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When you get a chance visit Palawan!
Great rates spent 4 days wished we could stay longer.
The water was warm and the people were much warmer. Looking forward to visit the place again. We stayed ar Puerto Princesa, looking forward to visit other areas like El Nido.
When you get a chance visit Palawan!
Great rates spent 4 days wished we could stay longer.
The water was warm and the people were much warmer. Looking forward to visit the place again. We stayed ar Puerto Princesa, looking forward to visit other areas like El Nido.
Haven't been to Palawan yet :( Hope to get a chance to get there though. Looking forward to island hopping the most:D
SARAWI
05-02-2009, 06:57 AM
you should post pictures Jake =)
yea. pictures please :D bet you couldn't let go of the cam when you were there. So many beautiful sites :p
Manix16
05-02-2009, 08:45 PM
When you get a chance visit Palawan!
Great rates spent 4 days wished we could stay longer.
The water was warm and the people were much warmer. Looking forward to visit the place again. We stayed ar Puerto Princesa, looking forward to visit other areas like El Nido.Palawan is in my schedule this year. Tell me Jake, is it true that it'll cost at least Php20K for 2 people for 3 days? :confused:
wanderlust
05-03-2009, 05:04 AM
I have been meaning to go to Palawan for the longest time. They say Coron is beautiful.
wanderlust
05-03-2009, 05:05 AM
Palawan is in my schedule this year. Tell me Jake, is it true that it'll cost at least Php20K for 2 people for 3 days? :confused:
My friend gave me a quotation of expenses, and it cost them only less than 15k for four days and three nights for two pax. They went everywhere! And that budget also included food and miscellaneous expenses. :)
carmik
05-03-2009, 12:35 PM
I would really love to go to Palawan. Yeah, you should post pictures of your escapades. I've heard a lot of Palawan's beaches and the subterreanean caves...:)
hope to see you guys there someday...:p
ooh. 15k is rather affordable. Worth the sights and the fun you'll get too :D
wanderlust
05-03-2009, 01:14 PM
I could give you the quotations if you want. :) The locals there are also very nice, my friend said. :)
megan21
05-03-2009, 01:58 PM
Does anyone know how much would it cost to spend 3 days 2 nights in El Nido? I've been longing to go there, and it would be nice to have a budget plan. hehe. Thanks! :)
SARAWI
05-03-2009, 11:07 PM
http://www.wowtnc.net/bbs/data/local/palawan.jpg
ugh! I'm going to this place someday..
wanderlust
05-04-2009, 03:34 PM
wow!! that place is gorgeous!
Manix16
05-04-2009, 04:21 PM
My friend gave me a quotation of expenses, and it cost them only less than 15k for four days and three nights for two pax. They went everywhere! And that budget also included food and miscellaneous expenses. :)How long ago was it? That includes airfare? SERIOUS?? Whoah! Where did they stay, do you remember?
wanderlust
05-04-2009, 04:25 PM
How long ago was it? That includes airfare? SERIOUS?? Whoah! Where did they stay, do you remember?
Here is the quotation of my friend. :)
Other flight expenses - 570.00 =200 for manila airport tax + 300 for roundtrip van transfer + 20 for Coron airport tax
Accomodation - 1150 = 900(GV) + 250(Castaway)
Gran Vista - 3 nights x 300/day = 900
Castaway (island) - 1 night x 250/day = 250
Tour - 2000
Coron Island 2 Days
Spots To Visit: Siete Pecados, Kalachuchi, Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake, Twin Peaks, Twin Lagoon, Banol Beach, Skeleton Wreck, CYC I, Maquinit Hotspring
Inclusion: Boat, Entrance Fee, Guide/Cook, Lunch
Food - 1100
1st day - L(250) at Gran Vista + D(150) Kayangan Grill = 400
2nd day - B(100)+D(250) at Gran Vista = 350
3rd day - B(100)+D(libre ng kasama namin sa tour.hehe) = 100
4th day - L(100) marketing and paluto at castaway = 150
5th day - B(100) marketing and paluto at castaway = 100
ETC - 1000 (pamasahe to and fro the accomodation, chichi, beer, yosi atbp)
TOTAL: 5820.00/pax
Manix16
05-04-2009, 04:30 PM
Here is the quotation of my friend. :)
Other flight expenses - 570.00 =200 for manila airport tax + 300 for roundtrip van transfer + 20 for Coron airport tax
