A a lot more updated version of this post can be found here: Coron travel Guide
It was like a gigantic bucket of paint spilled into the water that morning. Dazzlingly, the sun showered the world with a whole lot of gold and red. Half-awake, we got up and watched our boat made futile attempts to scratch the mirror-like surface of the sea. The sun, bursting into full glory, just snatched us out of slumber completely. The day had officially begun and if the view was any indication, it would be an unforgettable one.
We were on the way to Calauit Safari Park on an island-hopping excursion around Busuanga that morning. It was the start of a long, long day as it would be filled with hours of terrific experiences. You see, the islands of Coron and Busuanga have so much in store for adventure-hungry tourists.
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Understanding Coron and Busuanga
How to get to Coron and Busuanga
Where to stay in Coron
Where to eat in Coron
Places to check out in Coron
Sample Coron Itinerary
Budget Breakdown
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Understanding Coron and Busuanga
With Culion and Linapacan, the municipalities of Coron and Busuanga make up the Calamianes, a stellar group of islands that speck the waters of North Palawan. Busuanga Island is the largest and is divided into two municipalities: Busuanga and Coron. The town of Busuanga harbors the airport but Coron is the greatest and the main tourism hub of the region. Nestled in one of the nooks of the southern edge of Busuanga Island, Coron town has the most accommodations and tours, and is the normal jump off point to the surrounding destinations including Coron Island, Culion, Linapacan, and even as far as El Nido. Confusing, eh? Here’s a map to help you digest it better.
Map of Busuanga, Coron, and Culion
How to get to Coron and Busuanga
Flying is the easiest and fastest way to reach Coron. The main gateway to the region, Francisco B. Reyes airport is located in Busuanga and is less than an hour away from the town of Coron.
PAL express plane at Busuanga (Coron) Airport
The following airlines operate Manila-Busuanga flights and back.
Cebu Pacific Air
PAL express (Philippine Airlines)
AirAsia Zest (Zest Air)
SkyJet
Additionally, friend express flies to Puerto Princesa from Busuanga and vice versa.
From the airport, you may take a van to the town of Coron for P150 per person or P1500 if you want to hire the entire van.
Where to stay in Coron
Check rates and Availability here
There are so lots of lodging options in Coron but you might still want to strongly consider booking in development specially during summer (April-May). here are some accommodations that my blogger pals recommend but I have tried only Tameta Pension house and Coron village Lodge, which are both fine (not terrific but just okay).
Coron Eco-Lodge
Coron village Lodge
Patrik and Tezz Guesthouse
Tameta Pension House
Palanca Guesthouse Coron
Coron Backpacker Guesthouse
Where to eat in Coron
While plenty of restaurants plank the roads of Coron, you’ll be shocked that a lot of of the well-known establishments are quite expensive with meals ranging from P150-P300. (Based on experience, it’s much much easier to find low-cost meals at a respectable restaurant in El Nido than in Coron.) but if you’re not too picky, you’ll find lots of eateries that serve food at P50 per order.
If you have the budget, here are some of the a lot more popular dining places in Coron.
Bistro Coron
La Sirenetta Coron
Foodtrip Coron
Pink Salmon Coron
WG Diner Coron
Helldivers Bar Coron
Places to check out in Coron
There are so lots of interesting and special destinations in Coron and in nearby towns of Busuanga and Culion. They are normally grouped together in excursion packages that are used by travel agencies and resorts. You’ll find them all throughout the town. They normally require a minimum of 5 pax per trip.
You may also charter a boat for private trips, which is best if you are with a big group. To hire a boat, just check out the office of Calamian vacationer boat association at Lualhati Park. They have standardized the rates of boat trips depending on the size of the boat needed, the number of passengers, and your destination.
The following are some of the most popular excursions in Coron with the normal destinations covered. Inclusions vary so please confirm with the excursion or boat operator first before you seal the deal. I also indicated the normal rates as of March 2013 but bear in mind that these might have already been outdated, and that these prices vary from excursion operator to excursion operator.
