PUERTO GALERA - TRAVEL + ITERINARIES + TIPS

Puerto Galera is one of the awesome  and the most memorable island I traveled so far.
It was 4 months preparation and the only problem was I do not know what  exactly the rates, packages in the island unlike my any travel that I have an estimated and expected stores to go to. That was really a lesson so

Now,

hoping that this post will serve as guide and heads up to you guys who's planning to go to Puerto Galera. this was my schedule and tips for you.

We spent 3 Days 2 Nights at Puerto Galera last August with 3 friends, thru Jam Liner Kamuning, Cubao Terminal.

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Kamuning departure 7:50 (via C5)
Because of unexpected traffic we reached slex at 9:30 then we finally get to batangas port at 11:50am. That would be the worst travel time from EDSA Kamuning to Batangas port. travel time might lessen if we took EDSA ave.

What to Expect in Puerto Galera:

• Awesome beaches• Falls ( far and needs additional payment for tricycle to get there)• Lovely islands• No fast foods• 2nd boracay for night life• Foreigners 
• Foods are bit pricey (foreigner's price)• Water sports (at white beach)
• Hospitable locals
• Great views
• No Specialty food
• Tour packages from tricycle drivers (canvas first)

Tips to remember:

-Be aware of fixers. Do not entertain someone that will approach you once you get down from bus. Buy your tickets with your own at the counter area, just ask the guards where can you get/buy tickets to Puerto Galera.
Fixers comes to help you buy tickets then ask for tip(money) once you get in for check in. They do not contented with small amount only accepting 50php and up. You can buy your own, do it!

-Buy the Minolo Shipping lines (MSL)
Why? As they say. MSL is the fastest, affordable and most reliable boat liner going to Puerto Galera.

- if you already have the date when to come back I recommend to buy a round trip ticket to save.
275php per trip and only 500php when you buy a round trip one.

We land at Puerto Galera after 1 and 45 mins sea travel. We took too long because of the hard waves came after the storm "Lando".

but ( do not end up here)

Puerto Galera Trip was the awesome one.

for the 3 days 2 nights stories and experience you can visit here. 

We swam at white beach, played hard with the waves, walk on the shore at night, 

We did snorkeling, Island hopping, side seeing, swam at the hidden cave and had fun.

Even if we did not do all things I expected, I gained experiences and memories that I think it's hard to achieve in otheir places.

below is the Iterinaries that might help and be your guide in your visit.

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TAGAYTAY - BUDGET TRAVEL DAY TOUR

What comes to your mind when you hear Tagaytay?

If you are not an outgoing person who explore things out you would think that visiting Tagaytay is not a good idea for a budget travel because of its Pricey market.

Well, You Got it… WRONG!

In fact, you can enjoy Tagaytay with even/at least 2000 pesos.

And again…

Yes! 2000 pesos

When you are from Metro Manila, you should be aware of this. Sometimes, we from Metro Manila usually invest and spend to travel by plane and by sea and overlooked the nearest possible place to relax with our little budget.

Enjoy the cool weather of Tagaytay without spending too much.

Thru this blog I will share how I made my 2000 pesos a gateway to  Tagaytay budget Tour.

Let’s Go!!!

What are the things you should be aware of:

Do not be fooled by the tricycle drivers offering the (as if ) best deal in your entire life.  

Riding tricycle is more ideal if you’re in group of 4 or more. Since we are already on the topic of transportation, I’ll begin here:

The very first thing to know how to get to Tagaytay. Transportation (what and where to ride?).

We ride a bus from pasay terminal. (at taft station of MRT walk at the back of Mcdonald’s)

Fare: ranging from 85-90php.

1 hr and 30 minutes estimated travel time.

2^nd, The most common money eater in every vacation, the Accomodation. (Where to Stay?)

If you are planning to spend overnight in Tagaytay, Just choose the near to main road or walking distance so you can save time and spend time on the street of Tagaytay instead.

You can send me a message for my suggestion contacts like 500 below rate per peson. (we are not paid or whatsoever, We just used to collect contacts of affordable Transients in Tagaytay so we already have our choices when we need to stay longer there. Might help to others.)

Since for me if you are in a place to explore not just to sleep you wouldn’t stay whole day in your room, you just need a comfortable bed and a safe place to leave your things and bags.

(Where to Go?)

I was inspired on my first visit in Tagaytay that’s why I made this blog post. We'l

People’s Park in the Sky.

Like many children I didn’t visit People’s park in the Sky when I was a kid that is why my excitement level was as high as where it is located. (:D kidding) 

If you are planning to take a shot here but you have a limited time, go here first and enjoy the view of Tagaytay, Taal Volcano, Taal lake and Tagaytay Highlands.

You can  ride a Jeepney at Olivarez terminal to get here. Only P17 only.

Entrance: 30 pesos

Picnic Grove.

The first time I came here was I think when I am only 8 years old.? not sure. haha

In our case, we took the E. Aguinaldo Highway so we go first to People's park in the sky before Picnic Grove for budget and time saving purposes.

There are lots of activities you can do here, actually some people spend more time here because of low entrance fee. activities are ziplines, side seeing, picnic with fam. etc. some activities like horse back riding, and kiddie rides in Sky Ranch.

Entrance : 50 pesos

Sky Ranch.

Best known because of the highest Ferris Wheel in town, the "Sky Eye". 

Experience and enjoy more the awesome view of Taal volcano from the most highest.

Entrance: 100 pesos

(Where to Eat)

This is my favorite!

EATING!!! :))

In eating, whenever I travel I always go to the Place's Spcialties. woah! overheard that Bulalo is the Best in Tagaytay! sooooo LET's Go.!

I can't speak for other much pricey restaurant unless I have eaten there already. In Tagaytay, I only tasted the Don Juan, and 2 stores with Bulalo specialty.

Mahogany Market: 

Located in Mahogany Market. Alegre. 

So far, my best bulalo experience. I highly suggest Alegre's Bulalo. I do not know, but it is more tasty among the three bulalos. Best partner with their crispy tawilis. Hmmmm.

take a jeep from Olivarez going to Mahogany Market. fare: 8 pesos.

we tried other bulalo of other store but I do not like that much so I'll better share Alegre's intead. from then we go back to Alegre's and did not dare to try other stores, maybe we'll try them but not for now.

Next is the Don Juan's

 I did not like their Bulalo but I do like their sisig. pork sisig, very much! this is locate at Magallanes in front of Starbucks and Leslies. if want to have dinner with the best sisig it is also 1 jeep from Olivarez and you can ride a bus back to Manila from this place, much better than from Olivarez.

Dessert?

A well spend time is to spend it with sweet and a nice view. 

Bag of Beans

I only hear this exclusive in Tagaytay. well a bit pricey but the best Blueberry cheesecake and I can say my favorite.

Their Signature coffee will surely awake you by its natural kick and true taste of coffee. bottom less? its ok.

Spend time alone or with friends it doesn't matter as long as you enjoying it. - mersacabal

Until my Next travel guide....  wish it helped. :)

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