Day 1

6am meeting place at Starbucks Araneta

10am arrive at Isdaan - Tarlac
how to get there pax: 6 how to get there pax: 6
Get off Alaminos City Proper Get off Alaminos City Proper
Walk toward Suki supermarket Walk toward Suki supermarket
Infront of Suki is Lucap tricycle terminal Infront of Suki is Lucap tricycle terminal
Ride tricycle to Lucap Wharf (pantalan); 15mins Ride tricycle to Lucap Wharf (pantalan); 15mins
Register at Tourism Info Center at Lucap Wharf Register at Tourism Info Center at Lucap Wharf
Go to boat dispatcher to start island hopping! :-D Go to boat dispatcher to start island hopping! :-D
expenses amt qty total expenses amt qty total
service boat 1,800.00 1 1,800.00 service boat 1,800.00 1 1,800.00
shower 10.00 6 60.00 shower 10.00 6 60.00
cr 5.00 18 90.00 cr 5.00 18 90.00
entrance fee 20.00 6 120.00 entrance fee 20.00 6 120.00
snorkels 100.00 6 600.00 snorkels 100.00 6 600.00
parking 20.00 1 20.00 parking 20.00 1 20.00
day tour table 200.00 1 200.00 day tour table 200.00 1 200.00
total 2,890.00 total 2,890.00
gas 1,500.00 1 1,500.00 gas 1,500.00 1 1,500.00
food&water - 3 meals 150.00 18 2,700.00 food&water - 3 meals 150.00 18 2,700.00
villa antolin 2,700.00 1 2,700.00 villa antolin 2,700.00 1 2,700.00
overall 9,790.00 overall 9,790.00
notes notes
a. boats are available at 7am-3pm a. boats are available at 7am-3pm
b. there are eateries at Lucap Wharf b. there are eateries at Lucap Wharf
c. include food for boatman c. include food for boatman
what to bring what to bring
sunblock lotion sunblock lotion
anti-mosquito lotion anti-mosquito lotion
hats/caps hats/caps
shades shades
extra clothes extra clothes
plastic bags for used clothes plastic bags for used clothes
trash bags trash bags
camera and batteries camera and batteries
towels towels
sanitizer sanitizer
first aid kit first aid kit
knife knife
aqua shoes aqua shoes
snacks snacks
extra water extra water
waterproof bags waterproof bags
optional optional
music device music device
compass compass
bonamine bonamine
what to see what to see
Papaya (or Lopez) Island Papaya (or Lopez) Island
Marcos Island (cave w/ 20ft drop) Marcos Island (cave w/ 20ft drop)
trek to peak of cliff of Governor's Island (photo-op) trek to peak of cliff of Governor's Island (photo-op)
see Turtle Island see Turtle Island
Quezon Island (giant clams) Quezon Island (giant clams)
Martha Island Martha Island
Macapagal Island (swimming) Macapagal Island (swimming)
towels, blanket, snacks, mosquito repellant, sunscreen, sanitizer, alcohol, hat, first aid kit, knife,
compass, music device, beers, extra cloths, water proof bag, malong, mineral water, cellphone,
camera, battery, slippers
Clothes good for 2 days and 1 night
Swimming Clothes
Towel
Tissue
Kikay Kit/Pogi Pack (Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, etc.)
