“DO-IT-YOURSELF” TRAVEL GUIDES

DIY or “DO-IT-YOURSELF” as defined by the author of this blog,  is planning one’s vacation without any assistance from a travel agency. The traveler himself  should be the  one to draft his own travel itinerary. Different kinds of travelers have different needs,  this is intended for budget-conscious’ travelers who are mostly backpackers, “barkada” travellers, and solo travelers. Nonetheless, this can be a good source of helpful tips for those who enjoy travelling with a taste of adventures.

PUERTO GALERA

• Take Bus from Manila to Batangas City, Fare: P200, Bus Station: Buendia, Cubao, Alabang, Travel time: 2.5 hrs.
• Take Jeep from Batangas City to Batangas Pier, Fare: P8
• Take Ferry to Puerto Galera, Fare: P250, Travel time: 45 mins
• Accommodation: P500 to P5,000/night  (Peak  Season)

BORACAY

• Take advantage of  airline promo through online booking ( Cebu Pacific, Airphil, Zest Air, PAL, SEAIR )
• Via Caticlan to Boracay, Travel time: 15 mins.
• Via Kalibo to Caticlan, Travel time: 4hrs plus 15 mins Caticlan-Boracay Is.
• Accommodations: Beachfront hotels: P4,000 to P10,000/ night ( Peak Season ), advised to contact the hotel before the trip for reservations
• Cheap accommodations are available for non-beachfront during off-peak season

PANGLAO ISLAND

• Take advantage of  airline promo through online booking ( Cebu Pacific, Airphil, Zest Air, PAL, SEAIR )
• Terminal 3 to Tagbilaran Airport, Travel time: 45 mins
• Tagbilaran City to Panglao Island, Fare: P40, Travel time 20 mins.
• Accomodation: Non-Beachfront P500 to P1000, Beachfront P2000 up
• Island hopping: P1000 (snorkeling gadgets inclusive)

SAMAL ISLAND

• Take advantage of  airline promo through online booking ( Cebu Pacific, Airphil, Zest Air, PAL, SEAIR )
• Terminal 3 to Davao International Airport,  Travel time: 45 mins
• Airport to Davao City Downtown , Taxi Fare: P100
• Davao City to Sta Ana Wharf, Fare P8
• Island-Hopping P700 with lunch, Intro to Scuba Diving P1000 for 2 dives ( Davao Divers Philippines )
• Accomodation: Samal Island P1500 up per night, Davao City P200/night Davao medical Center
• EDEN  Nature Park P1000 inclusive of Buffet Lunch and Transportation, Booking office in front of Ateneo de Davao
• SKY-RIDE P300

SIQUIJOR ISLAND

• Take advantage of  airline promo through online booking ( Cebu Pacific, Airphil, Zest Air, PAL, SEAIR )
• Terminal 3 to Dumaguete Airport,  Travel time: 45 mins
• Dumaguete Pier to Siquir Island by boat Supercat P150
• Roadtrip to Siquijor island  P600 – P1000
• Salagdoong Beach P25, Government-owned resort ( excellent)
• Accommodation: P700 room/night can accommodate 4-6 persons ( very nice )

SIPALAY BEACH RESORTS

• Take advantage of  airline promo through online booking ( Cebu Pacific, Airphil, Zest Air, PAL, SEAIR )
• Terminal 3 to Silay Airport,  Travel time: 45 mins
• Silay Airport to Bacolod City P100-Van, P20-Jeepney
• Take Bus from Bacolod City to Sipalay City, Fare P170
• Boat from Sipalay City to Sulu Sunset Beach Resort or Driftwood Beach Resort P300, Tricycle P100
• Sulu Sunset Accommodation: P500 to P1500
• Guintubdan Falls: Take bus from Bacolod City to La Carlota City P35
• La Carlota City Public market to Guintubdan Falls P25
• Guintubdan Falls Accommodation: P500 to P1500

To be continued…….