Hello mommies,
How are you?
If
you are looking for a quick weekend getaway with your family and
friends without actually breaking the bank then here is the answer to
your itchy feet .
As we all know Batangas is just 2-4hours drive from the metro depending on which route you will take, or if you will take the bus then the travel time is just the same especially if you take the CALABARZON Route. There is no stop except for loading passengers so traveling is as easy as pie. We chose this place because its very affordable, also its the nearest beach from Metro Manila if I am not mistaken and almost all travel bloggers rave about it so we are extremely excited to go there.
So now let me share our family weekend getaway at Masasa Beach, Tingloy Batangas last January 13-14, 2018. Me, my mom, Luna our 6 year old daughter and bebeloves went to Batangas by commute. We took ALPS Bus line directly to Batangas Grand Terminal, (you can also take Jam or Gold Bus line) from Batangas GT we took a jeepney going to Anilao, from Anilao we took the boat to Tingloy. Actually there is another boat going directly to Masasa Beach but the boats at Anilao port are super confusing and there are no customer service nor a ticketing agents or coastguards that we can ask on how to get there plus there is a lot of crowd because its a weekend. People, especially new comers like us are confused. So basically, we just go with the flow. There are a lot of passengers and the line is quite long so you need to be patient. Due to the bulk of guests, it took us 2 hours to pay for the environmental fee. By the way my 6 year old daughter is not free of charge.
Thankfully the sun is cooperating and the clouds gave us lots of shades. After a long wait in a corner we finally board our boat. There is no first come first serve basis here, so you have to be snappy to get a seat at least. From Tingloy port there is a lot of tricycle that will take you to your homestay.
Batangas Getaway Itinerary:
Day 1
4am - Departure from ALPS Terminal Cubao
6am - Arrival at Grand Terminal
7am - Arrival at Anilao Port (went to market to buy food and other needs)
8am-9am - Waiting in Line for the Environmental Permit
9am-10am - Waiting time for the boat
10am - off to Tingloy
11am - Arrival at Tingloy
11am-3pm Rest
3pm - went to bask in the sun
6pm dinner
7pm - sleeping time.
Day 2
9am - breakfast
10am - beach
12nn - preparing to leave Tingloy
1pm - left the Homestay
2pm - at the pier
2:30pm - departure from Tingloy
3:15pm - Arrival at Anilao
4:30pm - Arrival at Batangas Grand Terminal
7pm - Departure from BGT
9pm - Arrival at Ortigas Center
Things to bring:
Please keep in mind to bring along trash bag when you go to the beach. Its quite sad that because of the increase in tourism, people just throw their trash everywhere. Also there are trash bins that are located nearby. So please take your trash with you.
Sleeping overnight at the beach is ok. But the use of tent is not allowed. You can use a mat or a hammock instead.
There is a few solar lights at the shore.
#travelingonabudget
#batangas
#travelgoal2018
As we all know Batangas is just 2-4hours drive from the metro depending on which route you will take, or if you will take the bus then the travel time is just the same especially if you take the CALABARZON Route. There is no stop except for loading passengers so traveling is as easy as pie. We chose this place because its very affordable, also its the nearest beach from Metro Manila if I am not mistaken and almost all travel bloggers rave about it so we are extremely excited to go there.
So now let me share our family weekend getaway at Masasa Beach, Tingloy Batangas last January 13-14, 2018. Me, my mom, Luna our 6 year old daughter and bebeloves went to Batangas by commute. We took ALPS Bus line directly to Batangas Grand Terminal, (you can also take Jam or Gold Bus line) from Batangas GT we took a jeepney going to Anilao, from Anilao we took the boat to Tingloy. Actually there is another boat going directly to Masasa Beach but the boats at Anilao port are super confusing and there are no customer service nor a ticketing agents or coastguards that we can ask on how to get there plus there is a lot of crowd because its a weekend. People, especially new comers like us are confused. So basically, we just go with the flow. There are a lot of passengers and the line is quite long so you need to be patient. Due to the bulk of guests, it took us 2 hours to pay for the environmental fee. By the way my 6 year old daughter is not free of charge.
Thankfully the sun is cooperating and the clouds gave us lots of shades. After a long wait in a corner we finally board our boat. There is no first come first serve basis here, so you have to be snappy to get a seat at least. From Tingloy port there is a lot of tricycle that will take you to your homestay.
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| Anilao Port |
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| Our boat to Tingloy Island |
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| The priceless view |
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| View from Tingloy Port |
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| Our Homestay |
Batangas Getaway Itinerary:
Day 1
4am - Departure from ALPS Terminal Cubao
6am - Arrival at Grand Terminal
7am - Arrival at Anilao Port (went to market to buy food and other needs)
8am-9am - Waiting in Line for the Environmental Permit
9am-10am - Waiting time for the boat
10am - off to Tingloy
11am - Arrival at Tingloy
11am-3pm Rest
3pm - went to bask in the sun
6pm dinner
7pm - sleeping time.
Day 2
9am - breakfast
10am - beach
12nn - preparing to leave Tingloy
1pm - left the Homestay
2pm - at the pier
2:30pm - departure from Tingloy
3:15pm - Arrival at Anilao
4:30pm - Arrival at Batangas Grand Terminal
7pm - Departure from BGT
9pm - Arrival at Ortigas Center
Things to bring:
- Insect Repellant
- Suntan Lotion
- Drinking Water ( we bought at Anilao Port its cheaper)
- Cooked food so when you arrive you will just eat
- Fresh food that you can cook at your homestay (your homestay will provide utensils)
- Charcoal if you want to have bbq.
- Tent/Beach mat
- Beach slipper/shoes
- Trash Bag
Please keep in mind to bring along trash bag when you go to the beach. Its quite sad that because of the increase in tourism, people just throw their trash everywhere. Also there are trash bins that are located nearby. So please take your trash with you.
Sleeping overnight at the beach is ok. But the use of tent is not allowed. You can use a mat or a hammock instead.
There is a few solar lights at the shore.
Batangas Travel Budget
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Per Person
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Budget
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Travel Time
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Cubao - Grand Terminal
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₱165.00
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2 hours
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Grand Terminal - Anilao
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₱37.00
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1 hour
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Anilao - Tingloy
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₱80.00
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45 minutes
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Environmental fee
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₱30.00
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Tingloy to masasa Beach
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₱80.00
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15 minutes
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Homestay to Masasa Beach by tricycle
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₱15.00
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Homestay per night
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₱300.00
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