Surya's Guidebook - Southern Palawan and Puerto Princesa
Local Adventures
Swim in the cool, crystal clear, fresh waters cascading from a 20-foot high waterfalls.
For the more adventurous ones, you may opt for a half day or full day waterfall trek going up to 21 levels of the waterfalls. Please note, you will need a tour guide for the trek and it needs to be booked atleast 1 day prior.
This place is only 21 kms south (approx 30-min drive) from Surya.
We offer different transportation services to Estrella Falls. Please ask us about the rates.
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Estrella Falls
Swim in the cool, crystal clear, fresh waters cascading from a 20-foot high waterfalls.
For the more adventurous ones, you may opt for a half day or full day waterfall trek going up to 21 levels of the waterfalls. Please note, you will need a tour guide for the trek and it needs to be booked atleast 1 day prior.
This place is only 21 kms south (approx 30-min drive) from Surya.
We offer different transportation services to Estrella Falls. Please ask us about the rates.
Puting Buhangin (White Sand) is a bare sandbar in the middle of Sulu Sea not far from Surya, about 15-20mins boat ride only. You can enjoy snorkeling around this area. We can arrange a boat trip for you to this destination for only P2,500 for half a day.
Tip: Bring sunblock, goggles, an umbrella, drinks, and some snacks with you to fully enjoy the place.
Puting Buhangin Aborlan
Puting Buhangin (White Sand) is a bare sandbar in the middle of Sulu Sea not far from Surya, about 15-20mins boat ride only. You can enjoy snorkeling around this area. We can arrange a boat trip for you to this destination for only P2,500 for half a day.
Tip: Bring sunblock, goggles, an umbrella, drinks, and some snacks with you to fully enjoy the place.
Island Hopping
Honda Bay is one of the most popular destinations in Palawan for island hopping. You can enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and diving in the crystal clear waters or sun-bathing in the white sandy beaches. The islands of Honda Bay are just 20 to 45 mins boat ride away from each other. We suggest you start early so you'd have enough time to enjoy all of the islands. The jump off point called Honda Bay wharf, is located just outside the city of Puerto Princesa approximately 80kms north or 1hr and 40mins drive from Surya. Please make sure you register at the tourism office once you arrive at the wharf before hopping on a boat.
We can arrange for your transportation to this destination. Please ask us about your options.
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Honda Bay
Honda Bay is one of the most popular destinations in Palawan for island hopping. You can enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and diving in the crystal clear waters or sun-bathing in the white sandy beaches. The islands of Honda Bay are just 20 to 45 mins boat ride away from each other. We suggest you start early so you'd have enough time to enjoy all of the islands. The jump off point called Honda Bay wharf, is located just outside the city of Puerto Princesa approximately 80kms north or 1hr and 40mins drive from Surya. Please make sure you register at the tourism office once you arrive at the wharf before hopping on a boat.
We can arrange for your transportation to this destination. Please ask us about your options.
Balabac Island is the southernmost island of Palawan and is only about 50 kilometers north from Sabah, Malaysia. It is composed of various islands located at the Balabac Strait. The strait is known for its shallow waters due to the presence of shoals and numerous sandbars. Balabac has the third and fourth longest sandbars in the Philippines. Some of the popular islands within the straight include: Onuk, Starfish, Sicsican, and Punta Sebaring.
The islands of Balabac is dubbed as “The Maldives of the Philippines” because they have similar shallow and crystal clear waters.
To get to Balabac, drive for 4 hrs to Buliluyan Port then hop on a boat to Balabac. The travel time is less than an hour. Please make sure you register at the Tourism Office just beside the Buliluyan Port Terminal before getting on a boat.
We can arrange for your transportation to this destination. Please ask us about your options.
Balabac Palawan
Balabac Island is the southernmost island of Palawan and is only about 50 kilometers north from Sabah, Malaysia. It is composed of various islands located at the Balabac Strait. The strait is known for its shallow waters due to the presence of shoals and numerous sandbars. Balabac has the third and fourth longest sandbars in the Philippines. Some of the popular islands within the straight include: Onuk, Starfish, Sicsican, and Punta Sebaring.
The islands of Balabac is dubbed as “The Maldives of the Philippines” because they have similar shallow and crystal clear waters.
To get to Balabac, drive for 4 hrs to Buliluyan Port then hop on a boat to Balabac. The travel time is less than an hour. Please make sure you register at the Tourism Office just beside the Buliluyan Port Terminal before getting on a boat.
We can arrange for your transportation to this destination. Please ask us about your options.
Sightseeing
Tabon caves is a complex of 215 known caves, of which 29 have been explored and 7 are open to the public.
The Tabon Man - one of the oldest human bones in the Philippines was found here in 1962.
This was declared a National Cultural Treasure in 2011.
The place is not just historic but has amazing views of the West Philippine Sea and is only 78kms southwest (approx 1.5 hours drive) from Surya. Highly recommended to all adventure seekers!
Purchase your tickets at the local tourism office in Quezon Town where you will be guided to the Tabon museum before you can head out to the cave so you can get a better glimpse and history of what you will see inside the cave.
We can arrange for your transportation to this destination. Please ask us about your options.
Tabon Caves
Tabon caves is a complex of 215 known caves, of which 29 have been explored and 7 are open to the public.
The Tabon Man - one of the oldest human bones in the Philippines was found here in 1962.
This was declared a National Cultural Treasure in 2011.
The place is not just historic but has amazing views of the West Philippine Sea and is only 78kms southwest (approx 1.5 hours drive) from Surya. Highly recommended to all adventure seekers!
Purchase your tickets at the local tourism office in Quezon Town where you will be guided to the Tabon museum before you can head out to the cave so you can get a better glimpse and history of what you will see inside the cave.
We can arrange for your transportation to this destination. Please ask us about your options.
Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park encompasses one of the world’s most impressive cave systems, featuring spectacular limestone karst landscapes, pristine natural beauty, and intact old-growth forests and distinctive wildlife.
It is located approximately 142km northwest from Surya or about 2.5hrs drive. We can arrange for your transportation to this destination. Please ask us about your options.
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Filipinas
Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park encompasses one of the world’s most impressive cave systems, featuring spectacular limestone karst landscapes, pristine natural beauty, and intact old-growth forests and distinctive wildlife.
It is located approximately 142km northwest from Surya or about 2.5hrs drive. We can arrange for your transportation to this destination. Please ask us about your options.