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★ 5.0 · 8 reviews From $245 Run by Kajy Travel and Tour · Sold through Viator
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Coron packs a lot into one day. This private boat trip links the island’s famous lakes, lagoons, beaches, and snorkeling sites in one busy but rewarding circuit. I especially like the private format for two people and the included lunch, two details that make the $245 group price easier to justify. The main thing to consider is the pace: eight stops can feel full, and the advertised five-to-eight-hour duration may vary with weather, sea conditions, and time spent at each site.

I also like that a licensed guide, boat crew, life vests, snorkeling equipment, entrance fees, and hotel pick-up and drop-off are included. Guides named in customer accounts include Gel, Minard, Leonard, Carlos, Jay, Harry, Patrick, Jade, and Jun-Jun, with attentive service repeatedly praised. Kayak rental costs an extra $30 per booking, so add that only if paddling is part of your plan.

Key points to know before booking

Exclusive Super Ultimate tour for 2 pax - Key points to know before booking

  • Eight major Coron stops in one private boat day: You visit Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake, Twin Lagoon, Skeleton Reef, Atwayan Beach, CYC Beach, Siete Pecados, and Malwawey Coral Garden.
  • The best value is the private group price: At $245 for up to two people, the cost works out to $122.50 each before any kayak rental.
  • Lunch is part of the experience: A mini buffet is included, with the beach lunch stop identified as Atwayan Beach in the detailed schedule.
  • Swimming and snorkeling are the main activities: Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake, Twin Lagoon, Siete Pecados, and Malwawey Coral Garden each offer a different setting.
  • The day starts early: Meet at Lualhati Park at 7:00 a.m., with the activity ending back at the same meeting point.
  • This is not a sit-back-and-watch tour: You need moderate physical fitness for swimming, climbing, walking, and getting in and out of a local tourist boat.

What the $245 private tour really gives you

Exclusive Super Ultimate tour for 2 pax - What the $245 private tour really gives you

The price is $245 per group of up to two people. That is not a cheap island-hopping ticket, but it covers far more than a simple boat ride. You receive private transportation by local tourist boat, admission fees, lunch, snorkeling equipment, a licensed guide, and hotel transfers.

For a couple, the math is clear. You pay $122.50 per person, with no larger group sharing your boat party under the stated private arrangement. That can matter in Coron, where the day involves several stops and a fair amount of time in the water. You have more control over the mood and pace than you would on a standard shared boat.

The value is strongest if you want to see the headline sights in a single outing. Kayangan Lake, Barracuda Lake, Twin Lagoon, Siete Pecados, and the coral garden are not interchangeable stops. Each gives you a different side of Coron, from freshwater swimming to shallow reef viewing.

The price is less attractive if you prefer slow mornings or long stays at one beach. Eight stops create variety, but they also divide your day into short visits. Kayak rental is not included and costs $30 per booking, so check whether it is worth adding before you reserve.

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Starting early from Lualhati Park

Exclusive Super Ultimate tour for 2 pax - Starting early from Lualhati Park

The meeting point is Lualhati Park in Coron Town Proper, and the listed start time is 7:00 a.m. The ticket redemption point is Kajy Travel & Tours on Comesaria Street in Barangay 1-A, Coron. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included, but you should still confirm the exact pick-up arrangement when booking.

An early start suits this route. The most famous sites are the reason to book the tour, and beginning at 7:00 a.m. gives the crew a better chance to organize the long list of stops within the available five-to-eight-hour window.

The boat is described as local tourist transportation, not a luxury yacht. That is useful to know. You are choosing access and convenience over polished private-boat comfort. Life vests are provided, and a licensed guide accompanies the group.

The schedule lists eight stops, most with about an hour allotted. In practice, boat travel between locations and changing conditions affect the timing. I would treat the times as a useful outline, not a promise that every stop will receive exactly sixty minutes.

Kayangan Lake, Coron’s famous opening act

Exclusive Super Ultimate tour for 2 pax - Kayangan Lake, Coron’s famous opening act

Kayangan Lake gets one hour and admission is included. It is known for clear water and limestone cliffs, making it one of the signature places in Coron.

The appeal is the contrast between the rough limestone surroundings and the calm freshwater lake. You can swim here, enjoy the setting, and take in one of Coron’s most recognizable natural sights without paying another entrance charge.

