Coron [Thread 11]

[meimei]

Mga sis. Help naman please. Please talaga. Last time I went to Coron (super tagal na, 2014), I got the services of Coron Wonders and they were EXCELLENT. However, nasa Canada pala ngayon yung owner so she?s managing the business virtually so medyo alanganin ako to get them for this summer trip.

Please sino ba ang okay and TRUSTED na Coron tour organizer na maayos talaga? Kasi yung colleague ko from India is planning to go this April or May and kasama niya family niya (wife and 2 kids), so I want to make sure na MAAYOS KAUSAP yung tour organizer and maasahan. Gusto ko sana yung may kasama nang food sa island-hopping (ang saya nung ginawa ng Coron Wonders dati kasi ang fresh nung grilled seafood tapos may lato pa. Super okay ang service pati food).

[Rory_Lorelie_Gilmore]

^Hi, why not ask for a recommendation/referral from the hotel they will be staying at? I know its usually pricey, but for me its safer, convenient pa for them since hinde sila from Pinas. At least hotel na bahala sa logistics, communication, pricing and stuff, usually pa mas "professional" ang irerefer nila maski may kamahalan, so it's better para sa foreign guests. 

[FOURever]

Mga sis. Help naman please. Please talaga. Last time I went to Coron (super tagal na, 2014), I got the services of Coron Wonders and they were EXCELLENT. However, nasa Canada pala ngayon yung owner so she?s managing the business virtually so medyo alanganin ako to get them for this summer trip.

Please sino ba ang okay and TRUSTED na Coron tour organizer na maayos talaga? Kasi yung colleague ko from India is planning to go this April or May and kasama niya family niya (wife and 2 kids), so I want to make sure na MAAYOS KAUSAP yung tour organizer and maasahan. Gusto ko sana yung may kasama nang food sa island-hopping (ang saya nung ginawa ng Coron Wonders dati kasi ang fresh nung grilled seafood tapos may lato pa. Super okay ang service pati food).

Hi po! You might want to consider Ricardo Valley Inn. Dun po kasi kami nagstay tapos may kasama silang tours. Pero pwede rin sa kanila na tours lang. check nyo na lang sa fb. Very affordable pa

[keejac21]

We went to Coron last November 2017 and got the services of JY Travel and Tours. Hmm. 3 over 5 sila for me. Kasi may araw na late na kami nasusundo sa hotel (9am instead of 8:30am). Then nagkakagulo pa madalas ng bangka na sasakyan. Kesyo dun sa kabila yung tour ganito or ganyan. Sila silang magkatrabaho e di well coordinated. Mga twice kami lumipat ng bangka so pagdating namin doon eh hindi na masyadong maayos yung upuan namin.

Heto pa, may kasama kaming foreigners na naiwan sa isang island. Nakisakay na lang sila sa ibang bangka and buti nagmeet yung bangka namin with them in one of the destinations. Di ko lang nasundan if nag file ng written complaint yung foreigner sa office ng JY.

Ang maganda naman sa kanila is mababait yung tour guides and makwela din. Well experienced na din naman talaga sila.

For the food na kasama sa tour package, nothing to be raved about.

Pag bumalik kami ng Coron, ibang tour agency siguro iaavail namin.

[ajyne]

Hi sissies. Hubby and I will be visiting coron on July 4-7. It will be our first. Any recommendations for backpackers hostel and travel agency? Would pefer hostel in coron town proper that is accessible to affordable restos or carinderia, market and souvenir shops. Where could we buy good quality danggit lamayo and cashew nuts? Any idea how much these costs? TIA

[detteski]

Hi sissies. Hubby and I will be visiting coron on July 4-7. It will be our first. Any recommendations for backpackers hostel and travel agency? Would pefer hostel in coron town proper that is accessible to affordable restos or carinderia, market and souvenir shops. Where could we buy good quality danggit lamayo and cashew nuts? Any idea how much these costs? TIA

Hi, Sis! Hubby and I went to coron last nov24-27 (my first time and hubby's 2nd time). You might want to try The Bay Area Coron for your accommodation. Bed and Bfast lang siya at super nice ng mga tao nila dun. Todo assist and masarap din bfast. They can arrange the tour for you. i think partner nila ang Nice in Paradise travel and tours. sakto naman na sila ang gusto namin na tour guide kaya nagpatulong na lang din kami sa receptionist ni The Bay Area na magpasched ng tour NIP. Pwede ka na din magpabili sa kanila ng Danggit Lamayo kasi ganun lang ginawa namin. Nakalimutan ko na nga lang kung magkano. hehe

You may contact them through their FB page Nasa town proper mismo sila and maayos yung room at overall stay namin sa kanila.

