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Going to Pangasinan? Here's your complete list of bus schedules and fares from Metro Manila to Pangasinan!



Manila to Pangasinan by Bus

There are 5 major bus companies that offer regular bus trips leaving from Cubao and Pasay in Metro Manila to Pangasinan: Dagupan Bus, Victory Liner, Five Star, Pangasinan Solid North Transit and Cisco Bus Company. And good news you can book them in advance before your trip!


How Far is Pangsinan from Manila?

The driving distance between Pangasinan to Manila is 202 km. Though the maps suggest that it would only take about a 3-hour drive from Manila to Pangasinan, that will still depend on which place or town you are going to.


Pangasinan itself is a huge province in the Philippines. It has a total land area of 5,451.01 square kilometers. So for example, if you are going to Manaoag, you can drive it under 3 hours from Manila. But if you are driving to Bolinao, a coastal town located in the northwest tip of the province, it will take you at least 5 hours of travel time.

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Before traveling, you might want to check the live weather forecast and updates to make your trip even easier and safer for you. You can also get the latest report for land traffic in Metro Manila and major parts of the Philippines.


WHAT TO BRING FOR PANGASINAN

Here are some things you might consider bringing with you for your day tour / adventure:

Shopee is my go-to app for things I needed like the ones above. If you'd like discounts and vouchers, you may get the best offers here:

Here is the list of schedule of bus trips from Manila to Pangasinan and Pangasinan to Manila in the Philippines. [Updated on January 2023]



Dagupan Bus

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Dagupan Bus Co., Inc. or simply known as Dagupan Bus was a provincial bus company based in Dagupan City, Pangasinan. This company was a sister company of Saulog Transit up until the company's management was transferred to JAC Liner Inc. and Genesis Transport following Dagupan Bus' soldout in 2015.


Dagupan Bus Manila to Pangasinan Schedules

These are Dagupan Bus schedules for Araneta Bus Port to Pangasinan route:
  • Araneta Bus Port - Alaminos, Pangasinan 11:30AM
  • Araneta Bus Port - Bani Pangasinan 11:30AM
  • Araneta Bus Port - Bolinao, Pangasinan 11:30AM
  • Araneta Bus Port - Bugallon, Pangasinan 11:30AM
  • Araneta Bus Port - Bugalon, Pangasinan 11:30AM
  • Araneta Bus Port - Calasiao, Pangasinan 1:00PM
  • Araneta Bus Port - Carmen, Pangasinan 6:00AM, 1:00PM, 3:00PM
  • Araneta Bus Port - Dagupan, Pangasinan 1:00PM
  • Araneta Bus Port - Labrador, Pangasinan 11:30AM
  • Araneta Bus Port - Lingayen, Pangasinan 1:00PM
  • Araneta Bus Port - Mangatarem, Pangasinan 11:30AM
  • Araneta Bus Port - Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan 1:00PM
  • Araneta Bus Port - Sual, Pangasinan 11:30AM
  • Araneta Bus Port - Urdaneta, Pangasinan 6:00AM, 1:00PM, 3:00PM
  • Araneta Bus Port - Villasis, Pangasinan 6:00AM, 1:00PM, 3:00PM
  • Araneta Bus Port - Sual, Pangasinan 11:30AM


Dagupan Bus Araneta Bus Port to Pangasinan Fare

  • Araneta Bus Port Pangasinan AC 2x2 ₱309.00+ [ Find Tickets ]



Dagupan Bus Terminals

  • Dagupan Bus Terminal Cubao
    Address: New York corner EDSA, Cubao, Quezon City

  • Dagupan Bus Terminal Bolinao
    Address: Regional Highway 5, Bolinao, Pangasinan

  • Dagupan Bus Terminal Dagupan
    Address: Herrero Rd, Downtown District, Dagupan, Pangasinan

To see updated details, you can contact Dagupan Bus with the following details:

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Five Star Bus

Five Star Bus Co. Inc. certainly lives up to its name by providing superb transport services.