Accomodation - 1150 = 900(GV) + 250(Castaway)
Gran Vista - 3 nights x 300/day = 900
Castaway (island) - 1 night x 250/day = 250
Tour - 2000
Coron Island 2 Days
Spots To Visit: Siete Pecados, Kalachuchi, Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake, Twin Peaks, Twin Lagoon, Banol Beach, Skeleton Wreck, CYC I, Maquinit Hotspring
Inclusion: Boat, Entrance Fee, Guide/Cook, Lunch
Food - 1100
1st day - L(250) at Gran Vista + D(150) Kayangan Grill = 400
2nd day - B(100)+D(250) at Gran Vista = 350
3rd day - B(100)+D(libre ng kasama namin sa tour.hehe) = 100
4th day - L(100) marketing and paluto at castaway = 150
5th day - B(100) marketing and paluto at castaway = 100
ETC - 1000 (pamasahe to and fro the accomodation, chichi, beer, yosi atbp)
TOTAL: 5820.00/pax That was quick, man! :D
Ayt, so Php5K++ doesn't include airfare ('cause it says up there other flight expenses). But NO MATTER, if I can get a 4K roundtrip airfare, that's still not bad for a trip to Palawan. Thanks a lot, Wander!!
When you get a chance visit Palawan!
Great rates spent 4 days wished we could stay longer.
The water was warm and the people were much warmer. Looking forward to visit the place again. We stayed ar Puerto Princesa, looking forward to visit other areas like El Nido.
One of my buddies got married by a local from Palawan.
The air travel was only on certain days though. They flew Asian ais something is that still the only carrier to that place?
filz_33
05-05-2009, 12:47 AM
If you want to experience one of the most untouched anb beaturiful places in the Philippines, then El Nido is just the spot for you.
Kelly
05-05-2009, 03:40 AM
Haven't been to Palawan. Poor me! :rolleyes: But its included in my list of places I want to visit soon. :)
SARAWI
05-05-2009, 04:51 AM
http://www.wowtnc.net/bbs/data/local/palawan.jpg
ugh! I'm going to this place someday..
Can anyone tell me what part of Palawan is this please?
wanderlust
05-05-2009, 03:44 PM
That was quick, man! :D
Ayt, so Php5K++ doesn't include airfare ('cause it says up there other flight expenses). But NO MATTER, if I can get a 4K roundtrip airfare, that's still not bad for a trip to Palawan. Thanks a lot, Wander!!
No sweat! I made my friend compute all her expenses. hahaha! And go for the promo airfare. A lot of arlines have been making seatsales. One way to Busuanga airport only costs like 400+.
filz_33
05-06-2009, 08:18 AM
only a few local tourists can afford to visit palawan coz it's really expensive there. i hope they could lower down the rates.
tadz1158
05-06-2009, 10:34 AM
only a few local tourists can afford to visit palawan coz it's really expensive there. i hope they could lower down the rates.
As usual, only the rich local tourists can afford to go there. There should be separate rates for international and local tourists. Sometimes, this is the reason why most of us Filipinos wouldn't have the chance to really go our way out and see our own beautiful tourists spots.
Agree.. We're not dollar earners and the prices of those places are for those who do :(
megan21
05-07-2009, 01:35 PM
My friend gave me a quotation of expenses, and it cost them only less than 15k for four days and three nights for two pax. They went everywhere! And that budget also included food and miscellaneous expenses. :)
15k for four days for 2 persons? Wow! That's truly a great deal. Can you please post the quotations and the places and things to do with that budget? Thanks wanderlust! :)
When you get a chance visit Palawan!
Great rates spent 4 days wished we could stay longer.
The water was warm and the people were much warmer. Looking forward to visit the place again. We stayed ar Puerto Princesa, looking forward to visit other areas like El Nido.
Amen to that bro !!
I have been to several different countries. Palawan is one of the best so far.
Filipinos should be proud of this place just like they are proud of their Manny Paquiao. :)
jbrayos
05-16-2009, 11:17 AM
Undergroud river is a nice place to go.
Hisbenz
05-16-2009, 11:59 AM
Just visited Palawan last week. It was 4 days of vacation and was a total blast.
Ive been to a lot of snorkeling area in the philippines, but Palawan is the best so far.