The visit does require some physical effort, according to the moderate-fitness guidance for the tour. Anyone in your party who has difficulty walking, climbing, or swimming should ask the operator for practical details before booking. Seniors have been accommodated with attentive care on private tours, but the tour is still active rather than effortless.

If you want photographs, this is one of the places where time can disappear quickly. Keep an eye on the schedule, since five more major water stops follow.

Barracuda Lake and the changing water temperature

Exclusive Super Ultimate tour for 2 pax - Barracuda Lake and the changing water temperature

Barracuda Lake is another one-hour stop with admission included. It is known for its unusual thermocline, where water temperatures change at different depths, along with striking underwater rock formations.

That temperature shift is what makes the lake different from Kayangan. Kayangan gives you a classic clear-water lake setting, while Barracuda offers a more unusual swimming experience. The surrounding rock formations add another layer of interest, even if you are not an experienced underwater explorer.

The site is especially associated with underwater activity, but the supplied tour information does not promise specialist equipment or a technical excursion. You receive rented mask and snorkel equipment, and life vests are available. Ask the guide about the best way to experience the lake on the day.

Something different, still within reach of Palawan:

Twin Lagoon, the most atmospheric swim

Exclusive Super Ultimate tour for 2 pax - Twin Lagoon, the most atmospheric swim

Twin Lagoon gives you one hour. Two lagoons sit on opposite sides of a limestone wall, with access through a small opening or by using a wooden ladder.

This is one of the most memorable stops because the setting changes as you move between the two bodies of water. You get a quiet swimming and snorkeling area framed by stone, rather than an open beach with a broad horizon.

The ladder and opening are practical details worth noting. You may need to climb or pass through a confined access point, so this stop is not ideal for anyone uncomfortable with ladders or uneven movement. Life vests are supplied, which helps, but the tour still asks you to be comfortable in and around water.

Twin Lagoon is also a good place to avoid rushing. If the crew can keep the schedule moving elsewhere, this is the sort of stop where an extra few minutes can improve the experience.

Skeleton Reef and the story beneath the surface

Exclusive Super Ultimate tour for 2 pax - Skeleton Reef and the story beneath the surface

The itinerary calls this stop Skeleton Reef, while the wider tour description refers to Skeleton Wreck. It is presented as a sunken Japanese shipwreck from World War II, with marine life around the wreck.

The stop lasts about thirty minutes, so think of it as a focused snorkeling or viewing break rather than a long exploration. The wreck gives the route a historical dimension without turning the day into a museum visit. You are seeing a physical remnant of the past in an underwater setting.

Conditions matter here. Visibility, water movement, and your comfort with snorkeling will shape how much you get from the stop. The included mask and snorkel equipment help keep costs down, but this is still a short visit within a tightly packed day.

Atwayan Beach and the included mini buffet

Exclusive Super Ultimate tour for 2 pax - Atwayan Beach and the included mini buffet

Atwayan Beach is listed as the lunch area, with about one hour assigned to the stop. Lunch is a mini buffet, and food is one of the strongest parts of the experience.

That matters because a full day on the water can become tiring when you are repeatedly swimming, climbing, and getting back onto the boat. A beach meal gives you time to sit, eat, and reset before the next group of stops.

Some customer accounts specifically praise the Filipino dishes and call the boat-tour lunch the best they experienced. That is a meaningful advantage over tours where lunch feels like an afterthought. Still, the menu is not specified, so you should not book expecting a particular dish or dietary arrangement.

There is one naming detail to clarify. The overview names Malwawey Beach for lunch, while the detailed stop schedule identifies Atwayan Beach. The same information separately lists Malwawey Coral Garden. Ask Kajy Travel and Tour to confirm the exact lunch beach before departure.

CYC Beach for a gentler hour

Exclusive Super Ultimate tour for 2 pax - CYC Beach for a gentler hour

CYC Beach, or Coron Youth Club Beach, is assigned one hour and has white sand and shallow water. Compared with the lake and reef stops, this is a simpler place to slow down.

The shallow water makes CYC Beach a useful break for families and anyone who wants less demanding swimming. It also gives you a chance to enjoy a beach setting after several stops focused on cliffs, lagoons, or underwater sights.

Do not expect CYC Beach to be the main event of the day. Its value is in the change of pace. If your ideal tour includes a little sand and calm water between active stops, this hour helps balance the route.

