🌿 Puerto Princesa Firefly Watching Tour — Iwahig River Eco Experience
Puerto Princesa • Palawan, Philippines
Description: Join the Puerto Princesa Firefly Watching Tour along Iwahig River — a peaceful night cruise with dinner, glowing mangroves, and starlit skies. Year-round experience perfect for families and couples.
The Puerto Princesa Firefly Watching Tour is a serene way to end your Palawan day. Glide along the mangrove-lined Iwahig River after sunset and watch thousands of tiny lights shimmer across the trees — a magical, eco-friendly experience powered by nature, not neon. 🌌✨
It’s quiet, relaxing, and family-friendly — perfect after an
🏝️ Honda Bay Island Hopping
or
🕳️ Underground River Tour.
✨ What to Expect on the Tour
- 6:00 PM hotel pickup within Puerto Princesa City; meet your guide and transfer to the Iwahig River area.
- Safety briefing, life vests, and boarding a small non-motorized boat for a gentle, silent ride.
- Unhurried river cruise under starlit skies as the mangroves glow with fireflies. 🌌
- Dinner included (served before or after the boat ride, depending on the operator). 🍽️
- ~9:00 PM drop-off back at your hotel.
Year-round: The tour operates in all seasons, with visibility best on darker, moonless nights.
💰 Rates & Inclusions
Shared Tour: ₱1,750 per person
Private Tour: ₱2,590–₱5,650 per person (depending on group size)
- Air-conditioned roundtrip transfers
- Tourist boat with life vests
- Dinner
- Entrance fees
Environmental Fee: ₱150 per person (covers all your tours in Puerto Princesa — keep the receipt).
🧭 Travel Tips
- Bring mosquito repellent; light long sleeves help with comfort.
- No flash photography — it disturbs the fireflies and ruins night vision. 📸🚫
- Best visibility on dark, moonless nights; operations may pause after heavy rain or strong wind.
- Combine with a
🏛️ Puerto Princesa City Tour
for a balanced itinerary.
🌿 Why Visit the Iwahig River
This is Puerto Princesa’s calm side: no engines, no crowds — just mangroves, stars, and silent water. Your visit supports community-based eco-tourism that helps protect the river’s mangrove ecosystem — the reason fireflies thrive here. 🌱
🚤 Related Puerto Princesa Tours
🕳️ Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour — UNESCO Heritage Site
🏝️ Honda Bay Island Hopping Tour — Starfish & Cowrie Island
🏛️ Puerto Princesa City Tour — Heritage & Cultural Landmarks
Explore more experiences in our
🌅 Puerto Princesa Tours & Packages Guide.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
⏰ What time does the Firefly Watching Tour start and end?
- Pickup is typically 6:00 PM, with return to your hotel around 9:00 PM.
🍽️ Is dinner included?
- Yes — dinner is included and is usually served at a riverside venue before or after the cruise.
👨👩👧👦 Is the tour suitable for kids and seniors?
- Yes. It’s a gentle, non-motorized boat ride with life vests for all guests.
🌧️ Can the tour be canceled due to weather?
- Yes. Operations may pause during heavy rain or strong winds; operators will assist with rebooking or alternatives.
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