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Journey to Cajidiocan, Sibuyan Island, Romblon

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It was the day after our adventure on Cobrador Island. The plan was to move from Romblon Island to Sibuyan Island to visit a waterfalls in the municipality of Cajidiocan.

The ferry, Maria Querubin, was arriving around 6:30AM from San Agustin, Tablas Island and will be leaving for Ambulong Port in Magdiwang, Sibuyan Island at around 7:30AM. According to the locals of Romblon Island once the ferry docks, it will not take long for it to leave, that is why we should be ready to board when the boat arrives.

Maria Querubin at Romblon Island Port

We heard a loud honk signalling the ferry’s arrival. Goods were unloaded and loaded. We went inside through the slippery stomach of Maria Querubin. The smell was of industrial oil. Then up through the stairs to the passengers area. (10 Pesos/person terminal fee)

I don’t know if its a general thing for ferries, but I noticed on all the ferries that I rode, not only in Romblon, people would place their stuff on seats and even if there are other passengers that are standing, they would not remove their stuff from the seats. I wish people would be more considerate to others. There’s really nothing you can do but to be an example or ask them kindly for you to be seated.

The locals were right when they told us that the boat will be leaving immediately as it left before 7:30AM, earlier than its scheduled departure.

It was a calm trip in the month of May 2013. Got to see a different perspective of Romblon Island. Story’s of dolphin sighting emerged but they were not seen. It was a 2 hours and 30 minutes journey. Time well spent for getting to know more of Dazl, Pam and Marky. (228 Pesos/person from Romblon Island to Magdiwang, Sibuyan Island)

The boat arrived on Ambulong Port in Magdiwang, Sibuyan Island. A port made of concrete with the nearby land full of mangroves. The mangroves gave a good impression on me. If a port where many people pass by still has a lot of mangroves then it shows a glimpse on how well preserved the inside is.

Ambulong Port in Magdiwang, Sibuyan Island, Romblon

Ambulong Port in Magdiwang, Sibuyan Island, Romblon

We went down and asked the jeepneys lined up in the port on where they were going. Some to San Fernando. Some to Cajidiocan. We thought of not riding it yet but there were no longer any jeepneys left. So we boarded and paid 120 Pesos/person for an hour trip to Cajidiocan. 😐

How to get to Carabao Island, Romblon

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Boat from Caticlan, Aklan to Carabao Island, San Jose, Romblon

From Caticlan Airport, Aklan

From Caticlan Airport ride a tricycle by saying to bring you to the place where the boat to Carabao Island. Tricycle fare is 50 Pesos/tricycle. Travel Time is less than 10 minutes.

Locals populary call Carabao Island as Hambil, you might want to use this when asking around.

From here there will be boats leaving for Brgy. Poblacion or Brgy. Lanas in Carabao Island. All the boats here will be leaving around 8:30 AM daily. Only one trip per day. Fare is 80 Pesos/person. Travel time is 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Going back to Caticlan Airport

From Brgy. Poblacion and Brgy. Lanas passenger boats will be leaving Carabao Island around 5:30AM daily. Fare is 80 Pesos/person. Travel Time is 45 minutes to 1 hour.

From Boracay Island, Aklan

There are many small boats that ferry residents of Carabao Island that work in Boracay Island daily. Locals popularly call Carabao Island as Hambil, you might want to use this when asking around.

These small boats can be found in Bulabog Beach and will be going to either Brgy. Poblacion or Brgy. Lanas of Carabao Island. Just ask around on where to find these boats when you arrive in Bulabog Beach. They leave around 2PM to 5PM. Just ask around the beach to find them. Fare is 50 Pesos/person. Travel Time is 30 minutes.

Going back to Boracay Island

From Brgy. Poblacion and Brgy. Lanas, the small boats ferry back people to Boracay Island around 5:30AM to 7AM. Though I advise your ride only until 6AM as after that there are very few boats leaving to Boracay Island. Fare is 50 Pesos/person. Travel Time is 30 minutes.

