How to experience Enchanting Coron with just 4k

You don’t always have to spend a lot of dough to go on a vacation. I recently went on an island hopping trip to Coron. The following are the things I did in the span of two (2) days. I understand that some of these things would vary but I’m writing this based on what I’ve experienced. (Note: These doesn’t include the plane tickets)
Day One:
•Busuanga to Coron Transfer. (Fare: 150php)

•Check in at Coron Reef. Coron Reef is just a stone’s throw away from the town center. After we settled in we got ready for breakfast, for just 100php each you would be served hotdogs, eggs,
danggit and rice plus coffee for a sumptuous breakfast. (Room: 600php, Breakfast: 100php)

•Visit the Market. After a brief rest we then went to the market to look for things to buy which we plan to have it cook for our lunch. We settled with a kilo of Soran which is just 60php a kilo and crabs which is 180php a kilo. The type of fish that can be found at the market depends on the season that you go there. We then proceeded back to Coron Reef to have it cooked for a price of 150php. (Cooking Fee: 150php, Food depends on your budget)

•Maquinit Hot Springs. I know you’ll feel tired after the travel from Manila to Coron. So it’s one way to relax and take a dip at Coron’s hot spring. The ideal time to go is at 4pm after and they close at 10pm. You could either take a van or a tricycle to go there. We opt for the tricycle which for the going price of 300php the driver would wait for you until you finish. It is imperative that he should wait coz transportation there is difficult. When you get there you would pay an entrance of 100php, believe me it’s worth the entrance fee. (Fare: 300php, Entrance Fee: 100php)

•Climb Mt. Tapyas. If you still have the energy and up for the challenge climbing Mt. Tapyas’ almost 724 steps should be on your list. I admit I had a difficult time it took us almost an hour to get to the top. The ideal time to go is before sunset. The view from above is exhilarating. You could see my pics from the top if you don’t believe me. (Free)

•Eat Dinner. There are a lot of restos in Coron but I shall only recommend the places where I like to eat and hang out. First is Coron Bistro, quality and quantity. It is a bit pricey but worth is and don’t forget to try their steak. La Sirenetta, idyllic place to hang out and have a quiet dinner. It’s owned by Maika, a Survivor contestant they say. The good thing there is it’s just at the back of Coron Reef and the billiards is free. Kawayanan Grill, I can only say that the food is pricey and the quantity is so little. It’s ideal to be a watering hole not for dinner. Lolo Nonoy’s, it’s more of a “turo-turo”, this is a place for the budget conscious. (Depends on your choice)




Day Two:

We spend the whole day hopping from one island to another. Coron Reef has their boats so you don’t have to go anywhere to arrange one. All you have to do is inform them. Bring a lot of bread if you like feeding the fishes. I’ll just write down every place we’ve been to and to leave some mystery I won’t describe it.

1. Siete Pecados Marine Park 100php/each
2. Twin Lagoon 100php/each
3. CYC Free
4. Banol Beach 100php/each
5. Skeleton Wreck 100php/each
6. Barracuda Lake 100php/each
7. Kayangan Lake 200php/each
8. Maquinit Hot Springs 100php/each

Note: the Boatride: 1500php good for 6 and 2500php for 6 or more, Snorkel Rental: 100php
(Boatride: 1500php, Fees: 800php, Snorkel Rent: 100php)

After landfall at around 7pm we were tired and spent but it was worth it. We just knock some cold ones at Kawayanan and had a quiet dinner at Coron Bistro then we call it a night.
TOTAL COST OF VACATION: 3900PHP

For Reservations at Coron Reef Contact Ate Lani @ 09294649791
For Other Boat Rentals Contact Ace Reyes @ 09192811131