Coron Pukaway Cave & Twin Lagoon private boat tour with lunch

Swim inside a cave, snorkel twin lagoons, and eat lunch on an empty beach: all on your own schedule

A seven-hour private boat tour of Coron visits Pukaway Cave, an underground lake surrounded by rock formations where you swim and explore, then Twin Lagoon, where turquoise water sits between limestone cliffs and you can pass through a small opening to reach an inner lagoon with warmer water. A local guide leads the day. Hotel pickup, lunch on a secluded beach, snorkel gear and refreshments are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Twin Lagoon2h · entry included
2. Maquinit Hot Springs2h

Explore Pukaway Cave and Twin Lagoon

• Visit Pukaway Cave for swimming
• Explore rock formations in cave
• Swim and snorkel at Twin Lagoon
• Pass through opening to inner lagoon
• Relax and take photos at lagoon
• Enjoy beach lunch with local dishes

The experience

The tour runs seven hours from hotel pickup, and the private boat means you set the pace at each stop instead of following a group schedule. Pukaway Cave is a dramatic underground lake. You'll swim in clear water surrounded by rock formations and do some light spelunking to reach it. Twin Lagoon sits in a basin of limestone cliffs. The water is calm and clear, and you can climb a ladder or squeeze through a small opening to reach the inner lagoon, where the water runs warmer. Both stops are built for swimming and snorkeling, and the guide handles the route and timing so you spend your energy on the water, not on planning.

Lunch arrives on one of the area's quietest beaches, a spread of freshly prepared local dishes served in a spot where you're alone with the scenery. The boat is yours for the day, so there's no waiting for other groups to finish, no crowded photo moments, and no rush between sites. Snorkel gear, light snacks and refreshments travel with you. The guide speaks English and knows which moments matter most at each lagoon.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• private outrigger boat for the day.
• licensed English-speaking guide.
• entrance fees to both sites.
• mask and snorkel gear.
• lunch on the beach.
• light snacks and refreshments throughout the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 09:00

AgesAdult (7 to 75 years) · Child (3 to 6 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 45 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by El Nido Adventure Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to control how long you linger at each stop and avoid the crowds that gather at Pukaway Cave and Twin Lagoon on shared group boats. The private boat and flexible itinerary suit couples, families and small groups who'd rather spend time swimming and exploring than watching the clock or waiting for others to finish.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 6 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Pukaway Cave like when you get there?

Pukaway Cave is an underground lake surrounded by dramatic rock formations. You swim in clear water and do some light cave exploration to reach it, making it a mix of snorkeling and mild spelunking rather than a passive viewing stop.

Can you really swim in both places, or is it mostly looking?

Swimming is the main event at both stops. Pukaway Cave has a clear underground lake built for it, and Twin Lagoon's calm turquoise water is designed for snorkeling and swimming. The inner lagoon, reached by ladder or a small opening, has warmer water and is also swimmable.

How does the private boat change the day compared to a group tour?

A private boat means you control how long you stay at each stop and avoid waiting for other groups to finish. You get early access to the sites and can move at your own pace instead of following a fixed group schedule, which matters most at popular spots like Twin Lagoon.

What's included in the lunch, and where do you eat it?

Lunch is a meal of freshly prepared local dishes served on a secluded beach in the area. You eat in a private spot surrounded by island scenery, not at a crowded resort or shared beach stop.