BATANGAS: Bauan - Sampaguita Beach Review, Itinerary, How To Get There, Things To Bring, Considerations, Budget and Expenses

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Planning for a beach escapade doesn't have to be perfect. It also doesn't mean you have to leave it all in your instincts and luck, you have to see a guide or at least have an idea to avoid untoward incidents. Here's my Sampaguita Beach travel essentials you might want to check out.

REVIEW

Going there Isn't easy especially if you are a commuter because of steep and narrow roads getting there. If you are an adventurous type, here's one for you! I suggest you rent a car or bring your own so you can save more. I bet you will spend a lot if you just commute getting here.

Beach resorts in Brgy. Sampaguita were plenty but going there via land is just one, on the mountain. However I read a blog wherein they left their car at Lemery Batangas and ride a boat all the way going here. Much easier but you have to leave your car at the port alone.

Don't Expect super fine white sand here. Sands were like off white and not as powdery as in Puerto Gallera or Boracay. Maybe that's the reason why it is not yet explored well, not so much crowd aside from it is kinda hard of getting there. On the other hand, I really commend its waters, very clear and has a relaxing temperature.

Sampaguita Beach is basically at Brgy. Sampaguita, that's why you won't get lost. I recommend this beach resort if you are just staying for a day. It's cottages were cheap, just near the shore where you can keep an eye on your valuables and kids swimming easily compared with others nearby. However if you are going to stay for an overnight, I recommend you just bring your tent. Rooms were not so much pleasant, just a very ordinary one for P1500, compared to P200 pitching of tent.. You can just pick other resorts nearby to choose better rooms though.

ITINERARY

4:30am - ETD Dasmarinas Cavite

7:00am - Breakfast at Lemery Batangas

8:00am - ETA Sampaguita Beach Bauan Batangas

9:00am - Swimming/ Photo-ops

10:30am - Cook for lunch

12:00pm - Lunch time

6:00pm - Took photos of sunset

6:20pm - Wash up

7:00pm - ETD Samapaguita Beach

10:00pm - ETA Dasmarinas Cavite

HOW TO GET THERE

From Manila you can drive through Coastal road to Tagaytay rotanda. Right turn then straight ahead till you reach Nasugbu Batangas junction, turn left before you pass the welcome arch to Nasugbu.

Continue till you reach a fork and turn left to Lemery Batangas and pass Taal Batangas. You will reach another fork to Batangas City and Mabini Batangas. Take the right way going to Mabini Anilao till you pass 3 small bridges and see Rising Tide Construction Supply tricycle terminal on your right, then enter this way, the shortest way. But if in case road construction is still present, like in our case, you can go back and take the longer path. You go back to the other tricycle terminal, near EE corporation. From there you will see signboards going to the Brgy. Sampaguita. You won't get lost but if in case you can just ask the locals there.

THINGS TO BRING

Clothes

Toiletries

Food

Floaters

Grill

Utensils

Tent

Sunblock
Rice cooker
Charcoal
Lighter

BUDGET AND EXPENSES

P800 - Gas Dasmarinas-Bauan-Dasmarinas

P50   - Entrance fee/person

P300 - Cottage/5-10 pax (they will let you use more than one for free)

Optional expenses

P10   - Egg

P10   - Cooking oil

P7     - Onion/pc

P5     - Garlic 3pcs.

CONSIDERATIONS

1. Weather - If you are going there via land travel, check the weather first, mountain road might be slippery during wet season though it is cemented, it is still narrow and steep. Safety first!

2. Permissions - Ate Carina, the caretaker is very nice. You can ask her if you are going to use other tables, even if you just paid for one, use their electricity for cooking and extension wire since their electric socket is quite short.

3. Few items sold - unlike other beach resorts, they don't have complete food and things at their store. They don't have bread and floater rentals.

