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Cheap Palawan Ecoutourism Package Tours for Protection of the Environment
As Tutubi's homage to the late broadcaster-environmentalist Doc Gerry Ortega of Palawan, Tutubi's publishing this post on his 40th day, for the information of many people and visitors to Palawan, the 5 ecotourism projects Doc Gerry helped established as head of ABS-CBN Foundation.
Note that unlike most tourism projects in the country, the 5 ecotourism sites in Palawan are all community-based sustainable tourism sites.
The next time you visit Palawan, do try to consider checking them out, not too expensive tours that provide direct livelihood to people of the community and helps protect the environment.
1. Bacungan River Cruise and Floating Restaurant in Puerto Princesa
Location: Sitio San Carlos, five minutes away from the city proper
A floating restaurant with meals while cruising along the Bacungan River and the 378-hectare mangrove swamp surrounding the river.
Cost: PhP3,500.00 for 10 people (Add PhP80.00 if more than 10 people) Lunch: PhP150 to 200 per person Contact Person: Mrs. Emma Dacanay Contact Number: +63.907.973.0251
2. Honda Bay Island-Hopping and Snorkeling
Location: Dalubkaragatan in Pambato Reef. Community: Honda Bay Boat Owners Association Inc.,
Tour Price: banca ride PhP1,500.00 for six people. (PhP250/pax in excess of 6 pax) Rental for snorkeling gear: PhP 100.00 (suggest you bring your own) Contact Number for reservations: +63.929.864.9255
3. Iwahig River Firefly Watching and River Cruise
Location: Iwahig River, 45 minutes south of Puerto Princesa city proper Community: Iwahig Community Ecotourism Association Inc.
Tour Price: PhP600.00 per banca, good for three people. Contact Person: Nelia David +63.910.600.1686
I go with the environmentalists' world in condemning the killing of Doc Gerry. The projects he initiated are true legacies of a selfless man being killed by selfish people.
Hi! I am currently looking for a Bohol and Palawan Tour Package for our company summer outing tentatively scheduled on March 30 or 31, 2012. Please include full board meals for 30-40 pax and itinerary. It would be better if you can also arrange airfare for us.
You can email the quotation to omni_sigsi@yahoo.com.
Thanks!
Beigh Pamitangco
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