Five Star Bus Cubao to Pangasinan Schedules

These are Five Star Bus schedules for Cubao to Pangasinan route: [ Find Tickets ]
  • Marquee Mall, Angeles Pampanga - 24 hours
  • Dau, Tarlac - 24 hours
  • Tarlac - 24 hours
  • Dagupan, Pangasinan - 24 hours
  • Dagupan, Deluxe (via TPLEX) - 2am to 10am
  • San Carlos, Pangasinan - 5:30am to 10pm
  • Tayug, Pangasinan - 5am to 9pm
  • Agno, Pangasinan - 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
  • Alaminos, Pangasinan - 24 hours
  • Bolinao, Pangasinan - 24 hours
  • Anda, Pangasinan - 24 hours


Five Star Bus Terminals

  • Five Star Bus Terminal Pasay
    Address: 2240 Aurora Blvd., Malibay, Pasay, Metro Manila

  • Five Star Bus Terminal Cubao
    Address:  674 EDSA, E. Rodriguez Quezon City, Metro Manila

  • Five Star Bus Terminal Bolinao
    Address: Poblacion Road, Bolinao, Pangasinan

To see updated details, you can contact Five Star Bus with the following details:



Pangasinan Solid North Transit

Pangasinan Solid North—judging from its name alone, you can already tell that this bus company mainly serves Northern Luzon. Its most popular route is the PITX to Baguio luxury P2P bus.

Solid North buses are chosen by passengers who need to get to more obscure places in Pangasinan or Tarlac.


Solid North Bus Manila to Pangasinan Schedules

These are Solid North Bus schedules for Araneta Bus Port to Pangasinan route:
  • Araneta Bus Port - Bayambang, Pangasinan 8:00AM, 4:00PM
  • Araneta Bus Port - Calasiao, Pangasinan 10:00AM, 5:00PM
  • Araneta Bus Port - Carmen, Pangasinan 10:00AM, 5:00PM
  • Araneta Bus Port - Dagupan, Pangasinan 10:00AM, 5:00PM
  • Araneta Bus Port - Malasiqui, Pangasinan 8:00AM, 4:00PM
  • Araneta Bus Port - San Carlos, Pangasinan 8:00AM, 4:00PM
  • Araneta Bus Port - Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan 10:00AM, 5:00PM
  • Araneta Bus Port - Urdaneta, Pangasinan 10:00AM, 5:00PM
  • Araneta Bus Port - Villasis, Pangasinan 10:00AM, 5:00PM


Solid North Bus Araneta Bus Port to Pangasinan Fare

  • Araneta Bus Port  -    Pangasinan AC 2x2 ₱309.00+ [ Find Tickets ]



Solid North Bus Terminals

  • Bus Terminal Cubao
    Address: 676 EDSA, Cubao, Quezon City, Metro Manila

  • Bus Terminal Bayambang
    Address: Rizal Ave, Bayambang, Pangasinan

To see updated details, you can contact Solid North Bus with the following details:


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Victory Liner

Victory Liner is one of the biggest provincial bus companies in the country, operating several routes from Metro Manila to Northern Luzon destinations and back.


Victory Liner Bus Schedule from Cubao to Alaminos City, Pangasinan

These are Victory Liner Bus schedules for Cubao to Alaminos City, Pangasinan route:
  • Cubao to Alaminos City, Pangasinan Departure: 3:30AM, 4:30AM, 5:30AM, 9:30AM, 11:30AM, 12:30PM, 1:30PM, 3:30PM, 5:30PM, 7:30PM, 8:30PM, 11:50PM [ Find Tickets ]


Victory Liner Bus schedule from Cubao to Bolinao, Pangasinan

These are Victory Liner Bus schedules for Cubao to Bolinao, Pangasinan route:
  • Cubao to Bolinao, Pangasinan Departure: 6:30AM, 8:30AM, 10:30AM, 2:30PM, 4:30PM, 9:30PM, 10:40PM, 2:00AM [ Find Tickets ]


