Highlights
HIGHLIGHTS
- Sail among beautiful limestone cliffs in the crystal clear waters of the Calamianes Islands
- Swim and snorkel with colorful fish, among beautiful corals and have a chance to see dugongs and turtles
- Meet the friendly local tribe and experience their way of living
- Sleep on white sandy beaches under the stars
- This trip is 5 days and 4 nights
- Minimum number of participants is 4
The Calamianes Islands in Northern Palawan are a magical collage of jagged, jungle-covered limestone cliffs, palm fringed islands and lakes as clear as glass. We will visit stunning white sandy beaches all to ourselves, grill fresh fish above our campfire, sleep under the stars, snorkel amongst colorful reefs, WW II wrecks, turtles and (fingers crossed) dugongs. To swim with these gentle, herbivorous sea mammals that grow up to three meters in length, is a truly unforgettable experience. The crown jewel, though, is undoubtedly Coron Island itself with its secret lagoons and towering, sculptured shards of limestone which give the place a bewitching, pre-historic feel. The island is owned by a tribe who is living here for centuries. This tribe makes their living predominantly from collecting highly valued swallow nests. Through delicate and sensitive negotiations we have been granted special permission to sail along the island’s spectacular southern and eastern shores and stay with local families at the seldom-visited indigenous community.
The best time of the year for this trip is between December and May.
