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A signpost with directions to Batak Cultural Village, Batak Ethno-Museum, Weaving Handicrafts, Cultural Performance, Jungle Survival Skills, and Batak Hut. 2
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From Puerto Princesa: Trek to Batak Tribe Village

By Corazon Travel & Tours

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Overview

  • Visit the village of one of the Philppines' smallest indigenous groups
  • Hike mountain trails and cross several rivers to reach the village of the Batak people
  • Learn about the traditions of the tribe and learn about their daily life

Activity location

    • Puerto Princesa
    • Puerto Princesa, MIMAROPA, Philippines

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Puerto Princesa
    • Puerto Princesa, MIMAROPA, Philippines

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off within 15 kilometres of Puerto Princesa City Airport
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    Service of a licensed tour guide
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    Entry fees
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    Processing of tour permits
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    Token to the tribe
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    Air-conditioned van transport
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    Bottled water
  • Exclusions
    Service charge
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    Food

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Luggage or large bags
    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, People with pre-existing medical conditions, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    • You must keep social distance while in vehicles
    • You are required to bring and wear a mask
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Be picked up for your hotel in the morning and travel about 70 kilometres out of Puerto Princesa. Arrive at the Batak Visitor Centre, which is located in Barangay Conception. At the Visitor Centre, you will find various local products made by the tribe available for purchase.

    From the Visitor Centre, trek across mountainous terrain and cross some rivers to reach the village of the Batak people. The hiking time is anywhere from 75 to 120 minutes, depending on the pace of the group. Upon reaching the village, join in presenting a token gift to the tribe which contains coffee, rice, sugar, and other basic needs. Say hello to the tribe members and see how they go about their daily lives. Your guide will provide information about the history of the tribe and their customs.

    Afterwards, head back down to the Visitor Centre and you'll be driven back to your hotel in Puerto Princesa. An option to include lunch in this activity is also available.

Location

Activity location

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    • Puerto Princesa
    • Puerto Princesa, MIMAROPA, Philippines

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Puerto Princesa
    • Puerto Princesa, MIMAROPA, Philippines