BALER AURORA BUDGET TRAVEL GUIDE - DIY Itinerary, Things to do, Tourist Spots and Attractions, Expenses, Contact Details and More!

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There's more things to do in Baler other than surfing! In this Baler Budget Travel Guide, I will provide you with useful information on how to get there, things to do, hotels and resorts, DIY itinerary, budget and expenses, and more to help you plan your next ultimate adventure in Baler!

HOW TO GET THERE

How to get to Baler from Manila

Option #1 : Genesis Transport, Inc. is the only bus company that provides direct trips to Baler, Aurora from Cubao. The first trip is at 2:00 AM with subsequent trips at one hour intervals, last trip leaves Cubao at 7:30 AM. From Baler to Pasay, the first bus leaves at 4:30 AM, also with subsequent trips every hour. The last trip is at 3:00 PM. Travel time is approximately 7 hours. For more information, visit www.genesistransport.com.ph or you may call +(632)709-0803/+(632)421-1425.

Option #2 : Take any bus from Metro Manila bound for Cabanatuan, Nueva Ejica. Then take a Baler bound bus or van in the central terminal.

How to get to Diguisit from Baler town
Rent a tricycle for 250 pesos. Be sure to haggle on the price as it may get as high as 400 pesos.

How to get to Ditumabo Falls from Baler town
Hire a jeep or tricycle or take a private vehicle from Baler town proper going to Bgy. Ditumabo passing through Poblacion in San Luis. From there, it is a 4-km hike over rough terrain and river trail.

THINGS TO DO, TOURIST SPOTS AND ATTRACTIONS

• Fall In Love with Aurora
  
• Historical Tour Around the Town of Baler (Quezon Park, Museo de Baler, Old Municipal Hall of Baler, Church of Baler and Aurora Quezon's Ancestral house)
• Visit Digusit Rock Formations, Ermita Hill, Diguisit Waterfalls and Beach
• Surfing at Sabang Beach in Baler
• Climb the mountains of Aurora
• Trek to Ditumabo Mother Falls in the Town of San Luis
• Have a Taste of Baler's Ensaladang Pako

ACCOMMODATION IN BALER AURORA

There are a number of accommodations to choose from at Sabang beach in Baler. But if you are on a tight budget (like me), I would recommend Jam Jen's Lodge.

 Jam and Jen's Lodge
Address: Brgy. Sabang, Baler Aurora
Room Rates: starts at 600 pesos per night for a fan room good for 2-3 persons
Contact Details: 09215983588 / 09162001731 look for Ate Marivic or Kuya Marlon

 Notes: Their facility is somewhat a home stay facility as the owners' home is just beside the rooms. As of this writing, they have 3 rooms, of which 1 is air-conditioned. I took the non-aircon room which costs 600 pesos per night and was able to haggle with the price and made it 500 pesos. Clean room and bathroom, I highly recommend this lodge when you stay in Baler.

TRANSPORTATION

The most common mode of transportation in going around Baler is with a tricycle. Minimum fare is at 10 pesos. You can also take a bus if you want to go to the other towns.

ITINERARY

This is a proposed 2-day itinerary for an easy weekend getaway.

DAY 1
 02:00 AM - Departure (Manila - Baler)
 07:00 AM - Breakfast (Bus Stop @ Nueva Ecija)
 09:00 AM - Arrive in Baler / Check-in
 10:00 AM - Tour around Baler Town
 11:00 AM - Lunch
 12:00 NN - Explore rock formations, waterfalls and Ermita hill
 03:00 PM - Surfing in Sabang Beach
 05:00 PM - Sunset viewing by the beach, swimming, chill out
 07:00 PM - Dinner 08:00 PM - Booze, Party, Acoustic night by the beach
 11:00 PM - Back to hostel, Sleep

DAY 2
 06:00 AM - Daparture from Baler to San Luis
 07:00 AM - Arrive at San Luis, start trek to Ditumabo Falls
 07:30 AM - Rest, breakfast at the cottages
 08:30 AM - Resume trek
 09:00 AM - Arrive at the falls
 10:00 AM - Start decent
 11:00 AM - Back at the high-way
 12:00 AM - Arrival in Baler, Lunch
 01:00 PM - Back at the hostel, freshen up and check out
 03:00 PM - Departure (Baler - Manila)
 10:00 PM - Arrival in Manila

MUST-READ: 10 Best Things to Do in Baler, Aurora

Note: If you will be staying for more than 2 days, you might want to visit other tourist spots such as Dicasalarin Cove and PAG-ASA Weather Station in Baler; Ampere Beach in Dipaculao; Dibut Bay and NIA watershed in San Luis; Casapsapan and Motiong Beaches in Casiguran; Bulawan waterfalls in Dinalungan; and Balete Park and Dimasalang waterfalls in Maria Aurora.

MY 4D/3N TRAVEL EXPENSES

DAY 1 Deluxe Bus Fare (Cubao-Baler) Tricycle (Bus Terminal - Sabang) Tricycle (Sabang - Poblacion) Brunch Tricycle (Poblacion - Sabang) Tricycle Rental to and from Diguisit Surf Boarding Lesson (1 hour) Fish for Dinner Accommodation (1st night) TOTAL (Day 1) DAY 2 Breakfast Cellphone Load Lunch 1L Mineral Water Dinner Accommodation (2nd night) TOTAL (Day 2) DAY 3 Breakfast Tricycle (Sabang - Poblacion) Fish for Lunch Tricycle (Poblacion - Sabang) Tricycle (Sabang - Terminal) Dinner Tricycle (Terminal - Poblacion) Accommodation (3rd night) TOTAL (Day 3) DAY 3 Tricycle (Poblacion - Terminal) Brunch Bus Fare (Baler - Pasay) TOTAL (Day 3) GRAND TOTAL

Php 500 20 10 80 10 250 350 150 500 1,870 100 40 Free 30 None 500 670 100 10 170 10 10 80 10 Free 390 10 70 429 509 3,439*

*Estimated Budget


For more travel information, please contact: 

PROVINCIAL TOURISM OFFICE
 Provincial Capitol Compound Brgy. Suklayin Baler, Aurora 3200
 Mobile : 0921-3207015
 Email : tourism_aurora@yahoo.com
 Facebook : Tourism Aurora
 Website: www.aurora.gov.ph

  **Prices and rates are correct as of posting time

My 4-day "love affair" with Aurora happened last June 11-14, 2011. Here's a series of posts on what transpired during my stay in a province that I quickly have fallen in love with. This is my 4th solo trip and 27th province on my list.

Map By: Wikipedia

I've Fallen In Love with Aurora A Historical Tour Around the Town of Baler Rock Formations, Hills, Waterfalls and Landslides A Surfer Wannabe's 2nd Surfing Experience at Sabang Beach, Baler Stop Illegal Logging in Aurora Province! Trekking to Ditumabo Mother Falls in the Town of San Luis A Taste of Baler's Ensaladang Pako How to Get There, Accommodation, Transportation, Expenses, Contact Details and Itinerary

I hope this Baler Budget Travel Guide with Budget and DIY Itinerary help you in planning yout trip to Baler! Have fun in Baler!