Puerto Princesa Private Tour: Crocodile Farm & Local Life

Four to five hours through Puerto Princesa's crocodile farm, weaving center, war history and indigenous village

A private tour of Puerto Princesa City with an English-speaking guide covers the crocodile farm where you see the skeleton of the largest crocodile ever caught alive in the Philippines, a panoramic overlook at Mitra's Ranch, hands-on weaving at Binuatan Creations, WWII sites at Plaza Cuartel and the Cathedral, a brief encounter with Palawa'n natives at the Butterfly Garden, and the baywalk. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, bottled water and local pastry are included. The itinerary is flexible, so you can linger at any stop.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Puerto Princesa City highlights

• Visit crocodile farm and see crocodiles
• Take photos at Mitra's Ranch viewpoint
• Experience weaving at Binuatan Creations
• Walk and take photos at Baywalk
• Learn history at Plaza Cuartel
• Visit Puerto Princesa Cathedral
• Encounter Palaw'an natives at Butterfly Garden

The experience

Four to five hours is the standard window, but the real shape of the day is yours to set. Because this is a private tour, you choose how long to spend at each stop: linger at the crocodile farm to watch the baby crocs and fully grown ones, or move through quickly to save time for the weaving center. The guide speaks English and travels with you the whole way in an air-conditioned vehicle, so the pacing and the commentary adapt to what interests you.

The stops themselves are what make the day concrete. You start at the crocodile farm, where the skeleton of the largest crocodile ever caught alive in the Philippines hangs as the centerpiece and live crocs fill the pools around it. Mitra's Ranch is a former governor's house perched above the city with views across Honda Bay: mostly a place to stand, breathe and take photos. At Binuatan Creations, a local weaving center, you watch artisans turn grass into export-quality placemats and bags, then try your hand at the loom yourself. The baywalk is a short picture stop where locals jog and ships dock in the port. Plaza Cuartel and the Cathedral hold slices of Puerto Princesa's World War 2 history. The Butterfly Garden and tribal village give you a few minutes with Palawa'n natives, one of the city's indigenous groups, and a chance to see endemic birds.

Bottled water and local pastry come with the tour. Souvenir shopping and a wet market visit are optional. The guide can add them if you want, or skip them to spend more time elsewhere. Hotel pickup is included, and the vehicle is wheelchair accessible.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup.
• English-speaking private guide for the full duration.
• bottled water and local pastry.
• entry to the crocodile farm, Binuatan Creations weaving center, Plaza Cuartel, the Cathedral, Butterfly Garden and tribal village.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (6 to 85 years) · Child (3 to 5 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomeNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by PALAWAN PRIVATE TOURS

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary and history without translation. The flexible itinerary means you set the pace (stay longer at the crocodile farm or the weaving center, or move quickly through to fit more in) making it work whether you have a morning free or a full afternoon.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 5 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 exactly is the crocodile farm, and what will I see there?

The crocodile farm is a conservation center where the skeleton of the largest crocodile ever caught alive in the Philippines is displayed. You'll also see baby crocodiles and fully grown crocodiles in the pools on site.

Can I actually try weaving at Binuatan Creations, or just watch?

You get to try weaving yourself at Binuatan Creations. The center is a working space where local artisans turn grass into placemats, bags and notepad covers, and visitors can experience the craft hands-on.

How much of the tour is spent traveling between stops versus time at each attraction?

The remaining time after you've spent what you want at each attraction is dedicated to travel between the sites. Since the itinerary is flexible and you control how long you stay at each stop, you also control how much of the four to five hours goes to the road.

What is Mitra's Ranch, and why is it on the itinerary?

Mitra's Ranch is a house perched on a hill overlooking Puerto Princesa City and Honda Bay. It's a photo stop where you can rest and take panoramic shots of the city below. It's not a farm despite the name on the map.

Will I meet the Palawa'n indigenous group, and how long do I spend with them?

Yes, you have a short encounter with Palawa'n natives at the Butterfly Garden and tribal village. The Butterfly Garden also features endemic birds and interesting insects of the city, so the stop serves both the cultural meeting and wildlife viewing.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is not included. The tour provides bottled water and local pastry. Souvenir shopping and a wet market visit are optional stops your guide can add if you'd like to explore local food and goods.