Coron Island Tour
Private boat: P1500 per 4 pax, P2000 per 8 pax, P2500 per 15 pax
Group tour: P650 per pax
This excursion may also include Atuayan Coral garden and Maquinit hot Springs
Twin Peaks and hidden Lagoon (NOT IN THE PIC)
Kayangan Lake
Barracuda Lake
Siete Picados
Coron town Tour
RyhmäKiertue: P550 per pax
Muita kohteita ovat cashew pähkinätuottajat ja Coron -galleria
Vaihtoehtoisesti saatat haluta tehdä tämän itse, koska kaikki nämä pääsevät helposti kolmipyörällä ja jopa kävelyllä (paitsi Maquinit)
Mt. Tapyas
Maquinit Hot Springs
Lualhati Park Zipline
Calauit Safari Park Tour
Yksityinen vene: P7500 / 4 PAX, P9000 / 8 PAX, P15000 / 15 PAX
Ryhmäkierros: P2400 per pax
Calauit Safari -puisto
Musta saari
Lusongin hylky ja korallipuutarha
Pamalican -saari
South Cay (Pagbinit -saari)
North Cay (Pagtenga -saari)
Culion Islandin päiväretki
Yksityinen vene: P3000 / 4 PAX, P3500 / 8 PAX, P6000 / 15 PAX
Ryhmäkierros: P1150 per pax
Voit myös tarkistaa Culion-matkaoppaani, jos haluat tämän matkan tee-se-itse (DIY) -tyylin.
Culion Town -kierros
Culion Museum ja arkistot
Fort Culion and Culion -kirkko
Aguila -näkökulma
Sangatin haaksirikkokierros: Sangat Gunboat Wreck, Decalve Marine Park, Sangat Hot Sprints, Kalitang White Beach
Yksityinen vene: P3000 / 4 PAX, P3500 / 8 PAX, P6000 / 15 PAX
Ryhmäkierros: P950 per pax
Malcapuyan saaren kiertue: Malcapuya -saari, Malaroyroyn saari, banaanisaari
Yksityinen vene: P3000 / 4 PAX, P4000 / 8 PAX, P6000 / 15 PAX
Ryhmäkierros: P950 per pax
Näyte Coron -matkasuunnitelma
Parasta Coronissa on, että naapurimaiden saaret – kaikki yhtä houkuttelevat – ovat vain veneretken päässä. Siten matka Coroniin ei koskaan ole täydellinen ilman tarkistusta muihin sitä ympäröiviin kohteisiin. Koska veneretket ja retket on järjestetty päiväretkiin, matkasuunnitelman rakentaminen on erittäin helppoa.
Alla on näytteen matkasuunnitelma, jos vietät 4 päivää ja 3 yötä Coronissa. Tätä näytettä varten oletan, että otat Friend Expressin.
Päivä 1: Saapuminen, City Tour
07:30-NAIA-pääte 3
08:30 – ETD NAIA -terminaali 3 – Busuanga (Friend Express Flight 2p 31)
09:30 – Eta Busuangan lentokenttä
Klo 10.30 – Saapuminen Coroniin pakettiautoon, kirjaudu sisään hotelliin
11:10 – lounas
12:00 – Aloita kaupunkikierros
14:00 – Kiipeä Mt. Tapyas ViewDeck
06:30 – Maquinit Hot Springs
08:30 – Illallinen
Päivä 2: Coron Islandin kiertue
Päivä 3: Calauit Safari Park -retki tai Culion Tour
Päivä 4: Lähtö
06:00 – Herää puhelu
07:00 – Aamiainen
08:20 – ETD Coron (pakettiauton matka)
09:20 – ETA Busuangan lentokenttä
09:30 – Tarkista sisään
10:45 – ETD Busuangan lentokenttä (Friend Express Flight 2p 32)
11:45 – ETA NAIA -terminaali 3, Manila
Kuten aina, tee tarvittavat säädöt, jotka sopivat lentoohjelmaan, oleskelun kestoon tai retken aseisiin.
Kuva: Irene Ladignon
Budjetin jakautuminen
Tässä on 4D/3N -oleskelun otosbudjetin erittely Coronissa. Huomaa, että tämä laskenta perustuu siihen, että kaksi henkilöä, jotka jakavat majoituskustannukset ja jotkut hinnat. Tämä näyte käyttää myös tuulettimen huonetta 3 yötä. Tämä ei sisällä lentolippuja ja terminaalimaksuja.
P300 – Van -hinta lentokentältä Coroniin ja takaisin (P150/tie)
P1050 – Tameta Guesthouse Fan Room (P700/yö, 3 yötä, jaettuna 2 Pax)
P150 – Maquinit hot Springs entrance Fee
P150 – Trike to Maquinit hot Springs (P300 divided by 2 pax)
P650 – Coron Island Tour
P1150 – Culion historical Tour
P1250 – Food Budget
P4700 – TOTAL
Of course, you can minimize this cost further, specially if you are part of a bigger group and you opt with small eateries instead of mid-range restaurants.
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