Flashlight
Personal Medication
Umbrella
Sunblock
Camera
Snacks for sharing
Goggles/Mask & Snorkel
Small bag while walking around
Small bottle of water to be refilled once in a while
how to get there how to get there
1. Go to Victory Liner Cubao 1. Go to Victory Liner Cubao
2. Take bus to Alaminos; 3-4hrs 2. Take bus to Alaminos; 3-4hrs
3. Get off Alaminos City Proper 3. Get off Alaminos City Proper
4. Walk toward Suki supermarket 4. Walk toward Suki supermarket
5. Infront of Suki is Lucap tricycle terminal 5. Infront of Suki is Lucap tricycle terminal
6. Ride tricycle to Lucap Wharf (pantalan); 15mins 6. Ride tricycle to Lucap Wharf (pantalan); 15mins
7. Register at Tourism Info Center at Lucap Wharf 7. Register at Tourism Info Center at Lucap Wharf
8. Go to boat dispatcher to start island hopping! :-D 8. Go to boat dispatcher to start island hopping! :-D
9. Ride tricycle to Victory Liner Alaminos 9. Ride tricycle to Victory Liner Alaminos
10. Ride bus to Cubao 10. Ride bus to Cubao
expenses amt qty total expenses amt qty total
service boat 1,400.00 1 1,400.00 service boat 1,400.00 1 1,400.00
Cubao to Alaminos 393.00 4 1,572.00 Cubao to Alaminos 393.00 4 1,572.00
transpo to/from Cubao 300.00 1 300.00 transpo to/from Cubao 300.00 1 300.00
shower 10.00 2 20.00 shower 10.00 2 20.00
cr 5.00 6 30.00 cr 5.00 6 30.00
trike to Lucap Whark (pantalan) 60.00 2 120.00 trike to Lucap Whark (pantalan) 60.00 2 120.00
entrance fee 20.00 2 40.00 entrance fee 20.00 2 40.00
snorkels 100.00 2 200.00 snorkels 100.00 2 200.00
food&water 1,500.00 1 1,500.00 food&water 1,500.00 1 1,500.00
day tour table 200.00 1 200.00 day tour table 200.00 1 200.00
total 5,382.00 total 5,382.00
notes notes
a. boats are available at 7am-3pm a. boats are available at 7am-3pm
b. there are eateries at Lucap Wharf b. there are eateries at Lucap Wharf
c. include food for boatman c. include food for boatman
what to bring what to bring
sunblock lotion sunblock lotion
anti-mosquito lotion anti-mosquito lotion
hats/caps hats/caps
shades shades
extra clothes extra clothes
plastic bags for used clothes plastic bags for used clothes
trash bags trash bags
camera and batteries camera and batteries
towels towels
sanitizer sanitizer
first aid kit first aid kit
knife knife
aqua shoes aqua shoes
snacks snacks
extra water extra water
waterproof bags waterproof bags
what to see what to see
Papaya (or Lopez) Island Papaya (or Lopez) Island
Marcos Island (cave w/ 20ft drop) Marcos Island (cave w/ 20ft drop)
trek to peak of cliff of Governor's Island (photo-op) trek to peak of cliff of Governor's Island (photo-op)
see Turtle Island see Turtle Island
Quezon Island (giant clams) Quezon Island (giant clams)
Martha Island Martha Island
Macapagal Island (swimming) Macapagal Island (swimming)
Possible
destinations
How to get there activities Rates food
Isdaan Floating
Restaurant,
Gerona, Tarlac:
Directions to Isdaan Floating Restaurant
is easy, just follow this route: NLEX,
SCTEX, exit at Tarlac, turn left going to
Tarlac city proper and Hacienda Luisita
then right on MacArthur Highway.
Continue until you reach Gerona where
the restaurant can be seen on your left.
Travel time is about an hour from NLEX
Dau exit entering SCTEX.
Activities at Isdaan Floating Restaurant, Gerona, Tarlac:
Tacsiyapo Wall: Release your anger
Ungoy-Unggoyan: survive the spitting, urinating
monkeys for a kilo of free fish
San Kilo Bridge: for 1 kilo of free fish, cooked the way
you want it, cross the long bridge and survive
Mga Mahiwagang kamay: experience the legend of the
giant hands
Wishing Buddhas: make your dreams come true
Cross this concrete bridge called "Sang Kilo Bridge"
about 20 centimeters wide and 30 meters long, laden
with sea shells as obstacles, and get 1 free kilo of fish
cooked to your preferred way...the fishpond is about 6 ft
to 9 ft so prepare to get wet should you fall
Hundred Islands
tour
There is cellphone signal (Smart & Globe) in the islands.
Im not sure with Sun.
Register at the Tourism Info Center at
the Lucap Wharf. Boats are available
from 7am-5pm.
2. There is no fresh water supply. Be sure
to bring enough drinking water as basic
necessities are sooooo f****** expensive in
the island.
Cape Bolinao
Lighthouse
Coordinates: N16 18 25.6 E119 47 07.8
If youre coming from Abrac Beach in
Patar you can walk to the lighthouse
though the walk is a bit long if youre not
used to walking and its mostly uphill.
Rough distance estimate is less than 700
meters.
Cape Bolinao Lighthouse offers a sweeping view of Cape
Bolinao passage, the iconic Treasures of Bolinao beach
resort with its lighthouse logo and the backpacker-friendly
white sand beach of Patar.
