THE EASIEST WAY TO TRAVEL BETWEEN THESE THREE PLACES. SHOULD I LAND IN PUERTO PRINCESA-DRIVE TO PORT BARTON- BOAT RIDE TO EL NIDO , ANOTHER BOAT RIDE TO CORON? OR FLY TO EL NIDO THEN BOAT RIDE TO CORON? AND FORGET ORT BARTON. OR FLY TO EL NIDO THEN BOAT RIDE TO PORT BARTON THEN DRIVE TO PUERTO PRINCESA AIRPORT? * NOTE, I ONLY HAVE 7 DAYS IN PALAWAN, FROM APRIL 11 TO 18. I WILL BE FLYING IN FROM MANILA AND LEAVING ON THE 18TH TO HEAD TO BORACAY. IS THIS DOABLE? I REALLY APPRECIATE ALL YOUR HELP IN ADVANCE! THANK YOU!

WHATS THE BEST WAY TO GET TO PORT BARTON FROM EL NIDO? HOW MANY HOURS IS THE TRIP? AND HOW MANY HOURS IS THE RIDE FROM PORT BATON TO PUERTO PRINCESA AIRPORT? HOW MUCH IS THE FARE?

I am planning to up sticks from the UK and go to Puerto Princesa in a few months when I sell my property. I chose PP because it is the biggest place in Palawan (medical, banking, infrastructure etc). I would eventually like to lease a property in Palawan (foreigners can't buy) and will probably go after residents permit. Any obsevations about living in Palawan ( nicest,cheapest places to rent/lease etc) would be welcome.

is it allowed or is it safe to bring along your 1 1/2 yr old baby in underground river and island hoping. tnx

2wks from now, we will be visiting palawan for 4 days and im quite aware that malaria is endemic there. to those who have already been there, did u take prophylaxis? if yes, what is commonly prescribed - doxycycline or chloroquine? thanks!

What is best way to travel from PP to El Nido (and then back). I am thinking of renting a car, but have heard some pretty high prices so far. The bus sounds like a long, tough trip and am looking for decent comfort plus relaxation. Anyone get suggestions on who to contact or better ways to get to El Nido aside from a 7 hour bus ride? We got time on the trip so I am ok with breaking it up over a day or two if that helps. Or should we just stay closer to PP if don't want to make the bus journey. Thanks!

Hi, looking for travel buddys to go to Palawan, was thinking of having a quick land at Puerto Princesa then off to El Nido to get my dive cert for say 3 - 4 days - can have boat tours on the side (coz they are amazingly beautiful, like insanely beautiful) - then if time permits a day or two at another island called coco loco, dive again :) then back to puerto princesa then manila .. sound swell? holler at me :)

Hello fellow Vt'ers, Could you please suggest a good itinerary for 5 days in palawan. I would be arriving in Puerto princesa on the 24th of July and will be flying back to manila on the 29th. I'm just travelling on a tight budget and alone and I'm a little bit concerned with the cost of tours. I hope some groups are also vacationing in Palawan the same date I'm there and I hope I can join to cut expenses. Hoping to receive some good suggestions. Thank you very much..

Hi, We're going to Coron in early June and planning to stay in Darayonan. Has anyone stayed in this place? Any feedback/reviews would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Package cost is 3500 - is this okay? Inclusion: - Roundtrip land transfer via van (airport-hotel-airport) exclusively for the group only - Lunch during island hopping tour - Coron inland tour (private and exclusively for the group only) - Two days of island hopping (private and exclusively for the group only) - All entrance fees - Permits and taxes - Life vest - Boatman and tour guide during the tour NOTE: My entire package are exclusively for your group only, we don’t allow joining group even if your only 2persons it is still privately for your group only to have a privacy and relaxation during the trip. Itinerary Day 1 – airport pickup, transfer to your hotel and start the inland tour. Coron Inland Tour (2:00-8:00pm or 2:30-8:30pm) ( San Agustin Church, Municipal Hall & Park, Mt. Tapyas, Souvenir Shop, Coron Cashew Harvest, Maquinit Hotspring ) all entrance fee Day 2 – breakfast and start your whole day island hopping. CORON LOOP PACKAGE (7:30am – 5:30pm) (Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake, Twin Lagoon, Twin Peaks, Siete Pecados, Banol Beach, CYC Beach) all entrance fees, Boatman, Tour Guide and Life vest. Day 3 – breakfast and start your whole day island hopping (u can choose between one destination below) ISLAND ESCAPADE TOUR PACKAGE (7:30am-5:30pm) (Malcapuya Island, Banana Island, Bulog Dos Island, Maloroyroy Island) all entrance fees, Boatman, Tour Guide and Life vest. REEFS AND WRECKS TOUR PACKAGE (7:30am-5:30pm) (Calumboyan island, Coral Graden, Lusong Wreck, Lusong Gunboat, Mangrove Trail) all entrance fees, Boatman, Tour Guide and Life vest. Day 4 – breakfast, rest for awhile then pickup at the hotel/resort going to the airport.

