Balabac · Palawan

Kamp Malaya

Balabac's Hidden Sanctuary

Where the last frontier meets your soul

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Portrait drone shot of a secluded Balabac lagoon and island in Palawan

The Malaya Welcome

Untouched. Unhurried.
Unforgettable.

At the southernmost edge of Palawan lies Balabac — a scatter of islands so remote that time itself seems to slow. Kamp Malaya, meaning "Free Camp," is our humble surrender to this last frontier: powder-white sandbars, lagoons the colour of liquid jade, and night skies unbroken by a single city light.

We built Malaya lightly. Solar-powered, locally crafted, and run by the families who have called these waters home for generations. Here, luxury is not excess — it is space, silence, and the privilege of an untouched horizon kept that way.

Our Story

Savor Malaya

Experiences that stay with you

Guests gathered around a beachfront bonfire at Kamp Malaya, Balabac

Island Camping

Fall asleep to the hush of the tide and wake to a private sandbar. Our bonfire nights end with stargazing and stories shared beneath a sky thick with constellations.

A spread of freshly grilled Balabac seafood served on banana leaves

Local Feasts

Seafood caught hours before it reaches your plate, grilled over open flame and seasoned the Balabac way. Every meal is a celebration of the sea and the hands that tend it.

A wooden boat drifting across calm Balabac water at sunset

Sunset Drift

Glide across glassy waters as the sky melts into gold. Our slow boat journeys trace hidden coves and end exactly where the day's last light touches the horizon.

Our Sanctuaries

Where you'll rest

Three ways to wake up in paradise

Elevated jungle canopy tent nestled among tropical trees

Canopy Tent

An elevated jungle tent wrapped in green. Drift to sleep among the treetops with the chorus of the forest below.

1–2 Guests

Included

in the joiner tour

Beachfront native kubo hut with a thatched roof at the shoreline

Kubo by the Shore

A beachfront native hut where the sea is your front yard. Crafted from local bamboo and nipa, steps from the water.

2–3 Guests

+₱200

per head, per night · joiner tour

Private Malaya beach villa with an open deck facing the ocean

Malaya Villa

Our private beach villa for those who want it all — space, seclusion, and an unobstructed stretch of sand to call your own.

8–10 Guests

+₱200

per head, per night · joiner tour

4 Days · 3 Nights

The Joiner's Tour

Your all-in Balabac adventure, mapped out day by day

₱14,799 / pax · joiner rate · min. 10 pax

  1. Aerial view of Tangkahan Island, a green islet ringed by turquoise shallows

    Day 1

    Arrival & Island Hopping

    Lunch · Dinner

    • Tangkahan Island
    • Patawan Island
    • Sicsican Island (basecamp)
  2. Onok Island at sunset, a sandbar reaching into calm water

    Day 2

    Onok Island & Snorkeling

    Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    • Onok Island (turtle watching, giant clams)
    • Nasubata Reef / Onok Wall (snorkeling)
  3. A pale sandbar curving through shallow turquoise water

    Day 3

    Sandbars & Coral Gardens

    Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    • Starfish Sandbar
    • Candaraman Island
    • Rufos Coral Garden (snorkeling)
  4. A wooden boat drifting across calm Balabac water at sunset

    Day 4

    Farewell, Balabac

    Light breakfast (coffee & bread)

    • The journey home

What's included

  • RT AC van transfer (shared) Puerto Princesa ↔ Buliluyan Port
  • RT public speedboat transfer (shared)
  • Full board meals Breakfast · lunch · dinner
  • Sicsican Island basecamp Tent with complete beddings · hut +₱200/head/night, subject to availability
  • Onok Island day tour
  • Local tour guide
  • All entrance fees
  • Environmental fee
  • Life vest

Not included

  • Airfare
  • Hotel in Puerto Princesa City
  • Day 1 breakfast You can eat at local stopovers, at your own expense
  • Day 4 lunch & dinner
  • Personal expenses

Upcoming Departures

Reserve your spot

Onuk Island photo © Hanna Zapant, CC BY-SA 4.0.

No Surprises

What will your trip cost?

Answer five quick questions — dates, who's coming, where you'll sleep — and watch the price come together line by line. Children's rates worked out for you.

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Adventures Await

Beyond the shore

Let us take you deeper into Balabac

Chase sandbars and secret coves across the Balabac archipelago.

Aerial view of Balabac islands and sandbars

A full-day boat expedition to Onuk Island, Punta Sebaring, and hidden sandbars. Includes lunch and snorkel gear.

Glide above living coral gardens teeming with marine life.

Snorkeller above a living coral garden

Guided snorkeling over a protected reef sanctuary. Spot turtles, clownfish, and vibrant coral. Suitable for all levels.

Off-grid island living with 24/7 clean water, power, and Wi-Fi.

Sicsican Island camp seen from the shore

Home base for your Balabac adventure. Sicsican Island Camp runs on round-the-clock clean running water, 24/7 electricity, and reliable internet — the wild beauty of a remote island without giving up the comforts of home.

The island's local community, living side by side with the camp and its guests.

Local village community on Sicsican Island

Meet the families who share Sicsican Island with the camp — a local community living alongside our guests and facilities, part of the everyday rhythm of island life.

Aerial view of Balabac islands on the Kamp Malaya island-hopping tour

Island Hopping

Guest Whispers

They found their Malaya

Getting Here

Where to Find Us

Located in the remote paradise of Balabac, Palawan. The journey is part of the adventure.

Sicsican Island Camp

Exact camp coordinates are shared upon booking confirmation to preserve the exclusivity of the sanctuary.

Get Directions ↗ Ask for Transfer Info

How to get there:

  • 1. Fly to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
  • 2. 4-hour drive to Buliluyan Port
  • 3. 2-hour boat transfer to Sicsican Island Camp
  • *Transfers can be arranged upon booking

Your Balabac story begins now

No crowds. No rush. Just you and the wild.

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