There are comfort rooms in the
lighthouse vicinity, unfortunately it is
not well maintained and only the
people who can bear a strong odor
could go in.
There are chairs and tables where you
can eat before the steep uphill to the
lighthouse.
There are no sari-sari store or
karinderyas in the vicinity of the
lighthouse. You may go down to Abrac
Beach for some food and water.
Possible
destinations
How to get there activities Rates food
Enchanted Cave,
Bolinao
Coordinates: N16 20 35.5 E119 48 13.6
A few hundred meters from Puerto del
Sol Beach Resort and Spa, along the
road going to Cape Bolinao Lighthouse
and Patar white beach, are several
underground caves with natural
swimming pools where tourists go to
after beach bumming on the white sand
beach of Patar.
Near Enchanted Cave are other pseudo-
spelunking attractions e.g. Wonderful
Cave then Cindy's Cave.
One of the more popular, and promoted by Bolinao
Tourism people, is the so called Enchanted Cave, a
privately-owned resort/park with the underground cave
and a natural pool of cold, refreshing fresh water.
On the way to the cave entrance, near the parking lot are
coral stones, testament to the fact that Luzon Island, not
just Bolinao used to be underwater (did you also notice
this in Sagada? way up in the mountains of the
Cordillera?)
these rocks are actually dead corals, proof that at least
this part of Bolinao used to be submerged under the sea
A little bit of caution though because the rocks on the
pool are sharp. Best if you could bring a sandal with
straps so you could avoid being cut.
Enchanted Cave:
Contact Numbers: +63.928.783.9890;
+63.939.5709907
Contact Number: 0939-570-9901
Operating Hours: 8AM to 5PM
Entrance Fee: PhP50.00
if Swimming: PhP70.00 (PhP50.00 +
PhP20.00)
Parking:
4 wheel vehicle: PhP25.00 (cars,
jeeps, vans)
You can rinse here with their manual
water pump (poso).
They have a sari-sari store where you
can buy light snacks and halo-halo.
They also offer tables that you can rent.
350 Pesos/table
Wonderful Cave,
Bolinao
it was somehow a residential area and it
was. The cave is being handled by the
family that lives there.
When you go take a dip into the pool in
Wonderful Cave try to find the secret
room.
Additional Note: During summer they have a time limit of
30 minutes per person to accommodate the many visitors
that arrives.
Contact Number: 0908-714-2210
Operating Hours: 6AM to 6:30PM
Entrance Fee: 40 Pesos/pax
Cindy Cave Contact Number: 0928-411-1102
Entrance Fee: 50 Pesos/pax
Puerto Del Sol
Beach Resort,
Bolinao
Pangasinan
Puerto Del Sol Beach Resort in Bolinao
Pangasinan
Located about an hour drive from the
Hundred Islands city of Alaminos,
Bolinao stands at the tip of Pangasinan
peninsula with a string of resorts in
Barangay Ilog Malino up to Barangay
Patar (with it's white sand beach).
Beachfront: Ilog Malino Beach is nowhere near Patar
White Beach in terms of sand quality but the presence of
a breakwater makes it safe even for children to play
around (though they still have to closely guarded)
Casitas facing the beach at an
overnight rate of $315nett. The Bahay
Kubo (premier suite) at $235net.They
also have Mansion Villas (deluxe
rooms) for $140nett.
Backpacker? They have kubo
accommodations at $70nett which
they sell at a promo rate of 2000php
nett on certain seasons.Good for two
na yan.
Parking: free parking in front of the
resort, open yet guarded by resort
security
Food: nothing to rave about, breakfast is
ok but the food is so-so. Restaurant menu
prices will easily cost you about
PhP300/person. Tutubi went out of the
resort to enjoy cheaper meals for his big
entourage.
Possible
destinations
How to get there activities Rates food
Bolinao Church
and Town Hall
Just two drive-by pictures of two
landmarks in Bolinao, Pangasinan: The
old stone church of Bolinao, formally
called St. James the Great Parish (same
with Paete, Laguna making July 25 the
date of Bolinao town fiesta) and the red
brick Bolinao town hall.
The Bolinao Church was built by the
Augustinians in 1609 and still stands to
this day.
Across the church is the red brick Bolinao town hall. In
between the two structures is the main road where you
can also see stalls selling binungey.
