Hundred Islands, Pangasinan

[benchph1]

me and my friends are planning to go here third week of may, on a weekday.

got my info from this site:
http://www.hundredislands.ph/

already did some research, usual travel time from manila takes 4-5 hours, depending on traffic conditions.

we are bringing our own vehicle to go there. and kami kami lang din ang magmamaneho.

we'd like to go "spelunking", island hopping, snorkeling and of course swimming and just enjoy the view there.

since this is our first time going here, can you guys recommend any "bangkero" or people that offers cheap tour packages? and also, since were going to sleep there for one or two nights, suggestions for good rooms/lodging are also welcome.
btw, this is for 9-10 people. TIA.

[overboost]

from what I know there are very limited rooms/accomodations available on the island itself. what you can do is pick one island and camp out for the night. just remember to bring lots of fresh water because there are no facilities available on the small islands.

[v6dreamer]

Yea, make sure to bring a camping gear w/ you if you dont have a reservation also Im not sure if there is cave to explore (spelunking) in the Island.

[benchph1]

bring fresh water and probably food - noted

we have no plans in camping. katakot. hehehe.. anyway thanks for the tip.

[AnuVaYan]

Nalimutan ko na kung magkano yung rentals sa isa sa mga islands mismo, pero dun sa mga iyon, isang maliit na drum lang ng tubig ang alloted sa isang cottage saka walang kuryente, ilaw lang, car battery ang gamit. yung marcos(yata) island naman, mas matagal ang supply ng kuryente, may generator, tapos mas madaming tubig, pero 10k per night lang naman.

pero ok naman dun mag day trip lang. uniform ang rates ng mga bangka dun, centralized ang bayad. nung nagpunta kami dati ang tanda ko ay 800 yata ang regular rate (small boat for 5 lang) for 3 islands na yun, pero kung gusto mo mag island hopping pa 1k+ na, 1.5 yata kami nun, kasi yung regular rate, e ibababa ka lang sa isang island tapos papasundo ka na lang, e since may mga bata kami, ayaw namin magpasundo lang kasi mahirap mag estimate ng oras pag may bata, so kahit hindi namin planong mag island hopping bayad kami ng island hopping fee para antay lang boat doon.

dala kayo dami food saka inumin. may binebenta naman doon sa islands pero ginto ang presyo.

may mga hotels na sa Lucap, doon yung wharf, pero sabi nila mas ok daw mga hotels sa Sual area, mas mura pero maganda din naman. Kami kasi day tour lang noon, sa Bolinao talaga kami nagtagal.

[benchph1]

wow thanks for the tip AnuVaYan. i really appreciate it.

[Noel Salisipan]

Sir salamat. Meron akong nakitang accomodation sa lucap sa internet, Vista De Las Islas Hotel, at nakapag inquire ako, sana meron feedback dito kung ok itong place for an overnight stay.

Welcome!

Pero kung ok sa inyo yung camping style pwede rin yan sa mismong island.