Firefly Watching in Puerto Princesa

The Firefly Watching tour in Puerto Princesa is an evening excursion that pairs a buffet dinner with a paddle boat cruise along the mangroves, where the darkened river fills with the glow of fireflies. The tour runs in the evening, from around 5 pm to 10 pm.

A hotel pickup collects you from your hotel in Puerto Princesa in the late afternoon and takes you away from the city towards the quieter riverside area where the tour begins. Dinner is served before the boat trip, giving you time to settle in as the evening light fades.

Paddle boat cruise through the mangroves

Once on board a traditional paddle boat, you move slowly along calm river water flanked by mangrove forest. As darkness sets in, fireflies begin to glow on the trees along the riverbank, some in clusters bright enough to look like small lights strung through the branches. The boat moves quietly, keeping the mood calm so as not to disturb the insects, and a local guide points out the best viewing spots along the way.

A guided, unhurried evening

The local guide manages entrance and environmental fees along the route, so you can spend the evening watching the river and the fireflies rather than handling logistics. Because the boat trip is slow paced and the surroundings are quiet, the tour suits couples, families and anyone looking for a change of pace after a day of sightseeing.

The tour returns you to your Puerto Princesa hotel once the cruise ends, closing out the evening with the calm of the mangroves rather than the noise of the city. Rayna's local team manages the dinner arrangements, the pickup and the boat cruise, so you have one point of contact for the evening from start to finish.

• Watch thousands of fireflies glow among the mangrove trees during a slow paddle boat cruise along the river.
• Enjoy a buffet dinner before setting out for the evening cruise.
• Cruise the river away from the crowds and noise of Puerto Princesa City after dark.
• Hotel transfer, entrance fees, environmental fees and a local guide are included for the evening.
• A calm, unhurried evening suited to couples, families and leisure travellers.

1. You will receive your tour confirmation voucher by email shortly after booking.
2. Check your spam or junk folder if you do not see it in your inbox, or contact online support.
3. Download the voucher and present it at the venue.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• Do not use flash photography once you reach the fireflies, since it can disturb them and cause them to leave.
• Pickup is scheduled at around 5 pm and covers hotels in downtown Puerto Princesa; hotels further out may incur additional charges.
• Share a valid contact number with country code, along with each traveller's date of birth, at the time of booking.
• A local environmental fee applies per person, with a reduced rate for senior citizens presenting valid ID; this is payable locally.
• Free cancellation is available up to 48 hours before the tour.
• Bookings are subject to availability and final reconfirmation.
• This tour is not valid for Philippines passport holders.
• For assistance, contact Rayna's support team on the number shown on your booking voucher.