tucked in the southern edge of Quezon, the towns of Padre Burgos as well as Pagbilao deal with Tayabas Bay, a channel that separates mainland Luzon as well as Marinduque. This side of Quezon is only four to five hours away, even shorter than it would take to reach Pangasinan as well as Baguio.
The towns’ waters are freckled with islets that up until just recently were barely understood to the travel-thirsty Manila-dwellers. two of these little islands are Borawan as well as Dampalitan, both in Padre Burgos. In Pagbilao, a preferred among beach-lovers is Puting Buhangin, a short stretch of white sand that fringes a nook of the mainland.
Kuwebang Lampas, Pagbilao, Quezon
WHAT’S covered IN THIS GUIDE?
How to get There by Public Transportation
Places to go to in Padre Burgos as well as Pagbilao, Quezon
A Word of Caution
Where to stay in Padre Burgos or Pagbilao
Sample Overnight camping Itinerary
Tips for weekend Overnight Camping
Budget Breakdown
Budget Padre Burgos-Pagbilao travel Packages
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How to get There by Public Transportation
Although we availed the services of a budget plan travel company for this trip, let me share you exactly how to get to this location from Manila by public transport.
Ride a bus to Lucena City. There are many terminals in Metro Manila that go to Lucena. Fare is somewhere between P250-260. travel time: 3 hours.
Alight at Lucena Grand Terminal.
From the terminal, take one more bus to Unisan. The bus is not air-conditioned as well as fare is around P35-40. travel time: 1 as well as a half hours.
Get off at QCRB bank (Padre Burgos) or ask the driver to decrease you off here.
Take a tricycle to Aplaya. tell the driver you mean to go to Borawan.
There are boats for lease in Aplaya. These boats can take you on an island-hopping tour with stops in Puting Buhangin (Pagbilao), Dampalitan Island as well as Borawan Island. P2000, great for 10 pax.
Places to go to in Padre Burgos as well as Pagbilao, Quezon
Boats from Padre Burgos port will take you to the complying with islands. All these can be visited in someday however you may want to think about costs the night in one of the islands. The pictures below will lead you to more specific posts about the destination.
Borawan Island
Dampalitan Island
Puting Buhangin, Pagbilao
Kuwebang Lampas, Pagbilao
A Word of Caution
Borawan was such a paradise during my visit. Crowded, as it was summertime when I was there, however still a paradise. Today, however, I have heard many unsavory comments about its when pristine shore. Borawan’s bed of sand is narrow; there’s truly not much beach to move around. I can totally see exactly how it might have jumped from congested to mega-uber-crowded particularly during peak season (April-May). A blog writer buddy who just recently paid a go to complained of murky water as well as trash.
Also, jellyfish are believed to abound in the area. during my go to in the summertime of 2011, I saw as well many of them around Borawan. I’m not sure whether the issue has been addressed since I had not returned in three years. Dampalitan is much safer for swimming since there’s a web protecting swimmers from the jellies.
Where to stay in Padre Burgos or Pagbilao
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There are no resorts or hotels in Borawan as well as Dampalitan Islands however overnight camping is allowed. If you’re not the type who gets as well excited about camping, there are a number of resorts in the mainland that you may opt to stay at. Here’s a short listing of what that I have gathered:
Silangang Nayon restaurant as well as Resort. Located in Pagbilao, it is a typical stop among Bicol-bound road-trippers who are excited to have a taste of their scrumptious Pinoy seafood dishes. They have only a little number of spaces offered so if you’re going in the peak season, make reservations in advance. get in touch with numbers: (042) 7160077, 0922 8867677
Tamarind Tree Resort. This is most likely the most widely known resort in Padre Burgos. This beach resort provides accommodations that are available in the type of personal huts as well as cottages. The cheapest space they have costs P550/night while the most expensive P1250/night. To inquire or book, email them at thetamarind3@gmail.com.
Villa Anita Resort. What sets it apart? Its quite garden setting. It even boasts a butterfly garden that kids may discover delightful. cheapest space is a non-airconditioned nipa hut at P800 per night as well as the most costly is the 8-bed dorm for P4000. get in touch with numbers: (042) 716 0326, 0921 524 0110
But again, if you believe you’re up for a camping trip, why not? camping not only reduces the cost, it likewise makes you more appreciative of the islands, therefore bringing you better to nature. All you requirement is a camping tent as well as some easy-to-prepare food products.
