Activities in Palawan
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Queen Anne Divers
The only way to visit Tubbataha is on one of the half dozen or so liveaboards operating from Puerto Princesa. The average cost for a week-long trip is US$1000 to US$1500. Queen Anne Divers based in Puerto Princesa has received positive feedback from travellers. The season for visiting Tubbataha runs from March through June.
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Showtime Adventures
Showtime Adventures is run by the entrepreneurial Betan Pe (just ask for him around town). Trips, including fishing, overnight kayaking and even horseback riding excursions, can be arranged. Make sure everything is agreed upon in advance, including whether Betan or another English-speaking guide will be accompanying you.
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Cruise Island Adventure Inc
The only way to visit Tubbataha is on one of the half dozen or so liveaboards operating from Puerto Princesa. The average cost for a week-long trip is US$1000 to US$1500. Cruise Island Adventure Inc based in Manila received positive feedback from travellers. The season for visiting Tubbataha runs from March through June.
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Tuba Tours
Rightfully so, the most popular activity in El Nido is island-hopping in the Bacuit Archipelago. Tuba Tours, basically a hole-in-the-wall operation received good reports from travellers. A lunch of freshly grilled fish, vegies and rice is usually included; snorkelling gear may cost extra.
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Tao Philippines
Tao Philippines, an upmarket operation, at least in terms of price runs island-hopping trips, some further afield, as well as camping expeditions between El Nido and Coron. It’s probably best to contact them via email since there’s often no cell signal where they’re travelling.
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Tao Philippines
Tao Philippines operates Coron to El Nido expeditions from June to September. Island-hopping trips involve overnight camping on islands east of Culion. Trips however aren’t inexpensive; a two day–one night package costs P12,000.
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Makinit Hot Springs
An activity that is often included in a bangka day trip is a soak in the soothing-to-scalding Makinit Hot Springs, 5km east of town and not far from Siete Pecados; it’s also accessible by tricycle (one way P200).
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Siete Pecados
Snorkelling at Siete Pecados, a small protected sanctuary not far offshore from Makinit Hot Springs, is a reminder of what has been destroyed elsewhere – the coral here is a wonderland of colours and shapes.
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Pasyar Developmental Tourism
Dedicated to conservation and community-based tourism, this organisation is able to tailor a trip for just about any itinerary. Especially recommended for overnight trips, or if you want to go south, or for dolphin watching.
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Easy Dive
The only professional dive operation in Port Barton is Easy Dive, located in a ramshackle house at the southern end of the beach. There are several wreck and reef dives in the area.
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El Nido Marine Club
For scuba divers, there are nearly two dozen dive sites in the area, from shallow reefs to medium to deep wall and drift dives. This is one of several dive centres that operate in town.
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Sea Dog Divers
For scuba divers, there are nearly two dozen dive sites in the area, from shallow reefs to medium to deep wall and drift dives. This dive centre operates in town.
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Topstar Travel & Tours
In addition to the standard Honda Bay and city tours, Topstar Travel & Tours can arrange private transport to El Nido and other destinations on Palawan.
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Discovery Divers
Based on Decanituan Island (aka Discovery Island); maintains a shop at the end of a pier off Coastal Rd in town.
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