[ajyne]

Thank you for the recos sis detteski... I'll look into the bay area in coron and the travel agency :-)

[schizo_me]

We went to Coron last November 2017 and got the services of JY Travel and Tours. Hmm. 3 over 5 sila for me. Kasi may araw na late na kami nasusundo sa hotel (9am instead of 8:30am). Then nagkakagulo pa madalas ng bangka na sasakyan. Kesyo dun sa kabila yung tour ganito or ganyan. Sila silang magkatrabaho e di well coordinated. Mga twice kami lumipat ng bangka so pagdating namin doon eh hindi na masyadong maayos yung upuan namin.

Heto pa, may kasama kaming foreigners na naiwan sa isang island. Nakisakay na lang sila sa ibang bangka and buti nagmeet yung bangka namin with them in one of the destinations. Di ko lang nasundan if nag file ng written complaint yung foreigner sa office ng JY.

Ang maganda naman sa kanila is mababait yung tour guides and makwela din. Well experienced na din naman talaga sila.

For the food na kasama sa tour package, nothing to be raved about.

Pag bumalik kami ng Coron, ibang tour agency siguro iaavail namin.

ako rin, average rating ang JY. nagpabook ako sa kanila pero  iba yung name na nakalagay sa schedule ng tours nila. buti malapit yung hotel namin sa office nila , kung hindi nganga  . in fairness , mabait yung may ari. yung food, average lang din 
try mo sis yung Calamian Islands Travel & Tours.

[summer888]

Hi! Anyone here tried booking their island tours through Asiatravel.com? Yung sa Klook kase hindi maganda ang reviews. I want to be able to book my tours na kase before we leave for Coron and want to make sure na legit ang tour operator.

@meimei May we know the website of Coron Wonders?

Thank you.

[ajyne]

Tried to book our accommodation at The Bay Area but it's fully booked on our travel date. Hubby would like to try staying in a hostel and meet new friends. We'll probably try Hop Hostel. They have king size bunk beds.
Im still undecided between JY travel or Coronggaleri. We'd like to go on Ultimate tour on our 2nd day but on the 3rd day we're torn between (malcapuya, bulog dos and banana island) or (malcapuya, bulog uno and bamboo island) Does anyone know how much per kilo of cashew nuts?

[meimei]

^^you can email them at coronwonders@gmail.com

However, the owner/manager is currently in Toronto until end of this year so she?s managing the Coron tour agency from afar. So i?m not sure if their service at the moment is as reliable as it previously had been. Disclaimer lang...

Ako mismo, parang ayoko muna sila kunin kasi mahirap yun pag managed virtually yung business. Baka may pumalya...

[ielther19]

Planning to travel Coron.
Yung mga tours po, puede po kaya na maisama namin [textspeak!] 1yr old kid? Me, my husband and our daughter po sana.
Insights naman po sa mga naka-travel na. TIA.

[schizo_me]

^yes sis. May nakasabay ako na 2-year old kid sa reefs and wreck tour pa.  . pansin ko di siya masyado nakaswim kasi puro snorkeling yung activities. nakaswim lang siya nung nag lunch kami sa Island. 
i think mas okay if island escapade yung kunin niyo na tour

[projectgora]

Just got back from Coron mga sis! 4 years ago ko sya napuntahan the first time at malaki na pinagbago ng town. Sobrang daming restos, bars and accommodation options. Yung mga islands magaganda pa din pero patay na ang corals sa reef garden Something new for me was Calauit Safari and Black Island na super ganda! Ito na yata ang pinaka maganda sa Coron and Busuanga! Share ko lang ang itinerary ko and travel expenses breakdown. Sana makatulong sa upcoming summer trips ninyo.

My 2-Day Coron Itinerary:
Day 0 - Manila to Coron (Night trip via 2 Go Travel)
- free dinner in 2Go (laking tipid!)

