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    Michael Emberga/ Coron Palawan Private Boat Tour Guide

    5.0 (2 reviews)

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    Kayangan Lake - Cayangan Lake

    Kayangan Lake

    4.4(7 reviews)
    12.9 km

    Postcard picture perfect. Kayangan lake was part of our tour and it requires moderate hiking up a…read moresignificant number of stairs. The hike up is guaranteed to challenge your cardio. The view from the cliff seems to be a hot spot with long lines forming during peak times for photo ops. The line moves quickly but if there is a large group taking group photos expect a significant wait. After you take your photo, you climb down the stairs on the opposite side to get to the lake. Visiting Kayangan, like many other attractions in Coron, will require coming earlier in the day to avoid the crowds. Everyone on tour is required to wear their life vests when entering the lake. Unless you are a strong swimmer, you can remove the life vest but you're going under the conditions of swimming at your own risk.

    There are 2 lakes in Coron that if you take the 'island-hopping' tour, will take you to these…read morelakes. We did this lake before we did Barracuda Lake. I will point out a harsh reality about this particular lake experience that some will not mind but could be a deal breaker for others. This lake is quite tucked in one of the smaller non inhabited islands. There is some serious trekking to do in order to get to the lake itself. You have to climb about 160 steps up and 200 steps down to get to the lake. The initial climb is brutal, steep with big steps. And the tropical heat can suck the endurance out of you...it did me. I had to stop once to take a breather and my legs were starting to quiver. But a few more steps I was there at the top but only half way there. At that halfway mark and cuz you are now perched over a mountain, there is a vista point where almost everyone will snap a pic (God Bless Social Media). Your tour guide will control your group and actually snap your pics to how ever many poses you want. So this can take a while but in our out only 1 tour group was in front of ours. I usually pass on this kind of bs but damn is this view worth it. I gave in shamelessly. After the photo op shoot you now descend onto the lake which is easy. But guess what when you're done with swimming in that lake you gotta do it over again. But the consolation is the climb back isn't as steep or hard as the one in the front. YAY. The lake is super refreshing once you take the plunge after running your body into exhaustion. The water is a perfect temp that you could float in it until you prune up. The color is amazing as well, I've never seen a lake of this color, kinda deep greenish/blue. And very clear. I actually liked this lake better than Barracuda Lake but to get here is some serious work for the weather conditions. But ya know what...I'd do it again. The exhilarating dip and reward of memories was worth it.

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    Kayangan Lake
    Kayangan Lake - Cayangan Lake

    Cayangan Lake

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    Barracuda Lake - Very deep lake. Over 100 feet deep even at 15 feet from the edge.

    Barracuda Lake

    4.4(5 reviews)
    12.7 km

    Three words best describe Barracuda Lake. It's simply breathtaking, gorgeous and screensaver…read moreworthy. The lake was part of our tour itinerary for the day. I kept hearing about it in travel blogs but didn't think much of it until we saw it in person. It's a short hike from the landing dock with the route leading you up a set of rickety stairs. The stairs had rubber tires nailed in for additional traction. Despite the haphazard construction, that didn't deter us from going. You just need to move with caution. If anything, the stair's construction does two things. #1.) The optics give the place character and #2.) It builds an element of risk for adventure seekers. The waters are a rich turquoise blue reaching 30 meters deep. This picturesque blue lake contrasts against towering, jagged limestone cliffs sprawling with lush vegetation. These cliffs emerged underwater by geological forces formed from skeletons and shells of marine life dating from the Jurassic period. It is truly a spectacle to behold. Barracuda Lake depending on perspective can be a multifaceted prism of experiences. Despite being surrounded by beauty there are dangers that lie below. One particular danger is the possibility of encountering a barracuda. I did not encounter a barracuda but given the vastness of this lake, I might have been in the company of one. The lake also has a thermocline providing a unique swimming environment for divers or free divers. Barracuda Lake is one not to miss and if you can get there early enough, I would encourage it. Tourism to such sites needs regulation in order to preserve the natural environment for generations to come.