Victory Liner Bus 

  • Cubao to Alaminos City, Pangasinan AC 2x2 ₱427.00+ [ Find Tickets ]
  • Cubao to Bolinao, Pangasinan AC 2x2 ₱500.00+ [ Find Tickets ]


Victory Liner Bus Terminals

  • Victory Liner Bus Terminal Cubao
    Address: 683 EDSA, Cubao, Quezon City, Metro Manila

  • Victory Liner Bus Terminal Pasay
    Address: 712 EDSA, Pasay, Metro Manila


To see updated details, you can contact Victory Liner with the following details:


Cisco Bus Company

The Luzon Cisco Transport Co. is a sister company of Five Star Transport. It's no wonder that they share the same livery of yellow, red, blue, and white! Not only that, but they also share bus terminals across the Philippines.


CISCO Bus Manila to Pangasinan Schedules

These are CISCO Bus schedules from Cubao/Pasay to Pangasinan:
    • Cubao Five Star Terminal - Alaminos, Pangasinan: 12:00PM
    • Cubao Five Star Terminal - San Vicente Station, Pangasinan: 12:00PM
    • Cubao Five Star Terminal - Soconoy, Pangasinan: 12:00PM
    • Pasay Bus Stop, Manila - Mangaldan, Pangasinan: 1:00PM, 5:40PM, 10:45PM
    • Pasay Bus Stop, Manila  - San Jacinto, Pangasinan: 1:00PM, 5:40PM, 10:45PM
    • Pasay Bus Stop, Manila - San Fabian, Pangasinan: 1:00PM, 5:40PM, 10:45PM
    • Pasay Bus Stop, Manila - Manaoag, Pangasinan: 1:00PM, 5:40PM, 10:45PM


    CISCO Bus Pangasinan to Cubao/Pasay Schedules

    These are CISCO Bus schedules from Pangasinan to Cubao/Pasay route:
    • Alaminos, Pangasinan - Cubao Five Star Terminal: 9:00PM
    • Manaoag, Pangasinan - Cubao Five Star Terminal: 12:00PM, 1:40PM, 7:00PM
    • Manaoag, Pangasinan - Balintawak, Manila: 12:00PM, 1:40PM, 7:00PM
    • Manaoag, Pangasinan - Pasay Bus Stop, Manila: 12:00PM, 1:40PM, 7:00PM
    • San Fabian, Pangasinan - Cubao Five Star Terminal: 1:00PM, 6:20PM, 11:30PM
    • San Fabian, Pangasinan - Pasay Bus Stop, Manila: 1:00PM, 6:20PM, 11:30PM
    • San Fabian, Pangasinan - Balintawak, Manila: 1:00PM, 6:20PM, 11:30PM


    Cisco Bus Terminal

    • Cisco Bus Terminal Cubao
      Address: 674 EDSA, E. Rodriguez Quezon City, Metro Manila

    To see updated details, you can contact Victory Liner with the following details:


    How To Book a Trip / Reserve a Ticket

    Here's a step-by-step guide on how you can get a ticket or check available trips online:
    • Go to this link and INPUT the origin and destination in the search box (eg. Manila - Baguio)
    • Input the dates of your desired arrival.
    • Choose if it is One-way or Return trip.
    • Choose the number of seats you wish to book or reserve
    • Then click Find Tickets to search for the available trips


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    Top Tourist Destinations in Pangasinan

    Pangasinan is the third-largest province in the entire Philippine archipelago, with a total area of 536,818 hectares. It was given the name “asin” (for salt) after PanagASINan, which means “where salt is manufactured.” The province is full of fantastic tourist attractions you’ll enjoy, whether you travel with your family, friends, or alone.

