Kayangan Lake: The Crown Jewel of Coron

Visit Duration

Entrance Fee

₱300 per person (2025 price) - includes life jacket, local guide, and conservation fee. Tour packages including Kayangan Lake range from ₱1,200-1,800 per person with lunch. Private boat tours ₱2,000-4,000.

Best Time to Visit

Dry season (November to May) offers the best conditions. Visit early morning (7 AM) for the clearest water, best photos, and fewest crowds. By 9-10 AM, group tours arrive and the viewpoint gets crowded. Private sunrise tours are available for the ultimate experience. Avoid monsoon season (June-October) when boat trips may be cancelled.

How to Get There

From Manila: Fly to Coron Busuanga Airport (1 hour), then take a shuttle van to Coron Town (30-45 minutes). From Coron Town, join an island-hopping tour (Tour A includes Kayangan Lake) or hire a private boat. The boat ride to the lake takes 15-20 minutes. Tours depart around 8-9 AM from Coron pier.

What to Expect

Climb approximately 300 limestone steps to reach the famous viewpoint - the climb takes 10-15 minutes and can be strenuous in the heat. The iconic view of the lagoon surrounded by karst cliffs awaits at the top. Continue descending another set of steps to reach the lake. Swimming is allowed in designated areas with mandatory life jackets. Water visibility reaches 25 meters. Facilities are basic - bring drinking water and reef-safe sunscreen.