Magdiwang

Lambingan Falls in Magdiwang, Sibuyan Island, Romblon

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It was still almost 4PM, when we found a tricycle on our walk from DENR Sibuyan Substation, so we decided our luck to visit Lambingan Falls before we head back to Sanctuary Garden Resort. We negotiated first on how much we would be paying the tricycle driver and once we agreed on a price (sorry I forgot, but I think it was 300 Pesos) we rode the tricycle and directly went to Lambingan Falls.

It took us 20 minutes to get to Lambingan Falls. We were greeted by the staff of the Lambingan Falls and were told to pay the entrance fee to enter the falls.

Entrance Fees

After paying together with out tricycle driver we walked to the trail to the falls. I was happy to see that the development of the waterfalls was like in Dagubdob Picnic Grove where they used little concrete to improve the waterfalls.

Dam, Dalipi River and DENR Substation at Magdiwang, Sibuyan Island, Romblon

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After warming up on the hiking tour of Sanctuary Garden Resort in Magdiwang, Sibuyan Island, Romblon we decided to do what the lady on the restaurant suggested to hike to the DENR Sibuyan Substation passing by a dam and Dalipi River. We first asked some of the staff there on how we could go to the places, they told us a series of complex directions and waypoints that I easily disremembered. They also suggested that we could hire a guide for 500 Pesos to accompany us, unfortunately, we were going low on funds. Good thing that Dazl and Jessica was here. But if all else fail there’s still the option of wearing my clothes inside-out to catch the locals attention and ask them for directions.

Dam near the Sanctuary Garden Resort in Magdiwang, Sibuyan Island, Romblon

Dam near the Sanctuary Garden Resort

I thought that the Dam would be more than a couple of hundred meters away from Sanctuary Garden Resort but it was just less than 100 meters away. The clear waters from the Dam and the people already swimming on it was really inviting! I wanted to swim but I can’t as we still needed to continue walking. I thought that maybe I could go back later in the afternoon after our hiking trip to take a dip at the cool waters of the dam. But that did not happen.

Dam near the Sanctuary Garden Resort in Magdiwang, Sibuyan Island, Romblon

Sanctuary Garden Resort in Magdiwang, Sibuyan Island, Romblon

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When we arrived at Ambulong Port in Sibuyan Island, Romblon for the second time, we were planning to visit the tourist spots of the Municipality of Magdiwang. First things first we needed to look for a place to stay so we could rome around without being restricted by our bags. Dazl already had a plan to stay at Sanctuary Garden Resort and so Jessica and I followed her commands. We negotiated first with a tricycle driver and agreed on a price of 45 Pesos per person for the 15 minute ride to the resort.

Tricycle at Ambulong Port, Magdiwang, Sibuyan Island, Romblon

Tricycle at Ambulong Port

We passed by the National Highway and saw Mount Guiting-Guiting. According to one of the locals that we talked with on our first trip to Sibuyan Island, he told us that Mount Guiting-Guiting always had a cloud covering it, therefore if we saw the peak of Mount Guiting-Guiting we would eventually marry someone very soon. So if you’re looking for the girl or boy of your dreams maybe you want to try your luck on Sibuyan Island.

View of Mount Guiting-Guiting from the road to Sanctuary Garden Resort in Magdiwang, Sibuyan Island, Romblon

View of Mount Guiting-Guiting from the road

Going back to the tricycle ride, we finally arrived at the Sanctuary Garden Resort and I quickly liked the welcoming spacious garden of the resort. On the left was a big pavilion which is their restaurant. On the upper parts of the hill at the back of the restaurant there were rooms. At the farther side there were big houses made from wood and stones.

Firefly Watching in Magdiwang, Sibuyan Island, Romblon

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After a tiring day hiking to Dalipi River then to DENR Substation in Brgy. Tampayan and a tricycle ride to explore the Lambingan Falls of Magdiwang, Sibuyan Island in the province of Romblon we were back at the Sanctuary Garden Resort resting and waiting for the night to pass.

Dinner then Halo-halo session and it was time for us to leave again to visit the Firefly Watching of Magdiwang River Cruise Association.

Firefly Watching in Magdiwang, Sibuyan Island, Romblon

After a 10 minute ride on the multicab service of Sanctuary Garden Resort we were on the registration area for the Firefly Watching.

We registered and paid the 10 Pesos per person entrance fee and the 200 Pesos per person paddle boat tour for the firefly watching.

Next we were walking on dark ruins where even the light bulbs were not able to provide enough lumination for us to see the whole place. According to our guides it was a Spanish fortress before. I wish we had time to go back and see it in daylight as I wanted to see the trees that were growing on the side of the walls.

Firefly Watching in Magdiwang, Sibuyan Island, Romblon

The ruins

We then reached the beach and small boats were waiting for us. The boats were really small that only the boatman and a single guest can only fit in.

How to get to Romblon Island, Romblon

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From Batangas Port

There sea transportations that leave from Batangas Port to Romblon Island. Below are your options

1. Montenegro Shipping Lines

The RORO Boat from Montenegro Shipping Lines is the popular sea transportation to Romblon Island from locals. The schedule of their boat is every 5PM every Monday, Thursday and Saturday. Estimated Time of Arrival is 3AM the next day (10 hours).

Fare is

  • 954 Pesos/person – Economy
  • 1255 Pesos/person – Deluxe
  • 1446 Pesos/person – First class

Terminal fee of Batangas Port is 30 Pesos/person.

Going back to Batangas Port

The RORO Boat leaves the port in Romblon Island to Batangas Port at 2PM every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Estimate Time of Arrival is 12MN (10 hours).

Here’s the number of Montenegro lines (043) 723-6980, (043) 723-8294, 0917-597-1133 or 0922-889-1022

2. M/V Princess Annavell

The M/V Princess Annavell boat leaves Batangas port at 4PM every Thursday and Saturday. Estimated Travel Time TBA.

Fare is

  • 700 Pesos/person – Economy
  • 840 Pesos/person – Deluxe

Here’s the number of M/V Princess Annavell for updates and more information (02) 742-6148.

Author’s Note: It is best that you arrive at the port about 2 hours before the trip as you will still have to buy your tickets. Unfortunately, there are no online reservations for the ticket.

 

From Magdiwang, Sibuyan Island, Romblon

A RORO Boat from Montenegro Lines ferry people from Ambulong Port in Magdiwang to the Poblacion of Romblon Island. The boat leaves Ambulong Port at 10AM daily. Estimated time of arrival at Romblon Island is 1AM (3 hours travel). Fare is 228 Pesos/person.

There is a 10 Pesos/person Terminal Fee when going through Ambulong Port.

Going back to Magdiwang, Sibuyan Island

The same RORO Boat will be leaving the the port at Poblacion, Romblon Island to Ambulong Port of Magdiwang, Sibuyan Island at 7AM. Estimated Time of Arrival is 10AM (3 hours) at Ambulong Port. Fare is 228 Pesos/Person.

There is a 10 Pesos/person Terminal Fee when you enter the Port at the Poblacion of Romblon Island.

Author’s Note: Be at any of the ports at least 30 minutes to 1 hour earlier as you still have to buy your ticket to ride the boat. Also pay your terminal fee as soon as you arrive at the port.

 

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