Near the town hall are several banks (one of them with
an ATM), and a handful of bus companies going to
Bolinao either from Manila, Alaminos or Dagupan: Boltex
Express, Bolinao Express, Mhel Ben, Dagupan Bus
Company, Victory Liner, Santrans, et al.
Behind the church is Bolinao Public Market
where you can buy danggit at just
PhP250.00/kilo (similar danggit in Cebu
costs around PhP750.00) but at limited
supply. There several hotels, bars,
restaurants and hotels in town, and a 24
hour eatery.
Patar White
Beach, Bolinao,
Pangasinan
A hidden gem of Bolinao, Pangasinan
unknown to ordinary people is the
presence of a long fine white sand beach
in barangay Patar, less than a kilometer
from Cape Bolinao Lighthouse that is a
perfect spot for backpackers and
travelers with a shoestring budget.
During the walk to the end of Patar Beach bring water
and snacks. When we walked to the end it took us almost
1 hour one-way and we only had 1 short break in
between. Please bring back your trash and throw it on
proper disposal areas.
do long beach walks, star gazing, sunset watching
and camping.
This is a public beach so there are No
Entrance Fee. I highly advise to do
overnight here.
there are really two "Patar Beach
resorts" here on Patar White Beach,
there's the 5 star Treasures of
Bolinao Beach Resort and the
budget travel-friendly cottages for rent
on the beachfront.
or rent: PhP200/cottage for a day.
as low as PhP1500.00/cottage good
for 15 people (backpacker or dorm
type) not for the squimish but very
cheap beachfront accommodations.
The only food establishment where you
can buy food for your breakfast, lunch and
dinner at Abrac Beach is at La Parola el
Restaurante
There are many sari-sari stores.
Our Lady of
Manaoag
Other directions: Manaoag is bordered by
Pozorrubio in the north, Urdaneta and
Mapandan in the South, Binalonan in the
east, and San Jacinto in the west all in
Pangasinan.
Pasalubong: look for tupig sold in the vicinity of the
church.
Manaoag Shrine Mass Schedules
according to the official website:
Monday - Friday every hour 5am -
11am
Saturday - every hour 5am - 12nn &
4:30pm
Sunday - every hour 5am - 12nn, 3pm
& 4:30pm
Possible
destinations
How to get there activities Rates food
UP Marine
Science Institute,
Bolinao
Ride a tricycle from the town proper of
Bolinao and tell the driver that you want
to go to UP Marine Science Institute.
Fare is P50/tricycle/one-way,
4pax/tricycle.
If youre in UP MSI Bolinao, try talking to your tour guide
and other people inside the facility. It was amazing to
learn how they provide livelihood to the island
baranggays of Bolinao.
You can also arrange a boat to their giant clams garden
located in one of the islands in Bolinao. According to the
tour guide the boat minimum budget for the boat is
P700/boat. I dont know the capacity and the duration
though. Contact the UP MSI for more information on this
activity.
We paid 10 Pesos each and the
guard explained that it was for the
entrance to the Outdoor hatchery.
Contact Number: 0908-527-0677
Visiting Hours: 8AM to 5PM
National Museum,
Bolinao Branch
This is where we learned the history of Bolinao and the
Philipppines. We also got to different doves that they are
conserving.
We paid an entrance fee of 20
Pesos/person. They are open from
Mondays to Fridays, 8AM to 5PM.
You cannot take pictures inside.
Bolinao Peoples
Market
Farmers and fish producers can also sell their goods
directly to the consumer and because of that almost
everything goes cheaper.
Here we saw many pasalubongs
inside their Public Market. Best time
to go here is during their market day,
Tuesdays and Saturdays, where
everyone would gather here, even the
residents on the islands.
Bolinao Falls,
bridge of
Balingasay River
BOLINAO FALLS is a series of Falls
located in the central part of Bolinao
Pangasinan. It is around 15-20 minutes
away from town of which half would be
traveled through rough road conditions. If
you plan to include it in your itinerary,
I highly suggest that you try to arrange it
with your hotel/resort before going to
Bolinao as it is even farther from where
the accommodations are located in Patar
area which is another 15-20 minutes
away from town on another route. In
short, it is somewhat out of way so most
land tours would take you here first
before going back to town and then
eventually to Patar.
