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Balabac Island Hopping Tour
Group Tour Packages
in the New Balabac Beach Resort
A small budget but still an unforgettable adventure. Our group tours offer just that.
In 4 days and 3 nights, you can truly enjoy Balabac. With the complete package in the New Balabac Beach Resort, you will be picked up from your hotel in Puerto Princesa and brought back there at the end of your stay. During these 4 days, you won’t have to worry about anything.
If you have less time, you can explore Balabac in 3 days and 2 nights. We will pick you up from Puerto Princesa and bring you back there at the end of your stay. In the meantime, you can enjoy the beautiful Balabac. Just remember that the journey to Balabac takes 5 hours.
You stay in the New Balabac Beach Resort! The standard accommodation is in a new Mini-Bungalow. This is the most affordable option. Tent for low Budget available.
BALABAC Group Tour
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
DAY 1 - Arrivel and Island Tours
🕐 Time is always flexible depending on the situation. The activities below are just to give our guests an idea — everything can be adjusted based on what you’d like to do. 😊
Early Morning
🕑 2:00 – 2:30 AM: Pick-up and travel to Buliluyan Port
🕡 8.00 – 9:00 AM: Arrival at Buliluyan Port
🕤 9:30–10:30 AM – Port Buliluyan / Resort
👩🍳 Welcome drinks & light breakfast
💵 Settle payment (if not fully paid)
🛏️ Check-in & room tour
🍽️ Early lunch
🕛 1 PM – Resort Departure
🌊 2 Island Spots - Tangkahan, Patawan or Canimeran
- End of Day 1
Return to Balabac Beach Resort in
the late afternoon
🍽️ Dinner at the resort and free time to relax for the evening
DAY 2 - ONOK Island and Snorkeling Tour
🕡 7:30 AM
🍳 Breakfast (Departure at 8:30 AM)
🌊 Onuk Island and Giant Clambs
🍽️ Lunch at Onok Island
🍥 Untouched Coral Garden
End of Day 2
Return to Balabac Beach Resort in the late afternoon (Optional: overnight Onok in Tent)
🍽️ Dinner at the resort and free time to relax for the evening
DAY 3 – Sandbars & Coral Reefs
🕢 7:30 AM
🍳 Breakfast
🕣 8:30 AM – Resort Departure
🌊 Mansalangan Sandbar
🌊 Candaraman Island or Secret Island
🍽️ Lunch on a Remote Beach
🍥 Starfish Sandbar
🍥 Untouched Coral Reef
End of Day 3
Return to Balabac Beach Resort in the late afternoon
🍽️ Dinner at the resort and free time to relax for the evening
DAY 4 – Departure
🕗 7:30 AM
🍳 Breakfast
🕘 8:30 AM – Resort Departure → Port Buliluyan
🚗 Land transfer from Buliluyan to Puerto Princesa
Arrival in Puerto Princesa: Around 4-6 pm, depending on the sea conditions
ℹ️ Notes
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⏰ Schedule is flexible and may change depending on weather conditions
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🌊 Sandbar visits may be rescheduled if the tide is high
BALABAC Group Tour
3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
DAY 1 – Arrival & Island Tour
🕐 Time is always flexible depending on the situation. The activities below are just to give our guests an idea — everything can be adjusted based on what you’d like to do. 😊
Early Morning
🕑 2:00 – 2:30 AM: Pick-up and travel to Buliluyan Port
🕡 8.00 – 9:00 AM: Arrival at Buliluyan Port
🕤 9:30–10:30 AM – Port Buliluyan / Resort
👩🍳 Welcome drinks & light breakfast
💵 Settle payment (if not fully paid)
🛏️ Check-in & room tour
🍽️ Early lunch
🕤 1 PM – Resort Departure
🌊 2 Island Spots - Tangkahan, Patawan or Canimeran
End of Day 1
Return to Balabac Beach Resort in the late afternoon
🍽️ Dinner at the resort and free time to relax for the evening
DAY 2 - ONOK Island & Snorkeling Tour
There are two itinerary options depending on the weather and sea conditions (A visit to Onok is not guaranteed on the 3 Day-2 Night Short Tour.)
Option 1:
🍳 Breakfast (Departure at 8:00 AM)
🌊 Onuk Island and Giant Clambs
🍽️ Lunch at Onok Island
🍥Untouched Coral Garden
Option 2:
🕢 7:30 AM
🍳 Breakfast
🕣 8:30 AM – Resort Departure
🌊 Mansalangan Sandbar
🌊 Candaraman Island or Secret Island
🍥 Starfish Sandbar
🍥 Untouched Coral Reef
End of Day 2
Return to Balabac Beach Resort in the late afternoon
🍽️ Dinner at the resort and free time to relax for the evening
DAY 3 – Departure
🕗 7:30 AM
🍳 Breakfast
🕘 8:30 AM – Resort Departure → Port Buliluyan
🚗 Land transfer from Buliluyan to Puerto Princesa
Arrival in Puerto Princesa around 4-6pm, depending on the sea conditions
ℹ️ Notes
⏰ Schedule is flexible and may change depending on weather conditions
🌊 Sandbar visits may be rescheduled if the tide is high
Nice to know!
Included
✅ Accommodation for the full stay
✅ Shared Air-Conditioned Van Transfer: Puerto Princesa – Buliluyan – Puerto Princesa
✅ Round Trip Boat Transfer
✅ Daily Island Hopping
✅ Full Board During Your Stay (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) + Water
✅ All Entrance Fees During the Tour
✅ Trip to Onok Island (optional overnight in Tent on Onok)
✅ Modern and Clean Resort
✅ 24/7 Starlink Wi-Fi
✅ Rooftop Bar, Pool Table, Table Tennis, Basketball and Volleyball
✅ Life Vests
✅ Local Tour Guide
✅ Snorkeling Equipment, no fins
Not included
❌ Airfare
❌ Puerto Princesa Accommodation
Stay at Hotel Fersal for a convenient tour departure directly from our official pick-up point.
❌ Day 1 Breakfast (guest may eat on stopovers during travel PPS-Buliluyan/OWN EXPENSES)
❌ Departure Day Lunch and Dinner
❌ Alcoholic Beverages – Available for Purchase at the Resort
❌ Towels – Included Only with Beachfront Accommodation
Things to bring
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Dry Bag
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Insect Repellent
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Necessary Medications/Personal Medicine
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Lightweight Towel
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Camera / Cell Phone + Power Bank (Charging Stations available in every Bungalow)
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Sunglasses
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Sunblock / sunscreen / repellants
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Flip-Flops / Aqua Shoe
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Toiletries
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Toothbrush and Toothpaste
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Bring enough cash (No ATM on the island)
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Change of Clothes
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Swimwear
