palawan

Palawan? Do you think it’s an expensive tourist destination? Exactly NO!  Palawan is one of the world class Philippines destination but it doesn't mean you have to out thousand of pesos in your pocket.

docking area going to underground river

Me and my co-teacher went to Palawan in a low cost budget,yet we had so much fun..

We stayed in a budget hotel for 3 days. I booked it through http://www.agoda.com two months before the date. Its very cheap yet the accommodation is superb. One thing i like most is a walking distance from the airport.

our hotel

the ground floor

Day 1 – City tour

Destination- Puerto Princesa City Hall, Butterfly Garden, Bakers Hill, Metras Ranch and Bay walk.

We rent a tricycle that cost us Php 150.00 each.

City Hall..

where you can buy souvenirs and fresh bake hopia for pasalobong..

Metras Ranch..

An old residential house of late Senator Metra. Horse riding and Zip line is available and it’s a over looking place.

Day 2- Underground River

Our tour van arrived very early. Around 8 am from Puerto we traveled 1 hour zigzag road to Sabang ( registration Site)

cave entance

picture-picture

while waiting our boat

After lunch we went another destination ” Mangrove Cruise” a hundred years old Mangroves tress..

hundred years old trees

a friendly reminders..

If you want to see snakes ,old mangrove trees,and eat Tamelok,  don’t miss this tour. Entrance is only Php 200.00

Day 3 – Island Tour

Luli Island, Starfish Island and Cowrie Island

our first destination

Fish feeding is the common activity here.

Last destination island

Cowrie is my favorite Island. You can buy drinks ,go swimming , get tattoo  or have some relaxing massage.

Our expenses

Accommodation – Php 999x 3 nights=2997 / 2 pax = 1498.50

Tour/Packages- Underground River  Php1,600.00, Island Tour Php 1,300.00, City Tour 150.00 (half day)

Meals – Php 80x 2 meal ( lunch is included to the package)160x3days =480.00

Pasalubong – Php 1,000.00

Terminal Fee- 400.00

Others- 500.00