Experience the best of Subic with a weekend getaway from Manila: Start off with a bit of shopping around the various duty free stores such as Royal Subic, Puregold, and the outlet/factory stores of Mango, Nike, Addidas , etc. while dining at household establishments such as Meat Plus, A Tavola or even the newest Tex Mex restaurant Texas Joe’s House of Ribs.

Texas Joe’s Spare Ribs Large Order (5 Bones) – PHP 549.00 ($US 14.00)

Pay a visit to Ocean Adventure to swim with the dolphins, Zoobic for an exotic tiger safari, or Treetop Adventure for Jungle zip lines. A weekend is sufficient to enjoy Subic, but you may want to stay an extra night or two for other activities. Please find below our Subic Itinerary.

SUBIC ITINERARY DAY 1 – DEPARTURE FROM MANILA TO SUBIC – (150 Kilometers)

SCTEX Entrance
11:20 AM Depart from Makati to Subic via private car

Road Directions:

1. Take EDSA north to the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Past SM North Edsa and Trinoma
2. Continue north on the NLEX until exiting at the Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX)
3. Continue on the SCTEX towards Subic which is the last exit
4. Toll Fees
Manila/Balintawak – SLEX – Php 174.00
SLEX – Subic – PHP 112.00
Exit Slex – PHP 18.00

1:00 PM Arrive at Subic Freeport Zone, Olongapo (Our journey only took 1 hour 40 minutes from Makati to the SCTEX Subic exit with minimal traffic)
1:10 PM Check in at Hotel
2.00 PM Lunch at Texas Joe’s House of Ribs

3:00 PM Shopping at various Duty Free Shops and Factory/Outlet stores

7:00 PM Subic Fiesta Carnival (Only in December)
9:00 PM Dinner at A Tavola Italian Restaurant or Sakana Japanese Restaurant

Sagano Japanese Restaurant Age Dashi Tofu – PHP 120.00 ($US 3.00)

10:00 PM After dinner cocktails at Vasco’s, Magellan’s Landing
11:00 PM Retire back at hotel for a night cap.

SUBIC ITINERARY DAY 2 – Zoobic Safari | Ocean Adventure |Tree Top Adventure CHOOSE ONE ACTIVITY FOR THE DAY!

Zoobic Safari VIP Entrance – PHP 795.00 ($US 18.00) Per Person

8:30 AM Wake up Call
9:00 AM Complimentary Breakfast at Hotel

Mocchachino Grande - PHP 100.00 ($US 2.25) & Viennese Coffee – PHP 80.00 ($US 1.90) @ Xtremely Xpresso Cafe

9:30 AM Coffee at Xtremely Xpresso Cafe – Best little coffee shop in Subic

10:00 AM Shopping at Royal Subic Duty Free
12:00 PM Checkout from Hotel
12:20 PM Lunch at Meat Plus
1:00 PM Depart to Zoobic or Ocean Adventure or Tree Top Adventure
1:50 PM Arrival at Zoobic or Ocean Adventure or Tree Top Adventure
5:00 PM Depart back to Manila

Ocean Adventure Beach Encounter - PHP 2,800.00 ($US 65.00) Per Person

Two or three days is the perfect amount of time to have an outdoor adventure in Subic.

BUDGET– 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 in Subic? Are there any other attractions that were of interest in this area or nearby? We would love to hear about them!

Subic Hotels to consider:

Segara Villas – Rooms starting from PHP 7,500.00 ($US 160.00)
The Lighthouse Marina – Rooms starting from PHP 7,500.00 ($US 160.00)
Hotel Venezia – Rooms starting from PHP 2,000.00 ($US 47.50)
RK Hotel – Rooms starting from PHP 2,100.00 ($US 50.00)
Boardwalk Inn – Rooms starting from PHP 1,750.00 ($US 40.00)
Bayfront Hotel – Rooms starting from PHP 2,750.00 ($US 65.00)
Casa Blanca - Rooms starting from PHP 1,600 ($US 37.50)
SeoRaBeol Grand Leisure Hotel - Rooms starting from PHP 2,500 ($US 60.00)

In our next post we share our experience in Subic starting with the RK Hotel in the heart of Subic, please click here!

