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Coron: Mangrove Kayaking & Island Waters — 5 Days
Mangrove kayaking, hot springs, and inter-island paddling around Coron and Popototan Island
This five-day trip centers on kayaking through mangrove systems in Coron and the surrounding Calamian Islands. Based from Dive Link Resort and Coral Bay Resort, travellers paddle through tidal mangrove channels, visit Maquinit Hot Spring on Coron Island, swim and snorkel in protected bays, and undertake inter-island kayaking routes across open water. The trip moves by motorized boat between islands and includes a walking orientation of Coron town on arrival. An English-speaking local guide leads all paddling and activities.
Highlights
- Mangrove kayaking through tidal channels on Coron Island
- Maquinit Hot Spring visit by boat and land
- Inland mangrove kayaking in Popototan Island
- Snorkeling and swimming in Coral Bay
- Inter-island kayaking across open water
- Kayaking clinic and briefing at Dive Link Resort
Day by day
1Arrival in Coron and Kayaking OrientationBusuanga · Coron town · Dive Link Resort
Arrive in Busuanga and transfer to Coron town for a walking tour. Boat transfer takes you to Dive Link Resort. Begin with a kayaking clinic and safety briefing.
2Coron Island: Mangrove Kayaking and Maquinit Hot SpringMaquinit Hot Spring · mangrove channels
Paddle through mangrove channels by kayak, then soak in the geothermally heated waters of Maquinit Hot Spring.
3Transfer to Coral Bay and Mangrove KayakingCoral Bay · Coron to Popototan Island · Popototan Island
A motorized boat carries the group from Coron to Popototan Island, where Coral Bay Resort serves as the new base. Inland mangrove kayaking occupies the afternoon, followed by snorkeling and swimming in the surrounding bay waters.
4Inter-Island Kayaking from Coral BayCoral Bay
Kayak across open water between islands.
5Departure from Coral BayCoral Bay · Busuanga airport · Coral Bay to Busuanga airport
Free time until the motorized boat transfer to Busuanga airport for the flight back to Manila.
Included
- Accommodations 4 nights / 5 days
- meals as indicated
- on site transfers
- activities as indicated
- services of English-speaking local guide
- Not included: Domestic airfare Manila/Busuanga/Manila
- A separated multilingual guide from Manila can be provided at extra cost.