December 29, 2016
MABUHAY!
This is a photo journal of our island hopping travel adventure in Hundred Islands National Park, Alaminos City Pangasinan
GOING THERE
We started our journey at 4:00 am from Angeles City. When I checked out our destination a night before on GOOGLE MAP, the total distance is around 164 kilometers from Angeles City to Alaminos City and the approximate travel time is around 4 hours. For this kind of long-distance road trip, I always advise having a GPS- Good Paper Sketch (lol) and lots of friendly smiles when you need to ask some local folks for some direction because most of the time, the roads are very confusing especially during night time.
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| The written version of Google Map direction going Alaminos City |
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| Our entry in TPLEX toll Plaza towards Ramos exit |
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| The excited faces of my son Sam & my wife Laila |
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| Welcome arch of Alaminos City, Pangasinan |
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| The city's 3-D name banner |
BREAKFAST TIME
When we arrived at Alaminos City, we took breakfast at local canteen where they serve our all-time favorite Goto, Lugaw (rice porridge) and Pansit gisado (noodles) and coffee. Then we headed off to Barangay Lucap, the home of the Hundred Islands.
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ENTRANCE
Before getting anywhere, you have to pay some fees to the local tourism office. Php 40 per person for day tour and Php 10 per head for insurance. You can rent a medium size boat for 7 persons at Php1,800. You can ride it anywhere you want to go within the national park until 5:30 pm. Staying overnight has a different rate of fees.
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| The local tourism office |
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| The local government seal of Alaminos City |
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| Panoramic photo of Lucap Wharf |
From the cluster of around 124 islands that comprises the Hundred Island national park, 5 of the biggest islands have various activities at different rates per hour from snorkeling to jet ski riding. If you're on a tight budget, you can just stroll around with your camera to take some pictures or selfie. Also, swimming is free. By the way, you can bring along your own food, snacks, and drinks. Food prices within the national park are around 2-3 times higher than the regular prices.
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| Enjoying the boat ride with my family! |
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| The cool calm water of Lingayen Gulf where the islands are scattered |
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GOVERNOR'S ISLAND
This island has the highest peak within the national park. The climb upstairs from the viewing deck at the summit is, if my memory serves me right, more than 150 steps. But once you're up there, you'll be amazed by the magnificent view of the beauty that only nature can offer.
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| Our family souvenir photo on the island |
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| View from the Governor's island summit |
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ROMULO ISLAND
The snorkeling area had some giant clams to view on beneath 2-3 meters deep.
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QUEZON ISLAND
This sandy beach island is also attracting so many tourists where fun-filled activities are also available here.
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| Island to island zip line |
MARCOS ISLAND
Our boatman/guide informed us that due to high waves, Marcos island is off-limits to the public, hmm very interesting.
Due to the shallow depth of the water, children love to swim here. That is why this island is called children's island.
GOING BACK TO LUCAP WHARF
Our boatman- a part-time student and tour guide, is heading towards the boat station.
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| SAMUEL as the captain of the ship. |
GOING HOME
During our travel back, we stop by at the town of Camiling, Tarlac to treat ourselves with some bibingka, a local rice cake, and balut.
DREAMING SOME DAY OF A STRESS-FREE WORLD!
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