November 29, 2016
Ang lakas Ng alon…
It was ok beach…
No pictures.lol
Sorry maarte ako Pagdatin sa beach. Pag di maganda walang picture. Hahah
Mataas ang standards ko eh Pagdatin sa beach… CHAROT… PERO TOTOO.. HAHAHA
It was high tide so sad. So we didn’t see the sand bar.
it is beautiful indeed
Super excited trip
We got a roundtrip ticket with cebupacific air for 800pesos per person mnl-pps. Bongga Diba. Our original plan was to only explore elnido island Northern part of palawan Nov 29-dec 3 but we had to extend it till the 6th Kase we recently found out about this beautiful island in balabac which was southern part of Palawan which was abt 10-12hrs van ride from elnido then with 4hrs boat ride from rio tuba port. Anyways we were all excited. Haha
As always with my travel buddy Krizel and our new recruit Alfred . This is gonna be a super tipid Amazing trip
We got a roundtrip ticket with cebupacific air for 800pesos per person mnl-pps. Bongga Diba. Our original plan was to only explore elnido island Northern part of palawan Nov 29-dec 3 but we had to extend it till the 6th Kase we recently found out about this beautiful island in balabac which was southern part of Palawan which was abt 10-12hrs van ride from elnido then with 4hrs boat ride from rio tuba port. Anyways we were all excited. Haha
As always with my travel buddy Krizel and our new recruit Alfred . This is gonna be a super tipid Amazing trip
Nov 29
Picture Muna sa NAIA AIRPORT – ITS ALMOST CHRISTMAS
10am- flight to PPS
12am – arrival at pps
Our today’s agenda was to just to ride and ride and ride
350pesos Van ride to elnido from pps. You can get this cheap at the airport. Don’t let them rip you off. You just have to make Tawad and Tawad and Tawad. haggle the price Heheh
We arrived elnido around 6pm. It was abt 4-6hr ride from pps to elnido. Trust me they drive so fast. Hahah
Our today’s agenda was to just to ride and ride and ride
350pesos Van ride to elnido from pps. You can get this cheap at the airport. Don’t let them rip you off. You just have to make Tawad and Tawad and Tawad. haggle the price Heheh
We arrived elnido around 6pm. It was abt 4-6hr ride from pps to elnido. Trust me they drive so fast. Hahah
80pesos tricycle ride from elnido bus terminal to elnido sands inn / bacuit Bay sands inn which was the cheapest place to stay.. like I said we weren’t here for luxury stay we’re just here for EXPLORING THE AREA… He hehe
250pesos (5usd) per head for a night stay.. we had a room with 1master bed and 1 double bed which was enough for us three. We had an arrangement with the owner of the stay for combination tour A and C for 1500pesos (30usd) per head which was joiners tour. If she tells you it’s 1700per head – DO NOT AGREE. Try to bargain or look for other tour agency’s around. There are ALOT they would only charge 1500pesos which already includes environmental fee of 200pesos good for 10days stay in elnido.
Anyhow my best advise would be if you could hire a private boat for combined tour a and c for 6000pesos please do. Private tour is better then joiners tour at least you get to stay on a island u like longer and you get the buffet lunch to yourselves. We were supposed to do this but since we were on tipid mode we had to do the joiners tour.
8pm- dinner time 120pesos each
9pm- knock out. Super na pagod sa biyahe.
Anyhow my best advise would be if you could hire a private boat for combined tour a and c for 6000pesos please do. Private tour is better then joiners tour at least you get to stay on a island u like longer and you get the buffet lunch to yourselves. We were supposed to do this but since we were on tipid mode we had to do the joiners tour.
8pm- dinner time 120pesos each
9pm- knock out. Super na pagod sa biyahe.
November 30, 2016
8am- ready for combined tour A and C
8am- ready for combined tour A and C
First stop
Helicopter island
Helicopter island
Coz they said it looks like helicopter
Sorry weren’t that amaze
Next stop was star beach
Ang lakas Ng alon…
It was ok beach…
No pictures.lol
Sorry maarte ako Pagdatin sa beach. Pag di maganda walang picture. Hahah
Mataas ang standards ko eh Pagdatin sa beach… CHAROT… PERO TOTOO.. HAHAHA
NEXT STOP
Mantiloc shrine
Mantiloc shrine
I came back here again Kase maganda ung place.
I mean the view was amazing
Here are some pics
I mean the view was amazing
Here are some pics
More Buwis buhay picture
Snorkeling area wasn’t as Bongga as coron. Coron is always the best place to snorkel.
