Inaladelan Island: Your Next Camping Paradise in Palawan

Inaladelan Island Resort: An Exclusive Island Experience 

I’m pretty sure the rest of the bloggers have packed their sense of adventure for an escapade we’re experiencing for the first time in Palawan. During the third day of Aloha Palawan, organized by AirAsia and TPL Digital Media, we went to a tranquil island, 3 hours away from Puerto Princesa – the Inaladelan Island Resort – owned and managed by one of the Tiotangco sisters, Angela, and her fiancé, Anton Alvarez.

Looking for hotels in Puerto Princesa City? Visit Agoda for a list of accommodation options.

The travel time to Port Barton is about 3 hours. Roads going to San Vicente are a bit curvy and steep, but there are stopovers in case you want to go for a quick CR break.

When we arrived at Port Barton, Sir Isaac was all smiles and warmly greeted us before we rode his King Boat to the island. He was so nice to carry some of the girls to the boat, as the waves were too high, and some didn’t want to get too wet.

The ride took about 30 minutes, and it was smooth sailing. We arrived on the island past 1 in the afternoon, and the weather was perfect. The subtle and swooning beauty of Inaladelan Island made our jaws drop. The waters were crystal clear and in hues of dark and light blue. When we arrived at the island, there were different groups of tourists basking in the sun, chilling, and taking photos.

The 12-hectare private island takes pride in its subtle and swooning beauty and is almost the same as the island we see in Coron and El Nido. What makes this stand out, though, is that it’s unpopulated, unlike most other most-visited destinations here in the Philippines.

The Island Life

The privacy of Inaladelan Island Resort is the perfect place if you want to escape the busy life in the city. We’ve felt the warm welcome as the island staff gave us some fresh buko and played some upbeat music upon our arrival.

We headed then to the Pavilion, where Ms. Angela did a short introduction about the Island, and then we ate our sumptuous lunch afterward.

At 3 in the afternoon, they served nachos and popcorn, and, of course, personalized Inaladelan tumblers for filling our sangrias. We also had some beer on the beach while the staff was building our tents.

Most of the time, we were all scattered across the island for a photoshoot. There’s the bar-slash-store made of washed, colored bamboo, surrounded by wooden stools that are Instagram-worthy. There are also bent coconut trees on the other side of the island, hammocks on each corner, small cottages, and swings where guests can just chill and relax.

We were provided with camping tents with foam beds and pillows, so we slept with the sound of the ocean and woke up with an amazing view of it.

Here are some outtakes and Instagram-worthy photos I took during our stay in Inaladelan.

Other Activities to Do in Inaladelan

Inaladelan also set up a net where you can go for a little competition and play volleyball or even frisbee. You can also go swimming with the turtles, as the area has a lot of ‘pawikan‘ or turtles swimming just a few meters from the island’s shore. If you’re lucky enough, you might be able to see them during the hatching season every January.

The best part of the night was the dancing by the fire and the bonfire. In case you wanted to experience this, Inaladelan provides an amazing bonfire where you can sit around with friends and cook s’mores and engage in beautiful conversations under the starry night. For more details, you can check out Inaladelan on Instagram or visit Inaladelanisland.com.

Inaladelan Island Day Tour Rates and Camping Fees:

• Day tour: PHP 1,500 / person, minimum of 5 pax. Includes round-trip boat transfers, entrance fee, lunch, and a light snack
• Overnight Camping: PHP 2,500 / person, minimum of 2 pax. Includes 2 days 1-night stay, round-trip boat transfers, camping tent with foam bed and pillow, dinner and breakfast, 1-hour free use of kayak

Because of the immensely satisfying stay at Inaladelan Island, this should be on the radar of anyone planning their next trip this Summer.

How to get to Inaladelan Island

AirAsia Philippines now flies from Clark to Puerto Princesa 3 times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Aside from Clark, AirAsia also offers flights to Puerto Princesa from its hubs in Manila, Cebu, and Davao. AirAsia is part of the AirAsia Group that has been awarded the World’s Best Low-Cost Carrier for nine consecutive years running by Skytrax since 2009. For the latest promo updates, follow @AirAsia on Facebook and @airasiafilipino on Twitter and Instagram. Book your flights at www.airasia.com.

From Puerto Princesa, you can book a van going to Port Barton, which takes about 2.5 to 3 hours. We just wanted to advise future travelers that the roads are curvy and steep, and that some are still under construction.

Here’s an additional list you can check out when planning a trip to Puerto Princesa:

• Where to stay in Puerto Princesa: Situated in the heart of Puerto Princesa City, Hue Hotels and Resorts is the perfect place to discover what this beautiful island has to offer. Inspired by Palawan’s lush environment, this 122-room property prides itself on its design-forward and culturally rooted architecture.
• Where to book personalized tours: Amika Travel and Tours (@amikatravels) is a reputable, licensed travel agency and tour operator that offers customized itineraries for various groups in Puerto Princesa and Palawan.
• For souvenirs, travel, and everyday wear, you can check out Laag PH on Facebook or Instagram. Laag, a Bisaya word meaning “pasyal” in Tagalog, is a clothing brand that creates unique, creative souvenirs that showcase the festive cultures down south. They produced a series of designs for Palawan, which you can order through their Facebook page.

Inaladelan Island Resort
Address: Inaladelan Island, Port Barton, San Vicente, Palawan

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