Puerto Princesa Jungle River Firefly Watching

Overview

Available languages

Filipino

English

Mobile ticket

Enjoy a night away from the city and get to see hundreds of fireflies in their natural habitat. Hotel pick up and drop off is included for guests staying within 5 kilometer of Puerto Princesa City airport.

A delicious dinner is also included and will be served at an off-site restaurant.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

Dinner

Air-conditioned vehicle

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Enjoy a night with the fireflies!

2 hours • Admission Included

Options

Shared Tour

Pickup included

with 1-hour massage

1-hour massage: After your tour, you'll be dropped off at a spa where you can enjoy an evening of pampering and relaxation.
Pickup included

Reviews

3.93

14 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Lovely night out
982aleaha,
Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Great guide, lots of local information. Not far from PPS and the food was fantastic. Enjoyed the quiet river and there were some fireflies. Well worth the value.
Particular night excursion
alisei-net,
Apr 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Particular night excursion on the Nagsaguipi river to admire the many fireflies that populate the mangroves of the river. Tours generally start shortly after sunset, and take place in an unspoilt area, away from light pollution. You get on a small traditional rowing boat with 8 seats. Conducting and rowing is the task of the accompanying sailor and this is also to minimize noise and not disturb the natural environment. At times groups of fireflies appear flying over mangrove trees. I thought I was seeing more from what I had read, maybe the weather or the weather conditions weren't ideal. You cannot use the flash to take photos (understandable) also because, in this case, it is ineffective, so “no photos”. Recommended use of an insect repellent, as the area is wet and rich in mosquitoes. After the excursion, you return to the center where you can dine at self-service, decent food quality, reduced choice
Fun trip
Keith S,
Jan 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
If you've never seen fireflies, take this trip. River boat thru mangroves with thousands of glowing fireflies. Dinner at a local roadside restaurant
Good, not great
Michael T,
Sep 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00
The fireflies were interesting but after about 5 minutes, I had seen enough. Some of the other guests were really amazed so I just might be easily bored 😁 The food was good and there was plenty of it. I have no complaints, it just wasn't a thrilling tour.
Light in the dark.
SXMFratello,
Aug 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
This was really cute . My Pinoy partner relived his childhood when he was catching fire flies in the river . The food was great and we really enjoyed going through the mangroves by night. For me the first time to have a fire fly in my hand. It is magic and reminds me of the Pater Pan story . Go do the tour.
Must see
Katherine H,
Jul 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and kind. All the bioluminescence from the fireflies to the plankton was very cool. Dinner was great!
A Magical Evening with Weng and RV: An Unforgettable Experience
Saad B,
May 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an unforgettable evening thanks to our guide Weng and our RV driver. They were punctual and very professional. Weng shared a wealth of fascinating information about fireflies with us, details I wouldn't have found anywhere else. Their sympathy and kindness made the experience very pleasant, and time passed without me realizing it. The absence of moonlight that night magnified our observation of fireflies. The spectacle of these little creatures dancing in the air, in total calm, was magical. It was a moment of pure serenity that will remain engraved in my memory. A huge thank you to Weng and RV for this extraordinary experience. I will definitely book with them for other activities. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a unique and memorable experience.
Set you expectations
979meenuh,
May 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
The potential is immense but expectations need to be managed. Fact is and that has nothing to do with the organisers, you may see no fireflies - but the boat ride in pitch darkness is still nice. Try and avoid full moon nights - is what I was told!
At first we didn't see...
Ernest L,
Apr 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
At first we didn't see any Kitu Kito ( fire flies) the the captain of the boat explain sometimes the flies are still. Then the captain sprinkled some water on the leaves and the flies gave us the most beautiful show Thank you so much for an excellent adventure
Beautiful tour, but not as many fireflies as expected
Karla R,
May 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The organization was very good. We had a super nice tour guide and the dinner was also very delicious. The drive across the river was also beautiful. Just the amazing starry sky. Unfortunately, we haven't seen as many fireflies as we imagined. We thought it was crawling with fireflies, and it's lit up everywhere. I'm afraid it wasn't. On a few trees it flashed and the boater splashed them with water, so it flashed more. In addition, there was also glowing plankton in the water when the boater knocked very loudly against the boat. That was also beautiful. We can definitely recommend the tour.