Related Subic Posts:

Subic Itinerary (2 Days | 1 Night)
Subic Day 1 – RK Hotel (Part 1 of 6)
Subic Day 1 – Texas Joe’s House of Ribs (Part 2 of 6)
Subic Day 2 – Meat Plus (Part 3 of 6)
Subic Day 2 – Xtreme Xpresso Cafe (Part 4 of 6)
Subic Day 2 – Zoobic Safari (Part 5 of 6)
Subic Day 2 – Ocean Adventure (Part 6 of 6)

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A Romantic Getaway to Tagaytay: Start off with shopping for your Lady at the Debenham’s Outlet Store at Paseo Greenfield City, then have a quick snack at Ryuma Ramen before checking into the Summit Ridge Hotel. Lounge by the poolside with chilled Shochu before a leisurely dinner at Buon Giorno at the Cliffside. Top it off with brunch at Antonio’s Breakfast before heading back to the city!

The Bizan Special

DAY 1 – DEPARTURE FROM MANILA TO TAGAYTAY – (80 Kilometers / 1.5 – 2 hours)

9:00 AM Depart by private car from Makati, Metro Manila to Sta. Rosa exit on the South Luzon Expressway
10:00 AM Arrive at Debenhams Outlet Store Paseo, Greenfield City
10:30 AM Check out Ryuma Grocery above Debenhams for unique and tasty drinks like Grolsch and Shochu with gold leaf
10:45 AM Ryuma Ramen for their specialty Chashu Men
11:15 AM Depart to Summit Ridge Hotel


Summit Ridge View 9th Floor

12:15 PM Check in at the Summit Ridge Hotel
1:00 PM Lounge by the poolside
5:30 PM Happy Hour at Taalena
6:30 PM Dinner at Buon Giorno
9:00 PM Retire back at Hotel

Buon Giorno Spinaci E Funghi Ravioli – PHP 250++ ($US 6.00)

DAY 2 – BREAKFAST AT ANTONIOS BREAKFAST

Antonio’s Breakfast Garden Crepes with Mushrooms, Bell Pepper, tomato, Onion and Cheddar – PHP 220.00++ (US 5.00)

9:00 AM Wake up Call
9:30 AM Depart to Antonio’s Breakfast (Located at the original Antonio’s since July 2009)
10:00 AM Breakfast at Antonio’s Breakfast
12:00 PM Checkout from hotel
12:00 PM Depart back to Manila
3:00 PM Arrival back in Manila (Heavytraffic due to Skyway completion)

Buon Giorno Balinese Bed

Two or three days is the perfect amount of time to have a romantic getaway in Tagaytay and rejuvenate the senses.

BUDGET– 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 in Tagaytay? Are there any other attractions that were of interest in this area or nearby? We would love to hear about them!

In our next post we share our experience in Tagaytay, please click here!

Related Tagaytay Posts:

Tagaytay Itinerary (2 Days | 1 Night) Romance in the Sky
Tagaytay Day 1 – Ryuma Ramen | Summit Ridge Hotel (Part 1 of 4)
Tagaytay Day 1 – Summit Ridge Hotel |Taaleña | (Part 2 of 4)
Tagaytay Day 1 – Buon Giorno | Fling Yoghurt (Part 3 of 4)
Tagaytay Day 2 – Breakfast at Antonio’s (Part 4 of 4)
Ryuma Restaurant Saturday Lunch Specials
Chateau Hestia Wine and Deli Shop
Amoroma Ristorante Italiano, Tagaytay
Bulalo at Josephine Restaurant, Tagaytay
Antonio’s Breakfast Revisited
Green ATS Bulalohan and Restaurant, Tagaytay