    Very unique lake that they took us to, from a tour package. It is crazy deep like over 100 ft…read more There is also geothermic activity as very warm water comes from the deeper depths. So if one is able to go deeper (like a scuba diver) then water could get to about 100 degrees Fahrenheit which is like a hot tub. Up near the surface where everybody is at because nobody is allowed to go in without a life jacket, the water is a mild 80 degrees. You have to walk single filed down some steep wooden steps, I'd say maybe a 100 yards. Once you get to the secluded lake it can get busy due to all the tours passing through. There is also not a lot of room lakeside as it is basically a lake surrounded by towering sheer cliffs. So they say not to lounge around near the lake. Either get in the water, and once out go back up the stairs. You can bring your snorkeling gear here, and if you want to get the full immersion (pun intended), you should try and view what is below you. It will BLOW you away. Once you pull away from the lime stone edge, and look down with goggles the depths just drop that you can't even see a bottom. Eerie AF but real exhilarating as well. There's no fish or plant life to view, just jagged limestone near the edges. We just floated around for about 20-30 minutes and besides getting spooked out by the abyss below, the other half of the time I just floated on my back and faced the sky and watched these cliffs go up about a hundred feet. One of the most unique experiences I've ever done. And it's not like just staring at an object or landmark. You are actually inside this thing, absorbing it from all angles and depths. What an adventure!

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    Barracuda Lake - Trekking down to the lake. Fairly short trek from the tour boat. Life jackets required.

    Trekking down to the lake. Fairly short trek from the tour boat. Life jackets required.

    Barracuda Lake - Getting my swim on. ‍ The water is about 30 meters deep. I don't think I would have jumped in without the lifejacket.

    Getting my swim on. ‍ The water is about 30 meters deep. I don't think I would have jumped in without the lifejacket.

    Barracuda Lake - Crystal clear waters of Barracuda lake.

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    Crystal clear waters of Barracuda lake.

    Calamianes Expeditions - Hiking up a mountain for a view then down to a lagoon

    Calamianes Expeditions

    3.7(3 reviews)
    8.0 km

    Angel, Tinadoy, Ryan, and I'm forgetting the rest of the crew who helped us on the Dennis One on…read more3/3/25. This crew was simply the BEST. Very wholesome, funny, easy-going crew that put our experience above ALL. Please ensure you reciprocate with a review as this helps them out tremendously. Also - if Calamian Islands is reading this, could you please somehow ensure the rest of the unnamed crew gets recognized? They embodied the soul of the Philippines of enjoying life together and its something that brought the entire boat together as a group. The waves were a bit rocky on one of the snorkel spots, and Angel was able to pull 3 of the others along with him. The crew and some of us were making fun of how exhausted he was but its all in good teasing. But that just shows how much care they have for us and each other. This is a very extensive physical journey so please be prepared for that. Bring swimming shoes but you can do the whole thing in slides/slippers. Also, I don't have a good control on my stomach so look to purchase Lomotil for this trip if you can. This is an excursion I will remember for the rest of my life. And its simply the top one I was excited for when visiting Busanga/Coron; and it simply lived beyond those expectations. Imagine a day full of swimming and at the end, you cap it off with a sunset and some turon (Filipino deep fried sweet banana dessert) You know what you like. Adventurous? Do it. Swipe and figure it out later.

