Palaui Island
Palaui Island is located in the eastern-most part of northern Luzon. It is a protected landscape that offers awesome sights, a Spanish-era lighthouse, unspoiled and pristine white sand beaches, stunning vistas, uninhabited islands, scenic and breath-taking views. Getting there is quite a challenge, especially if its your first time. To make it easier for you, here is a detailed procedures on how to get to Palaui Island.
First, you need to get to San Vicente Port in the town of Sta. Ana in Cagayan, the usual jump-off point to Palaui Island.
HOW TO GET TO STA. ANA, CAGAYAN FROM MANILA
By Land: From Manila, take a direct Florida bus bound for Sta. Ana, Cagayan. Buses from Sampaloc terminal leaves daily, check with the bus company for the schedule of trips or you may call (02)743-3809 for inquiries. Travel time from Manila to Sta. Ana takes about 15 hours. Alternatively, you could take a bus bound for Tuguegarao which takes about 10-12 hours. From Tuguegarao, transfer to a passenger van or bus bound for Sta. Ana. Travel time is 3-4 hours and fare is around 180 pesos.
By Air: Take a plane bound for Tuguegarao City. Cebu Pacific and PAL Express have daily flights from Manila to Tuguegarao City. From there, take a passenger van or bus going to Sta. Ana. Travel time is 3-4 hours and fare is around 180 pesos.
Please note when leaving Sta. Ana, the last bus bound for Manila or Tuguegarao departs at 2:30 PM; while the last passenger van leaves at 2:00 PM.
HOW TO GET TO PALAUI ISLAND AND TO OTHER DESTINATIONS
From Sta. Ana, take a tricycle to San Vicente port. Look for the visitor's center to register and to rent a boat to your desired destination/s. Boat rental depends on the location and to how many destinations you would want to visit. Below are the published rates by PASAMOBA (Palaui San Vicente Motor Banca Association) as of February 2013.
Short Distances
- Punta Verde (15 mins, 8 passenger maximum) - PHP 750
- Pugo Moro (5 mins, 8 passenger maximum) - PHP 500
- Crocodile Island (5 mins, 8 passenger maximum) - PHP 500
- Jerolinda Resort (10 mins, 8 passenger maximum) - PHP 300
Long Distances
- Cape EngaƱo (45 mins, 8 passenger maximum) - PHP 1,800
- Anguib Beach (25 mins, 8 passenger maximum) - PHP 1,500
- Puzurubo (1 hour, 8 passenger maximum) - PHP 1,800
- Siwangag (30 mins, 8 passenger maximum) - PHP 1,500
Special Trips
Cape EngaƱo, Crocodile Island, Anguib Beach and Punta Verde - PHP 3,500 (8 passengers maximum)
For bookings and inquiries, you may contact:
Fernando Cabutin - 0935-9966744
Dispatcher - 0947-6340986
Wow! This looks like the Jeju Island of S. Korea. I never knew we have this kind of island! I am in awe... A must visit place for a getaway.
ReplyDeletewill be going there next week with my officemate. thanks for this post. its really helpful :)
ReplyDeleteI'm from Isabela but residing here in Manila...once i got home, i would like to visit and discover the God given beautiful nature like Palaui Island...
ReplyDeleteI'm from Isabela but residing here in Manila...once i got home, i would like to visit and discover the God given beautiful nature like Palaui Island...
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ReplyDeleteMy sister and I are looking for travel companions to Palaui, this is to share the boat ride expenses because they are quite expensive. Our original date of travel is on March 28-30 if there will be people who will join is if none
We plan to move it by April Holy Week (April 17-20). if you guys are interested kindly message me to this number 09178027493 or email me kenanaiah18@gmail.com
looking forward to traveling with you :)
Wanted: Palaui Travel Joiner
ReplyDeleteMy sister and I plant to go to Palaui on March 28-30 if we get travel joiners because boat rides are really expensive for us, it would be great to find companions
if there will be no joiners, we plant to move it on April Holy Week (april 17-20). If you guys are interested, just message me 09178027493, or email me at kenanaiah18@gmail.com
looking forward to travelling with you,
by the way we are just backpackers and we plant to camp under the stars, the thing is there are no acommodations available at the exact Palaui Island ;)