#ReYEStoCortez: A Dreamy Coron, Palawan Honeymoon

by - Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Where are you going for honeymoon? My common answer was "I don't know yet". Not until our wedding was finalized (around Ber months). I was assigned to choose where it will be and my fiance (now my husband) just accepted my suggestion: CORON, PALAWAN.

Note: I really enjoy the freedom of planning my own trip that's why we didn't avail any honeymoon package at all.


» How To Get There? «

As of December 2021, the three major airlines operating directly to Coron were Philippine Airlines, Sunlight Air and Cebu Pacific Air. We chose the latter one: Cebu Pacific Air

» Travel Requirements «

Here are the requirements (as of December 18, 2021) that we prepared prior to our trip:

  • Approved S-Pass Application - What I love about booking Bacau Bay Resort Coron, they followed-up and assisted about our S-Pass application status. Not all accommodation will do this, right?
  • Valid Government ID
  • Vaccination Card / VaxCert
  • Confirmed DOT registered hotel booking
  • Roundtrip Tickets 
  • Travel Insurance - not required but just in case we might need it
  • QR-coded Negative RT-PCR Test - valid within 72 hours (as of April 2022, it's not needed as long as you're fully-vaccinated)

» DIY City Tour «

San Agustin Church (1.9 km away from Bacau Bay Resort Coron)


Lualhati Park (1.9 km away from Bacau Bay Resort Coron) - No entrance fee


Mt. Tapyas  (1.5 km away from Bacau Bay Resort Coron ***724 steps one-way) - No entrance fee


Maquinit Hotspring (6.3 km away from Bacau Bay Resort Coron) - ₱ 200 per pax - good for 2 hours


Coron Souvenirs & Gift Shop (1.1 km away from Bacau Bay Resort Coron) - No entrance fee


» Coron Island Adventure Tour «

We booked a private tour through Bacau Bay Resort Coron, which costs ₱ *,000 per pax and ₱ *,000 for boat rental fee. It includes of licensed tour guide, life vest, snorkeling set, entrance fees and government tax for sites, towels, lunch at Smith beach and snacks.

Siete Picados


Kayangan Lake


Smith Beach


Twin Lagoon


Barracuda Lake


» Island Escapade Tour «

We booked a joiners tour through JY Travel and Tours, which costs ₱1500 per pax. It includes licensed tour guide, buffet lunch and entrance fees for sites. We also rented a kayak, which costs ₱1000 for whole day tour.

Bulog Dos Island


Banana Island


Malcapuya Island


» Calauit Safari Tour «

We booked a private tour through Arlyn Expeditions Travel and Tours, which costs ₱2500 per pax. It doesn't include a lunch though but it's okay.

Calauit Safari


Concepcion Falls


Malbato Church


» Where To Eat? «

Below are the restaurants that we dined-in:

Amihan Restaurant (Bacau Bay Resort)


Island Boy Grill


Karl's BBQ


Santino's Grill


Two Seasons Coron Bayside Hotel


» Full Itinerary «

Below are our agenda for the whole 9-day trip:

December 18, 2021: Arrival

2:35 pm - 3:50 pm - Flight from Manila (NAIA Terminal 3) to Coron (Francisco Reyes Airport)
3:50 pm - 4:00 pm - Disinfection, presented QR code from S-Pass, and claimed baggages from carousel
4:30 pm - Arrived at Bacau Bay Resort
4:40 pm - Assisted to our room
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm - Roamed around the resort
6:00 pm - Dinner at Amihan Restaurant

December 19, 2021: DIY City Tour

8:00 am - Breakfast at Amihan Restaurant
9:00 am - Gym (in-house)
12:00 pm - San Augustin Church
12:30 pm - Lunch at Island Boy Grill
1:20 pm - 1:30 pm - Lualhati Park
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm - Mt Tapyas
5:30 pm - Dinner at Karl's BBQ

December 20, 2021: Coron Island Adventure Tour

7:00 am - Breakfast at Amihan Restaurant
8:30 am - 4:30 pm - Coron Island Adventure Tour through Bacau Bay's Private Tour Package
- Siete Picados
- Kayangan Lake
- Smith Beach (lunch)
- Twin Lagoon
- Barracuda Lake
8:00 pm - Dinner at Amihan Restaurant

December 21, 2021: Maquinit Hotspring

7:00 am - Breakfast at Amihan Restaurant
10:30 am - Gym (in-house)
11:00 am - Pool (in-house)
1:30 pm - Lunch at Amihan Restaurant
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm - Travel from resort to Maquinit Hotspring
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Maquinit Hotspring
6:00 pm Dinner at McDonald's (takeout)

December 22, 2021: Island Escapade Tour via JY Travel and Tours

7:00 am - Breakfast at Amihan Restaurant
8:30 am - 5:00 pm - Coron Island Escapade Tour
- Bulog Dos Island
- Banana Island (island)
- Malcapuya Island
8:00 pm - Dinner at Amihan Restaurant

December 23, 2021: Rest + Kayak

8:00 am - Breakfast at Amihan Restaurant
2:30 pm - Lunch at Santino's Grill
4:10 pm - 4:20 pm Coron Souvenirs & Gift Shop
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm - Complimentary 30-min Kayak from Bacau Bay Resort Coron
8:00 pm - Dinner at Amihan Restaurant

December 24, 2021: Calauit Safari Tour via Arlyn Expedition

7:00 am - Breakfast at Amihan Restaurant
8:00 am - 5:00 pm - Calauit Safari Tour
- Calauit Safari
- Amik's Restaurant (lunch)
- Concepcion Falls 
- Malbato Church
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Christmas Eve Dinner at Amihan Restaurant

December 25, 2021: Rest

8:30 am - Breakfast at Amihan Restaurant
12:00 pm - Lunch at Amihan Restaurant
8:30 pm - Dinner at Amihan Restaurant

December 26, 2021: Rest

8:30 am - Breakfast at Amihan Restaurant
1:30 pm - Lunch at Two Season's Coron Bayside Hotel
8:00 pm - Dinner at Amihan Restaurant

December 27, 2021: Departure

7:30 am - Breakfast at Amihan Restaurant
9:30 am - Checkout at Bacau Bay Resort
12:00 pm - 1:45 pm - Flight from Coron (Francisco Reyes Airport) to Manila (NAIA Terminal 3)

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