Hundred Islands National Park



The Hundred Islands National Park (Pangasinan: Kapulo-puloan or Taytay-Bakes) is in the province of Pangasinan in northern Philippines. It is located in Alaminos City, Pangasinan. The islands (124 at low tide and 123 at high tide) are scattered along Lingayen Gulf and cover an area of 18.44 square kilometres (4,557 acres). They are believed to be about two million years old. Only three of them have been developed for tourists: Governor Island, Quezon Island, and Children's Island. The islands are actually ancient corals that extend well inland, in an area previously comprising the seabed of an ancient sea. Lowering sea levels have exposed them to the surface and the peculiar "mushroom"-like shapes of some of the islands have been caused by the eroding action of the ocean waves.





 



 Register at the Tourism Info Center at the Lucap Wharf. Boats are available from 7am-5pm. Choose according to how many you are. If you are traveling solo, I suggest you wait for a group where you can tag along to save expenses. Entrance fee to island hopping is Php20 during day tour, Php40 for night trips.



 



 



Camping or pitching your tent?



I suggest you camp on Quezon Island as there are a handful of people living there.



Camping Fee: Php200/night/tent



Tent Rental: Php400



 



Others:



Kayak rental: Php250/hour (good for 2 persons). I suggest you do this and hop from one island to another. Experience the thrill and excitement when conquering waves; serenity when in between large rock formations.



Snorkeling gear: Php100, use as long as you want. I have seen both big and small fishes when I snorkled.



Cottage Overnight rental: Php 2,500 (good for 4-6pax)



CR: Php5



 



Tips:



1. There is cellphone signal (Smart & Globe) in the islands. I’m not sure with Sun.



2. There is no fresh water supply. Be sure to bring enough drinking water as basic necessities are sooooo f****** expensive in the island. Yes, more expensive than Boracay. Buko Juice is Php100, Sardines is Php80, etc.



3. Bring enough food. See #2 tip again.



4. There is no electricity except for the generator for the cottage. Charging of cellphone is Php50.