Some of
the best corals are in and around our bay (Turtle Bay)
"Middle Rock" - "Aquarium Reef" - "Sanctuary
Reef" - "Manta Ray Reef"
Services
Restaurant, Clubhouse / Bar, Private
Transportation from / to airport, Package Deals, Native
Sauna (Steam Room),
Safety Deposit Box, Intercom / Room Service,
Traditional / Intrasound Massage,
Computer Room / Wi-Fi Broadband and Laundry.
Activities
- Watching turtles laying their eggs, hatching
and swimming in our bay.
- Speed boat trips around Barong Bong.
(Seasonal)
- Snorkelling in our private secluded
bay "Turtle Bay"
(mask, fins, wet suit and an
underwater camera are available).
- Scuba Diving courses (PADI) and
dives around the islands can be arranged with the local
dive master. (Seasonal)
- 2-seater clear bottom / native
kayaks , life jackets included (see picture).
- Fishing with us and then cook the
catch over a fire on our beach or a deserted beach.
- Fish feeding from the beach.
- Billiards
table.
- Badminton.
- Beach Volleyball.
- Dart board.
- Watch the many shooting stars (see
picture).
- Beach Combing on our own 3 private
beaches.
- Weekly bonfire with BBQ.
- Visit our own small waterfall (see
picture).
- Or just relax in one of our many
hammocks or beach loungers.
Island Hopping (All tours
and activities can be booked at the resort)
- Tour 1 - Port Barton / Island Hopping (Full
Day) Morning cruise around Port Barton bay in
our pump boat and snorkel in its marine sanctuary area.
Hop from island to island and enjoy a picnic lunch
cooked over a fire on a deserted beach. Then to the
Aquarium reef and Manta-Ray reef for snorkelling or just
observing the many fish (Includes Lunch).
- Tour 2 - Water Falls / Island Hopping (Full
Day)
Morning departure for guided tour by pump boat, then
20 minuets on foot to Begaho waterfall. It is 17 metres
high which falls into a secluded pool where you can have
an exhilarating swim (see picture). Next enjoy a picnic
lunch cooked over a fire on 'Exotic Island', then more
snorkelling on one of the many reefs. (Includes Lunch).
- Tour 3 - Barong Bong / Middle Rock
Cruise around in our pump boat and explore the beaches
around beautiful Barong Bong, then snorkel around Middle
Rock (am or pm departure).
Sabang
Day trip to Sabang to see the
World's longest Underground River (UNESCO world
heritage).
Hiking
In our private 52 hectares and beyond (see map below).
- Hike 1 (Turtle Bay) - 1½ Hour round trip to
view point 10 which overlooks Turtle Bay, Port Barton
Bay and San Vicente. (see pictures)
- Hike 2 (Fishing Village) - 2 Hour round trip to our
local fishing village, enjoy taking some photos of the
fisherman's daily lives (guest favourite).
- Hike 3 (Monkey Trail) - 3-4 Hour
round trip, hike to Hideaway Beach , then a 1 hour hike
to view point 12. When you arrive your guide will
prepare a fresh coconut for you to drink. You can relax
and view the beautiful surrounding islands and look out
for the monkeys.
- Hike 4 (Mangrove River) - 4-5 Hour round trip, hiking through the tropical
forest past the indigenous community to the Mangrove
river. Then picked up by boat, ½ hour boat ride back to
Secret Paradise Resort.
The Butterfly Garden & Crocodile Farm Tours
is included in our transfer to and from Puerto Princesa
City.
Map of our 52 Hectare Nature Reserve and Beach
Resort.
1-
Turtle Bay
2- Sunset Beach
3- Turtle Beach
4- Hideaway Beach
5- Kingfisher Cottage
6- Love Bird Cottage
7- Song Bird Cottage
8- Restaurant
9- Orchid Cottages
10- Sauna (steam room)
11- Trail to Hideaway Beach
12- Hike 1
13- Hike 2
14- Hike 3
15- Hike 4
16- Seaweed Farm, food for the turtles.
17- Middle Rock (great snorkelling)
18- Sunset
19- Cacnipa Island
20- Secret Paradise Falls