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9 Things to Do at Sabang in Puerto Princesa, Palawan

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We took a packaged tour to Underground River last October of 2010 but somehow the backpacker inside me was saying that it is best to stay in Sabang than just be controlled by the packaged tours that will take you there for a day just to see the famous Subterranean River. So my brother and I visited Sabang again last  weekend to see how awesome it really is.

Below is my personal list of what you should do when you are in the town of Sabang in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.

1. Visit the Majestic Underground River

Inside the Underground River

At my visit there last October of 2010, I was really amazed when we got inside the Underground River. There were a lot of cool stone formations and birds and bats that I can only feel but not see because of the low light inside the cave. There’s also the guides of the Underground River that will paddle you in and out of the cave while telling you different interesting and funny facts about the cave.

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2. Take a tour in the Mangrove Forest

Paddle Boat Mangrove Tour

Learn why a Mangrove Forest is important by taking the paddle boat tour at the eastern end of town. Best to go there during low tide as you will see many animals that depend on the mangrove for survival and if you’re the daring type you can ask your tour guide to get you a fresh-from-the-wood tamilok that you may eat it.

3. Dip in Sabang Falls

 

Sabang Falls

Ever heard of a waterfall facing the sea? That’s the shortest way that I could describe Sabang Falls but there’s more to it than just a falls, it’s actually where the people of Sabang get their water. But you can take a dip at the basin below because the water

Tricycle Tour Around Bolinao, Pangasinan

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Here’s a list of places and the time we got there when we had our tricycle tour in Bolinao, Pangasinan

January 12, 2012 – Thursday

07:15 AM – Start of Tricycle Tour

07:23 AM – Bolinao Marine Laboratory – UP Marine Institute

Baby Giant Clams at the Outdoor Hatchery of Bolinao Marine Laboratory

I was refreshed on one of my subjects during college, Marine Science 1. Learned that this place is an essential part of the livelihood of the people in Bolinao, mostly for the people in the islands

We paid an entrance fee of 10 Pesos/person to see their outdoor hatchery.
0908-527-0677 – Bolinao Marine Laboratory Contact Number

08:04 AM – Left for the Tourism Office of Bolinao

Bolinao – Alaminos, Pangasinan Budget & Itinerary

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View from Bolinao Lighthouse

View from Bolinao Lighthouse

Summary

No. of Pax: 4 pax
Budget: P2,700 – including transportation, lodging, entrance fees & tours
Duration: 2 days – 1 night
Estimated Start: Day 0 – 11:00 PM Assembly at Five Star Pasay
Estimated End: Day 2 – 12:00 MN at Victory Liner Cubao
Lodging: Kubo at Abrac Beach, Patar, Bolinao
Activities:

  • Tricycle Tour and Beach Walk at Patar, Bolinao
  • Island Hopping in Hundred Islands National Park

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Suggested Itinerary

Day 0
1100 PM Assembly at Five Star Pasay; Buy tickets
1200 MN ETD to Bolinao, Pangasinan; P442/pax
Day 1
0600 AM Arrival at Bolinao, Pangasinan; Walk to Adora’s Restaurant; Ask directions from locals
0610 AM Breakfast at Adora’s Restaurant
0700 AM Walk to Market to buy packed lunch and ingredients for breakfast the next day
0730 AM Hire a tricycle to tour you around Bolinao and for you to be picked up at Patar Beach tomorrow in the morning. P800/tryc; 4pax/tricycle
0745 AM Start of tricycle tour; ETD to UP Marine Institute
0800 AM ETA UP Marine Institute; Entrance Fee P10/pax
0945 AM ETD to Enchanted Cave
1025 AM ETA Enchanted Cave; Entrance Fee w/ swimming P70/pax; Parking Fee P15/tricycle
1100 AM ETD to Wondeful Cave
1110 AM ETA Wonderful Cave; Entrance Fee P40/pax
1150 AM Early Lunch at Wonderful Cave; Packed Lunch
1230 PM ETD to Cindy’s Cave
1240 PM ETA Cindy’s Cave; Entrance Fee P50/pax
0110 PM ETD to Bolinao Lighthouse
0125 PM ETA Bolinao Lighthouse
0200 PM ETD to Abrac Beach or your desired Kubo Lodging in Patar
0210 PM ETA to Abrac Beach or lodging; Check-in – P1,000/kubo during off-peak; can fit up to 4 pax; Settle down and rest! Don’t forget to remind your tricycle driver to pick you up the next day around 8AM
0330 PM Walk by the beach up to the end of Abrac Beach; Don’t forget to bring snacks, water and something to cover you from the heat of the sun; You can rest in between
0420 PM Arrival at the end of Abrac Beach
0430 PM Walk back to your lodging
0530 PM Arrival back at lodging; Don’t go in yet; Time for sunset watching!
0600 PM Freshen up; P10/pax shower
0630 PM Walk to La Parola Restaurant; Bring flashlight as the road in front of the restaurant is quite dark.
0640 PM Dinner at La Parola Restaurant
0740 PM Walk back to lodging; Don’t forget to bring a stick for the dogs.
0750 PM Back at lodging;
Day 2