    Here are the best places to visit and things to do in Pangasinan:


    Visit The Hundred Islands In Alaminos

    The Pangasinan Hundred Island National Park in Alaminos is the most popular Pangasinan destination for both domestic and foreign tourists visiting the island. The protected area encompasses 123 islets spread across the Lingayen Gulf. 

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    The Hundred Islands in Alaminos, Pangasinan 2015

    Because each islet has a distinct shape and is thought to have formed millions of years ago, the view of these islets is even more unique and remarkable. Some islands have limestone cliffs, while others have white sand beaches.


    Say Your Prayers At Minor Basilica Of Our Lady Of Manaoag

    Our Lady of Manaoag is a well-known church that attracts thousands of Filipinos, especially during Holy Week. It is situated on Milo Street in Manaoag, Pangasinan. The church is one of 19 minor basilicas in the Philippines.

    Manaoag Church

    Every Catholic devotee believes that the image of Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag is miraculous. This church is one of the stops on a Pangasinan pilgrimage tour.


    Get Enchanted In This Cave In Bolinao

    The Enchanted Cave in Bolinao is a great place to cool off if you’re in Pangasinan during the summer. A pool of clear natural freshwater with an estimated maximum depth of 6ft is located inside, making it ideal for a refreshing swim.

    Enchanted Cave swimming area

    Many locals believed that Bolinao was underwater millions of years ago, enchanting the cave. You will be amazed by the presence of coral rocks and fossilized clams in the area, many of which you’ll see on your way to the cave entrance. The fact that the Enchanted Cave in Bolinao is made of coral limestone lends credence to this theory. This history distinguishes the cave and contributes to its popularity as a tourist destination.


    Enjoy the White Sand Beach in Bolinao

    Patar Beach is a 500-meter beach situated on the North Western part of Lingayen Gulf in Pangasinan. While various resorts line the shore, its southernmost portions also serve as a public beach.

    Patar Beach during the day

    Thanks to its location that faces the West Philippine Sea, Patar Beach offers the best view of the sunset in the area. The beach is also categorized by powerful waves and beautiful rock formations that you can find along the southern coast.

    Other tourist spots to visit in Pangasinan:


    Where to Stay in Pangasinan

    Whether you’re a backpacker looking for a budget Alaminos beach resort or someone traveling with family who wants to stay at luxurious resorts, these coastal towns in Pangasinan has a lot in store for you.


    If you plan to go to Bolinao after, I published a list of accommodation there.

         Budget Stay in Alaminos     


    IMPORTANT NOTE: The rates, contact details and other information indicated in this post are accurate from the time of writing but may change without IMFWJ's notice. Should you know the updated information, please let us know by leaving a message in the comment box below.


    MANILA TO PANGASINAN: Bus Schedules, Fares and Online Booking

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    Here's your complete travel guide to the Hundred Islands including things to do, budget and itinerary.



    Throughout the Northwest coastal line of Luzon island, I have only been to Pangasinan once in my life (yet). But did you know that more than a hundred of islets in the country are found here?

    That's why I decided to join our trip (TB Boys) in March of 2015. It's part of our 2D1N Alaminos-Bolinao Trip that summer.

    In this do-it-yourself (DIY) guide, I will include important things you need to know such as facts, things to do, islands to visit, where to stay, where to eat, budget and itinerary, before you go so you can plan ahead for your island adventure!

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    Understanding The Hundred Islands

    As the name suggests, Hundred Islands National Park in Alaminos, Pangasinan has more than 100 islands for you to enjoy - 124 to be exact during low tide and 123 during high tide. You can dip at the beautiful beaches and see amazing nature spots.


    Why Visit The Hundred Islands

    Visiting the Hundred Islands is an experience like no other, offering travelers a glimpse of paradise amid the turquoise waters of the Lingayen Gulf in the Philippines.  Aside for being known as a place where you can find more than a hundred islands and islets, there are more reason to enjoy your experience here.