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SUGGESTED HOTELS


VISTA DE LAS ISLAS – Great location, clean airconditioned rooms, close to Hundred Islands wharf and a walk away from Maxine’s by the Sea. Compared to Villa Antonin Hotel across the road, this is easily the better option.
Barangay Lucap, Alaminos City, Pangasinan
Tel: +63 75 551-4455 or +632–431-4008

Vista de las Islas Rates:
37 Standard Rooms PHP 2,500 per night ($US 60.00)
16 Deluxe Rooms PHP 2,000 per night ($US 45.00)
Cable TV, Refridgerator, Phone
Bangka Rental: PHP 1,500 for whole day including fishing reels and bait, for half day may negotiate this down to PHP 800.00 ($US 17.00)

ISLANDIA HOTEL – One of the newest hotels in Alaminos although further from the wharf, this may be a good place to check out on our next visit
Barangay Palamis, Alaminos City, Pangasinan
Landlines: +63 75-551-3683 / +1-718-255-5894
Mobile: +63 916-334-7868
Email: info@islandiahotelph.com

Islandia Hotel Rates:

Standard Twin 1, 839.00 ($US 40.00)
Superior Double Double 2,367.00($US 55.00)
Deluxe 2,518.00 ($US 60.00)
Suite with mini bar ref. 3,149.00 ($US 75.00)
Family Room Good for 5 pax 3, 852.00 ($US 85.00)

Extra persons
Adult above 12 yr old 550.00 ($US 12.00)
Kids below 12 yr old 450.00 ($US 10.00)

All Rates are good for two persons only except family room Rates with free breakfast

For more information please call or text Klydz @ 0916 3347868

RESTAURANTS AND LODGE

MAXINE BY THE SEA RESTAURANT AND LODGE
Barangay Lucap, Alaminos City, Pangasinan
Tel: +632 75-551-2537
Mobile: +63 921-642-8551
E-mail: inquire@maxinebythesea.com
Website: www.maxinebythesea.com

Maxine by the Sea Room Rates
Deluxe Room PHP 1,300 per night ($US 30.00) (smaller than at Vista De Las Islas and no TV)

We would not recommend staying overnight at Governor’s Island or Quezon Island due to the lack of amenities and if there is an emergency one would be in serious trouble.

INFORMATION

ALAMINOS CITY TOURISM OFFICE
Tel: 075-551-2145 / 075-696-0937
www.hundredisland.ph
http://travel.pangasinan.gov.ph/Places/facilities2.htm

Any further contact information on other activities and interesting resorts would be highly appreciated.

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

On our next post we would like to share our unique experience on the Hundred Islands! Please click here.

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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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HOTELS / RESORTS

Marlins Beach Resort – Fantastic Beach location, clean airconditioned rooms, close to downtown Sta. Fe strip of bars and restaurants
Tel: +63-32-438-9093
Email: Info@marlin-bantayan.com
Website: http://www.marlin-bantayan.com/
Deluxe Room PHP 2,400 per night, 30% discount on 4 nights

Santa Fe Beach Club / Ogtong Cave Resort (Same Owner) – Santa Fe has beach front, Ogtong Cave Resort has a pool and the Ogtong Cave
Tel No. +(63-32) 438-9090, 438-9107, 0928-778-7770
Ogtong Cave Resort +(63-32) 438-0165, 439-9129
Email: info@stafebeach.com
Website: http://www.stafebeach.com/

Kota Beach Resort – One of the oldest resorts, cheaper rooms, shares the sand bar with Marlin’s Beach Resort
Tel: +63-032-419-6135
Email: kotabeach@gmail.com

CouCou Bar and Restaurant – Decent pizza, they deliver
Mobile: +63-929-582-2817

SHIPPING LINES

Island Shipping Corporation
Hagnaya, Tickets: (032) 435-2078
Santa Fe Tickets: (032) 438-0080
Cebu Tickets: (032) 416-6884
Cebu Tickets: (032) 416-6880

Super Shuttle Ferry
#38 Gorordo Avenue, Cebu City 6000
Telephone: (032) 232-3150, (032) 231-0639, (032) 234-4121, (032) 345-5581
Fax: (032) 233-5733, (032) 345-5583
Pier 8 is Super Shuttle Ferry’s private pier, in Cebu City

E. B. Aznar Shipping Corporation FASTCRAFT 30 Minutes
Room 203, Aznar Building
T. Padilla Street, Cebu City 6000
Telephone: (032) 234-4624 to 29

Any further contact information on the optional activities and other resorts would be highly appreciated.

