Bauang, La Union DIY Itinerary 2017

#Budget
P2,900 good for 9pax
° 2D1N accomodation, Van transfer, Toll fees, Gas
P500-800 food
Pasalubong : price starts at P150-500

#GDtravelNote ✏️🖇
📸 Top 3 places for photo ops/ig photos/FB post : Thunderbird Resorts, Bahay na Bato, Pindangan Ruins
🍬Pasalubong : Danggit, Dilis, Tupig
⚽️ Beach activities: Island Hopping only

☆ Prepare for a long drive travel. Take TPLEX way, we took Manila-La Union for 4hrs only. San Fernando to Luna town, almost 1hr gap
☆ Stay near at surfing area in La Union. Although waves in Bauang was quiet good but no one offers surfing lesson near on the place where we stayed. Still needs to go to San Fernando/San Juan.
☆ Search for resto ahead of time.

🏚Accomodation
Marand Resort and Spa
Address: MacArthur Highway, Bauang, La Union
Phone: (072) 705 2131

Review:
Staffs are friendly and accomodating. Buffet breakfast starts at 7am. Rooms are quiet good, comfty, classy and with ample space for big activities. 5 minutes from hotel to beachfront, both have swimming area. Hotel swimming pools : some slides are not well functioning, suggest to make renovation and have human size action figures since it was very trendy nowadays. Beachfront pools : should expand swimming pools to comfortably accomodate more guest. Create more beach activities.

Itinerary
DAY 1:

01:30 - Assembly at Jolibee Cubao-Edsa
02:00 - Departure
06:00 - ETA La Union/Breakfast (own account)
07:00 - Proceed to Gapuz Grape Farm/Pinadangan Ruins/Thunderbird Resorts/Macho Temple/Bahay na Bato/Our Lady of Namacpacan/Baluarte Watch tower
14:00 - Lunch (own account)
15:00 - Check in at Hotel / Rest Time
16:00 - Swimming Activities/Free Time
19:00 - Dinner(own account)/Socialize/Drink/Eat/Free Time

DAY 2:

09:00 - Breakfast(included in accomodation)
10:00 - Swimming by the beach/pool
*other activities : Island Hopping Php150/head
13:00 - Lunch
16:00 - ETD to Manila
21:00 - ETA Manila

Tuhian Beach, Catanauan, Quezon Province

Hidden White Sands Beach

Just like in Catanauan Cove

If you are going near at Catanaun, General Luna or Macalelon, these place must be in you list. It is situated just beside Catanauan Cove. (See Map below, located at the left side)

The road going to the beach is 4.7km from Gumaca-Pitogo-Mulanay-San Narciso Road. From the highway to the beach, the absence of white sands is visible. You may feel that you're getting near but it's not. It can be travel by a private vehicle or hire tricycle. I just don't have idea with the fare since we have our own car. In the middle of the road, there is a toll-gate. Locals here is collecting fee for the road project in the barangay.

Upon reaching basketball court, just straight ahead and the see can view from there. Cottages and private resort is available in the place but just few.

All-in-white. Yes, it's true.

We came here to have fun, relax and also to take some pre-nup photo. We aren't proffessional but the place makes every shots perfect.

(Mr. & Mrs. Johnell Son's Pre-nup photos)

We really appreciate this place.

Kubo Rental :

Holiday Season - P1000.00 (good for 15pax)

Ligo - P10.00

Ihe - P5.00

Mt. Daguldol 2015 ⚫2D/1N night trek

18 April 2015, me and boyfie's co-workers went to Brgy. Hugom, San Juan, Batangas for trecking + beach bummin' adventure plus celebrating also our 76th month.

Without any preparation, jogging or exercise, Without hesitation, i joined them to look for adventure and hoping for a very nice view from the top.

MT. DAGULDUL, San Juan, Batangas

Major jump-off: Brgy. Hugom, San Juan

LLA: 13°40.380N 121°19.160E, 672 MASL (+ 672 m)

Days required / Hours to summit: 1-2 days / 5 hours

Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 3/9, Trail class 1-3

(http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2007/11/mt-daguldul-670.html?m=1) 

I won't take it too long, here's our itinerary:

April 18, 2015
1300h     Arrive from SMY imus cavite
1400h     Van ride going to SM Lipa
1600h     Jeep ride going to San Juan
1700h     Jeep ride going to Brgy. Hugom
1800h     Arrived at brgy. Hugom
1900h     Start of Treck
2100h     rest for a while at Manong guide's house
               We experienced the rain while ascending
2130h     rest and dinner at one of residence
               then we continue our trek to campsite

April 19, 2015
00h         reached Camp 2 of Mt. daguldol
               Bonfire and Socials
0500h     woke up. Raining.
0600h     breakfast
0800h     reached the summit
               Selfies and groufies. Foggy.
0830h     descend
1200h     reached the Beach
               Chill. Swim. Got clean. Lunch.
1600h     Hired jeep going to San Juan for P1000.00
1700h     Bus ride going to Turbina
2100h     Dinner at Jollibee, Turbina
               Van ride going back to Dasma, Cavite


Few years ago, based in previous blogs i red, they walk along sea shore before getting in jump-off point. But now, the construction of roads and bridges is on going. Still, it is a long way walk although there's another option to ride in trike, we prefer to walk in an up and down concrete road slope.