According to Maam Myrna Aguila, you could rent a
pumpboat here and cruise through one of the cleanest
river in the country. At the end of the River you would get
to visit Bolinao Falls.
this one ranks as one of the best as it has a large pool
and a 15 feet high main waterfall and another which was
about 20-25 feet high
Boat rental for the pumpboat cruise is
around 500 pesos/boat. A boat can fit
4-5 person, excluding the pumpboat
driver. Contact the Tourism Office if
you want to do this.
Bolinao: others Saint James the Great Parish Church
Tara Falls
Balingasay River Cruise (Bolinao falls ito)
Santiago Island
Directions to Pangasinan via SCTEx and Tarlac

Going to Pangasinan with your own vehicle? Here's an updated route guide for you to get to Pangasinan the fastest
and safest way via the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway or SCTEx that shortened travel time to Pangasinan.
Driving Directions to Pangasinan via SCTEx:
From EDSA going to Monumento, turn right towards NLEX, drive towards the end of the modern tollway, take Dau
exit toll gate and follow the SCTEx spur, pay the toll fees. Turn right on seeing direction signs to Tarlac City. On
reaching the end of the expressway, turn left, follow the road (Landmarks: Central Park Hotel, Microtel Inns and
Suites and Aquino Center) then right on MacArthur Highway (beside Hacienda Luisita)
In Tarlac City portion of MacArthur Highway you will see the gate of Camp General Servillano Aquino, Servillano
Aquino Park (where vintage tanks and airplanes are on display), Vilmar Hotel and Restaurant and SM Tarlac (under
Construction)
Choose left fork where Mercury Drug is and the Siesta Bus Station (bus terminals of Victory Liner and Five Star)
You will see Tarlac State University then Ninoy Aquino Monument then turn left right at Agana bridge, continue
driving and pass by Santa Ignacia, Camiling (camiling Church: St. Michael and Camiling Public Market), then left to
San Clemente (a right turn will lead to Paniqui, Tarlac while going straight will take you to Pangasinan towns of
Bayambang, Urbiztondo, Bautista, Alcala, Sto. Tomas, Malasiqui,and San Carlos City)
After the town of San Clemente, Tarlac is now the province of Pangasinan with the towns of Mangatarem, Aguilar,
Bugallon then Labrador.
In Labrador, you have the option to get to Lingayen, Binmaley, Dagupan, Mangladan or San Fabian if you go
eastbound or head straight to Sual, Alaminos (going to Hundred Islands National Park or Mabini), Bani, Agno Anda,
Directions to Pangasinan via SCTEx and Tarlac

Going to Pangasinan with your own vehicle? Here's an updated route guide for you to get to Pangasinan the fastest
and safest way via the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway or SCTEx that shortened travel time to Pangasinan.
Driving Directions to Pangasinan via SCTEx:
From EDSA going to Monumento, turn right towards NLEX, drive towards the end of the modern tollway, take Dau
exit toll gate and follow the SCTEx spur, pay the toll fees. Turn right on seeing direction signs to Tarlac City. On
reaching the end of the expressway, turn left, follow the road (Landmarks: Central Park Hotel, Microtel Inns and
Suites and Aquino Center) then right on MacArthur Highway (beside Hacienda Luisita)
In Tarlac City portion of MacArthur Highway you will see the gate of Camp General Servillano Aquino, Servillano
Aquino Park (where vintage tanks and airplanes are on display), Vilmar Hotel and Restaurant and SM Tarlac (under
Construction)
Choose left fork where Mercury Drug is and the Siesta Bus Station (bus terminals of Victory Liner and Five Star)
You will see Tarlac State University then Ninoy Aquino Monument then turn left right at Agana bridge, continue
driving and pass by Santa Ignacia, Camiling (camiling Church: St. Michael and Camiling Public Market), then left to
San Clemente (a right turn will lead to Paniqui, Tarlac while going straight will take you to Pangasinan towns of
Bayambang, Urbiztondo, Bautista, Alcala, Sto. Tomas, Malasiqui,and San Carlos City)
After the town of San Clemente, Tarlac is now the province of Pangasinan with the towns of Mangatarem, Aguilar,
Bugallon then Labrador.
In Labrador, you have the option to get to Lingayen, Binmaley, Dagupan, Mangladan or San Fabian if you go
eastbound or head straight to Sual, Alaminos (going to Hundred Islands National Park or Mabini), Bani, Agno Anda,