How to Get to Ocean Green Ecolodge: A Step-by-Step Travel Guide

How to get to Ocean Green Ecolodge: A step by step guide

Ocean Green Ecolodge, located in Barangay Buenavista, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, is a hidden eco-paradise. This guide will help you navigate your journey from Manila, Puerto Princesa City, El Nido, and Port Barton.

Getting to Palawan: Manila to Puerto Princesa

Begin your trip with a flight to Puerto Princesa International Airport, with airlines like Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, and AirAsia offering multiple daily flights.

  • Flight Duration: ~1 hour 15 minutes
  • Tips: For the best rates, book directly on the airline website. Morning flights give you plenty of daylight for onward travel.

From Puerto Princesa Airport and City to Ocean Green Ecolodge

1. Private Car with Driver​

Ocean Green Ecolodge is about 1 hour’s drive North-West of Puerto Princesa City.

The most comfortable and convenient option for up to 3 passengers with luggage. The driver will take you directly to the ecolodge.

  • Duration: ~1 hour
  • Cost: PHP 1,900 for airport transfers, a car good for 3 persons with luggage
  • Booking: Contact us to arrange this service.

2. Shared van with Bloomfield Transport Service Cooperative

An affordable option, though less flexible on timing. Vans heading to Sabang or Buenavista are available. Bloomfield Transport Service Cooperative has 5 daily trips to Sabang (last trip at 4pm) and they can drop you directly at the lodge.

Their terminal is located near “Massway” around 15min from the airport. Call their office for updated departure time and reservation : +639171450055

  • Duration: ~1 hour (with stops)
  • Cost: PHP 300–350 per person
  • Tip: Let the driver know in advance to drop you at Ocean Green Ecolodge.

3. Public Jeepneys and local vans

For adventurous travelers, jeepneys and local vans are a fun and economical choice, they are all departing from San Jose New Market.

There are two jeepneys deserving Ocean Green Ecolodge: “DChrist” with departure around 7am and “Lorraine” with daily departure around 12 noon.

Three local van companies: Junrey, Bambua, Ryan with daily departure around 12 noon-1pm.

  • Duration: ~2 hours
  • Cost: PHP 150 per person
  • Departure Points: Jeepneys to Sabang pass through Buenavista and depart from San Jose new market in Puerto Princesa.

Traveling from El Nido to Ocean Green Ecolodge

From Port Barton, private cars will bring you directly to the ecolodge, while shared vans require a stop at Salvacion Junction (about 2.5 hours away).

  1. Private Car with Driver
  • Duration: ~3 hours
  • Cost: PHP 5,000 for up to 3 passengers with luggage
  • Tip: The most convenient option for a seamless journey.
  1. Shared Vans to Salvacion Junction

Take a shared van to Salvacion Junction (on the way to Puerto Princesa), then hire a tricycle to Ocean Green Ecolodge.

  • Duration: ~2.5 hours to Salvacion + 25 minutes by tricycle
  • Cost: PHP 500–700 per person for the van + PHP 400 for the tricycle

Traveling from Port Barton to Ocean Green Ecolodge

From Port Barton, private cars will bring you directly to the ecolodge, while shared vans require a stop at Salvacion Junction (about 2.5 hours away).

  1. Private Car with Driver
  • Duration: ~3 hours
  • Cost: PHP 5,000 for up to 3 passengers with luggage
  • Tip: The most convenient option for a seamless journey.
  1. Shared Vans to Salvacion Junction

Take a shared van to Salvacion Junction (on the way to Puerto Princesa), then hire a tricycle to Ocean Green Ecolodge.

  • Duration: ~2.5 hours to Salvacion + 25 minutes by tricycle
  • Cost: PHP 500–700 per person for the van + PHP 400 for the tricycle

Travel Tips for a Smooth Journey

  • Bring Cash: No ATMs are available near Ocean Green Ecolodge. Withdraw cash in Puerto Princesa, El Nido, or Port Barton.
  • Travel in Daylight: Roads are safer and the views more stunning during the day. Expect hire travel fees for night travel after 8pm.
  • Pack Light: Especially if traveling via shared vans and tricycles.
  • Contact Us for Assistance: We’re happy to help arrange private transfers or advise on your best travel options.