Siete Pecados and Malwawey Coral Garden

Siete Pecados receives about an hour and is known for coral gardens and varied fish. It is one of the strongest snorkeling stops on the route, especially if you enjoy underwater photography.

The name refers to a group of small islands, and the appeal here is the marine setting rather than a long beach stay. Bring patience. Fish and coral are best appreciated when you stop kicking, float calmly, and let the water clear around you.

Malwawey Coral Garden adds another thirty-minute snorkeling stop. It is shorter than Siete Pecados, but it keeps the focus on Coron’s underwater life. Together, these two sites give you more than one chance to see coral and marine life, which is useful because water clarity can differ from place to place.

The supplied equipment includes a rented mask and snorkel. If you own gear that fits you well, you may prefer to bring it, but the tour does provide the basics.

Crew service is a major part of the day

A private boat day depends heavily on the crew. Guides and boat captains do more than point out scenery. They help you move safely, keep track of the schedule, manage equipment, and make the difference between a smooth outing and a tiring one.

Crew members named in customer accounts include Gel, Aris, Minard, Leonard, Carlos, Jay, Harry, Patrick, Jade, and Jun-Jun. The strongest praise centers on friendly service, attention to older family members, and clear explanations of the sites.

That personal care is particularly useful on a route with several water entries and exits. If you are traveling with seniors or anyone who needs extra help, mention this when booking. The tour is private, and that gives the crew a better chance to respond to your group’s needs.

The tour has received a top overall rating from eight submitted ratings, and the service comments are unusually consistent. Still, a good crew cannot control weather, sea conditions, or crowd levels at popular sites.

Who should book this Coron route

I would recommend this tour to a couple who wants a private day and a broad introduction to Coron. It also suits families who value hotel transfers, included food, and a guide who can help coordinate several stops.

It is a good choice if you want to combine:

  • Freshwater lakes
  • Limestone lagoons
  • Beaches
  • Coral gardens
  • A World War II wreck site
  • A Filipino lunch
  • Hotel pick-up and return

The tour is less suitable if you want a quiet, unhurried beach day. You should also think carefully if anyone in your group has limited mobility. The stated fitness level is moderate, and Twin Lagoon access may involve a ladder or small opening.

Service animals are allowed, and the meeting area is near public transportation. The activity returns to the starting point at Lualhati Park.

Timing, weather, and cancellation details

The tour lasts approximately five to eight hours and requires good weather. Poor conditions can lead to a different date or a full refund. You can cancel for a full refund if you do so at least 24 hours before the scheduled start.

The weather rule is important in Coron. This is an outdoor boat experience with swimming and snorkeling, so a flexible travel schedule helps. If this is your only free day in Coron, consider the forecast before committing.

You should also confirm the lunch location, pick-up time, and whether you want the optional kayak. Those are small checks, but they prevent confusion on a tightly arranged day.

Should you book the Exclusive Super Ultimate Tour for 2?

Book it if you want to see most of Coron’s famous water sights in one private outing, and if $245 for two fits your budget. The included lunch, entrance fees, equipment, guide, and transfers make the price reasonable for a couple who values convenience.

Skip it if you prefer to spend half a day at one beach, dislike early starts, or want a luxury boat. The route is active and full, but that is also its strength. For first-time visitors with moderate fitness, this is a practical way to sample Coron’s lakes, lagoons, beaches, reefs, and wreck site without arranging several separate excursions.

FAQ

How much does the tour cost?

The price is $245 per group of up to two people. Kayak rental costs an additional $30 per booking.

How long does the tour last?

The expected duration is approximately five to eight hours.

What time does the tour start?

The listed start time is 7:00 a.m.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is Lualhati Park in Coron Town Proper, Coron, Palawan.

Where does the tour end?

The activity ends back at the meeting point.

Is lunch included?

Yes. A mini buffet lunch is included. The detailed schedule lists Atwayan Beach as the lunch area, while another tour description names Malwawey Beach, so confirm the exact location before departure.

Is snorkeling equipment included?

Yes. Mask and snorkel rental are included, along with the use of snorkeling equipment.

Are entrance fees included?

Yes. Entrance fees for the listed attractions are included.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. It is a private activity for your group only, with private local tourist boat transportation.

What fitness level is required?

A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended. The day includes swimming, snorkeling, walking, and access features such as a small opening or wooden ladder at Twin Lagoon.

Can I cancel for a refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded. If poor weather causes the operator to cancel, you will be offered another date or a full refund.

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