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CAMIGUIN: Mambajao Katibawasan Falls - Itinerary, How To Get There, Things To Bring, Considerations, Expenses and Budget

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ITINERARY
5:00 - ETD Balingoan port Cagayan de Oro
7:30 - ETA Camiguin
8:30 - Katibawasan Falls

HOW TO GET THERE
From Manila you can take flights to Cagayan de Oro. From there you can take a cab or bus to Agora market to Balingoan port. At Balingoan buy ticket bound to Camiguin Island, approximately 2-3 hours ride. From the the you can hire a motorela or multicab for you tour around the Camiguin Island including the Katibawasan falls.

THINGS TO BRING
Swimming clothes
Extra clothes
Food


CONSIDERATIONS
1. Slippery 'coz its wet - Be careful walking around, it is so slippery there were so many algae around.
2. Extreme cold - check water temperature first before getting in to the waters, it can give colds especially for children.
3. Pasalubong - You can buy your swimming clothes and some "pasalubongs" at the main entrance.

EXPENSES AND BUDGET
P300 - rent to Katibawasan Falls multicab
P15   - Entrance for adults
P6     - Entrance for below 6 years old


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MISAMIS ORIENTAL: Cagayan de Oro - White Water Rafting: Itinerary, How to Get there, Things To Bring, Budget and Expenses

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Planning for a water rafting escape doesn't have to be perfect. It also doesn't mean you have to leave it all in your instincts and luck, you have to see a guide or at least have an idea to avoid untoward incidents. Here's my CDO water rafting essentials you might want to check out.

ITINERARY
12:30nn - Pick up at Brewberry Cafe
1:30pm - ETA jump-off
2:00pm - Started orientation
2:20pm - Started Advance course
5:30pm - Finished Advance course
5:45pm - Back to the hotel

HOW TO GET THERE
The activity is usually organized by your chosen travel agency, they will fetch you from a pick up point or from where you are staying. It is a must to have reservations and arrange schedule you want.

Schedule of pick-up:
First trip: 7:30am-8am
Second trip: 12:00-12:30

THINGS TO BRING
Quick dry clothes
Rash guards/ Long sleeves
Extra clothes
Toiletries
Personal zip locks
Sandals or slippers with strap/ Aqua shoes
Sunblock
Waterproof camera
Snack

BUDGET AND EXPENSES
This depends on what course you are going to try and what kind of package you want.

You might want to know what to expect on this adventure at:
MISAMIS ORIENTAL - Cagayan de Oro White Water Rafting: What To Expect


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LANAO DEL NORTE: Iligan City Tinago Falls - How To Get There, Things To Bring, Budget and Expenses

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Planning for a waterfalls escape doesn't have to be perfect. It also doesn't mean you have to leave it all in your instincts and luck, you have to see a guide or at least have an idea to avoid untoward incidents. Here's my Tinago Falls essentials you might want to check out.

REVIEW
This falls was so captivating, once you it you won't miss the chance to jump on it at once. Waters were cold like any other falls. Bluish ''green on its catch basin that made the scene so inviting. Place is also huge and lots of mini falls around aside from the main falls itself. Also, there are lots of areas perfect for waterscape and portrait photoshoots.

HOW TO GET THERE
You can hire a cab or a van around the airport premise that can tour you around Iligan city to avoid hassle. (P400/pax)

THINGS TO BRING
Swimming clothes/ swim wear
Extra clothes
Towel
Toiletries
Food

BUDGET AND EXPENSES
P10 - Entrance Fee
P20 - Life jacket
P400 - Iligan City tour

Optional expenses
P10 - Bamboo Raft Rental
P5   - Restroom
P50 - Cottage

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LANAO DEL NORTE - Tinago Falls: 4 Things You Can Do At This Fascinating Place

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BATANGAS: Nasugbu - Mt. Batulao Itinerary, How To Get There, Things To Bring, Expenses and Budget

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Planning for a mountain climb doesn't have to be perfect. It also doesn't mean  you have to leave it all in your instincts and luck, you have to see a guide or at least have an idea to avoid untoward incidents. Here's my climbing essentials you might want to check out.