    Hundred Islands got a lot to offer to all tourists - local or foreign. A place where you can have every water adventure you can think of.

    Before traveling, you might want to check the live weather forecast and updates to make your trip even easier and safer for you. You can also get the latest report for land traffic in Metro Manila and major parts of the Philippines.


    WHAT TO BRING FOR PANGASINAN

    Here are some things you might consider bringing with you for your day tour / adventure:

    Shopee is my go-to app for things I needed like the ones above. If you'd like discounts and vouchers, you may get the best offers here:

    History of The Hundred Islands

    On January 18, 1940, President Manuel L. Quezon signed Presidential Proclamation No. 667, creating the Hundred Islands National Park (HINP). More than 20 years later, on June 22, 1962, Republic Act No. 3655 was signed into law. 


    This created the Hundred Islands Conservation and Development Authority (HICDA) that aims to manage the HINP. The national park, Lucap Bay and its surrounding areas, was then proclaimed as a Tourist Zone and Marine Reserve under the management of the Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA).

    It’s truly a home to places that are perfect for recreational activities—from swimming and trekking to sightseeing.



    Best Time to Visit The Hundred Islands

    Pangasinan province has generally pleasant weather so it’s an ideal vacation spot all year round.

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    The Hundred Islands in Alaminos, Pangasinan 2015

    However, Pangasinan Island also experiences typhoons and monsoon rains so avoid visiting 100 Islands Pangasinan during the wet season from June to October. That's why we planned to travel in April to avoid the wet season.


    How to Get to The Hundred Islands

    Traveling to Pangasinan from Manila is not as complicated as you think it is. From Cubao or Pasay, you can ride a bus going to Alaminos, Pangasinan where Hundred Islands is located. 

    Major bus companies like Victory Liner, 5-Star Bus Company, Dagupan Bus Co., Cisco Bus and First North Luzon Transit provide daily trips to various stops in Pangasinan like Bolinao, Dagupan, Alaminos, Lingayen and Urdaneta.

    For those who are bringing own vehicle, you may use Waze or Google Maps for directions. If you don’t have a private vehicle, you can rent a car or van here.

    The team on Victory Liner bus to Pangasinan in 2015

    Travel time from Metro Manila to Pangasinan is around 4 to 6 hours depending on which town you are visiting. In our case, we started traveling from Cubao at around 1am and we reached Alaminos before 6am.

    From Alaminos City proper, we took a tricycle ride going to our accommodation before we headed to Lucap Wharf Alaminos City Pangasinan where the Tourism Information Center is located. At the Tourism Information Center, register and pay the necessary fees for an island-hopping tour at Hundred Islands Alaminos Pangasinan.


    FUN FACT: visiting more than 100 islands one-by-one is impossible to do in a day or even overnight. Most of the visited islands are located in the northern part of the national park. They can only be reached by riding a boat since they are farther from the mainland Pangasinan.

    As you can see on the map, the nearest islands in the south can be accessed by a man-made road:

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    The Hundred Islands on map / aerial view

    I wonder what the south part of the Hundred Islands National Park look like and I would love to go back for it.





    Best Things to do in The Hundred Islands

    Alaminos' Hundred Islands is not just about swimming and obviously, you cannot visit all 100+ islands in a day or two. But if you’d explore it even more, you’ll discover that there’s more to it than just sun, sand, and sea. 


    Here are 5 fun things you can do while you island-hop the Hundred Islands:


    1. ENJOY PANORAMIC VIEW AT GOVERNOR'S ISLAND

    Off to our island hopping before the sun even comes up, we visited first one of the biggest islets/islands in the area - the Governor's Island.

    It was a bit wavy in the morning when we started our island hopping. We rented a whole boat for the four of us for the day tour. It took about 20-minute boat ride when we finally arrived at Governor's Island.


