The 6 Best Island in Hundred Islands, Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines

Our trip from February 9-11, 2024, took us to the "Granary of the Philippines" and the "Garden of Luzon," allowing us to explore the beautiful spots and scenery in Pangasinan. We departed from Manila in the morning and checked into our booked accommodation by 2 pm.

Velasquez Farmhouse

We made the accommodation reservation through Airbnb. Our project manager selected the Velasquez Farmhouse, situated at 158 Barangay Macatiw Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines, 2404 Seselangen.

I highly recommend this property as it offers a quiet and peaceful environment, with a hospitable host. The spacious, clean house is well-equipped and provides a true province vibe with live "het0," gardens, and plenty of fruit trees. Additionally, the stunning sunset over the wide rice fields at the back of the house was a truly memorable sight.

On February 10, 2024, during our visit to the Hundred Islands, we decided to use Bolo Beach as our gateway to the islands instead of Lucaf Wharf, which is located in Barangay Lucap. It is believed that Bolo Beach is a closer access point to the Hundred Islands compared to Lucaf Wharf. Additionally, Alaminos City is recognized as the main gateway to the Hundred Islands National Park.

Before embarking on our day trip to the islands, we took the time to visit the area and gathered information from the locals regarding tour packages, parking, and other relevant details. The next day, upon arriving at Bolo Beach around 5:00 am, we were greeted by a breathtaking sunrise and witnessed the local community diligently cleaning the beach.

Our group chose to rent a small boat for the tour, considering that we only had three people and a boat operator.

For the day tour, we paid 1600 pesos for the boat rental and an additional 200 pesos as an entrance fee, which was refundable if we didn't use the provided bag. Following the advice of the locals, we arrived at Bolo Beach at 5:00 am.

The journey to the Hundred Islands was quite challenging due to the large waves, but after approximately 12-15 minutes, we reached the first island, Governors Island, from Bolo Beach.

1. GOVERNOR'S ISLAND

During our visit, we explored the first island on our itinerary. This island features a cave and a convenient store where you can purchase food and drinks. We also hiked to the peak and admired the breathtaking view of Governor's Island and the adjacent islets. Although we were unable to try the zip line due to its specific operating hours, we made the most of our visit by deciding to explore other nearby islands. Our adventure continued as we crossed over to a small islet nearby.

2. THE PILGRIMAGE ISLAND

On this island, you will find the pilgrimage of St. Joseph and Christ the Savior. This particular island stands out as the most populous among those we visited, and it is also linked to the other islands.

The island is connected to the others by floating foam, which draws numerous boats and tourists. There is also an abundance of food choices available, ranging from ice cream to freshly prepared seafood. Additionally, visitors can observe live fish in the fish cages.

3. QUEZON ISLAND

The central island among the 100 islands is the main hub for various activities and attractions.

4. ROMULO ISLAND

The quality of the sand in this location is amazing, being fine and white. Additionally, tourists can be observed enjoying swimming activities.

5. VIRGIN ISLAND

There were only a handful of tourists on this island. It's the destination at the end of the zip line connected to the Governor's island.

6. CUENCO ISLAND

To fully enjoy all the activities and amenities on this island, you'll want to venture through the cave. At the end of the cave, you'll discover a lovely store and a delightful restaurant. The cuenco cave is located on this place.

When planning your visit to the island, keep in mind the following activities:

• hiking
• island hopping
• and zip lining
• You may also want to consider snorkeling,
• kayaking,
• beach bumming
• camping
• picnicking
• a visit to Imelda cave on Marcos Island and
• watching the sunrise and sunset.

In addition to the 100 islands, consider visiting :

1. Tayug Eco-Park,
2. The Enchanted Cave Resort in Patar
3. Patar White Beach
4. Bued Mangrove Forest Park and
5. The San Juan Hanging Bridges in Agno, Pangasinan.

These destinations offer a wide range of experiences for a diverse and enjoyable trip.

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