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8 Cultural Tours in Palawan Island That You Shouldn't Miss
Palawan is a slice of heaven, a sliver of an island that teems with exotic wildlife, quaint fishing villages, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Wave hello to endangered animals at the Calauit Game Preserve and Wildlife Sanctuary or explore the Japanese shipwrecks of Coron Island, regarded as one of the best dive sites in the world. A guided boat tour of the Puerto Princesa Underground River will take your breath away.
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1. Puerto Princesa: Trek to Batak Tribe Village
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Batak people are one of the indigenous peoples of the Philippines. Their numbers are dwindling fast due to the rapid development of this part of the Philippines. Through this activity, you'll get to mingle with the tribe and learn their way of life in the most natural setting; in the outskirts of Puerto Princesa City.
Inclusions: Light refreshments, snacks and lunch, Private tour with professional local guide, Free pick up/drop off for hotels in downtown Puerto Princesa (within 15 kms of the airport) by private vehicle
Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Pick up and drop off for guests checked in at hotels outside 15 kilometers from the Puerto Princesa Airport
Reviewed By dconetta
The stops are very scenic but tend to be crowded even with the regulations on the number of passes that are handed out each day. to access some of the sits you have to walk over submerged rocks that are very slippery. While it will be difficult to avoid all of the scrapes good water shoes will help to reduce them.
2. Private Puerto Princesa City Heritage Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This full day private tour will give you an opportunity to experience the major heritage buildings and notable landmarks in Puerto Princesa City. Learn more about Philippino culture and local lifestyle with your knowledgeable guide, lunch and hotel transfer is included.
Inclusions: Lunch, light refreshments and snacks, Private tour with professional local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only) by private vehicle
Exclusions: The listed price does not include a $150 transfer surcharge, payable at the time of tour check-in, for guests staying at hotels beyond 15 kilometers from Puerto Princesa Airport. The transfer surcharge is required by our local supplier and is not within our control., Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Gratuities
Reviewed By dconetta
The stops are very scenic but tend to be crowded even with the regulations on the number of passes that are handed out each day. to access some of the sits you have to walk over submerged rocks that are very slippery. While it will be difficult to avoid all of the scrapes good water shoes will help to reduce them.
3. Puerto Princesa City Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
It is a private tour handled by professionals. It is unique where experts local guides will show the beauty of its place, people & culture. You will enjoy your journey and experience.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By ikjm
Our trip started with a cancellation and then a no show which added to the journey time. Once out of Cebu City the roads are terrible so it was a very uncomfortable 2 hours. We arrived to chaos and frankly given how crowded you are on the boat as well in the water, it is simply not worth it. Too many people in the water vying for their video or picture. The Whale Sharks were delightful but only for a half hour. The waterfall was the same, crowded and uninspiring. The trip back took 5 hours as traffic was awful. I don't recommend this at all. I know people have to make money and they are all very nice but it simply isn't worth it.
4. Puerto Princesa: Shared Half-day Tour of the City
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
This half-day tour of Puerto Princesa City will take you to some of the most famous spots in the area. Get ready by bringing your water as the temperature gets hot midday. You'll get to stop by 8 destinations, each offering a glimpse of what the city is about. You'll also learn new information about the place as your guide will explain to you details of some of the spots. If you have a half-day to spare, this is a perfect tour to get to know more Puerto Princesa City and its people.
Inclusions: Lights snacks is provided at Baker's Hill, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Pick up and drop off for locations within 15 kilometers of Puerto Princesa Airport, Service of a licensed tour guide
Exclusions: Souvenirs, available for sale
Reviewed By tylersY4577AX
Great value for money you will have a lot of Fun and a great time very very good value for money simply a must do to those coming to the Philippines
5. Underground River Day Trip from Puerto Princesa City with Buffet Lunch
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2.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, and paddle down the Puerto Princesa Underground River on this 8-hour tour. This underground river is one of the longest underground rivers in the world. Board a boat at the mouth of the cave at Sabang Wharf, and stop at the Buenavista viewpoint for views of the Ulugan Bay. You can also choose to upgrade to include a group or private trip to a ziplining experience at Ugong Rock Adventure Zipline and Spelunking or other activities offered.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off within 15 kilometers of the airport, Buffet lunch, Parking Fees, Professional guide and driver, Environmental Fee, Taxes, Transport by air-conditioned tourist van
Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Gratuities, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Reviewed By Gbemi O
Was a long day trip from Cebu city however certainly worth the trip. Beautiful view and a fantastic time quad-biking through the hills. Worth visiting the observation center and Tasier preservation reserve right after.
6. Private Hiking tour in Batak Tribes village per vehicle group rate
The batak tribe is one of the endangered of the ethnic tribes in the philippines. There is a visitor center you will visit and you will see thier exhibit and a trek to the village in the mountains to see thier way of life. You will see a dance performance from the member of the tribe thier cultural dance. This is a community based sustainable tourism. To help preserve the culture and living traditions of the Batak indigenous cultural communities and to create opportunities for livelihood from tourism activity, the Batak Visitor Center and Cultural Village was established and the Kultura Batak Tourism Producers Cooperative organized. The cooperative has an Arts and Crafts project that produces and sells ethnic crafts at the center’s souvenir shop, and traditional music and dances are showcased in cultural presentations to enhance the cultural experience and interaction with visitors.
Inclusions: Land Transportation from puerto princesa to batak tribe and return, Tourguide, Fees
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By annaepoc
The driver/guide should have at least a rudimentary knowledge of the places visited. As it was billed as a "City Tour" some information about Purto Princesa would have been nice. To be periodically informed of ones location during the tour would have also been helpful. Other than the Cathedral and the US Marines Massacre Site all other places were for private enterprises such as horse riding/ zipline ride, bakery etc. I accept Palawan is developing its Tourist Industry but needs to do better than the take it or leave it attitude one meets as standard here.
7. Puerto Princesa Half Day City Tour
Half Day Puerto Princesa City Tour, Palawan. It has 6 destinations. Schedule is in afternoon or morning
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Snacks
Exclusions: Mitra's Ranch Entrance fee to enter the house and fees for activities
Reviewed By Italy1trav
We were picked up at the airport timely, but then taken to the main office and had to wait another half hour for a different vehicle to become available. Ride is long, windy, and road is not good, but driver did his best to get us there as fast as possible.
8. Puerto Princesa Full Day City Tour (private)
Puerto princesa city tour to experience the best of Puerto Princesa. Visit the Conception Cathedral, Plaza Cuartel proceed to Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center, Baker’s Hill, Mitra’s Ranch and more! Enjoy some time to fill up your souvenir bag too.
Inclusions: aircon Van, DOT Accredited tour guide, Entrance fees, light snack, buffet lunch
Exclusions: Above not mention is pax account
Reviewed By kimaxel
My friends and I went to Boracay way back May 2019 to celebrate my birthday. Was looking for an adventure that we can enjoy. Then I came across this diving at Ariel's point for whole day. I didn't regret doing this as activity as we really had a good time. We went to the meeting point in the morning, went on a boat ride for half an hour. On-board we had unlimited drinks of soda, liquor and beers which is really cool! when we arrived at the area we were given instructions by the staff. You can dive from 5m, 10m or 15m. And if you get tired from jumping or don't feel doing it you may, paddle boarding and kayaking. The location also was secluded and very clean!
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