I was just so luck that my aunty was a former Vice Mayor of Puerto Princessa and and now a provincial Board Member. Sobrang VIP ang treatment.
check out some of our pictures in Palawan. Simply Amazing
http://hisbenz.multiply.com/photos
beachpatrol
05-16-2009, 02:17 PM
only a few local tourists can afford to visit palawan coz it's really expensive there. i hope they could lower down the rates.
Our DIY trip for 4 cost less than 15k (excluding food and shopping). I thought it would be really expensive but I was wrong. :)
Click here to view my DIY Palawan trip (http://iceconyelo.multiply.com/journal/item/259) and budget (http://iceconyelo.multiply.com/journal/item/260/DIY_Palawan_Expenses).
ephilippines
05-18-2009, 02:50 AM
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wanderlust
05-18-2009, 12:36 PM
Coron, Palawan is not expensive at all if you only know when to look for bargains. :)
wanderer
06-25-2009, 05:33 AM
Coron is a beautiful place. It absolutely captivated me. It's not so much the beach, but the lakes inside the island. The composition of the island itself, and the view from the perch above makes it stunning. The water is blue green, there are many snorkeling sites around the area, and the beaches have powdery white sand to rival Boracay. However, the drawback is that you have to rent a banca to go to Coron island and enjoy the beach.
wanderer
06-25-2009, 05:35 AM
Coron has many cheap accommodations. The most expensive hotel in Coron as of March this year was The Princess of Coron, which was about P1300 a night for 2 pax. You can also google their website. Since Coron town is a town, the accommodations (with aircon) are cheap, and those without aircon are even cheaper.
dawn of day
06-25-2009, 10:36 AM
I could give you the quotations if you want. :) The locals there are also very nice, my friend said. :)
Yes please.... Because I have this thinking before that a trip to Palawan is pricey. Please also include pictures.
anj_fire
06-26-2009, 10:39 AM
Food is cheap especially fish! People are friendly and accomodating, and yes, if you are fond of nature, Palawan is the best place to go! I will never forget the island hopping and the visit to Sabang underground river.
what dialect do they use here? Can they speak Tagalog?
As usual, only the rich local tourists can afford to go there.
I think we should be specific. Palawan is a big province and based on my Puerto Princesa experience, rates (accomm, transpo, meals) are really reasonable. I spent about 5.5K all in for a 3d/2n trip, and that's because I traveled solo. Had I been with a companion, I'm sure I would have spent less. Maybe you were referring to Club Noah Isabelle or Amanpulo which are really expensive.
There should be separate rates for international and local tourists. Sometimes, this is the reason why most of us Filipinos wouldn't have the chance to really go our way out and see our own beautiful tourists spots.
IMO, this is true in the past. But, in the last 3 years or so, with the advent of low cost carriers, rehabilitation and/or opening of highways (including nautical highway), and access to info through the internet, local tourists have equal chance for domestic travel as foreign tourists.
As mentioned above, all we need to do is search or wait for promos. Every now and then, airlines have special promos --- P1++, zero fare, etc. --- take advantage! In looking for a hotel, maybe we can consider a basic room (bed, T/B probably with A/C) instead of a room with cable, telephone, wi-fi, etc. In moving within an area, maybe we can hire a tricycle or jeep instead of car or van. We can also try the local "carinderia" and shy away from fast food chains.
There are lots of ways to minimize trip cost without sacrificing comfort, safety and security. All we need is to venture out of our comfort zone. ;)
blueberry
07-31-2009, 02:43 AM
I would love to visit Palawan soon I hope together with my family but I still need to prepare for the budget. We are a group of 4 pax. Is it ok to bring along my small pet dog?
Is it ok to bring along my small pet dog?
If the airline or shipping line will allow it, why not? In the case of air travel, I think you have to make prior arrangements with the airline and the dog will be placed in the baggage area. I'm not sure if you need to secure permits, etc. but definitely there are fees you have to pay. For a short vacation trip, it might not be worth taking the dog with you. Aside from the cost, the plane ride might stress the dog.
mang gusting
02-10-2010, 01:03 PM
After checking in a hotel, we went around Puerto Princesa following the guided tour of the city government. I found out that there were some very good quality handicraft products. I bought several pieces which captured my admiration and it's very affordable. We were satisfied by our guides and this is one good aspect of the tourism program in Palawan.