Had out lunch here… didnt take picture of our lunch because we were with other tourist.. nakakahiya haha
Had out lunch here… didnt take picture of our lunch because we were with other tourist.. nakakahiya haha
Next stop was
Hidden beach
The waves was very strong. We weren’t able to get in. So forget it . Lol
Hidden beach
The waves was very strong. We weren’t able to get in. So forget it . Lol
Next was secret beach. Survivor of some country rented this place. So we were not allowed to get it. Kamalasan nga naman
Next stop was secret Lagoon
Beautiful indeed
Next stop was small lagoon
With the amazing experience of kayaking
Next stop big lagoon
I Didn’t get out of the boat was already tired. But my friends did.
I Didn’t get out of the boat was already tired. But my friends did.
Next stop was the 7 commando island
Beautiful place but expensive coconut what a rip off for 100pesos coconut drink. Lol Dami ko reklamo no… Ganun talaga kapag baliw. i know
We were not able to visit the Shimizu island. I’ve visited it before anyways. Not that bongga Kaya ok lang. He hehe
6pm- end of tour
7pm – out dinner time
9pm- knock out
6pm- end of tour
7pm – out dinner time
9pm- knock out
Dec 1 2016
2nd day in elnido
So we rented a private boat 6000 for tour B and D with food included… and the boat to ourselves.lol
Combination tour B and D
2nd day in elnido
So we rented a private boat 6000 for tour B and D with food included… and the boat to ourselves.lol
Combination tour B and D
First stop
Bukal beach
It wasn’t that wow so didn’t take much picture. We just spent 5mins 藍藍
Next stop
Paradise island – Hahaha with a dog
Such a beautiful island
There were some divers around the area
Next stop was Cadlao lagoon
Beautiful place to snorkel
Lots of fishes hehehe- but yet no pictures. Ganun talaga. selfish kami
Lots of fishes hehehe- but yet no pictures. Ganun talaga. selfish kami
Next stop was entatula island where we had our lunch- Masarap na lunch…
We spent almost 2 hours coz the fisherman had to cook… and prepare the food. So bongga bongga picture kami syempre. Hehehe
We spent almost 2 hours coz the fisherman had to cook… and prepare the food. So bongga bongga picture kami syempre. Hehehe
our masarap na lunch – Thanks to our fishermen/tour guides
After 30mins rest
Next stop
Snake island.
Snake island.
It was high tide so sad. So we didn’t see the sand bar.
Next stop was Cudugnon Cave
Entrance to the cave – Buwisbuhay.com Haha
Next stop Cathedral cave elnido
Picture pictures ulit
Last stop NATNAT beach
It was an ok beach
It was an ok beach
There were some beach included in tour b and D. However when we arrived the beach. We weren’t feeling it. So we left within the 5 mins 藍. In short it was either crowded or pangit to the max. Hahaha sorry na…
It was a long tiring day. heading back to our lodge
It was a long tiring day. heading back to our lodge
When we got back at 6pm
We had dinner worth about 120pesos each again.. I would say the cheapest meal. Lol
We had dinner worth about 120pesos each again.. I would say the cheapest meal. Lol
We got out stuff prepared and hop on a vanride at 9pm cost of 350pesos each back to Puerto princesa bus terminal (again always try to haggle the price.. alot of manlolokos hahah)
Goodbye Elnido-it was a wonderful experience to cover up the memory i had few years ago with Mr X. HAHAH HUGOT PA MORE.
Dec 2 2016
Upon arrival at the Puerto princessa bus terminal at 1am.. early momo. Hahaha we slept at a cafeteria area waiting for 1st van ride to Rio tuba at 4am. So it was a 6 hours butt aching ride 350pesos van fare. Hahaha no pain no gain. Anyways we were all sleeping throughout the ride. Haha
Upon arrival at the Puerto princessa bus terminal at 1am.. early momo. Hahaha we slept at a cafeteria area waiting for 1st van ride to Rio tuba at 4am. So it was a 6 hours butt aching ride 350pesos van fare. Hahaha no pain no gain. Anyways we were all sleeping throughout the ride. Haha
We arrived rio tuba at 9am. Our driver was really really fast. We had to register and get tickets for the boat ride coz seats were limited… Out boat to balabac left at 11am… 4-5 hrs butt aching ride again. The waves was really scary. I sleep a lit bit. But I was also praying almost throughout the boat ride. Hahah
The boat first stopped at Bancalaan Port and offloaded some passengers … then last stopped at balabac.. We met a young man and we were talking to him about how we love travelling all around Philippines. And it was our first time in balabac. We didn’t know he was a priest in balabac church.lol
Upon arrival and checked in at ate Lorna homestay. It only cost us 500pesos per night again PER NIGHT ( NOT PER HEAD BUT PER NIGHT) HAHAHHA. for an apartment with 2 bedroom and with private bath and restroom and breakfast, lunch on boat and dinner included … Bongga diba. We are so blessed.