Hi Can anyone suggest the best time to visit Palawan? i want to avoid the rain and really catch the sun ? also places to stay and any other advice would be greatly appreciated!! ta Cat x

Hi, I am travelling to Palawan this Christmas with my 5-yr old son. I have been looking at cheap inns/pensions and just came across "The Color Mansion". Rooms look okay on their website and they are very accommodating when I inquired through phone. But I can't find any online reviews, whether positive or negative, and it would be nice if you guys can share info and comments about this place. I would appreciate it a lot, just wanna have an idea what to expect. Thanks in advance!

My husband and I will be spending 9 days in Palawan. We’ve decided to fly to Puerto Princesa and explore the Honda bay for few days(including island hopping). Following that we would like to stay on some other beach perhaps 2-3 hours away from Puerto Princesa. Can anyone suggest a good place to go/stay? Thanks Monika

I would like to travel from Manila to Boracay, Palawan and then back to Manila in January. Can someone please advise me which airline/ airport can I use to fly from Boracay to Palawan? Thanks Monika

we are planning a visit in coron on the 16th of november. does anyone knows anything about the current conditions there after the typhoons and the bad weather conditions? any information on road conditions, hotels, transportation would be highly appreciated

Help! Now I'm really confused about my choices hehe: 1. Victoria Guest House - referred by a friend. Super cheap but no TV and no hot & cold shower. Plus no reviews found online. 2. Badjao Inn - affordable. But mixed reviews online, mostly coz of insects? 3. Balay Inato - read at least two good reviews/blogs. looks good. relatively affordable and accepts credit card. but a little far from city proper? 4. Hibiscus Garden Inn - place looks good in their webpage. Haven't read reviews yet. a little over my projected max budget (1.8k/rm/night). Feedback anyone? Appreciate your views. Many thanks! cheers, c

I and my husband with our 4 yrs. old son is planning to go to Palawan this Mid-Nov. until Mid-Dec., is it nice to visit there in this time? Can you give us suggestions if what places are the best? Which transportation from Manila going to PP is comfortable and much cheaper? I hope someone will help and give me lots of suggestion about this.

I will be going to palawan on the last week of November. I am going there with 1 adult and two kids so that makes us 2 adults and 2 kids. We prefer to stay in a hotel near the beach for 5 days. How much should be my budget and can you suggest some good place for us. Thanks^^

I wist to travel from Puerto Princesa to Port Barton. I want to do it as the locals travel their way. No vans, no special trips. Please help.

VT members I need a place to stay in Puerto Princesa a good and reasonable. 6 of us will be on the trip sept 18 to 20

hi VT people! i just want to know how much is coron village lodge rates? for 2 persons thanks!

Palawan, as i hear it supposed to be a beautiful place. Nothing fulfilling than enjoying the beauty of nature. I am planning for a trip to palawan for two for 4 days 5 nights in July. Can anyone help me out with planning for the trip. Your assistance would be highly appreciated. thank you

I know this has been asked before but, please help. What are the time schedule of bus trips from PPrinsesa to Elnido? The reverse? The fare and average time of travel? Thank you..!

I am getting up a party (hopefully of six) of people interested in visiting as many deserted islands as possible in 7-10 days. Would this be possible here?

Hi Everyone, My family will be going to Puerto prinsesa and elnido this coming April 30- May 5. Would any one have a 6 day itinerary? We would like to be able to go tour Honda bay, Underground river and elnido. Likewise hope you could help out on the following; 1. would you be able to recommend accommodations in PP and Elnido that would be good for 9 pax ( around how much would it cost?, budget would be around 3-5k for all the 9 pax) 2. tell no. of van that will take us to elnido from PP and back ( around how much would it cost?) 3. any contact no. for boat men you have had a good experience with? Thank you so much for the help! Btw, I’ll make a detailed account of our family trip (accommodations, transpo and cost) when we get back to help other travelers =)