From Santa Fe, Tablas Island, Romblon

How to get to Hungduan, Ifugao

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Going to Hungduan, Ifugao

To get to Hungduan, Ifugao you must get to Banaue. If you do not know how to get to Banaue, then you can find out here.

When you get to Banaue you can go to Hundguan via

via Public Jeepney

Jeepney to Hapao

Once you reach Banaue, there are jeepneys going to Hapao or Poblacion of Hungduan, Ifugao.

The jeepneys can be located at the front of the Ohayami Bus Station in Banaue.

Time of availability of Jeepneys: 12:30PM to 5PM (last trip). Sorry, no morning jeeps to Hungduan.

If you’re going to Hapao the fare would be 30 Pesos/person with a travel time of 1 hour to 1 hour 30 mins. If you go down here you can view the Hapao Rice Terraces which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the Cultural Landscape category. You can also dip on Bogyah Hot Spring or on the cold waters of Hapao River. If you want to stay there for a night or 2, there are available lodgings in the middle of the rice terraces.

If you’re going to the Poblacion of Hungduan the fare would be 50 Pesos/person with a travel time of 1 hour 30 mins to 2 hours. You can visit the Hungduan Weaving Livelihood Center or the Heritage Village. There are also lodgings in the Poblacion so you can stay more than a day.

It is highly advised that travellers should request the jeepneys to stop by the Tourist Assistance Center of Hungduan to register.

By the way, you can topload at the jeepneys. 🙂

Toploading to Hungduan, Ifugao

Via Hired Tricycles

How to get to Banaue, Ifugao

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Bus direct to Banaue from Manila

Ohayami Trans Bus leaving from Manila to Banaue

For clarification purposes, Florida Bus Lines and Autobus no longer does the Manila-Banaue Route.

Ohayami Trans offers direct buses from Manila to Banaue, Ifugao.

Travel Time: 8-9 hours

Fare: 450 Pesos per person – one-way

Schedule to Banaue:

Description Estimated Time of Departure Estimated Time of Arrival
Regular Schedule 9:00 PM 6:00 AM
Regular Schedule 10:00 PM 7:00 AM
Extra Bus 9:30 PM 6:30 AM
Extra Bus 10:15 PM 7:15 AM

Ohayami Trans Schedule Board

Extra Buses are only available on peak-season where there are a lot of passengers.

If you want to know how you can reserve via bank deposit then check their reservation process here.

Bus Station Location: Corner J.Fajardo, A.H. Lacson, Sampaloc

Getting to Port Barton from the Poblacion of San Vicente, Palawan

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After our trip to Boayan Island we planned to move to Port Barton next. There are no direct roads that links the two barangays. We have 2 options either we take the van going to Roxas then ride the jeep there or wait for the boat coming from Port Barton to arrive and wait again for it to go back to Port Barton.

Port of Poblacion, San Vicente

It was already 10:30AM when we arrived at the Poblacion from Boayan Island. The jeep leaves to Port Barton from Roxas at around 11AM and Roxas is still a good 2 hours away. Facing facts, it’s not possible if we do that route. So all we had to do was wait for more than 4 hours until the boat going to Port Barton leaves. It was a long wait, but we decided to eat the waiting away. Below are instructions on how to get to Port Barton from Poblacion of San Vicente and vice versa. If you’re staying in Port Barton and you want to visit the Longest Beach in the Philippines for a day trip, this post may help you. Port Barton to Poblacion By Boat There’s a boat that leaves around 9AM from Port Barton that will head to the Poblacion of San Vicente. The schedule is not that clear so it would be better if you coordinate with the Tourist Assitance Center to know the schedule. The name of the boat is Magdalena. Fare is 100 Pesos per person for locals and 150 Pesos per person for foreigners. Travel time is approximately 1 hour.

The Magdalena at Poblacion of San Vicente

If the schedule is not fit for your schedule you can hire a boat with the boatmans under the Tourist Assistance Center. Usual price is 1,500 Pesos for 4 pax but prices are negotiable. Travel time is approximately 1 hour.