    Calamianes Expedition Tours is one of the tour sign up places here in Coron Town. Pick a package,…read moresign up, the next morning, show up bright and early at their office. Make sure you're ready for an adventure because you're definitely in for a darn good time. We signed up for their one day, 5 to 6 spots for snorkeling, swimming and a bit of hiking even. Everything that you'll be needing can be rented at their office where everybody first meets at bright and early in the morning. If you don't already have one in hand, you may rent snorkels and or water shoes. Then your they'll take you to the boats where there you meet your crew and your guide. I'd also like to mention our group that day was awesome. We all connected right in the beginning when we all met for free complimentary. Americans, Local Filipinos, Czech, Germans,, all interacting and having a darn good time. Coral Gardens, CYC beach, Twin Cove, Hidden Lagoon then Last but not the least, Kayangan Lake. All of the spots that we went to were very beautiful. The corals were all lively and had tons of colorful fishies swimming around. The CYC beach was really cool as well, swim out from the boat into the beach and enjoy the whole island by yourselves. Twin cove was really nice, our guide says that a Napoleon fish frequents that spot, and if we're lucky we get to see it swimming around. This is where we had our picnic in the boat as well. It was a really nice buffet style lunch, came with bottled water. After lunch we did some diving off the roof of the boat. That was some good fun. Then hidden lagoon to experience some Thermaclimb. Kayangan lake was definitely a fitting end to a wonderful day snorkeling and island hopping. Thank you very much Calamianes Expeditions for a wonderful experience. You really know how to put together a great Coron Snorkeling experience. You guys are definitely one of the best tour experiences here in Coron Town Proper.

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    Calamianes Expeditions - Literally pissing myself in paradise

    Literally pissing myself in paradise

    Calamianes Expeditions - Can't believe this is real

    Can't believe this is real

    Calamianes Expeditions - This is my lunch view

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    This is my lunch view

    Mt. Tapyas - Top of Mt Tapyas looking down at the sea.

    Mt. Tapyas

    4.3(4 reviews)
    6.3 km

    Brutal 'hike' but I want to clarify what others are calling a hike and reaptly call this a straight…read moreCLIMB. This is not a meandering trail goes in different directions which I define as a hike. This is a straight concrete staircase that goes straight up in one line some 750 steps. And in all my climbing experience, climbs that traverse back and forth in a zig zag pattern aka 'switchbacks' are less strenuous on the body and breathing. Going straight up in a one line fashion is the quickest route but it is also the most taxing on your endurance. This trek on Mt Tapyas is definitely the latter. This was part of the 'Town' tour that I took on the first day here as to acquaint my self with the town and its terrain. The guide does warn us that if anybody has asthma or high blood pressure to not try,and just stay in the van. 8 of us started including our guide. Only 4 of us made it to the top as the others stopped at some point and turned back. About half way up due to the heat and humidity I was gassed. If I would have known that it was going to be this involved I would have worn lighter material clothing. I went shirtless from here on out as all my clothes were soaked. Our guide should have told us to bring more water as I only brought a small plastic water bottle. You need much more than that for this. The second half of the climb I found myself stopping more frequently. Like had to stop 4 times on the second half and only once on the first half. Finally got to the top. There's a huge white cross up there made of metal white piping. Supposedly you can see this cross from most places in town proper. There's a 360 view from up there and the special one is overlooking the sea and the neighboring smaller islands. The other side are just grassy hills. Our guide took several photos of us as he knew the vista points and cool angles. And all guides here are super versed in handling phone cameras of all types. The way down is a breeze. Looking at all the sweating faces still trying to go up. I felt their pain. But I didn't want to discourage anyone as once on top there is a feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment that will sweep through your psyche. Mt. Tapyas you kicked my ass, and I ain't mad at ya for it. You made me stronger, so much appreciated.

    People like to spend their last day of vacation in different ways: my nieces and nephew wanted to…read morecram as much activity as possible into the remaining time we had, hubby slept in, while my cousin and I woke up early to conquer Mount Tapyas. Mt Tapyas is less than 13 minutes away on foot; but we wanted to conserve our energy for the climb. We paid P30 for a trike to take the two of us from our hotel to the base of the mountain. It took us about an hour to climb the 721 steps to get to the top and then back down, this included multiple stops to rest and take pictures (there are numerous landings and benches along the way). It was a nice climb, most of which was shaded by trees. At the view deck at the top there's no shade, so I wouldn't recommend coming when it's hot. It was a perfect spot to take in the width and breadth of Coron.

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    Mt. Tapyas - Mt Tapyas from sea level.

    Mt Tapyas from sea level.

    Mt. Tapyas
    Mt. Tapyas

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    Michael Emberga/ Coron Palawan Private Boat Tour Guide - tours - Updated July 2026

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