On our next post we would like to share our unique experience on this wonderful island!

Related Bantayan Island Posts:

Bantayan Island Discovery Itinerary (5 Days / 4 Nights) – Adventure | Romance | Tranquility (Part 1/2)
Bantayan Island Discovery Itinerary (5 Days / 4 Nights) – Adventure | Romance | Tranquility (Part 2/2)
Bantayan Island Discovery Itinerary (5 Days / 4 Nights) – Adventure | Romance | Tranquility (Contact Information – Hotels, Restaurants and Shipping Lines)
Bantayan Island Day 1 – The Journey
Bantayan Island Day 2 : Part 1 – Fresh Catch of the Day
Bantayan Island Day 2 : Part 2 – Bantayan Nightlife
Bantayan Island Day 3 – Madrilejos | The Blue Ice
Bantayan Island Day 4 – The Secret of Ogtong Cave
Bantayan Island Day 5 – Just Another Day in Paradise

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DAY 3 – SUNDAY – MADRILEJOS / THE BLUE ICE

Sta. Fe
9:00 AM Breakfast at Marlin’s Beach Resort
10:00 AM Enjoy beach and sand bar at Marlin’s Beach Resort (Low tide is just beautiful)
12:00 PM Lunch at Tristan’s Beach Resort (5 Minute Scooter Drive)
1:15 PM Scenic scooter drive to Madrilejos, passing through Bantayan town (40 Minutes @ 40 km/hour)

Madrilejos
2:00 PM Madrilejos Boardwalk and watch tower
3:00 PM Head back to Sta. Fe (40 minutes Drive)

Sta. Fe
3:45 PM Happy Hour Philippines at Cou Cou
6:00 PM More Happy Hour Philippines at Hard Kock Café
7:00 PM Dinner at The Blue Ice (Hour Philippines recommendation – Grilled Prawns with lemon butter sauce)

DAY 4 – MONDAY – OGTONG CAVE / BEACH

Sta. Fe
9:00 AM Breakfast at Marlin’s Beach Resort
10:00 AM Enjoy beach and sand bar at Marlin’s Beach Resort
12:00 PM Lunch at Hard Kock Cafe (1 Minute Scooter Drive) Pork Schnitzel and Burrito were remarkable.
1:15 PM Scenic scooter drive to Ogtong Cave Resort, on national highway halfway to Bantayan town (10 Minutes)
1:30 PM Swim in Ogtong Cave PHP 50.00 ($US 1.25) each person
2:30 PM Afternoon snack (merienda) at the Ogtong Cave Resort Chinese Restaurant
3:30 PM Head back to CouCou for Happy Hour (Hour Philippines suggests the Frozen Margarita)
7:00 PM Dinner at The Blue Ice (Hour Philippines recommendation – Prawn Curry, Baked Scallops)

DAY 5 – TUESDAY – LAZING AT THE BEACH

Sta. Fe
9:00 AM Breakfast at Hard Kock Cafe (1 Minute Scooter Drive)
10:00 AM Enjoy beach and sand bar at Marlin’s Beach Resort
12:00 PM Lunch at The Blue Ice (1 Minute Scooter Drive)
2:00 PM Checkout and van transport to Sta. Fe Port.
2:15 PM Super Shuttle Ferry from Sta. Fe Port to Hagnaya Port Tickets cost PHP 135.00 plus PHP 5.00 port fee per person. (Travel Time – 1 Hour 15 minutes)
3:15 PM Arrival at Hagnaya Port
3:20 PM Taxi if available to Cebu SM City, Bus or Van if taxi not available (3 hours)
6:20 PM Arrival at Cebu SM City
7:00 PM Dinner at Cebu SM City
8:30 PM Taxi to Cebu Mactan International Airport (20-30 minutes depending on traffic)
10:25 PM Departure to Manila via Cebu Pacific

