A Step-by-Step Guide in reaching The Hundred Islands

For those who have no idea of The Hundred Islands’ whereabouts, it is located in Alaminos City in Pangasinan.

Directions in getting to Alaminos City

Alaminos can be reached from Metro Manila by land through North Luzon Expressway (NLEX). It is 250 kilometers away and it would take approximately 4 to 6 hours to get there via private or public vehicle (Five Star Bus Inc., Victory Liner, Dagupan Bus Inc., and Philippine Rabbit Inc.). The bus leaves from Cubao Quezon City Station and Avenida, Manila Station from 4:30 A.M. until 12:00 Midnight. The departure time of the bus is as stated below:

From Cubao to Alaminos
• 5:00AM
• 6:20AM
• 7:40AM
• 9:00AM
• 10:20AM
• 11:40AM
• 1:00PM
• 2:20PM
• 5:00PM
• 6:30PM
• 12:00MN

Me and my friends commuted using the Victory Liner bus in the Cubao Terminal to get to Alaminos. The one-way trip ticket normally costs Php 381 but we only had to pay Php 270 each since a disount is offered for students. The trip is long but it was bearable since the bus plays certain movies for the duration of the trip. So without noticing it, we have already arrived Alaminos City.

Once we got down from the bus, we immediately rode a tricycle costing Php 50 heading to Lucap Wharf which is a 10 to 15 minute ride away. The Hundred Islands National Park Center where you’ll find information about the hundred islands and hotel accomodations such as Maxine by the Sea can be found there. Motorboats that are bound for the hundred islands are just docked near the Wharf. And once you come into agreement with one of the rates that the boatman offers, the you’ll soon see yourself heading towards the hundred islands parsadise.

The motorboat rates are as follows:

Day Tour
Small (1-5 pax) - Php 800
Medium (6-10 pax) - Php 1,000
Large (11-15 pax) - Php 1,110

Overnight
Small (1-5 pax) - Php 1,400
Medium (6-10 pax) - Php 1,800
Large (11-15 pax) - Php 2,000

So below is a step-by-step commuter’s guide to get to the hundred islands:

1. Ride a bus (ticket costs Php 381 or Php 270 for students) in a terminal such as Victory Liner heading for Alaminos City.
2. Once you getto Alaminos City, ride a tricycle (costs Php 50) heading to Lucap Wharf.
3. Get down near a hotel of your choice or directly to the Hundred Islands National Center.
4. Hire a motorboat heading towards the Hundred Islands.


That's it! Hope this guide was useful. =D