Iwahig River Firefly Watching Tour: Thousands of lights

Two to four hours watching thousands of fireflies light the riverbanks at night

An evening tour of the Iwahig River in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, where you ride a boat through the water as fireflies flash across the banks after dark. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with an air-conditioned van ride to Iwahig Eco Park, about 20 kilometers south of the city center. A live guide speaks English and Filipino. Dinner is optional and can be added at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Iwahig River Cruise and Firefly Watching

• Hotel pickup in the afternoon
• Travel to Iwahig Eco Park
• Enjoy buffet dinner (optional)
• Experience firefly watching cruise
• Return to hotel

The experience

The tour starts with an afternoon pickup from your hotel. You'll travel roughly 20 kilometers south to Iwahig Eco Park, the original firefly watching site in Puerto Princesa and the one with the highest concentration of fireflies in their natural habitat. Once you arrive, the firefly watching begins as darkness falls: thousands of them light up across the riverbanks in what the operator calls a natural display of twinkling lights. The boat ride itself lasts the core of the experience, with the full outing running between two and four hours depending on traffic and how long you spend on the water.

Iwahig Eco Park is set up specifically to preserve fireflies in their environment, which is why the watching here differs from other spots in the city. Your guide will be with you throughout, speaking English or Filipino. If you want to eat before or after the boat ride, a buffet dinner is served onsite and can be added to your booking at checkout. It's not automatic, so you choose whether to include it. After the tour ends, your driver brings you back to your hotel. The van is air-conditioned, and parking fees are covered.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned van.
• English and Filipino-speaking guide.
• parking fees.
• optional buffet dinner served onsite.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tour only, dinner is not includedGuide in English or Filipino · 18:00Includes pickup

Tour including a buffet dinnerGuide in English or Filipino · 18:00Buffet dinner, with pickup included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 18:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Child (3 to 6 years) · Infant (under 3)

Live guideEnglish and Filipino

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

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 effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Corazon Travel and Tours

Is this one for you?Pick this if you're staying in Puerto Princesa city and want a shared boat experience: hotel pickup and the 20km drive to Iwahig are included, and you can add or skip the buffet dinner depending on your appetite.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Filipino.

Can children come?

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

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 makes Iwahig Eco Park different from other firefly watching spots in Puerto Princesa?

Iwahig Eco Park was the first firefly watching site in Puerto Princesa and maintains the highest concentration of fireflies in their natural environment because of its commitment to preservation.

How far is Iwahig Eco Park from Puerto Princesa city center?

The park is about 20 kilometers south of the city center, with a total travel time of around 60 to 90 minutes depending on local traffic conditions.

Is dinner included in the tour price?

Dinner is optional. A buffet is served onsite, and you can add it to your booking at checkout if you want to eat.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, your guide picks you up from your hotel in the afternoon and brings you back after the tour ends.