Hundred Islands - Alaminos, Philippines

The Hundred Islands National Park in Brgy. Lucap, Alaminos City, Pangasinan is 250 kms. from Manila.

This National Park covers a land area of 1,884 hectares with 123 islands. However, only three (3) islands have been developed for tourists namely: Governor, Quezon, and Children's Island.

Of the three (3) Islands, only the Governor's Island keeps a Guesthouse which is ideal for family use. It has 2 bedrooms, living room, dining room, comfort room/bath and kitchen. Linens, water (4 drums), generator lighting, ceiling fans, dining and cooking utensils/equipments are provided for.

The bahay kubos at Children's Island are for budget travellers as it consists only of screened bedrooms with kerosene lighting and one (1) drum of fresh water and linens. Common areas are provided for dining and cooking as well as for toilet and bath.

Quezon Island is for picnickers and campers.

At Lucap Point (Mainland), the main building houses a conference room and accommodation facilities. A tower-type building near the Lucap Park housed an Information/Business Center at the ground floor which controls the flow of tourists to the said Islands.

My Personal Experience:

I had the most challenging backpacker experience because I wasn't prepared. I didn't my research and I just decided to go there with my friend because I miss the beach. Well, well, well.... No rooms for rent available because rooms are so limited and its pre-booking(on the islands), expensive food on the islands, fresh water was like gold and toilets were "okay". However, I still had a great camping in one of the islands with my friends. We were laughing all night because of what happened.

The islands were amazing. We all had a great tour!

Tips:

Buy some groceries before going to the islands and don't forget to buy gallons of water. If your'e not comfortable sleeping on the sand or inside a tent you should bring a good mattress so that you wont get a back pain the next day.

To give you a glimpse of what you will see there right before your eyes, watch these videos:

How to get to Hundred Islands, Alaminos, Pangasinan: 

Alaminos city is four to five hours away from Manila. Victory Liner Bus in Cubao has hourly trip every day to Alaminos for P393.First trip is 4:00am and the last trip is 11:50pm.  

Rates: 

The tourism office developed a standard boat rental rates and fees for island hopping.  

Day Tour          

Entrance Fee - P20/pax          

Small Boat (1 to 5 persons) – P800          

Medium Boat (6 to 10 persons) – P1000          

Big Boat (11 to 15 persons) – P1100 

Overnight Tour           

Entrance fee - P 40/pax           

Small Boat (1 to 5 persons) – P1400           

Medium Boat (6 to 10 persons) – P1800           

Big Boat (11 to 15 persons) – P2000

For Reservation you can contact this number:
Ellen : 0908 - 563 - 1215