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Top 10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Palawan Island, Mimaropa
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. 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.
3. 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
4. City Tour of Puerto Princesa
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4.0 based on 3 reviews
Not just a city tour but this includes a visit to the museum. This is a half day tour 4 hours (1:30pm to 5:00 pm). You will visit the Heritage museum (open monday to friday only), crocodile farm, bakers hill. mitra or sta monica ranch, baywalk, the historical plaza cuartel, and souvenir shopping. The tour is in puerto princesa city. The is a group tour in a van with other tourists.
Inclusions: van transportation, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: no meals, gratuities optional
5. Museum tour with City Tour & Shopping
A visit to the World War2 Museum Palawan Special battalion The heritage museum The historical Plaza Cuartel Souvenir shopping the tour is a half day tour 8:30am - 12:00 noon or 1:30pm to 5:00 pm
Inclusions: Bottled water, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off within city proper hotels, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: gratuities optional, snacks
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.
6. Hiking in Batak Tribal Village tour
This tour takes you on a 1.5-hour jungle hike to a tribal village home to the Batak people, indigenous people of the Philippines. You can see the culture and way of life of tribal people that are now diminishing in the mountains in palawan. This is part of the Sustainable Tourism Project 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 Kultura Batak Tourism Producers Cooperative are those poeple produces and sells handicraft as souvenir items to tourists. The tours starts from pick up from your city center hotels. IF your hotel is located outside the city center an extra pick up and drop off charge for the van will be collected.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Pick up and drop off if your hotel is within the city center, Snacks, Entrance fee, Licensed Tourguide
Exclusions: tips
Reviewed By LorenP247
The private transfer from the hotel arrived on time. The van was clean and the driver was polite, Our guide was also very entertaining and helpful. It was convenient and we did appreciate the fact that we had the whole van for ourselves. On the way to the Underground River, we dropped by Buenavista view deck which had a lovely panoramic view of Ulugan Bay. We also had a private boat transfer from the port to the Underground River National Park where we joined other tourists for the 45-min paddle boat ride to the Underground River. The guided paddle boat takes you across the underground river. For around 45 minutes, you get to explore the deep, vast & dark cave, and witness unique rock formations. From stalagmites and stalactites shaped in different unique and entertaining forms- it was indeed an experience. The tour included an expert (and hilarious) guide who navigated us inside plus an audio guide (you can choose in different languages). This tour is a must for a Palawan trip.
7. Historical & Cultural guided tour with shopping & City sightseeing
Uncover history and culture in a private half day tour in Puerto Princesa City. Travel back in time to the World War 2 Battle on this half-day tour in Puerto Princesa City. On this tour, see the plaza cuartel remains that still bear witness to the carnage of this dark time in history. Puerto Princesa hotel pickup and drop-off included if your hotel is within the main center. Visit Special battalion museum which has artifacts used in WW2 . Round-trip hotel transport by comfortable, air-conditioned van is included this is a Great tour for history buffs! Combine visits to the Heritage museum where you will see palawan cradle of civilization fossils found in Tabon Cave on this private tour with time to shop souvenir and city sightseeing. After the tour of the museum the van will take you to bakers hill, where you can buy some snacks and pastries. Visit sustainable tourism site where locals make handwoven products from grass fibers. Heritage museum Available on Weekdays only (Mon to Fri).
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: no meals
Reviewed By LorenP247
The private transfer from the hotel arrived on time. The van was clean and the driver was polite, Our guide was also very entertaining and helpful. It was convenient and we did appreciate the fact that we had the whole van for ourselves. On the way to the Underground River, we dropped by Buenavista view deck which had a lovely panoramic view of Ulugan Bay. We also had a private boat transfer from the port to the Underground River National Park where we joined other tourists for the 45-min paddle boat ride to the Underground River. The guided paddle boat takes you across the underground river. For around 45 minutes, you get to explore the deep, vast & dark cave, and witness unique rock formations. From stalagmites and stalactites shaped in different unique and entertaining forms- it was indeed an experience. The tour included an expert (and hilarious) guide who navigated us inside plus an audio guide (you can choose in different languages). This tour is a must for a Palawan trip.
8. City tour with museum
See the views in Sta Monica's Mitra Ranch, historical sites like the Plaza Cuartel and the Cathedral. Learn about the Palawan Heritage, a visit to the Palawans Nature and Wildlife Conservation Center, Souvenir Shopping and you can buy some snacks in bakers hill. This tour is great for first time visitors, families with small children and elderly or for groups and solo travelers. Our city tour is a half day tour in Puerto Princesa City Palawan Philippines. The tour takes you to the Capital of the City of Puerto Princesa that includes roundtrip transportation, A visit to the crocodile farm, bakers hill, sta monica ranch, baywalk, plaza cuartel, souvenir shopping. For Weekdays - heritage museum For sat and sun- World war 2 musuem will be visited instead. The tour will not only give you an experience but and opportunity to help because some sites is part of sustainable tourism programs where locals are given livelihood.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: tips
Reviewed By LorenP247
The private transfer from the hotel arrived on time. The van was clean and the driver was polite, Our guide was also very entertaining and helpful. It was convenient and we did appreciate the fact that we had the whole van for ourselves. On the way to the Underground River, we dropped by Buenavista view deck which had a lovely panoramic view of Ulugan Bay. We also had a private boat transfer from the port to the Underground River National Park where we joined other tourists for the 45-min paddle boat ride to the Underground River. The guided paddle boat takes you across the underground river. For around 45 minutes, you get to explore the deep, vast & dark cave, and witness unique rock formations. From stalagmites and stalactites shaped in different unique and entertaining forms- it was indeed an experience. The tour included an expert (and hilarious) guide who navigated us inside plus an audio guide (you can choose in different languages). This tour is a must for a Palawan trip.
9. Private Puerto Princesa City Highlights Tour
A half day trip in the the capital of Palawan - Puerto Princesa City will make you appreciate the cultural and historical value our place has. In this tour, guests will learn a slice of influences we have assimilated during the Spanish, Japanese and American occupations. Guests will see the prison without walls called Iwahig, have a short encounter with our native Palaw'an, try handloom weaving, buy pearls and cashew, and see the religious center of the city.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Local pastry and bottled water, All Fees and Taxes, Services of Licensed Private Guide, WiFi on board
Exclusions: In case the tour falls between 10am to 2pm
10. Private Puerto Princesa City Tour for Cruise Ship Guests [Shore Excursion]
A half day trip in the the capital of Palawan - Puerto Princesa City will make you appreciate the cultural and historical value our place has. In this tour, guests will learn a slice of influences we have assimilated during the Spanish, Japanese and American occupations. Guests will see the prison without walls called Iwahig, have a short encounter with our native Palaw'an, try handloom weaving, buy pearls and cashew, and see the religious center of the city.
Inclusions: Services of Licensed Private Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Local pastry and bottled water, WiFi on board
Exclusions: In case the tour falls between 10am to 2pm
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