Coron... the rest of it....

After posting the pics...

For Alecs who's asking how much we spent on the whole trip... P13,493. This amount is exclusive of the plane fare but inclusive of the food, lodging and adventure. Of course the price could still go down if you opt to eat at cheaper restaurants. Since the decision to go to Coron came a little bit late (and I don't want to fly via Zestair), the plane fare amounted to P7,848 (P3,924/pax) via PAL Express. Most of the people we conversed with, including my elementary schoolmate, rode Zestair. Their rates are indeed cheaper. If you're going with your special someone, go for a DIY trip. Packaged tours, although offer convenience, can be more expensive as compared to doing it yourself.

The cost of the boat ride depends on your destination. Coron Village Lodge was kind enough to give us the number of a very nice boatman/tourguide named James. You may contact him at this number: 09187033010. He's highly recommended. Promise. It's P1,500 for the Coron Island Tour which is includes trip to the following:

James the boatman/tourguide....



> Siete Pecados - has an entrance fee of P100/pax. Bring bread and you'll surely be surrounded by fish
> Cayangan Lake - has an entrance fee of P200/pax. This would involve a 15-20 minute hike. Good thing we brought our rubbershoes with us. The rocks tend to be slippery because of the mud. But you could also survive on flipflops.
> Caliwantay/Banol Beach - your choice of picnic site for lunch. has a fee of P100/pax.
> Skeleton Wreck - it's a shipwreck. Bring bread also for the fish. There are fascinating corals so it's a good site for snorkeling next to Siete Pecados. Ensure that you put sunblock on your lower back since it's the one who's got all the sun exposure while you're attention is busy underwater.
> Twin Lagoon - no fee. hehehe.... the entrance to this one is quite tricky. It has a small arc that could only be seen on a lowtide. It would be more adventurous if you dive a little to get to the next side.
> Lake Barracuda - P100/pax. It's a rocky 5-minute climb to the other side. Nothing much to see really. It's kinda scary because the water is so deep, you'll start to feel that something is watching you behind the rocks underneath. A good spot for scuba diving.

P2,800 is the rate of the boat for the following destinations; This set is quite far, mga 1.5 hours kaya pricey.

> Calumbuyan Island - P100/pax. It's a good place for a picnic and swimming.
> Lusong Wreck - P25/pax. This one is a cool shipwreck because aside from the fascinating corals that grew on it, it's the only one shallow enough to be touched. hehehe...
> Gunboat - another shipwreck. Nothing fancy. The ship is kinda deep so unless you have a good light, it won't be that clear.

Regarding accommodation: We stayed at Coron Village Lodge... P950/night. No free breakfast and airport transfers (P150/pax/way) for this rate. It's a twin sharing room, airconditioned with hot and cold shower. The people here are nice and the food is great and best of all, it has this 'homey' ambiance. You could inquire at this number 8053414 and ask for Ms. Bec, the owner. She's soooo nice. Grabe! Another good thing about CVL is their location. It's near everything... the town proper, church and stores.

Regarding food and dining: For our day tours, we just order sa Coron Village Lodge. So it's like packed lunch with plates and utensils. They have big servings good for even 3 peeps. During our stay, we dined at Kawayanan Grill and Seadive Resort. We weren't really able to explore the famous restaurants.

About the other question.... regarding Mt. Tapyas Hotel... I also considered this one but unfortunately, they were already fully-booked when I inquired. It has good reviews. I saw a package sa internet. It's for 3D/2N for about P6,500++ per pax inclusive of accommodation and tour.

Warning! Souvenirs don't come cheap. hehehe. Anyway, I hope my post will be of help to people wanting to go to Coron. I would love to go back....