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Saturday, July 16, 2011

Day 3 - Coron, Palawan Family Vacation

Ate at the Tapyas Road signage

Woke up around 5am, felt frigid because of the rain last night. The last day in Coron was chilling as I slid the white curtain at the window and realized that until that morning, it was raining quite hard.

At 7am, we started eating and savor the last breakfast in Coron Village Lodge.

Past 8am, we made our way to Mt. Tapyas while my parents went to market to buy some "pasalubong".

Ready to start hiking Mt. Tapyas

We prepared ourselves for the last day in Coron by means of hiking the 718 concrete steps of the very popular Mt. Tapyas. One of the highest peaks you can see in Busuanga which is easy to start by its trail.

I cannot imagine how to finish this course without perspiring Good thing, there are some benches where you can get a rest.

When you're in Coron, climbing the Mt. Tapyas is a must or else....(wink)


Our first hundreds steps!

Sus! Maning - mani ang first 100 steps. We still looked fresh because as early as this time, the weather is still cold/ windy.


The view half way

We had some stop over, of course. We had to stop coz we cannot take for granted the enchanting view with below 210 meters above sea level in front of us.

Full of perfect view when you're (almost) on top.

In order to start the worth- the- climb, you have to ride a tricycle, it will cost you 8 pesos each for about more or less than 10 mins ride.

We have 300 steps more..

Hiking as such is actually like having a good cardio exercise. I was quite in my sweating and panting level when we reach half of the 700 steps. But this is definitely one experienced that I will cherish until I go back to Manila. (drama!) hehehe.

But there were more few steps to deal with. So, drag yourself up guys....

They said that the best time to go up here is sunrise and sunset. But in our case, it seems that anytime, it will rain again.

More few steps and we were on its summit......


YAHOO! We're here, finally.! HOORAY!

Wow, congratulations to us Sis! We made it for about 30mins climb, we finally reach its top. When you reach the summit, you will see the circular platform, cemented benches and a big cross which is surrounded by lights.

It'll rain again

Mt. Tapyas Summit

At the summit, treat yourself to a breathtaking view of the nearby Coron Higantes island and the rest of the islands in the Calamianes group.

Give me your best shots! Ay ate, best na yan? chos!

Hoo, sarap ng hangin. It is all worth!

One more pose and we're done!

Going down is always felt a bit tired. This was the time you will feel the shaking of your knees....

the Benches

Then, we made our way down to buy souvenirs....

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Coron, Palawan - 3D2N Family Itinerary

Three months prior to the agreed family vacation, I booked at the Cebu Pacific Air. Don't get me wrong ha, but this vacation is all FIRST - time experienced to me. From booking of the flight schedule, flying on a plane and dealing with a boatman for our island tour were all FIRST to me. So it was all mixed emotions but mostly I was soooo excited! You cannot imagine how fulfilling it was for me to organize such vacation.

Here's our ticket:
Yeah, it was kinda higher than others but what else can you ask for, you'll be enjoying the best vacation you ever have with your FAMILY, whatever and how much you'd spend for, it is PRICELESS!

Confirmation No. Booking Date Status

T88RVM Wed Mar 16, 2011 CONFIRMED Flight Details

MANILA ( NAIA Terminal 3 ) to BUSUANGA ( Francisco B. Reyes Airport ) to

BUSUANGA ( Francisco B. Reyes Airport ) MANILA ( NAIA Terminal 3 )

· Departure: Monday, Jun 6, 2011 , 0920H . Departure: Wednesday, Jun 8, 2011 , 1410H

· Arrival: Monday, Jun 6, 2011 , 1020H . Arrival: Wednesday, Jun 8, 2011 , 1510H
. Flight No.: 5J 529 . Flight No.: 5J 532

Guest Details

Guest Names Address

MS MICHELLE JUMAWAN (Travelsure) Contact Numbers
MS DIANA JUMAWAN (Travelsure)
MS MELODY JUMAWAN (Travelsure) 639084640678(telephone)
MR VICTORINO JUMAWAN (Travelsure) 639178720233(mobile)
MS MARIVIC JUMAWAN (Travelsure)