So then we discussed with ate Lorna about the price And everything… tour 7000pesos for 7islands and 1k for 2 night with food included .. syempre go kami…. whahah so total like 8000÷3=2666per person for 2 night 7islands and food. Hahaha God is good. It was a long day. We dozed off early
Dec 3 2016
We left at 8am
Kuya onyok was our boat man with kuya boboy… I would say they are the best tour guide on the island. They have connections with people at onuk island they can surely get u in…
First Stop was Onuk Island
it was an alm0st an hour ride tho—– more pictures
leaving Onuk Island after An hour
its just soooooooooooo beautiful that words cannot explain.
the best thing i loved about this island was that we were the only ones on this island.. ( well i am introvert, sociophobia and selfish ahahah ) we had the beach to our selves. there was a caretaker on the island. the island was soo clean and i love him for that. too bad we were not able to see seaturtle. i guess it was not their breeding time. we were not lucky enough to see them. Anyways seeing the onuk island itself was an amazing experience.
its better for you to go and visit. To see is to believe.
Next Stop was Canabungan island
we had a great Lunch prepared again by our fishermen/ tour guide.
a little snorkeling – crystal clear water
leaving Canabungan Island
Next Stop Candaraman sandbar- the Star Fish island
it was also a great place to snorkel.
it is beautiful indeed
we spent an hour on this island. and left around 4pm before it gets dark.
1st day was super duper great..
Dec 4 2016
we left late maybe around 9AM
1st stop was Punta Sebaring- it was a bit far. we arrived at 10:30am
then we had our lunch there
its beautiful
was really sun burnt haha
picking our lunch to cook lool
cannot explain its beauty.
we wanted to stay a night but it yea we cant coz we were leaving balabac tomorrow morning. am sorry i forgot about the information on a night stay in punta sebaring. Nice place indeed but beware of NIKNIK.
Next stop
Mansalangan Sandbar
we were running out of time so we decided to only visit one island instead of 2…
stop for gas
Last Stop was Patawan Island
Thanks to our Amazing tour guide kuya Onyok and Kuya buboy.
they made our dreams come true. we couldnt have visited these beautiful places without them. it was an amazing experience. and this would last forever in our heart. Thanks for Maam Lorna for the accommodation and the food and everything na super duper mura at nakatipid kami to the MAX.. Cannot imagine we spend less than 4k per person from PPS to balabac tour (7islands- 3days and 2nights) . we are so blessed. May God bless them. Thanks to the priest as well i forgot his name hahah he prayed for us. and Thanks to God Almighty for everything. Amen
Break down of Expenses
Flight
Mnl to Puerto Princesa round trip- 800 pesos per head
Van from Puerto Princesa to Elnido- 400pesos per head
tricycle eldnio terminal to Lodge – 80-(28each)
Elnido Sands Inn- 500pesos for 2 night (250pesos per person per night)
dinner – 120pesos
tour A and C- 1500 pesos per person- lunch and enviromental fee included (200pesos for 10days)
dinner – 120pesos per person
Tour B and D- 2000pesos per head (6000pesos private boat tour good for 3-4person- with lunch)
Van back to Puerto Princesa bus terminal- 350pesos per person ( slept inside the van since we had overnight trip back to Puerto princesa)
=6000pesos for 3days 2 nights with tour A,B,C and D in elnido and with breakfast lunch and dinner and transportation… super tipid. well its upto u if u want to buy pasalubong. hahah eh ako walang pera.
Van from Puerto princesa to Rio Tuba – 350pesos
Boat from Rio Ruba to Balabac- 350pesos
Maam Lorna has her own tricycle driver who fetched us at balabac terminal.
7000pesos 6islands plus 1000pesos for 2 nights stay = 8000pesos /3= 2666pesos per person
we had some cup noodles for Dinner
Balabac back to Rio Tuba- 350pesos
Rio tuba back to PPS- 350PESOS
For other chicha and food and junk food – 500pesos plus pasalubong if u want
5000pesos per person total for balabac tour ( 4days 3 nights transportation, tour with 6islands and accomodation and food) thank you Lord
Hope u enjoyed my blog
I may not blog for a while coz ill be leaving soon. i will surely miss the beautiful island of the Philippines
But yea Ill be back 2019 SURELY. MARK THAT !!!!!
THANKS Guys
Eva’s travel 