First 15 minute climb up to rest place, quite good. Next, it is tough and getting even harder. This is my first trek in my life and i found it too difficult but fulfilling. At the back of my mind i'm telling "last na 'toh!!" (Haha)

The trail is easy to follow but it will be confusing when you reach houses. Some residents here offers special halo-halo. Maybe, because it's summer time. Whenever i see some of my team going through a high steps, i got fainted and scared to step mine so instead of looking upward, i look at my shoes and to the ground. Lakad lang. :)

What really helped me to get through with it is when the unexpected rain fall while treking. We all want to get up fast so i have no choice. I also want to so i made it. We took our dinner at one of residents in the mountain. They are polite and has a rest place for the mountaineers. We ate and got energize to start again the trek to campsite. Upon reaching the campsite, our team owned the place with water and nice grass to place our tents. Got socials and get sleep.

Kubo for the guide with running water beside

Huge space of Camp Site 2

Kung-fu-Panda signature pose

Dinner sa nagtitinda ng halo-halo 🍨

4am. The rain woke us up and no one get out the tent.
5am. When the rain stop, we had our breakfast and clean ourselves for the trek to the summit. Camp2 is nicer than the camp at the summit. We had our running water supply there and surrounded by trees.

At the summit, we failed to see the view. No clearing of clouds but still i was a happy kid inside. I conquered my fear and achieved things i never expect and even prepared for it.
Now, from the top, i told to myself that this is not my first and last climb. A big thanks to my mjal who lift me up and carried me when im fainting. 💜

Here some pictures for keeps. :)

my mjal, Glenn Anda

the rock! yeah!!

Boy band (haha :D)

Girl power

Team pyanga at Mt. Daguldol Campsite 2

 While descending...

Water source.

Thanks for visit to my blog. :)

Love Surf BALER 2015

Month of Feb, i saw a page from Facebook who offers Baler tour for only P1,500.00 per pax by "We Wander Travel and Tours". The man behind the said page is Mr. Mhick Pino who consistenly answer queries and very patient. This is my first time to give a trust in this kind of an ad. For P500.00 reservation fee, it is quite good.

We planned to go to BALER celebrating

 Mjal Glenn's 24th bornday & our 75th Monthsary

Mar 20, 2015
2300H, meet up is at Mcdo near MRT Buendia. Mr. Pino gave exact details of the tour and a voucher. Me and Glenn combined with other groups.

2400H - Time of Departure at Manila

Mar 21, 2015
0230H - Time of Arrival at Cabanatuan N.E.
Stop over at Shell Gas Station
As per kuya Shally (tour guide/driver), we'll wait up to 0400H before we arrive from there. It's not safe to travel in darkness.

0400H - TE Cabanatuan

0630H - TA Aurora
First Stop, BALETE TREE.
Based from the blogs i red about this place, tourist can climb to the highest of Balete Tree but when we came, no one tries to, some other said the gov'mnt doesn't allow it anymore.

0700H - TA Baler town Proper
We ate breakfast at Rolling Store suggested by our tour guide.
Seafood is more expensive than meat. They offer a good price! :)

Took pictures @ Big BALER Letters

Went to Catholic Church and in its front, the ANCIENT HOUSE OF AURORA.

Right beside the rolling stores is the MUSEO DE BALER.

0900H - TA Rock Formation
The beach is so perfect and the waves. The ROCK FORMATION is so amazing. Yellowish brown rocks spread in that beach. The resort offers cottages P400 - up with swimming pool and nice comfort rooms. Lighthouse is overlooking from there.

ERMITA HILL
Overlooking Sabang Beach

DITUMABO MOTHER FALLS
Trike Ride + Trecking = Daughter Falls  + Mother Fall + Cold Water 😁😁

1200H - Lunch at kubo kubo àlong Ditumabo way

1400H - went at resort and take a rest

1800H - dinner at Town Proper

2000H - Free Time! Chillax

March 22, 20150800H - Breakfast at BAYLER VIEW RESTO

*must try!! "Turones"

1000H - bought Souvenier l there, most likely, they put all Stores who offers pasalubong in one place

1100H - SURFING TIME! 😁😁🏄🏄🏄

1500H - time of departure at Baler, Aurora

MHIE'S NOTES :

1. We wander Travel and Tours offers a great adventure trip plus the owner of agency is really polite and responsive to queries. They can be trusted without a doubt.

