Palaui Island is a protected landscape and seascape that lies off north-eastern tip of Sta. Ana, Cagayan in northern part of the Philippines. It is a home of untouched beauty of natural wonders. Palaui Island has lots to offer whether you are an adventure seeker, nature lover or simply a laid-back traveler.
Main Activities around Palaui Island
* Punta Verde Eco-tour: Baratubut Falls* Visit either by foot or by boat & feet the Cape Engaño Lighthouse - the main attraction in Palaui Island
* Meet the lone crocodile in Crocodile Island
* Beach bumming in secluded Anguib beach
Other activities:
Overnight camping, snorkeling, scuba diving, paddling along the mangroves and many more.
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| Siwangag Cove |
Activities in Peñablanca, Cagayan
* Callao Cave spelunking* Bird watching
* River cruise
Must try local cuisines
* Pancit Patil Pato* Pancit Cabagan
* Forest crab
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| Pancit Patil Pato |
How we get there (Tuguegarao City and Sta. Ana, Cagayan)
By Land: For the adventurous but low in budget who are willing to endure 10 to 14 hours road trip from Metro Manila to Tuguegarao or to Sta. Ana, Cagayan.We rode Victory bus in Kamias Terminal bound to Tuguegarao City, Cagayan (first class bus fare is Php860) for 10 hours. From Tuguegarao City, we rode a non-aircon van bound to Sta. Ana (fare is Php180) for 3 hours. If you are near Sampaloc, Manila, Florida bus has direct route to Sta. Ana, Cagayan
By Air: Book your flight from Manila to Tuguegarao City usually takes up to 2 hours then take a van bound to Sta. Ana like we did. (We did take a flight going back to Manila from Tuguegarao City via Cebu Pacific).
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| Victory liner bus schedule as of December 2015 |
Where did we stay? at Jotay Resort
Our actual Itinerary
Day 0 |
| pool at Jotay Resort |
9:30 PM - ETD Victory bus, Kamias Terminal to Tuguegarao City
Day 1
7:30 AM - ETA Victory, Tuguegarao City Terminal
7:30 - 8:30 AM - Breakfast at the panciteria infront of bus terminal
8:30 - 11:30 AM - Callao cave exploration
11:30 - 1:00 PM - Lunch
1:00 PM - ETD Tuguegarao City to Sta. Ana Cagayan
4:00 PM - ETA Sta. Ana Cagayan / Check-in / coordinate our Palui tour
5:00 - 6:00 PM - Visit Sta. Ana Rizal park and Municipal Office
6PM - onwards - Dinner / Swimming
Day 2
6:00AM Breakfast
7:30 AM ETD to San Vicente Port / Register / Secure permit/pass
8:30 - 930AM Sailing to Anguib Beach (cancelled)
9:30 - 11AM ETA Punta Verde / trek to Baratubut falls
11:30 - 1PM ETA Crocodile Island / Lunch
1:30 - 4:00 PM ETA Siwangag cove / Trek to Cape Engaño lighthouse
4:00 - 5:00 PM ETD Siwangag cove to unknown beach for swimming
5PM - onwards - Back to resort / Dinner / Swimming / Settled bill
Day 3
6:00 AM - Breakfast
7:00 AM - Check-out / ETD Sta. Ana to Tuguegarao
10:00 AM - ETA Tuguegarao City Airport / Snack
12:00 PM - Check - in
2:00 PM - ETD to Manila (delayed flight) Home sweet home
Expenses in PHP
20 - Callao cave entrance fee
20 - Callao cave guide tip (100/5pax)
120 - Trike rental Victory bus terminal - Callao cave (600/5pax)
360 - Van fare to/from Tuguegaro - Sta. Ana (180 per way)
900 - Jotay Resort 2N accommodation
20 - Palaui Environmental fee
50 - Palaui day pass fee
70 - Cape Engaño and Baratubut falls guide fee (350/5pax)
700 - Palaui Island boat rental (3500/5pax)
1391 - Plane fare Tuguegarao - Manila
150 - Airport Terminal Fee
4, 661 - TOTAL (food not included)
TIPS:
1. Traveling with group is highly recommended to minimized the cost.
2. We stayed in Jotay Resort for Php 4000 less 10% discount for 2 nights (4 adults and 1 child) but there are other much cheaper inn/resorts in the neighborhood and they are easy to find.
3. If you have reserved accommodation in Sta. Ana Cagayan you may ask the van driver nicely to dropped you off right infront of your resort/inn.
4. If possible, avoid travelling here on rainy day and always check the weather updates :)
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