ITINERARY

Dayhike

4:00  -  ETD Pasay

6:00  -  ETA Jump-off Evercrest Golf course, Start Trek

8:00  -  Campsite/rest

8:30  -  Continue Trek to Summit

10:00-  ETA Summit

11:00-  Back to jump-off

1:00  -  ETA jump-off/head back to Manila

3:00  -  Pasay

Overnight

12:0) -  ETD Pasay

3:00  -  ETA jump-off Evercrest Golf course, Start trek to campsite

5:00  -  Pitch tent/ prepare food for diner

6:00  -  Eat/socials

9:00  -  Lights out

4:00  - Wake-up call

4:30  - Light breakfast

5:00  - Trek to summit

6:00  - ETA summit, take pictures

7:00  - Back to campsite

8:00  - Cook breakfast/ break camp

9:00  - Head back to Jump-off, Back to Manila

11:00- ETA Pasay

HOW TO GET TO MT. BATULAO

Via Public Transpo

Ride any Nasugbu bound bus at Pasay, along Edsa or Baclaran. You can directly go to the terminal of BSC bus line bound to Lian, Calatagan, Tuy and Nasugbu which you can ride any of those just beside Mcdo near MRT Pasay, likewise bus terminal for San Agustin bus line at Cubao just near MRT station southbound or just wait at Baclaran.

Getting there is not difficult, just tell the conductor that you are going to Batulao or just say Evercrest golf course which is the Jump-off. Next, you are opt to choose whether you want to walk from there or ride a tricycle to the area where you can start the real trek. It is rough road by the way, muddy during rainy season, dusty during dry weather.

Via car

Fom Manila, follow the way to Tagaytay till you reach the rotonda. From there, turn right (Petron gas station as your landmark) then straight ahead till you reach Nasugbu Batangas welcome arch. Once you reach it, you are 5-10mins away from the jump-off Evercrest which is at your right side.

THINGS TO BRING

Deciding what to climb in my first climb made me cram because I don't know what to bring, but as I gain mountain experiences I eventually knew what IMPORTANT things to bring. First you have to consider if you are going to do day or overnight hike.

For day hike you can bring:

1 liter of water

Food

1 set of clothes

Towel

Ponytail (very essential for girls)

Trail food (mostly sweets)

Hiking shoes

Hats/head gear

For overnight hike you can bring:

As a group:

Tent

Cook set

Butane gas

Lamp

Picnic mat

Individual:

Food for 3 meals

3L Water (trail water and for cooking)

2 sets of Clothes

Towel

Flashlight/ headlamp

Trail food

Hat/head gear

Ponytail

BUDGET AND EXPENSES

P110   Bus Pasay - Evercrest - Pasay

P20     Fee for dayhike (each trail, example, if you went to summit via old trail, you have to pay another P20 if you are going to descent via new trail. That's a total of P40. However if you use the same trail, no added fees will be inculded.)

P30     Fee for overnight (each trail)

Optional expenses

P50     Tricycle

P25     Shower

P5       Urinate

P10     Poopoo

P300   Guide fee

*food budget not included.

*Estimated budget depends on what trail to be used, if you're going to hire for a guide and if its overnight or not.

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BATANGAS: Calatagan - Burot Beach Review, Itinerary, How To Get There, Things To Bring, Considerations, Budget And Expenses

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Planning for a beach escape doesn't have to be perfect. It also doesn't mean  you have to trust it all in your instincts and luck, you have to see a guide or at least have an idea to avoid untoward incidents. Here's my Burot Beach essentials you might want to check out.

REVIEW

Burot beach is one of underdeveloped beaches at Calagatan Batangas. If you are looking for a cheap white sand getaway, this beach might be perfect for you.