Sample Overnight camping Itinerary
Here’s a sample itinerary. This is what we complied with for our trip.
दिन 1:
0300 – Assembly time
0330 – ETD Manila
0700 – ETA Padre Burgos
0800 – ETA Puting Buhangin as well as Kwebang Lampas
1200 – Lunch
1500 – ETD Puting Buhangin
1530 – ETA Borawan Beach; pitch camp
1800 – Dinner
1900 – Socials
Day 2:
0600 – get up call
0700 – Breakfast
0900 – Breakup camp
1000 – ETA Dampalitan Beach
1200 – Lunch
1400 – ETA Campo, Padre Burgos
1500 – ETD Campo, Padre Burgos
2000 – ETA Manila
Tips for weekend Overnight Camping
Since it is a camping trip, preparations must be made. Our company would provide us with tents as well as meals so we didn’t concern about those.
Dampalitan Island
They likewise arranged our land transfers as well as boat rides. however right here are some things that you requirement to bring for the trip as well as why.
Toiletries as well as sunblock – The usual. There are stores in the islands however expect that products are a bit overpriced so much better bring shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toilet paper as well as wet wipes. There are public toilets on Dampalitan Island however water is a bit scarce.
Mosquito-repellant lotion – great deals of them since a few of your buddies will fail to remember to bring as well as will ask you to share. There are mosquitoes on the islands. much better be risk-free than sick.
Flashlight – I swear, you’ll requirement it. There’s no electricity there.
Lighter as well as great deals of stories – You’ll be lured to begin a bonfire as well as you will requirement the lighter to begin the terminate as well as conversations to keep it burning. LOL।
First-aid set – You’ll never know.
Snorkeling gear – We didn’t see online corals there however there were great deals of fish as well as they were so nice to watch.
Water-proof camera – Kuwebang Lampas (in putting Buhangin) is incredible however the water going there is deep. If you want photos inside the cave, a water resistant camera will prove extremely useful.
Budget Breakdown
Here’s a listing of charges as well as other costs that you should expect.
Boat tour rates (Good for 8pax):
P800 – Borawan beach only (round trip)
P1800 – Borawan + Dampalitan + Puting Buhangin
Borawan Beach
Entrance Fee: P80
Tent Rental: P500
Cottage Rental: P700-P850
Tent Pitching Fee: P200
Shower utilize Fee: P20
Restroom Fee: P10
Puting Buhangin
Entrance Fee: P80
Tent Rental: P300-400
Dampalitan Island
Entrance Fee: P60
Tent Pitching Fee: P100
Hut Rental: P850-P1000
Water: P40 per 5 gallons, P400/drum
Budget Padre Burgos-Pagbilao travel Packages
If you want to camp however don’t own a camping tent or don’t want to bother with the logistics, there are a number of tour operators that organize camping trips in Borawan or Dampalitan for competitive rates. You’ll discover some great offers here.
One travel company that I have tried is Legend Harry (+63917-627-4945, 7107islandstours@gmail.com). We requested a quote for 10 people as well as the cost was reasonable. Each of us paid P2800 for the entire trip.
The P2800/pax covered the following:
Round-trip Manila-Quezon-Manila transportation (including driver, gas, toll gate)
Padre Burgos Tour: Borawan Beach, Dampalitan Beach
Pagbilao Tour: Kwebang Lampas, Puting Buhangin
Four meals (lunch, dinner, breakfast, lunch)
Tent accommodation
Entrance as well as guide fees
Boat rental
The only things not included were the very first breakfast as well as last dinner. Both would be somewhere along the way. With a travel agency, all you have to do is show up as well as the company would take care of whatever else. This is particularly practical for those huge barkada trips as well as reunion trips for it would allow you to just relax as well as enjoy one another’s business without fretting about anything else. If you’re alone or a celebration of two, try to join one more group to reduce the cost, unless you want a personal boat.
There you have it. I’ll be updating this travel guide when I go to this part of Quezon again.
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