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

1) Floating Bar (Seasonal, only from November to April, same owner as the HR Music Bar) http://thefloatingbar.com/
2) Mangrove Eco-tourism tour – Clear signage for this on the national highway from Sta. Fe to Bantayan town (12 Minutes Scooter drive from Sta. Fe)
3) Virgin Island – 30 minute boat ride from Budyong, entrance fee of PHP 50.00 and caretakers may cook food for you. Boat rentals cost PHP 800-2500 depending on the size.
4) Paradise Beach – Accessed only via boat, check it out if you rent a boat to go to Virgin Island

5 Days are the perfect amount of time to spend in Bantayan, we would not recommend any less as getting there involves significant travel time.

COST – PHP 30,000/$US 700.00 - inclusive of airfare, transfers, accommodations, food and drinks. Airline Tickets were booked 2 months early with Cebu Pacific for special rates. Marlins Beach resort has special 30% discount on long stays of at least 4 nights. Take note that Holy Week is the super peak season and reservations are normally done one year in advance.

How was your experience to Bantayan? Are there any other attractions that were of interest on your travels?

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 Bantayan Island Posts:

Bantayan Island Discovery Itinerary (5 Days / 4 Nights) – Adventure | Romance | Tranquility (Part 1/2)
Bantayan Island Discovery Itinerary (5 Days / 4 Nights) – Adventure | Romance | Tranquility (Part 2/2)
Bantayan Island Discovery Itinerary (5 Days / 4 Nights) – Adventure | Romance | Tranquility (Contact Information – Hotels, Restaurants and Shipping Lines)
Bantayan Island Day 1 – The Journey
Bantayan Island Day 2 : Part 1 – Fresh Catch of the Day
Bantayan Island Day 2 : Part 2 – Bantayan Nightlife
Bantayan Island Day 3 – Madrilejos | The Blue Ice
Bantayan Island Day 4 – The Secret of Ogtong Cave
Bantayan Island Day 5 – Just Another Day in Paradise

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Sincerely,

Lord and Aksana
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Explore Bantayan Island like a local: from the pristine white sand beaches of Sta. Fe to the northernmost town of Madrilejos. Cruise around by scooter, drop by Bantayan Public Market for the fresh catch of the day, swim in the clear spring waters of the Ogtong Cave and enjoy happy hour at the floating bar, while saving some time to bask in the sun on the sandbar!

DAY 1 – FRIDAY EARLY MORNING DEPARTURE –Special seafood buffets are only during the weekend!

MANILA TO CEBU via Cebu Pacific (Lord managed to book unbelievable airline ticket rates of PHP 650 ($US 15.00) per person return)

3:30 AM Arrival at NAIA Terminal 3
4:45 AM Departure via Cebu Pacific
5:45 AM Arrive in Cebu Mactan International Airport

CEBU TO HAGNAYA PORT*

6:30 AM From Cebu Mactan International Airport take a Taxi to Hagnaya Port in Northern Cebu (Travel Time – 2 Hours 30 minutes) We managed to negotiate from an original asking price of PHP 2,500 ($US 60.00) to PHP 1,500 ($US 30.00)! Go Hour Philippines!

HAGNAYA PORT TO SANTA FE, BANTAYAN ISLAND

9:00 AM Arrive by Taxi at Hagnaya Port
9:15 AM Depart by Island Shipping Corporation for Sta. Fe , Bantayan Island. Tickets
cost PHP 135.00 ($US 3.75) plus PHP 5.00 port fee per person. (Travel Time – 1 Hour 15 minutes)
10:30 AM Arrive in Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island (Make sure to get the return boat ticket already as this may be sold out on the day)
10:35 AM Marlin’s Beach Resort Van Pickup (Travel Time – 10 Minutes to Marlin’s Beach Resort)
10:50 AM Check in at Marlin’s Beach Resort / Rent a motorbike/scooter from Marlin’s best rate of PHP 250.00 ($US 6.00) per day, gas not included
11:00 AM Beach time at Marlin’s
12:30 PM Lunch at Marlin’s on the beach