2. Mr Shally, our driver was so cool and became close to our group.

3. Try to join with other groups in a package tour. Don't forget to bring monopod with you for groufie and make shots with them. Make friends. Show up. Be cool.

4. I think package tour is cheaper than having your own itinerary.

4.1. Disadvantage: Itinerary is not flexible.

4.2. Advantage: the driver knows the best itinerary cause they travel on that place so many times. They will get you to resto who serves good & budget meals.

5. Make some noise inside the van. Do sing and party party cause for sure the travel and Sierra Madre is very long (6-7hours of travel)

TRAVEL GUIDE : BAGUIO 2D/1N

TRANSPORTATION

GOING TO BAGUIO
 •  Victory Liner Pasay
    Transpo: P445.00 (Regular Aircon Bus)
    Travel Hours: 6 Hours
    Contact Nos.: (02)8335019-20, (02)8334403

    * Tips: 1) Make a reservation via internet. Check the website for details. 2)Go there before the day of arrival for sure seats. 3)If you are two or one only, take the Chance Passenger lane. A bit hassle but you will get your seat for a couple of hours.
  
BAGUIO PROPER
• From Legarda St. (Hotel Henricos) to SM Baguio
  Jeepney Ride going to Baguio Sioco
  Transpo: P8.50

• Hire Taxi
  Transpo Ranges @ P50.00 - P70.00

PLACES TO VISIT IN 2D/1N TRAVEL

1. Mines view
2. The Mansion
3. Wright Park
4. Hundred Steps
5. Camp John Hay
6. Baguio Cathedral
7. Burnham Park
8. Botanical Garden

WHERE TO STAY

    HOTEL HENRICOS
    Legarda St. (Near BGH) Baguio City
    Early check-in cost P2,000 (overnight)
    Regular check-in P1,500
    Sharing of 4, Bathroom (with heater), free breakfast, 2pm - 12pm

HIRE TAXI FOR TOUR

    Bobot Lorenzana (Taxi Driver)
    09183264453
    P1500 8hours/P250 per hr

ITINERARY & PICTURES

Dec 19 2014 (Friday)

8:00pm
Arrived at Victory Liner Pasay. Tickets available that time is for 10am the other day. 
9:30pm
Arrived from pasay. Finally we got the trip as chance passenger. 
11:21pm
Sctex

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Dec 20 2014 (Saturday)

12:00am
Tarlac City Bus Stop.
      Midnight foods:
      Barbeque Rice - P45.00
      Siomai - P25.00

3:00am
Arrived at baguio 
4:15am
Check in time at Hotel Henrico

9:00am

MINES VIEW

There is no entrance fee. Go down and you will see a very nice view.


To do:
1. Unlimited pictures

2. Buy Strawberry Taho, P20.00 each

3. Picture with horsy, P50.00, 10php/shot

 4. Buy souvenir items
T shirt- 2 for P150.00

 THE MANSION

No entrance fee. Tourist not allowed to go near.

WRIGHT PARK

Located at the front of The Mansion. Walkthrough and take lot of pictures.

Go straight ahead and you will see
Igorot Costume, P20 unliShots

 

 

HUNDRED STEPS

CAMP JOHN HAY

This is the place i most like in baguio, cool air, peaceful place and amazing ambiance.

BAGUIO CATHEDRAL

   
3hrs travel fee : P600.00

11:30am
Sm Baguio
Bought food for lunch.
P387.00

4:00pm

BURNHAM PARK

(From Legarda St. Ride a jeep going to the central with sign Bagiuo Sioco)
Fee: P8.50

Bike rent
P50.00/hr

Photo ops at park

Dinner at Seafood karinderia near burham
P365.00 (good for 4 person)

Market tour
Bought pasalubongs, you have a choice of
7 for P100
3 for P100, Peanut Brittle or Strawberry Jam

Went back, preparing for NIGHT MARKET SHOPPING.
Transpo : P50.00

Going back to burnham, for wagwag (ukay-ukay)
Transpo : P50.00

I bought 1 blouse and 1 maong dress for
P230

When back to hotel
Transpo  : P50.00

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Dec 21 2014 (Sunday)

9:00am
Going to Botanical Garden
Transpo: P70.00

BOTANICAL GARDEN

To do:
1. Take pictures with Igorot people outside.
2. Will see Igorot houses and Big Statues
4. Souvenir shops inside

5. Discover Lagoon used in Japanese time. This lagoon/cave has connection going to Camp John Hay, Mines view, etc, and also used as a hospital during their times.


11:00am
Going back to hotel
P65.00 

11:30am
Packed up @Hotel Henricos
Going to Sm Baguio
P50.00

TOTAL EXPENSES

 (excluding pasalubongs, wagwag items)
 P6,062.00