There are many ways to delight in a Puerto Princesa City Tour, but visiting the Iwahig River is considered as one of the most special ways. The reason? Fireflies. Accessible by a 45-minute ride from Puerto Princesa, the banks of Iwahig and Sicsican Rivers are the sites for enthralling firefly-watching excursions. The said areas host numerous mangrove trees that serve as the stage for the light-emitting little creatures.
An obvious but still worth-mentioning appeal of the tour has to do with the time of day it is done. As fireflies are more perceptible at night, visitors can get the viewing experience only after when the sun goes down.
The firefly-watching adventure that's usually part of most Puerto Princesa tour package. It lasts about 30 to 45 minutes. A motorized boat will take you through several meters of the Iwahig River. From there, a paddle boat ride good for three people is the way through approximately two kilometers of the riiver's brackish waters. You'll know that the firefly-watching event is about to start as you reach areas dense with mangroves. As this tour usually begins at 6pm, darkness will have set in by the time you get to the riverbanks. This and the view of large mangroves with their intertwining roots sticking out of the water's surface lend a certain character to the experience. Many travelers get a kick out of this.
As soon as you see hundreds of firefly perching atop the shrubs, the feeling of eeriness soon gives way to one of awe. Interestingly, the illumination doesn't come only from fireflies. The river is likewise home to planktons that also light up as tourists brush their hands on the water's surface. It's important to remember that flash photography isn't allowed in the premises. Most visitors, including some expert photographers, report having trouble taking good pictures of the fireflies. While many don't like the idea of not being able to preserve such precious moments by cameras, this might prove to be beneficial. Perhaps the experience for this component of the Puerto Princesa City Tour is meant to be had without the aid of pictures.
Boatmen would happily tell visitors firefly facts that make travelers rediscover their love of learning. Fireflies might be very small, but they're one of the most enigmatic creatures of the world. They emit light to discourage predators, but they also do it when they are looking for a mate. To amplify the watching experience, some boats use red lights during the tour. The blinking of these lights make the fireflies think they are under threat. This drives them to react by activating their light in unison.
When you visit Puerto Princesa, make sure to include firefly-watching as part of your itinerary.
Beatrice writes blogs for Hopping Buddies Travel & Tours, a registered travel agency in the Philippines that offers affordable packages to Puerto Princesa, El Nido and Coron. Visit their website for more information on their packages, tours and other services.
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