The Last Frontier
10-day trip ~ 9 days sea kayaking ~ Grade: Easy to Moderate
Palawan province in the Philippines is known as the 'Last Frontier' for its thousands of kms of unexplored coastline. After a short flight from Manila to El Nido we start paddling in picturesque Bacuit Bay. Our trip follows a route along the northwest end of Palawan on the eastern edge of the South China Sea. A marine reserve protects the 45 limestone islands and countless powder-white sand beaches which we explore. We mix "big wall" paddling with an intimate exploration of sheltered bays and lagoons. The marine life is incredible with lush coral gardens for our daily snorkel and above water, we are treated to excellent bird watching. Camping amongst the tall marble cliffs watching the sunset and eating chef cooked meals is hard to beat.
Midway we treat ourselves to a night in Miniloc resort before moving onto the rarely visited Malampaya Sound. Malampaya means 'rich in fish' and paddling through the maze of islets and shallow reef flats is ideal for spotting dugongs and Irrawaddy freshwater dolphins.
Naturalist Lee Goldman guides us on this remarkable tropical adventure. A brand new itinerary and only two departures... so don't miss out on this one!
Detailed Itinerary