Explore the Hundred Islands National Park like a local: from the peak of Governor’s Island to the white sand beach of Quezon Island, and descend into the Imelda cave of the picturesque Marcos Island. Cruise around by Bangka, go fishing before island hopping at the three main islands and delight in the fresh seafood served only at Maxine by the Sea!

DAY 1 – DEPARTURE FROM MANILA TO HUNDRED ISLANDS IN ALAMINOS, PANGASINAN – (250 Kilometers / 4-5 hours)

11:00 AM Depart by private car from Makati, Metro Manila (Directions found below)

1. Take EDSA up to the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) past SM City North Edsa
2. On the NLEX take SCTEX exit and take a RIGHT towards Tarlac

3. Take the Hacienda Luisita exit on SCTEX
4. Upon reaching Macarthur Hi-Way, take a right towards Baguio
5. After passing Tarlac, there will be a huge sign for the Hundred Islands
6. Take a LEFT as the Hundred Islands sign suggests
7. After a kilometer or so you will reach a main intersection, take a LEFT
8. Upon reaching the town of Camiling you will have to take a left again
9. Go STRAIGHT all the way until Alaminos, Pangasinan

4:00 PM Arrive in Hundred Islands Alaminos, Pangasinan
4:20 PM Check in at the Vistas de Las Islas Hotel located on the main side road to the port, past the Villa Antolin Hotel. Reserve Bangka for fishing and island hopping excursion PHP 1,500.00

6:00 PM Dinner at Maxine by the Sea, a 2 minute walk from Vistas de Las Islas
9:00 PM Retire Back at the Vistas de Las Islas Hotel

DAY 2 – HUNDRED ISLANDS IN A FEW HOURS

6:00 AM Breakfast at Vistas de las Islas Hotel
7:00 AM Depart from the port in front of Vistas de Las Islas Hotel to go fishing within the Hundred Islands

8:00 AM Governor’s Island – Ascend to the peak via stairs carved out of the mountain. This being the highest point in the Hundred Islands at 600 feet above sea level provides for a remarkable view and venue for a photo session
9:00 AM Quezon Island – Recommended as the best swimming beach within the Hundred Islands National Park

11:00 AM Marcos Island – Sand on the beach is more powdery than Quezon Island and has a trail leading to the Imelda Cave and a helicopter pad with additional panoramic views
12:00 PM Take a scenic Bangka ride through Children’s Island and the natural cave formations
12:30 PM Arrive back at the Vistas de Las Islas Hotel for a breather before checking out
1:00 PM Check out from Vistas de Las Islas Hotel
1:15 PM Lunch at Maxine’s by the Sea
2:30 PM Depart back to Manila
7:30 PM Arrival in Manila

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

1) Children’s Island – Good place to take kids as the beach is shallower and waves calmer
2) Scouts Island – Another Island to land on
3) Lopez Island – Known as a haven for sunbathers
4) Martha’s Island – Has a small private beach not many tourists know of
5) Caving – Guides advised us that spelunking is also possible on some of the Islands such as Virgin Island

Two days are the perfect amount of time to spend at the Hundred Islands Nature Park as long as the weather was good, we would not recommend any less as travelling there from Manila involves a significant amount of time.

COST – PHP 10,000/$US 220 – inclusive of gas, tolls, accommodations, food and drinks. Take note that Christmas and Easter are the super peak season and reservations are normally done a few months in advance.

How was your experience at the Hundred Islands? Are there any other attractions that were of interest in this area or nearby? We would love to hear about them!

Up next we will provide pertinent contact information and please check our first hand experience of this beautiful paradise island and share tips to make your trip a more memorable one.

Related Hundred Island Posts:

Hundred Islands Itinerary (2 Days / 1 Night)
Hundred Islands Contact Information
Hundred Islands – The Journey | Maxine by the Sea
Hundred Islands – Governor’s Island
Hundred Islands – Quezon Island
Hundred Islands – Marcos Island
Hundred Islands – Maxine by the Sea

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