🛺 Explore Puerto Princesa City — The Budget-Friendly Way

Most travelers book tour packages for convenience, but if you're after budget travel, you can actually explore Puerto Princesa City at your own pace — and on a tricycle!

🛺 Yes, a tricycle. Tourism-accredited trike drivers in Puerto Princesa offer private city tours at affordable rates. You don’t have to join big groups or pay for agency overhead.

💡 Why Choose a Tricycle City Tour?

• ✅ Cheaper than van packages
• ✅ Flexible itinerary — stay longer where you want!
• ✅ Support local drivers directly
• ✅ Great for solo travelers or small groups (2–3 pax per trike)

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📞 Recommended Tricycle Tour Drivers

These are drivers I personally recommend — either I’ve arranged trips through them, or friends had smooth experiences with their services.

🚖 Rustico Cuyno

📱 Mobile: 0949-960-3736

🚖 Rommel Fulgencio

📱 Globe: 0919-879-9501
📱 Smart: 0926-918-1437
📧 Email: rommel_fulgencio@yahoo.com

🚖 Ryan Jamito

📱 Mobile: 0915-426-1966
📧 Email: ryan.jamito@yahoo.com

💰 Rate: ₱600 per tricycle for approx. 4 hours
⏰ TIP: Negotiate for extended time or more stops — most are flexible and kind if you ask nicely!

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📍 Must-Visit Stops (You Can Include in Your DIY Tricycle Tour)

Here are the common stops included in a city tour, but you can always request additional places!

• 🦋 Butterfly Garden & Tribal Village
• 🐊 Crocodile Farm (Palawan Wildlife Rescue Center)
• 🌳 Baker's Hill – Great for pasalubong & snacks
• 🏞️ Mitra’s Ranch – Scenic views of Honda Bay
• 🕍 Immaculate Conception Cathedral – Walking distance from city center
• ⛓️ Plaza Cuartel – Free historical stop
• 🎨 Baywalk Park & Souvenir Shops

📝 NOTE: Plaza Cuartel and the Cathedral are centrally located and easy to reach on foot or via regular trike, so you can skip including them in your city tour package if you want to save even more.

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🛬 Travel Tip: Ask the Airport Guards!

If you’re arriving without a booking, you can ask the airport security staff — many of them know trusted tricycle drivers offering city tours. They’re often happy to help!

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🧭 Insider Tips

💡 Negotiate respectfully — don’t haggle too low, remember this is their livelihood.
💡 Start early so you can enjoy each stop without rushing.
💡 Pack snacks and water — not all stops have food stalls.
💡 Confirm inclusions first — clarify the number of stops and duration before hopping on.

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🙋‍♀️ DIY tricycle tours are such a genuine Palawan experience. You get to chat with locals, explore hidden stops, and support small livelihoods. I made an itinerary for a friend recently and she said, “this was one of the best tours I’ve had because it felt like the real Puerto Princesa.” 🌴

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📌 Have you tried a tricycle tour in Puerto Princesa? Comment below and share your experience — or tag me in your photos! Let’s inspire more budget travelers to explore the local way. 💛