Balabac Palawan Tours by The Wanderwalkers

  Joined the 4D3N Balabac Trip and the wanderwalkers brought it on! If you’re into the great outdoors, exotic destinations, getting the disconnected and more in touch into the wilderness and... read more craving for the ultimate vitamin sea overdose then this is the island hopping trip for you. They made sure my wanderlusting, explorer and nomad heart was satisfied. I’m pretty much a sucker for stunningly beautiful virgin beaches, uber clear turquoise sea waters and exotic destinations and I must say Balabac doesn’t disappoint. They say if you want the best experience then you have to explore the place thought the locals and like the locals and I must say the Wanderwalkers will give you that local island living experience in the best possible way under the best circumstances. Take note that Balabac is still a bit under the radar so expect a total island living lifestyle. My favorite during the trip was actually sleeping under the stars on the hammock, but sleeping under the tent was special as well. The island, white sand powdery beaches and sand bars are as pretty as the pictures you’ve seen of Balabac and the snorkeling spots between islands are a treat. Jonai and Ardee are the most top notch tour guides you’ll ever meet in Balabac and it helps a great deal that Jonai is one of my closet friends so it made the trip a whole lots special and memorable. I was a Solo... Joined the 4D3N Balabac Trip and the wanderwalkers brought it on! If you’re into the great outdoors, exotic destinations, getting the disconnected and more in touch into the wilderness and craving for the ultimate vitamin sea overdose then this is the island hopping trip for you. They made sure my wanderlusting, explorer and nomad heart was satisfied. I’m pretty much a sucker for stunningly beautiful virgin beaches, uber clear turquoise sea waters and exotic destinations and I must say Balabac doesn’t disappoint. They say if you want the best experience then you have to explore the place thought the locals and like the locals and I must say the Wanderwalkers will give you that local island living experience in the best possible way under the best circumstances. Take note that Balabac is still a bit under the radar so expect a total island living lifestyle. My favorite during the trip was actually sleeping under the stars on the hammock, but sleeping under the tent was special as well. The island, white sand powdery beaches and sand bars are as pretty as the pictures you’ve seen of Balabac and the snorkeling spots between islands are a treat. Jonai and Ardee are the most top notch tour guides you’ll ever meet in Balabac and it helps a great deal that Jonai is one of my closet friends so it made the trip a whole lots special and memorable. I was a Solo joiner but I left with a bunch of buddies and the best people you’ll meet is when you’re traveling. A little warning, the boat rides are quite long and the mosquitoes and sand fleas are relentless so bring tons of insect repellents not just in Balabac but in Palawan. More

  the whole experience was great. long ride from pps to bulilyan, hours of boat ride its all worth it once you see the mesmerizing beauty of every island.

  Me and my friend joined the tour and our goal is to experience the beauty of the "last frontier". Everything exceeded all the expectations. From the transfer PPS-Port Buliluyan-PPS. Tours.... read more The food. The tent life. Jonai and Ardee made sure we got everything. Never felt any worry and it feels like Balabac is a safe haven. I fell in love! It's just too bad Onuk Island was closed during our visit but that gave us the reason to defo re-visit this place. Just make sure you bring tons of insect repellent lotion not to be attacked by mosqui/sand flies. Many thanks, The Wanderwalkers!

  The Wanderwalkers Tour was spot on! i honestly felt sketchy signing up at first but then everything just rolled out smooth. from the first shuttle pick up to drop off,... read more at no time did i worry about my safety, i felt fine. not sure why i've heard different. this place is amazing and Jonai and Ardee awesome guides at being there for you and making sure you're ok and having fun. not going to lie, the bugs are insane. mainly mosquitos and sand flies. make sure you bring bug spray/repellent. i got eaten alive. food was great! home cooked meals leaving you full and satisfied. i came here with an open mind and left with a full heart. this place/trip is unforgettable. i advise everyone to do the tour with The WanderWalkers.

  It was more than I could ask for. I adore the island life most of the time. I love how most people in Balabac are simple and has a laid... read more back attitude in a good way. It's like telling you to slow down on purpose because the best things take time. Also, it is safe to explore Balabac. The tour guides are very friendly and accommodating. A big shoutout and thanks to Kuya Ardee and Jonai. Woohoo. Hopefully, I can return to this paradise soon.

  The Wanderwalkers Tour was spot on! i honestly felt sketchy signing up at first but then everything just rolled out smooth. from the first shuttle pick up to drop off,... read more at no time did i worry about my safety, i felt fine. not sure why i've heard different. this place is amazing and Jonai and Ardee awesome guides at being there for you and making sure you're ok and having fun. not going to lie, the bugs are insane. mainly mosquitos and sand flies. make sure you bring bug spray/repellent. i got eaten alive. food was great! home cooked meals leaving you full and satisfied. i came here with an open mind and left with a full heart. this place/trip is unforgettable. i advise everyone to do the tour with The WanderWalkers.

