padre burgos and pagbilao | budget and itinerary

Summary of our Trip:

Date: February 16-19, 2016
Number of pax: Two (2) persons
Budget: P3,150 per person
Accommodation: Tent in Kwebang Lampas/Puting Buhangin
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Dampalitan Island


​suggested itinerary

Since we wanted to spend time lounging by the beach and swimming, this itinerary is very relaxed. For more than half of the trip, we were in Kwebang Lampas/Puting Buhangin. 
 
Day 1: Kwebang Lampas/Puting Buhangin
  • 9:00 AM - ETD from Manila to Lucena Grand Central Terminal (by bus)
  • 12:00 NN - ETA in Lucena Grand Central Terminal; lunch at Jollibee 
  • 2:00 PM - ETD from Lucena Grand Central Terminal to Brgy. Maraw, Padre Burgos (by van)
  • 3:00 PM - ETA in Brgy. Maraw; buy food for camping trip
  • 3:40 PM - ETD from Brgy. Maraw to Kwebang Lampas
  • 4:20 PM - ETA in Kwebang Lampas; free and easy for the rest of the day

Day 2: Kwebang Lampas/Puting Buhangin
  • Entire day was free and easy. We watched the sunrise at 6:30 AM (since it was obstructed by the limestone karsts), spent the entire morning and late afternoon swimming, then watched sunset by the cave they call Kwebang Lampas. 

Day 3: Island hopping to Borawan and Dampalitan
  • 6:00 AM - Rise and shine; morning rituals and breakfast
  • 7:00 AM - ETD from Kwebang Lampas to Dampalitan
  • 7:30 AM - ETA in Dampalitan Island; breakfast and free and easy
  • 11:30 AM - Lunch
  • 12:30 PM - ETD from Dampalitan to Borawan
  • 1:00 PM - ETA in Borawan; free and easy
  • 3:00 PM - ETD from Borawan to Brgy. Maraw, Padre Burgos
  • 4:00 PM - ETA in Brgy. Maraw; ride bus 
  • 4:15 PM - ETD from Brgy. Maraw to Lucena Grand Central Terminal
  • 5:15 PM - ETA in Lucena Grand Central Terminal
  • 6:00 PM - ETD for Manila
  • 9:30 PM - ETA in Buendia Terminal
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Kwebang Lampas/Puting Buhangin

​budget

Total expense for this trip is roughly P3,150 per person. These expenses are based on 3D2N stay in Kwebang Lampas/Puting Buhangin using a tent rented from Ate Thess. Note that the food is budget pang-matakaw so you can still cut down on cost if you don't eat as much as we do. Hehe! :D

Day 1: Kwebang Lampas/Puting Buhangin
  • Breakfast at McDonald's Buendia: P87
  • Bus fare from Buendia to Lucena Grand Terminal (JAC Liner): P210
  • Lunch at Jollibee Lucena Grand Terminal: P99
  • Shuttle from Lucena to Brgy. Maraw, Padre Burgos: P60
  • Camping food for 3 days (rice, fish, water, coffee, etc): P662 (2 persons)
  • Tent rental for 2 nights: P300 (2 persons)
  • Boat rental: P1,800 (2 persons)
  • Environmental fee at Kwebang Lampas: P40
  • TOTAL DAY 1: P1,877 per head

Day 2: Kwebang Lampas/Puting Buhangin
  • Entrance fee to Kwebang Lampas: P320 (P160 per night per person)
  • Solar lamp rental for 2 nights: P200 (2 persons)
  • Hot water (4 cups): P20
  • Paluto (3 meals): P125 (2 persons)
  • Shower water: P50   
  • TOTAL DAY 2: P552.50 per head

Day 3: Island hopping to Dampalitan and Borawan islands
  • Lunch during island hopping: P475 (2 persons)
  • Entrance fee to Dampalitan: P75
  • Hot water (1 cup): P5
  • Entrance fee to Borawan: P150
  • Bus fare Brgy. Maraw, Padre Burgos to Lucena: P35
  • Bus fare from Lucena Grand Terminal to Buendia (JAC Liner): P210
  • TOTAL DAY 3: P712.50 per head
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Borawan Island


​fees in each island


Based on the published rates per island (as of February 2016), the cheapest to stay in overnight is Dampalitan Island, next is Kwebang Lampas and most expensive is Borawan. Despite Dampalitan being the cheapest, I would still suggest to camp overnight in Kwebang Lampas as there are more activities to do in latter.

Borawan
  • Entrance fee: P150 (day); P220 (overnight)
  • Entrance fee for students/seniors: P115 (day); P180 (overnight)
  • Tent space: P200 (small); P250 (large)
  • Tent rental: P500
  • Cottage: P850 (day); P1,250 (overnight)
  • Kayak: P200/hour (single); P300/hour (double)
  • Volleyball: P80/hour
  • Shower: P20/usage (inc. water)
  • Toilet: P10/usage (inc. water)

Kwebang Lampas/Puting Buhangin
  • Entrance fee: P80 (day); P160 (night)
  • Environmental fee: P40
  • Banig: P150
  • Tent: P300 (2 persons); P500 (4 persons)
  • Water for shower: P50 (usage of shower room is free)
  • Toilet: Free

Dampalitan
  • Entrance fee: P75 (day); P150 (overnight)
  • Tent space: P200
  • Tent rental: P500
  • Water for shower: P50

OTHER USEFUL LINKS:

  • Padre Burgos and Pagbilao: A Travel Guide
  • Camping Out in Puting Buhangin
  • Padre Burgos and Pagbilao: Budget and Suggested Itinerary
  • Padre Burgos: Resorts and Accommodation

WHAT TO SEE IN PAGBILAO AND PADRE BURGOS:

OTHER DESTINATIONS IN QUEZON PROVINCE:

KEY CONTACTS

Our key contact in Padre Burgos was Ate Thess. She owns boats and tents that are rented out to tourists. She also has a sari-sari store so you can buy all the things you need in the island from her. She was also kind enough to lend us utensils for free because we packed too light and did not bring any camping necessities with us. You can contact her at ​0921-454-3137.
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