Palawan

Yesha and Armon Puerto Princesa Escapade!

Entrance and exit to the famous Palawan underground river.

We stayed at Puerto Princesa for 4 days and 3 nights. We availed a package tour to have a hassle-free vacation and to save time.  L and F Trusted Travel and Tour  is our partner in making our summer an unforgettable one with Php 5,500 per head package deal.

Package inclusion with 3 nights stay at Sotera's Mansion!Capade!!!

Upon arrival, we are greeted with a warm welcome from the travel agency. They gave us a native necklace of shells which added more to our excitement. We arrived on the afternoon at Sotera's mansion. The appartment given to us was really big for 5 persons.

1ST DAY: Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park

We went to City Coliseum for the tour guide has to get a permit. They have limited the number of people to visit the underground river per day. The way to the underground river from the city is quite far. We traveled almost 3 hrs to reach the port where we still have to ride a pumpboat to reach the cave. Not bad since we have a very good tour guide. There's a mountain there which forms like an elephant. We pass a village where the guide said living there where vietnamese people. They migrated in palawan during world war as he said. And a lot more information on places we pass through on our way, until we reach the port. We waited about an hour for our turn in the pumpboat. This is their way to keep the place from being crowded. 

In riding the pumpboat, you could see rock formations and the beauty of nature itself. Awesome views! Then,finally we're here. We still have to walk a short distance passing through a forest. Seeing a monkey passes by is normal. There were even komodo dragons freely living in the place. 

2ND DAY: Honda Bay Island Hopping Tour

We went to Pandan Island first. The place was great. They have bamboo raft which could be used during snorkeling. Then, to cowrie island where we took our lunch. We also tried banana boat riding for Php1500. 

3RD DAY: City Tour

Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center

Someone from the center will give you a tour. In the entrance of the hall dried skin and skeleton of a salt water crocodile named Rio. 

Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm

This is a very big place! Before reaching the receiving area for tourist you would still pass a farm which is planted and taken cared of by prisoners. Upon entering the house, you could see souvenir items made by them. They even presented a dance to entertain visitors.

Bakers Hills Palawan

You could buy here Palawan delicacies that you could take home for family and friends.

Butterfly Garden and Tribal Village

There are a lot of butterflies inside. There is also a stand with display of cocoons. At the back of the garden is the tribal village. They showed us how to make a fire from a rock. They also have snakes and they will get it from the box if you want to hold it. They also have products for sale like baskets, bangles, etc.

Binatuan Creations

We tried it out of curiosity. You can also buy their products like wallet, placemat, bags,  ets.

Rancho Sta. Monica

Also known as Mitra Ranch. It is located uphill wherein you could see the beauty of puerto princesa. They also have zipline and horseback riding activities.

We enjoyed every place we have visited! And that's all for our Puerto Princesa Eacapade!!! :D