    NO DRONES NEEDED! At Governors Island, you can enjoy taking selfies and panoramic view. To get there, you’ll have to climb a 123-step staircase. The view deck area is not spacious enough to accommodate many people. So be sure to visit this island first off your island hopping to take advantage of the scene.


    2. CLIFF JUMPING AT MARCOS ISLAND

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    Marcos Island - Hundred Islands, Alaminos, Pangasinan 2015

    Second island to tick-off the list is Marcos Island. This one is famous not only because of it's white sand beach and clear waters but with it's cave named after the late former Philippine president Ferdinand E. Marcos' wife, Imelda Marcos.

    You have to climb and take a few steps to get in to the entrance where you can see a narrow platform for your next adventure - cliff diving!


    The platform is about 7-8 feet high from the sea level during our visit. The water is about 8 feet deep and you have to swim out to exit the cave.

    If you are into adrenaline rush then you mustn't skip this one!


    3. SNORKELING AND HELMET DIVING

    After cliff diving at Marcos Island, we went to Coral Garden to see the beauty of Pangasinan Island’s underwater world. Here you’ll see lots of colorful fishes and corals. The water is so clear enough for you to see everything underwater even without diving deep.


    Bring your best swimming goggles for best viewing!

    Optional: helmet diving



    4. PICNIC AND  ZIPLINE AT QUEZON ISLAND

    Among the islands in Alaminos, Pangasinan, this is the most developed. At Quezon Island, there are many huts, cottages, and picnic areas where you can enjoy a meal with a view together with your family.


    The whole tour, we stayed here the longest. The island was huge compare to others. It has different areas where you can swim, cross the nearby island by floating bridge or zipline.


    5. HIKE UP AT THE PILGRIMIGE ISLAND

    One of the newest attractions in Hundred Islands is the 56-foot Christ the Savior statue atop Pilgrimage Island (formerly Martha Island). You can climb 263 steps from the beach to not only give respect to Christ the Savior but also enjoy the panoramic view of some of the nearby islets.

    We missed to visit this one since this one was just recently added attraction.


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    Cuenca Island - Hundred Islands, Alaminos, Pangasinan 2015

    If you are looking for more diving spots, there's a diving platform from Cuenco Island. Just like the Marcos Island where it has Imelda Cave, Cuenco has can of its own. The dock is connect to the tourist platform via Cuenco Cave.


    If you wanted to chill or do kayaking, include visiting the Children's Island. Here, we stayed for a few minutes to enjoy swimming since the water was shallow, maybe the reason why it's called "Children's Island".

    Children's Island - Hundred Islands, Alaminos, Pangasinan 2015

    There's another island our tour guide suggested to us before ending our island hopping. After Children's Island, he took us to what they call "Bat Island". Yup, it is literally an island full of fruit bats.

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    Bat's Island - Hundred Islands, Alaminos, Pangasinan 2015

    The whole tour only took us roughly six hours and we visited at least 7-8 islands. We did not plan to stay long since we went straight to Bolinao after the tour. But of course, it's up to you if you wanted to spend more time from one of the islands especially Quezon Island and Children Island where there are cottages you can rent for the day tour. 


    For those who wanted to stay until the next morning, you can bring or rent a tent from Quezon Island. The tour guide will leave you there for an overnight stay then will fetch you the following morning. Make sure you to inform your guide since the cellular network coverage in the Hundred Islands is not that good.




    The Hundred Islands Itinerary

    The Hundred Islands can be visited for a day tour or a side trip to Bolinao and any other destinations in Pangasinan. Here's a sample itinerary for a day tour to the Hundred Islands:


    DAY 1

    12:00AM Departure to Alaminos, Pangasinan (Victory Liner, 5-Star Bus Company, Dagupan Bus Co.,                     Cisco Bus and First North Luzon Transit provide daily trips to Alaminos)
    06:00AM Arrival in Alaminos (city proper)
    06:30AM Breakfast
    07:00AM Tricycle to Lucap Wharf
    07:30AM Registration and booking a boat ride
    08:00AM Start of island hopping
    11:00AM Lunch
    12:00PM Continue island hopping or chill/swimming or other activities
    03:00PM End of island hopping
    04:00PM Back to Lucap Wharf
    04:30PM Buy pasalubong/merienda then back to Alaminos town proper
    05:00PM Departure to Manila or to other destination

    NOTE: the above itinerary is for a day tour ONLY and it may vary according to your planned schedule and destination/s. In our case, we finished the island hopping at noon time to catch up for a trip to Bolinao.