Day 1 - Coron Super Ultimate Island Tour (JY Travel and Tours)
Kayangan Lake
Barracuda Lake
Reef Garden
Skeleton Ship Wreck
CYC Beach
Twin Lagoon

Day 2 - Calauit Safari Tour (JY Travel and Tours); Coron to Manila (Night trip via 2 Go Travel)
Calauit Island Sanctuary
Black Island

Where to stay?
For a great budget accommodation option, check out the Mountain View Garden Inn on Tapyas Road. The property is just a 10-minute walk from the town proper, has a inviting swimming pool, and offers a great panoramic view of Coron Bay.

How to get to Coron from Manila?
While flying via Cebu Pacific or FlyPal sounds like a great option, half of your first and last day will be somewhat wasted because you need to be at the airport two (2) hours before scheduled time of flight. If you take 2Go Travel, you will arrive in Coron at 7 AM just in time for your 9 AM island hopping. Going back to Manila, 2Go Travel departs from Coron at 8 PM. So, buong buo ang two days! Kahit weekend trip kaya ang Coron!

Travel Expenses:
2Go Travel RT Fare - 2,200 pesos (availed during travel expo)
Accommodation - 983.33 pesos (overnight triple sharing is 2,950 pesos)
Coron Super Ultimate Island Tour - 1,700 pesos
Calauit Safari Tour - 2,500 pesos
Maquinit Hot Spring - 200 pesos
Food - 500 pesos (island tour has free lunch and merienda while Calauit Safari Tour has free breakfast, lunch and merienda)
Total: 8,198.33 pesos

For affordable and hassle-free Coron island hopping tours, get in touch with JY Travel and Tours Coron!  The best ang service at customer service nila!
https://m.facebook.com/JYTravelandToursOfficialPage/

For more trip ideas  https://www.instagram.com/projectgora

[ANADIME17]

Hi, may nakapag try na ba sa Calamian Island Travel and Tours? Ok kaya sila?

[kawchpatatas]

Hi Sis,  kelan travel dates nyo?  post ka naman ng experience mo coron huh?  balak ren namen pumunta, pero mga january next year pa.  nasa planning stage pa lang.  sana maganda pa ren sya.

[tomatostellar]

First time to go to Coron this August. Sana i-bless kami with good weather kahit monsoon season na.
Most likely kuha kami nung ultimate tour and the Calauit tour ~ gusto ko makita Black Island. Then for the city tour, i-DIY nalang namin.

[iwannabeasupermodel]

will be going to coron ng 3rd week of january. planning to stay at el rio y mar. is this a good place to stay? do they have a beach front na good for swimming? i usually see reviews na parang malapit siya sa dive site, parang pangit kasi ang beach if more of dive site. and is el rio y mar near the city (that is, is it accessible sa place in coron na maraming mga establishments, shops etc?) thank you!

[meiji_yanyan]

will be going to coron ng 3rd week of january. planning to stay at el rio y mar. is this a good place to stay? do they have a beach front na good for swimming? i usually see reviews na parang malapit siya sa dive site, parang pangit kasi ang beach if more of dive site. and is el rio y mar near the city (that is, is it accessible sa place in coron na maraming mga establishments, shops etc?) thank you!

Hi sis.  My bf and I stayed at El Rio Y Mar last year and malapit sya sa dugong dive site. Usually yun ang inaadvertise nila. Maganda naman ang place at peaceful pero maliit lang shoreline nila. If you are into snorkeling, maeenjoy mo dito.

It's actually malayo sa city kasi kailangan mo pang sumakay ng boat (provided by the resort) at dadaanan nyo ay mangrove. Customer service was good and they even offered a free picnic lunch in another island since under renovation last year yung restaurant nung nagpunta kami.

[honeybunny]

to anyone who has been to coron and nag island hopping... meron bang instance na yung boat hindi pwede mag dock malapit sa shore kasi mabato and you had to swim papunta sa shore and super alon?

balak kasi namin mag coron kaso meron kameng 1 year old baby.

i remember nung nag palawan kame, dun sa isang island na pinuntahan namin, ganyan yung situation, we had to swim papunta sa island tapos sobrang alon nakakatakot sya...

i'm wondering kung family friendly ba sya...