Just collected all pics from our Baler trip and sad to say, we weren’t able to get to Dipaculao beach and other sites that are equally if not more spectacular. All I can say is one can really fall in love with this place.
We were fortunate enough to come here minus the Holy Week or vacationing crush of people…I would recommend that you do so because you will get to really appreciate Baler’s beauty, the warmth of its people, the truly rustic feel of Baler is an experience in itself…
Include in your itinerary the 1.3 km uphill / downhill trek to Ditumabo falls (you get to draw your inner strength), see the 600 year-old Balete tree, hike up to Ermita Hills, see the Aniao islets (pick sea urchins), go up to the lighthouse shaped like a plane’s wing, watch the sunrise, surf, swim at either falls, river, or sea, or where the river meets the sea, go kayaking, discover a deserted cove…Baler is really beautiful…thank you, Baler…
So to start off I’d like to share some pictures of our Baler trip, and after these, the actual itinerary and expenses we incurred, and it is hoped that this can be of help to those who would want to D.I.Y. to Baler.











































As promised, here’s the actual itinerary and expenses incurred. Hope this helps you guys.
In the meantime, be kind to one another. Ciao.
DAY 1 FEBRUARY 19, 2018 SUNDAY | |
Grab! San Juan to JOY BUS Cubao | 120.00 |
Dinner | 135.00 |
JOY BUS Fare to Baler (@P730 PER HEAD) | 1,460.00 |
Subtotal 1 | 1,715.00 |
ARRIVE @BALER 5:10am | |
Tricy fare to Jamjen Lodge | 100.00 |
Breakfast @Jamjen Lodge | 130.00 |
AM | |
Tricy tour (Joel 09262930766 or Dennis) | 800.00 |
Balete Tree | 60.00 |
Bought T-Shirt | 150.00 |
Trek to Ditumabo Falls (Entrance / Guide) | 260.00 |
Lunch @Ditumabo Falls | 235.00 |
Hanging Bridge (Donation) | 20.00 |
Ermita Hill (Entrance) | 60.00 |
Tromba Statue | |
Diguisit Falls (Donation) | 20.00 |
Dimadimalangat / Aniao Islets (Entrance) | 200.00 |
Meryenda | 77.00 |
6:00 PM onwards | |
Dinner @Baler Surfer Grill | 550.00 |
Shake | 180.00 |
Subtotal 2 | 2,842.00 |
DAY 2 February 20, 2018 MONDAY | |
Coffee / miscellaneous purchases | 70.00 |
Breakfast | 135.00 |
Tricy Tour (Dennis) | 800.00 |
Disacalarin Cove (Entrance) | 600.00 |
Guide (Laloy) | 500.00 |
Lunch @Yolly’s Inihaw | 550.00 |
Bought Longganizang Baler | 280.00 |
Bought Suman (Baler) | 200.00 |
Bought Tampipi (3) souvenirs | 100.00 |
Bought Pacita’s Peanut Butter (its delicious) | 425.00 |
Settled Jamjen Lodge stay | 1,500.00 |
Subtotal 3 | 5,160.00 |
JOY BUS Fare to Manila (@P730 PER HEAD) | 1,460.00 |
Key Chains | 210.00 |
Dinner (Chowking) | 342.00 |
Taxi | 100.00 |
Subtotal 4 | 2,112.00 |
TOTAL | 11,829.00 |