    Alternately, you may want to spend a night at the Hundred Islands.

    Hundred Islands, Alaminos, Pangasinan 2015

    Budget Breakdown and Other Fees

    Here are the rates you need to prepare when visiting the Hundred Islands:

    DAY TOUR

    • Entrance Fee: PHP30 per person 
    • Environmental Fee: PHP40 per person 
    • Insurance: PHP10 per person
    • Small Boat (1 to 5 persons): PHP1,400
    • Medium Boat (6 to 10 persons): PHP1,800
    • Big Boat (11 to 15 persons): PHP2,000

    OVERNIGHT STAY

    • Entrance Fee: PHP30 per person 
    • Environmental Fee: PHP80 per person 
    • Insurance: PHP10 per person
    • Small Boat (1 to 5 persons): PHP3,000
    • Medium Boat (6 to 10 persons): PHP3,800
    • Big Boat (11 to 15 persons): PHP4,500
    • Camping Fee: PHP250 per person
    • Tent Rental: From PHP500


    Where to Eat in Alaminos

    Since it is an archipelago of islets, there are no restaurants or local stores in it. However, it is advisable for any visitors to BRING YOUR OWN food before getting there. However, there are some little sari-sari stores in some islands like in Governor's, Quezon and Cuenco.


    There is a public market in Alaminos where you can buy food, water and necessary things. What we did was ordering a "bilao" of pancit canton from an eatery in Alaminos town proper.


    MUST-TRY FOOD IN PANGASINAN

    • Puto Calasiao
    • Pigar-pigar
    • Lechon bagoong
    • Mangaldan Tapa
    • San Jacinto Corn
    • Alaminos Longganisa


    Where to Stay in Alaminos

    Whether you’re a backpacker looking for a budget Alaminos beach resort or someone traveling with family who wants to stay at luxurious resorts, the town has a lot in store for you.


    Here's a list of resorts, hotels and transients near Alaminos, Pangasinan:
    If you plan to go to Bolinao after, I published a list of accommodation there.

         Budget Stay in Alaminos     


    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Hundred Islands


    • How many islands are there in Hundred Islands?
      124 islands

    • What is Hundred Islands known for?
      Hundred Islands is known across the world for good reason—scattered beautifully upon the blue-green waters of the Lingayen Gulf, with abundant inland and underwater flora and fauna, cream-colored fine sand that yields to every step, and friendly local islanders.

    • Where are Hundred Islands found?
      The Hundred Islands National Park is the first national park and a protected area located in Alaminos, Pangasinan in the northern Philippines.

    • How to commute from Manila to Hundred Islands?
      From Cubao or Pasay, you can ride a bus going to Alaminos, Pangasinan where Hundred Islands is located. 

    • What to wear in Hundred Islands?
      It's recommended to wear your best swimsuit or Dri-FIT since you are going to plunge and dive in to the waters of Lingayen Bay.

    • What to wear in Hundred Islands?
      Amongst the many things you can do while at the Hundred Islands, here are the best things to do:
      • Enjoy the panoramic view at Governor's Island
      • Cliff Jumping in Imelda Cave at Marcos Island
      • Snorkeling and helmet diving
      • Hike up at the Pilgrimige Island
      • Picnic and zipline at Quezon Island


    This is part of my 2D1N Alaminos-Bolinao Trip in 2015


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    Have fun, Juan!


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