2:00 PM Enjoy the Beach and Sandbar at Marlin’s beach front
3:45 PM Freshen up for Happy Hour (Starts @ 3PM at CouCou)
4:00 PM Happy Hour at Cou Cou – (Travel Time – 1 Minute Scooter drive away!) They have a new pool table for hourly rental at PHP 50.00 ($US 1.25).
7:00 PM Dinner at D’ Jungle (Same Belgian/French owner as the White Sand’s, the only fine dining restaurant on the island that has closed but will be reopening, no definite date yet.
9:00 PM Walk to the Santa Fe Public Market next to Cou Cou for snacks and refreshments to take back to hotel
9:15 PM Retire back at Marlin’s Beach Resort

*CEBU TO HAGNAYA PORT - AS AN OPTION YOU MAY OPT TO TAKE A LOCAL BUS TO HAGNAYA PORT, This will be cheaper but will add an extra hour to your travel time. Details may be found below:
6:30 AM From Cebu Mactan International Airport take a Taxi to Cebu City North Bus Terminal (20 minutes Travel Time – Taxi will cost from PHP 70-100 ($US 2.00))
6:50 AM Arrival at North Bus Terminal. Make sure to take the Ceres Bus Line with yellow and white colors to Hagnaya Port.
7:00AM Bus Departure to Hagnaya. If you are lucky you will have caught the Express but will probably only be 30 minutes faster. (Approximately 3-3.5 Hours Travel Time – Expect to pay PHP 60.00 ($US 1.20) One way per person)

Bantayan Market Clams - PHP 15.00 ($US 0.30) Per Kilo!!!

DAY 2 – SATURDAY – FRESH CATCH OF THE DAY / BANTAYAN NIGHTLIFE

Sta. Fe
8:00 AM Drive to Bantayan Public Market by scooter for fresh seafood (Travel time 20 Minute scenic drive on scooter) Have Marlin’s begin to prepare seafood for a grilled seafood lunch, clams need to be placed in water, prawns cleaned, fish marinated etc.
9:00 AM Breakfast at Marlin’s Beach Resort
10:00 AM Enjoy beach and sand bar at Marlin’s Beach Resort (Low tide is just beautiful)

12:30 PM Have Marlin’s cook the fresh seafood for lunch (Grilled/Steamed/Fried)
6:00 PM Dinner buffet at D’Jungle (Hour Philippines recommendation – Visayan Oysters and Scallops)

9:00 PM Live Band Entertainment @ Tickety Boo Resort – Rock Bottom (10 minute scooter ride from Marlin’s Beach Resort
11:00 PM Retire back at Marlin’s Beach Resort

In the next post we will continue the Itinerary.

For our personal experience on Bantayan Island, please click here.

Related Bantayan Island Posts:

Bantayan Island Discovery Itinerary (5 Days / 4 Nights) – Adventure | Romance | Tranquility (Part 1/2)
Bantayan Island Discovery Itinerary (5 Days / 4 Nights) – Adventure | Romance | Tranquility (Part 2/2)
Bantayan Island Discovery Itinerary (5 Days / 4 Nights) – Adventure | Romance | Tranquility (Contact Information – Hotels, Restaurants and Shipping Lines)
Bantayan Island Day 1 – The Journey
Bantayan Island Day 2 : Part 1 – Fresh Catch of the Day
Bantayan Island Day 2 : Part 2 – Bantayan Nightlife
Bantayan Island Day 3 – Madrilejos | The Blue Ice
Bantayan Island Day 4 – The Secret of Ogtong Cave
Bantayan Island Day 5 – Just Another Day in Paradise

Remember life is way too short, don’t let it pass you by. Enjoy Hour Philippines!

Sincerely,

Lord and Aksana
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