Balabac is Philippines’ last paradise found in the southernmost part of Palawan, the same province that brings you Coron and El Nido; but unlike the latter, it has not been discovered by many tourists yet. Sometimes we even enjoy the islands to ourselves. However, due to its pristine beauty, more travelers (including v/bloggers) are starting to reach it already, and began sharing it to the worldwide web. The islands in Balabac are privately owned, some by politicians, and some by locals who have gain rights by living there for a long time. Owners who are starting to see the potential of Balabac are making moves to make their islands more accessible to more tourists. At the time of writing (2019), an airstrip is already being built in one of the larger islands, and ports are being developed for cruise docking. Due to this, Balabac may start becoming crowded like El Nido and Coron, but for now you can still enjoy serenity and quiet life in the islands.
Balabac, island, extreme southwestern Philippines. It is located about 19 miles (30 km) southwest of the southern tip of Palawan island and roughly twice that distance north of the island of Borneo.
Balabac rises to an elevation of about 1,890 feet (576 metres) and has swamps on its northwestern coast. There are coral reefs off its western coast, and the island is particularly noted for its rare glory-of-the-seas cone shells. Philippine territory ends at the southwestern corner of the island, where small motorized canoes operated by Balabac Muslims make frequent border crossings to the nearby islands in Sabah state (Malaysia) off Borneo’s northern coast. Coconuts are a major crop on Balabac. Its people are mostly Muslim (Moros). Balabac town is the main centre of settlement. Pop. (2000) 25,257; (2010) 35,758.
Accommodation/ Hotel in Puerto Princesa
Balabac Island is the southernmost island of the Palawan province, and therefore the westernmost undisputed island in the Philippines, only about 50 kilometres (31 mi) north from Sabah, Malaysia, across the Balabac Strait.
Balabac Island is home to various endemic species. It is the home of birds like the grey imperial pigeon (Ducula pickeringii), Philippine cockatoo (Cacatua haematuropygia), blue-headed racket-tail (Prioniturus platenae), and the Palawan hornbill (Anthracoceros marchei). The Philippine mouse-deer, a subspecies of the greater mouse-deer (Tragulus napu) can only be found in this island.
The Molbogs, a Muslim ethnolinguistic group, is concentrated in this island. Their livelihood includes farming, fishing and barter trading with the nearby Mapun and Sabah market centres.
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Reminder: All islands to be visited will depend on the weather condition on your scheduled trip. We will discuss it upon meet ups.
Check in to your preferred hotel in PPS and take time to complete your things to bring such as insect repellent, some snacks for the long rides, etc.
4am – Pick up from your hotel in Puerto Princesa 1oam onwards – ETA at Buliluyan Port. Boat pick up, start of Balabac island hopping + breakfast + lunch on board 4pm – ETA camp site. Pitch tents. Free time 5pm – Watch sunset at the sandbar 7pm – Dinner & Free Time
6am – Catch the sunrise by the beach 7am – Breakfast. Prepare for island hopping 8am onwards- Start of Balabac island/sandbar hopping with lunch on board/island 5pm – ETA campsite. Snacks. Free time 7pm – Dinner
6am – Catch the sunrise by the beach 7am – Breakfast. Prepare for island hopping 8am onwards- Start of Balabac island/sandbar hopping with lunch on board/island 5pm – ETA campsite. Snacks. Free time 7pm – Dinner
6am – Catch the sunrise by the beach 7am – Breakfast. Prepare for island hopping 8am onwards- Start of Balabac island/sandbar hopping with lunch on board/island 5pm – ETA campsite. Snacks. Free time 7pm – Dinner
1. 6pm – ETA to Puerto Princesa
2. 8am – Breakfast and pack up (last meal)
3. 9am – ETD for Buliluyan port 11am – ETA at Buliluyan. Ride van back to Puerto Princesa with stopover for lunch.
4. 6pm – ETA to Puerto Princesa
