Puerto Princesa: Honda Bay Island Hopping with Buffet Lunch
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About This Experience in Palawan
Why Visit Palawan?
Palawan, Philippines offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Palawan provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Palawan
You can reach Palawan, Philippines by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Transport by air-conditioned tourist van
- Taxes
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within Puerto Princesa
- Processing of park permits and fees
- Environmental Fee
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies when accompanied by at least 1 adult
- On Private Tours, adult rate applies to children as well
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Subject to favorable weather conditions.
- If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or alternative tour
- An $20 transfer surcharge may apply if your hotel is located outside Puerto Princesa
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Pickup Time: 30 minutes before departure
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
You will be in a Wharf were boat are ready to go for the Island hopping 30 minutes
You will be in a Wharf were boat are ready to go for the Island hopping.. The full-day tour Honda Bay Island Hopping will starts at 7 a.m. when you're picked up at your hotel. You'll be driven 20-45 minutes from the town to the wharf. Snorkel equipment can be rented here before you jump on the boat. Please prepare your Environmental Fees since agency are not allowed to pay it, the government want it to be actual payment.
Luli Island got its name because its sandbar... 1 hour
Luli Island got its name because its sandbar appears and disappears (lulubog and lilitaw), depending on the tide. This is part of the Honda Bay Island hopping tour you can do from Puerto Princesa city. It has powdery cream-colored sand and clear emerald waters perfect for swimming and beach bumming. You will then be transferred by boat to Luli Island. Luli is a play on the local dialect's words "lulubog-lilitaw," which indirectly means "Now you see it; now you don't." This is because the island is visible only when the tide is low and becomes underwater as soon as it gets high. You will spend about an hour on this island. You can snorkel, swim, and sunbathe. After your stay on Luli island, you will proceed to Pambato Reef where you can snorkel with amazing marine life. You will see giant clams, colorful fish, and live corals. Enjoy sunbathing on the beaches, go swimming or snorkeling in the crystal clear waters and get close to beautiful marine life. - Please bring money for the Environmental Fees which they required for actual payment and no advance booking of Environmental Fees
After these stops, you'll then have your lunch at Cowrie Island 1 hour
After these stops, you'll then have your lunch at Cowrie Island. This is where you will stay the longest. Beautiful white sandy beach with clear waters you can see the fishes. Cowrie Island is named after the small-to-large sea snail, marine gastropod mollusc called "cowrie." The island has a number of cabanas, a pavillion and thatched-roof spa huts, all overlooking the sea and creating a beautiful, picturesque scene. You can top off your tan on the white-sand beach, or just feast on the delicious lunch specially prepared by the staff on the island.
Starfish Island has the greatest population of Star... 1 hour
Starfish Island has the greatest population of Star Fish (Sea Stars) in all of Palawan, as evident in its name. Symmetric five-armed orange Star Fish are the most abundant type in the area but you may be lucky to spot other varieties. Please be advised that the islands featured in the Honda Bay Tour may vary on your visit. The Tour normally takes in Starfish, Luli and Cowrie Islands. However, changes may occur either due to weather conditions or when one of these three islands are shut by the Local Government, which regulates the impact of visitors on the islands, and on their surrounding corals and marine life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
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