Calayo Beach, Nasugbu, Batangas

HOW TO GET HERE

If your planning to go here, I suggest that you bring a car, From Manila go to Tagaytay via Cavite-Coastal Road or South Super h-way and exit at Sta Rosa Laguna. The place is located near Pico de Loro Cove and Punta Fuego so it has the same route.

Tips

There are available water source near the beach, (deep well) and also it is located at a small barrio (community) that has plenty of sari sari stores where you can buy stuff. There is this road which is still under construction, that will make it possible to go here via ternate.

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Anawangin Cove, Zambales

How to Go there
Going to Anawangin is easy, you can ride a Victory Liner bus at Edsa pasay going to Olongapo and from Olongapo you can then ride a non aircon bus going to San Antonio, Zambales. Just advise the conductor that you’ll be going to Brgy Pundakit in San Antonio. From the town of San Antonio you can ride a tryke to Brgy Pundakit and just look for any resort that will ask for less money.

From Pundakit beach it will be a 10 – 20 minute boat ride to Anawangin. Boat men are available there. Just bargain with them.

TIPS
There is no available store at anawangin so make sure you have everything before you ride the boat. There is a CR and a Poso but it is not advisable to drink from it.
The place is very very beautiful

Mt. Batulao

How to Get there:
Catch a bus bound to Balayan Batangas (CROW) Edsa Rotonda near Chowking Pasay. Get down at Evercrest Golf Course. Catch a tryke ride to the jump-off point.

From the jump off point it will be a 1-2 hours hike to camp 1. From camp 1 to the summit another 1 hour.

Tips
Batulao is located in Batangas town of Nasugbu. Refreshments are available at camp 1 and camp 6. Halohalo and other refreshments are also available in some part of the trail.

Wear protective clothing, the hike in the open field would probably cause you sunburn, sunblock is a plus factor in this trek. Wear hiking shoes, the hike from camp 7 to 10 is the hardest part of this trek, in sunny day the trail from camp 7 - 8 is very slippery because of the unsettled soil and dirt.

Mt. Manabu

How To get there
Mt. Manabu is located in Sulok, Brgy Sta Cruz, Sto Tomas Batangas, the easiest way is catch a bus going to Lucena or San Pablo. Get down in Brgy San Pedro in Sto Tomas Batangas. From there catch a tryke going to Sulok, brgy Sta Cruz , Sto Tomas Batangas.

Tips
Manabu is near the Lipa so if your not commuting going there it is advisable to ply the Lipa route. At the jump off point there is a secured parking area that will only charge you 100 pesos for overnight accomodation of your vehicle. This is also where you can take a refreshing bath for 10 pesos after the trek. The trek is not that hard just make sure to go there during summer, for the trail tends to go slippery when it rains.

Plus there is no water source at the campsite but 30 - 40 mins away from the campsite there is a hut that can offer you water and coffee. there is also buko for 10 pesos. It is safe the people are very friendly and its a very nice place.

Mt. Manalmon, San Miguel, Bulacan

How to get there

Mt. Manalmon is located at San, Miguel Bulacan at Baranggay Madlum. Travel time will be around three hours and the hike to the summit will cost you another 1 to 2 hours.
To go to San Miguel, Bulacan you can ride a bus going to Cabanatuan, The bus will pass by San Miguel Bulacan and be sure to go down at baranggay Camias. This will take you 1 1/2 to 2 hours

From there you can then ride a tricycle to go to Madlum, just tell the driver that your going to Manalmon.

Tips and Guide
The bus fare will cost you around 112 pesos if you take the 5 star busline in Tramo Pasay, The tryke will cost you 50 pesos per head. Plus a guide is required, so you'll have to pay around 300 to 500 depends on the itinerary and the numbers of person in your group. You can go to the training center to ask for a guide.

A campsite is located at the foot of Manalmon which is just beside the river for those who want to take it the easy way. But for those who want to see the beauty of the place and willing to sacrifice sweat, a campsite near the summit that can pretty much accommodates 8 to 15 tents is advisable.

Please keep in mind that during the rainy season this place tends to be very slippery. Bring insect repellent and extra water if you are camping at the summit. There is no water source at the summit and even though the water is clear make sure to treat the water first when you plan on drinking it

Honda Bay (Puerto Princesa, Palawan)

Tips

Honda Bay is 10km north of Puerto Princesa by road and makes a good day-trip, though you can also stay overnight. There are seven islands in the bay, and you can visit them all by hiring a boat from Santa Lourdes Wharf. Snake Island has a good reef for snorkelling and Starfish Island has a rustic restaurant where the seafood is as fresh as it comes. Look out for Bat Island : in the late afternoon scores of bats leave here on their nocturnal hunting trips.

How to go there

Any jeepney or bus going north from Puerto Princesa will take you to Honda Bay. You'll need to get off at Santa Lourdes Wharf (this may involve a tricycle ride from where the bus or jeepney leaves you) and sign in at the little tourist office and book your banca. A boat cost will depends

on which island you plan to visit and for how long. Some islands ask visitors to pay a 40 pesos

Underground River Palawan

How to get there

To go to Puerto Princesa you can do it either by sea ( Negros Navigation) or by air (PAL / Cebu Pacific)

It is located in the West Coast of Palawan, 81 km north of Puerto Princesa City. To get there you need only to catch a ride going to Sabang from Puerto Princesa, but if you want a more comfortable way to get there it is much advisable to hire a van to go there and if you got numbers in your group it is better para marami ang maghahati-hati para cheaper.A motorized bangka is needed to go to the beach front of the underground river, from the beach front , you will only need to walk for 5 minutes through the forest, but dont worry there is a man made wooden path for tourist for easier walking.

Tips

Public Jeepneys are leaving for Sabang at the new Bus Terminal. It is better to be early at the Terminal. The best time to travel this route is to take the 7 am Jeepney. Until around 3 pm several Jeepneys and buses are departing for Sabang. Plus please observe proper disposal of trash. The place is safe and clean. There is no store at the underground river, so better bring your own water and food. There are also picnic tables where you can do your lunch.

Kubli Springs

How to go there
Kubli Springs is located at Dolores, Quezon. to go there you need to catch a bus ride going to Lucena or San Pablo Laguna (JAM transit at buendia) You either can go down at San Pablo, where you can ride a jeepney going to Dolores or at San Ignacio (at the Bato springs resort sign). Upon arriving Dolores you can the arrange a trike ride going to Kubli.

You will notice a rock mining facility when your near the springs, The trek is very minimal but the terrain can be very slippery. They say that the water is potable, but to be sure bring your own. Afterall there are many stores nearby before you get to ride the trike.

As of June 3, 2007

• the Bus fare from buendia to San Pablo is 112 to 120 depends on the bus line
• Jeepney fare from San Pablo to Dolores 16 pesos

Tips

Going to Dolores Quezon is okay any month just make sure there is no typhoon. Plus make sure to visit Kinabuhayan Cafe and have lunch or breakfast there. A picnic at kubli springs is very ideal but I have no idea if they allowed people to camp there.