The sand were not so white and fine compared to Bora and Gallera however beach front and water was clean. There were also lots of great sites for photoshoots.

Accomodation

Since it is not yet developed, there were no rooms and very nice cottages around. They have a simple small cottages that you can rent. However you can bring your beach or camping tents to lessen your expenses and can find better spots near the beach water!

Food

There were no restaurants aside from the mini store near the guard house so its better to bring your own food and condiments all you need when you got here, unless you go back to the town and buy for things and food you need.

ITINERARY
Since we came from Dasmarinas Cavite, I will just start my itinerary in our place.
* Took travel by car

2:00 ETD Dasmarinas
3:30 ETA Nasugbu Junction
5:00 Calatagan Public Market
6:00 ETA Burot Beach

HOW TO GO TO BUROT BEACH
By Car
From Manila you can drive through Coastal road to Tagaytay rotanda. Right turn then straight ahead till you reach Nasugbu Batangas junction, you can see Caltex gas station on your left.

From there, drive straight ahead till you reach a fork after passing sugar refinery of Central Azucarera Don Pedro (CADP) on your left. Turn left and continue till you see Sto. Domingo church (on your right side) and Petron (on your left). Turn to M. Apacible street (one way on your right) just in front of the church and pass road along public market then enter second street on your left.

Watch out for the welcome arch of "brgy. Tanagan" so you can look at your right side to turn right at the second waiting shed street. You will pass a rough road with few areas cemented, rice fields and empty lots and you reach intersection, turn right. Once you reach a sugar cane field, turn left and approach a private property gate way going to the beach. Just talk to the securityhow your driving license and you're in.

By Public Transpo
Just ride a bus bound to Calatagan Batangas and ride a tricycle at the public market to take you to the Burot Beach. Landmark would be Sto. Domingo Church.

THINGS TO BRING
As a group
Tent
Cooking set
Eating utensils
Lamp
Food
Water for drinking and cooking food

Individual
Clothes
Mosquito repellent
Sunblock
Toiletries


CONSIDERATIONS
1. No electricity - Remember to charge all your gadgets before going to the beach.

2. Few comfort rooms and shower rooms - Take note that there is only 1 shower room and 1 CR each for males and females. During peak season, expect long lines after beachineering.

3. Sea urchin alert - Be mindful that this area has plenty of sea urchins especially in rocky and deep portions of the beach. Few cases of stings were noted. Don't worry there's a huge area for swimming. They were fat from you unless you look for them.

4. Seafood rivalry - Most people who stayed overnight ran out of food thinking that next day would be fine, someone will came and sell sea foods to them. Unfortunately, everybody's mentality was like that so the moment fish boat came everybody's were like zombies approaching the boat. Lucky if it's not peak season. And the tasty fish you were day dreaming was gone. You have to go out the beach and went back to the public market and buy it approximately 45 minutes.

5. Respect starfish - The thing I really love about this beach were the starfishes. Actually they were plenty of them! You can get them, take some pictures and be amazed. Sadly, I saw people throwing it in the air like a toy. Isn't that rude? Just consider that these creatures were alive. They are not just figurines placed on the beach.


EXPENSES AND BUDGET

P130 - Entrance fee (Peak season, P120 if not)
*Drivers are free of entrance fee.
P1000- (If you travel by car) Fuel for Dasmarinas Cavite-Burot Beach-Dasmarinas
P386 - (If you travel by Public Transpo) Calatagan Public Market-Pasay
P200 - (If you travel by Public Transpo) Tricycle Calatagan Public Market-Burot Beach-Public Market

Optional Expenses
P200 - Table cottage. *Because you can pitch your own tent for free.
P70   - Torch rent
P50   - Grill
P300 - Tent ( Good for 2-3 persons, dome type)
P50   - Mineral Water Galon
P10   - Per 3 pcs. condiment (onion/tomatoes/kalamasi)
P50   - Halohalo
P100 - Emergency Lamp (battery-charged)

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