We were on a tour package, so we were picked up at the GH and dropped off at the pier, where another agent was waiting for us. Very organized group.
The agency used was JY Travel and Tours. They're also the owner of the GH, so it was convenient. Contact details to follow later.
Day 1 was Tour A, which was 6 destinations. Start of boat ride.
similar to Ha Long Bay in Vn, there are limestone karsts
Contact details of the agency, JY Travel & Tours. Highly recommended, was very satisfied with their service.
If you don't like tour groups, you can go to Coron by yourself. At the airport, there are lots of touts giving out brochures for various agencies. You can also go to the town proper near the pier by tricycle, where there are offices of tour agencies (but you don't get hotel pick up & drop off). If your group is small, you'll be "joiners" on a large tour boat, which holds ~ 20 pax. Whether it's DIY or tour agency, up to you.
my group did Tours A, B, C1 & town tour. One USD ~ 50 pesos. 53 at the moment, but I use 1:50 for easy conversion.
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I'm posting only 2 pics at a time bcos it takes ages to load them from my phone - so bear w/ me.
If you're not a good swimmer, you're advised to wear life vest while swimming. Entering the lake...
The water in the lake is ~70% fresh water & 30% salt water. Lots of tourists that day - it was a long weekend due to Eid Al Fitr (end of Ramadan).
What is the mix of nationalities taking these organised trips?
Thanks for you notes and photos.
^for Day 1, Tour A, we were ~ 20 pax in the boat, 9 from my group & the other group was an extended family. All Filipinos.
For Day 2, Tour B, still ~ 20 pax. Four foreigners, the rest Filipinos. The 4 foreigners were: British guy, Indian girl (w/ US accent) = they were a couple. Russian girl & Swiss-French guy. Swiss French (Swiss but from French speaking part) guy has been travelling around PI for a year now. Russian girl works in Vietnam, but has 1 month holiday & is spending that month to travel around PI. She's going to the north (Sagada or Banaue) to see the rice terraces next. All the foreigners are in their 20s- early 30s. I saw the boat manifest. Lol. The rest of the ppl included my group plus some "joiners".
For Day 3, Tour C1, we had a smaller boat (good for 10 pax) and we had it to ourselves - all Pinoys.
Before you land on an island, the tour guide has a short speech about the island - some trivia, history, etc, and how much time you have to swim or explore in that area. Then when it's time to leave, he reminds you to check your belongings, cellphones, etc, and to check your seat mate! Very nice & organized crew. We (my group) gave the crew a tip after each day - they divide the amount among themselves. I think per boat, it's five crew members, including the guide, who speaks English. When there were foreigners in our boat, he spoke English the whole time.
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