Puerto Princesa Group Packages (Great Value!)

Whether you prefer an inn that's located in the heart of the city or a bed and breakfast near the city's premier tourist destinations, we have the right place for you!  

Check out these great and affordable tour packages from Villa Saturnina and Seasons Guesthouse! Look closely at the inclusions and be amazed by how far your hard-earned money can go! 

Villa Saturnina, on the other hand, is located approximately 12 kms away from the airport, and is near the Honda Bay Wharf (also about 10 minutes away from Robinsons Palawan). You can check out the Chinese Temple right across the street, or enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine at VietVille. 

 Seasons Guesthouse is located in front of the Skylight Convention center, and is accessible to most of the local bars and restaurants within city proper. Perfect for tourists who want to spend the day touring, and the evenings bar hopping.

Sabang X Zipline

I'm not exactly a fan of ziplines, but I had the chance to try out the Sabang X Zipline the last time I joined the Underground River Tour. This one is different from the Ugong Rock Zipline and the Irawan Ecotour Zipline (both of which I have yet to try). All of the other tourists on the van were excited to try it out, so I shrugged and decided to go for it as well. After all, how bad can it be? I'm pretty sure the cables are secure (with regular maintenance checks), and should an "accidental slip" happen, the ocean is right there to break my fall.

This quick side trip is available to most tourists, and all they need to do is to request their tour guide or van driver to make a detour to the zipline. The drop off point is on a beach located a few minutes away from the Sabang Wharf. The guests are then expected to take a "short trek" (10-30 minutes, depending on your stamina) to the jump off point (which is on top of a mountain). 

I was out of shape that morning (understatement of the year), so I had to take a couple of stops to catch my breath. But the effort was worth it when I saw the breathtaking view on top of the trail. It was so beautiful, that I totally forgot about the fact that in a few minutes I was going to be hooked to a metallic wire and pushed into oblivion. 

When I was finally sliding down from the mountain top to the beach, all I can think about was how beautiful the scenery was. I actually wished that the line was longer, and I had to consciously prevent myself from grabbing the wire just so I can dwell on the experience for a while longer. It was truly worth the effort and the P550 entrance fee.

Butterfly Garden and Tribal Village

The Butterfly Eco Garden and Tribal Village is not typically part of the guided city tours, but is conveniently located near Baker's Hill. As such, it is easy enough to ask the van driver/tour guide to drop by this location for a few minutes of education and entertainment. For a minimal fee of P50 (discounted fee is P35), you get to spend as much time as you can spare enjoying the tourist attraction and learning new things in the process.

Located a few meters away from the main highway, the entrance is hard to miss. It also has a reasonably sized signage for those who are unfamiliar with the place. Upon entering the garden, one of the first things that you will notice is the huge net that covers the entire place. Obviously, they don't want any of their fluttering creatures escape and move on to other places. They also have a mini fountain that is reminiscent of a river or a stream. The colorful insects fly around freely, seemingly oblivious to human presence. The guide was also helpful enough to explain how these creatures start from humble beginnings, and end up being creatures of beauty and grace.

As added attractions to the garden, exotic animals such as the Bearcat, Palawan Peacock, scorpions and geckos are also on display.

For me, the best part of the tour was the Tribal Village. They set up a couple of bahay kubos, which actually serve as dwelling places for the Palaw-ans (tribe name) who were there. They also have musical instrument, weapons, baskets, and livelihood paraphernalia on display. One guy was playing music using his kudyapi, while the lady explained how these villagers spend a typical day in the mountains. Another guy was kind enough to demonstrate how to use the supok, a weapon used for hunting wild boars and animals.

The experience and interaction was awe-inspiring. It brought me back memories of immersion during college days. I couldn't help but feel envious of how simple their lives are, and at the same time feel blessed that modern conveniences are available at my disposal. In my opinion, everybody needs a humbling experience like this once in a while.

Enjoying Puerto Princesa on a Budget

They say it can't be done, but it is actually possible to spend only 6000 and have the FULL Puerto Princesa experience!  All you need is a little insider information and minimal planning skills!

Here's the basic computation of what you will be spending:

Airfare - 1,160

Room (2 nights) - 798

Tours - 4,000

Total: 5,958

*** add extra for one dinner, trike fare and pasalubong shopping.

So here's what you need to do:

1. Book a cheap flight! Piso fares from major airlines come more frequently than all your employment bonuses combined, you just got to know when they happen! Check out www.facebook.com/VillaSaturnina for updates, or you can also check the airline websites! Obviously, you will have to spend more than 1 Peso to book a flight, but you can still get a cheap round trip ticket for only 1,160 (inclusive of fees and taxes). Not bad! 

2. Get reasonably priced accommodations! You don't need to spend more than two thousand pesos for a room if you're gonna spend the whole day on tours! Who needs a pool when you have the ocean at your disposal? It would be best to choose a hotel that will take care of your needs and assist you every step of the way! Choose between Villa Saturnina and Seasons Guesthouse! You can get nice air-conditioned rooms with breakfast, airport transfers, and hot shower starting at 399/head/night! (Room rates vary depending on location and number of guests). And did I mention we have decent TripAdvisor reviews from previous guests?

3. Find the best tour rates! Starting at 4000, you get the best tours that include Underground River (with lunch), Honda Bay (with lunch, up to 5 islands), City Tour, and Firefly Watching (with dinner). Groups of 5 or more also get exclusive tours. It truly doesn't get better than this.

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