Payment Details
Base Fare: PHP 13,240.00 VAT: PHP 1,669.80 CCF: PHP 600.00 Aviation Security Fee: PHP 75.00 Go Lite Fee: PHP (1,000.00) Insurance Fee: PHP 1,250.00 PC: PHP 0.00 Total: PHP 15,834.80		Payment Type: RS (APPROVED) Date: Wednesday, Mar 16, 2011 Transaction ID No.: 70096335 Payment Amount: PHP 15,834.80 ……

We had a debate on where the family should stay and what itinerary we will get. Since we had a budgetary vacation, Ate Diane made a cost comparison of cheapest lodge/hotel and boat rental for the island hopping. We chose to have DIY (do-it yourself) itinerary na usong -uso sa Coron. In fact, karamihan ng makukuha mong itinerary ay DIY. Though we had a table comparison already, I was not contented so I did search for myself.

I started calling different lodging -in which offers cheapest but pleasant accommodations and after a few weeks of looking, I decided to book at the Coron Village Lodge. What attracts me most para kunin ang Village Lodge ay ang free-wifi access, overflowing coffee/ tea and not to mention, all the reviews I've got in the net that they have the cleanest room maintained for their guest.

And for the island hopping, I chose to trust Kuya Jhong which from what I read from other blogs, he is nice and very mabait daw! Plus points, he has pictures talaga with his guests and he is always very accommodating pag tini- text at tinatawagan ko. I was so satisfied and happy that we were able to do what we want. Sa iba kase you cannot customized the tour, eh I wanted to have 1.5 island hopping so availing Kuya Jhong's tour, we were able to do it the way we planned it.

Just to give you an idea, please do check this itinerary so you can plan your own + expenses:

					Per group	Per pax
Day 1	11:30	to	12:30	Quick check- in @ Coron Village Lodge
				Room for MA/PA 1 Queen size bed	2600	1300
				Room for MMD with 2 beds	3200	1066.67
	12:30	to	1:00	Boating Travel (Boat Rental c/o Kuya Jong)	1500	300
	1:00	to	2:00	Siete Pecados	750	150
	2:00	to	4:00	Kayangan Lake + Lunch	500	100
	4:00	to	4:30	Barracuda	1000	200
	4:30	to	5:00	Twin Lagoon	500	100
	5:00	to	5:30	Banol Beach	500	100
	5:30	to	6:00	Boating Travel (To Coron Proper)	500	100
	6:00			Lodge and Dinner	750	150
					11800	3567
Day 2	6:30	to	7:30	Breakfast	750	150
	7:30	to	9:00	Boating Travel (Boat Rental c/o Kuya Jong)	3000	600
	9:00	to	11:00	Malcapuya	1000	200
	11:00	to	1:00	Banana Island + lunch	1750	350
:	1:00	to	1:30	Bulog Dos	500	100
	1:30	to	2:00	Malaroyroy	500	100
	2:00	to	3:30	*Shipwreck	500	100
	3:30	to	5:00	Boating Travel (To Coron Proper)	-	-
	5:00			Lodge and Dinner	750	150
					8750	1750
Day 3	4:00	to	4:30	Early breakfast	750	150
	4:30	to	5:30	Mt. Tapyas (To catch sunrise)
	5:30	to	6:00	Going Hot Spring
	6:00	to	8:00	Maquinit Hot Spring	500	100
	8:00	to	10:00	Time to wander at Coron Town Proper
	10:00	to	11:00	Early Lunch	750	150
	11:00	to	12:00	Rest / Prepare for Departure
	12:00			Going Back to MANILA
					2000	400
					22550	5717
	Excluded:		rate per	pax
	Tip to boatmen			Room Accomodations
	Tricycle 8.00			Terminal Fees NAIA- 200 / Busuanga 20.00
	Van transfer expenses 300/way