  What an amazing way to explore the unexplored!!!! The WanderWalkers did such an amazing job! The trip was exactly what I expected - safe, well organised and really fun!!! As... read more a solo traveller I felt really welcome, the organisers and other travellers were super friendly and it felt like I was travelling with a group of good friends. Balabac is something else - the place is peaceful and really stunning! The boat rides were long but added to the idilic experience. Beaches stunning and the views breathtaking!!!
Very much recommended!

  Spent my birthday in this beautiful place and it didn't disappoint me. Ticked one off my bucketlist. Thanks to The Wanderwalkers for making this awesome experience possible! Shoutout to Sir... read more Ardee, the coolest tour guide ever!

  Spent my birthday in this beautiful place and it didn't disappoint me. Ticked one off my bucketlist. Thanks to The Wanderwalkers for making this awesome experience possible! Shoutout to Sir... read more Ardee, the coolest tour guide ever!

  Thank you Wander Walkers for the experience of a lifetime! The islands of Balabac is simply breathtaking and our trip was made even better by your hospitable staff, simple... read more but delish food and our funny and accommodating boatmen. Worth every penny!

  But this was not just an adventure, The Wander Walkers make this an experience of a lifetime.
The true beauty of the Philippines can only be explained to someone... read more who is willing to go the extra mile for untouched, unspoiled, natural beauty, truly it is the absolute gem of the Philippines. If you come to the Philippines and did not see Balabac group of islands then I'm not sure you saw the real golden secret that this country has to offer.
Our guides, Jonai and Ardee, made every hour of every day special for us. The tour itinerary was very well planned, you will see maximum island beauty in a short 4 day trip and you will only wish that you booked for longer.
The food that was presented to us was fantastic. We ate like kings, fresh meals of seafood and meats with snacks and waters provided. Always fresh fruit available - which I love. Every time I start to think OK I could have a snack, there it was ready and waiting for us. And always a special creative flair on the presentation.
Our leader Jonai takes such care in attention to detail, providing a most comfortable trip.
There was very, very few tourists visiting the islands (also our private group was mostly local tourists) And each island is unique and special in its own way. The islands were clean and safe and the island locals were so accommodating and friendly, they even accept us on their special island on Holy days which we are so grateful for.
We had plenty of time for relaxing, we had alone time to explore and take amazing photos.
The Oceans are clean and crystal blue.
We made amazing friends on this trip, the Wander Walkers of Balabac will forever hold a special place in our hearts.

**Please do not have any fears of malaria, bandits or crocodiles, there are none** We felt very safe.

Tips for uncertain traveller's:

I over packed on mosquitoe repellent and hardly used it.

Sunblock however, is a necessity. I recommend spf 50 and plenty of it.

Make request from Jonai to hire a camping mattress, this makes the tent very comfortable and it is a very cheap add on.

Bring a travel pillow (blow up one was perfect for me) or make use of a jacket as a pillow.

Recommended for singles or group travelers.

Pack lightly, bring a towel for showers, costume, shorts or light dresses, sarongs and a hat. Slops are good, water shoes and sneakers not necessary.

I also pack a small and cheap rain coat if water is choppy then you may get wet and it will come in handy.

Bring a dry bag, very cheap purchase in palawan.
You may also want to consider a waterproof bag for your cellphone.

Snorkeling gear can be rented from Jonai but I also found it cheap to purchase in Palawan before the trip and take home with me.

Bring hand sanitizer and wet wipes if you are careful about hygiene.

Snacks, cool drinks, smokes and alcoholic drinks can be purchased at the campsite. The shop has plenty of stock and we were happy. It was not necessary but it is available if you want.

The campsite has a generator that runs at night so you are able to charge up your devices.

Obviously no ATMs or credit card facilities so make sure you bring enough cash, also don't forget to provision tips for the local assistants. They play a very important role in your adventure.

There is also no cellphone signal, but you will not find a better connection

10 Stars for The Wander Walkers.

  Everything was worth it even though the onuk island is closed I will surely comeback for that island and still choose the WanderWalkers they are all accommodating and the foods... read more are delicious thank you maam jonai and sir ardee

  Thank you @thewanderwalkers for this amazing experience. Great people, beautiful beaches/islands and food was also great !

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  Thank you, The WanderWalkers, for our Balabac trip. You made us feel safe and well taken care of, especially with your trusted boatmen and the people in Punta Sebaring. It’s... read more amazing how you bring strangers together and let them experience the breathtaking islands of Balabac.

Definitely no crocodiles, only fine white sand and crystal clear water.

Special thanks to our beautiful guide, Jonai.