Hopping on Hundred Islands National Park

As arranged, Mamang Tiday was back for an early island hopping.
It was only few minutes after 7am, the best time to enjoy the sightseeing and the ride towards the park's hidden beaches and caves. I had first braved the silent strength of the sea, swimming away with the help of a life vest to sight one family of planted giant clams (taclobos). After which is an enjoyable ride through calm waters.





to get here:
ride a victory liner bus from cubao (368.00 aircon)
have a snack stop-over in tarlac and stretch a bit (45-90/pax)
ride a tricycle at alaminos town (50.00-100.00)
find yourselves a nice boatman at lucap wharf (8oo/day, 1400/overnight/ 1-5pax)
have a nice tour of the islands (an additional of 600-800)

(mamang tiday-the banca and our banceros)


Of the 123 islets in the park only three have basic facilities and accomodations. Herewith are the rates:

CHILDREN's Island:


Overnight
Nipa 1 (4-6 pax) w/ room 1500
Nipa 2 (4-6 pax) w/ room 1500



GOVERNOR's Island:

Governor's island ha a view deck located in it's highest point where one can have a good view of the whole park.
Overnight
Cottage for 4 2000
Guest house(w/water,generator 6pm-10pm) 10,000
Day Tour Overnight
Entrance Fee 20 40
Tables 200 300
Picnic Area 100 150
Picnic Shed 200 200
Tent Space 200 200

QUEZON Island:


Day Tour Overnight
Nipa A (2 pax) w/ room 500 900
Nipa B (2-4 pax) w/ room 600 1100
Nipa 1(6 pax) w/o room 350 500
Nipa 2 (6 pax) w/o room 350 500
Nipa 3 (6 pax) w/o room 350 500
Nipa 4 (8 pax) w/o room 500 1000

Other Rates used both for the Governor's and Quezon Island:
Motorboat Rates
Day Tour Overnight
Small (1-5) pax) 800 1,400
Medium (6-10) pax) 1,000 1,800
Large (11-15) pax) 1,100 2,000
Equipment Rentals
Day Tour Overnight
Salbabida 50 100
Life vest 25 50
Snorkel(tempered) 100 175
Snorkel(w/ fins) 175 200
Tent Rentals
Small (4 heads) 500
Medium (6 heads) 700
Large (8-10 heads) 1,000

And if you don't want to spend the night in any of the islands, there are accomodations on the wharf: Seaside Haven, Maxine by the Sea(striking view of the sunset) and Sweet Honey Hotel (from where you can have a shower for a minimal fee and sumptous meals at budget price with personalized service from the owners)are among the popular choices.

So come hither, and claim for yourself an island you can partially own one lucky day in your life.

Linked Posts:
--1.Pangasinan's Hundred Islands
--2.Dayout and Daybreak inQuezon Island