travel budget: Padre Burgos, Quezon

This trip is not actually planned. My friend ask me if I want to go to the beach, and I said yes right away.. One week! One week preparation, but I don't mind, I want to feel the sand. 

Actually, sabit lang kami dito sa getaway na 'to.. :)

For our first stop, Dampalitan Island. We decided to have our over night in this island. What I love about this island is its long stretch of shoreline. There are sea shells  and some crush corals on the shore. And if you're planning to have bonfire at night, there are dry woods which you can collect. 

sunset on Dampalitan Island

sunkiss

 the other side of the island. Mangrove areas are located.

Next stop: Puting Buhangin and Kwebang Lampas
From Dampalitan Island, it took us 30-45 mins boat ride going to Puting Buhangin Island. We had our lunch here. We decided not to rent a cottage or even table (medyo mahal kasi, P300 daw yung cottage tapos walang pang roof..so wag na lang). We just enjoyed sitting on the sand.

Puting Buhangin which literally means white sand. 

With its crystal clear water, who would never fall in love in this place. 

Inside Kwebang Lampas.

Kwebang Lampas is located in Puting Buhangin Island. (what I noticed is that there are vandalisms) 

Lastly: Borawan Island
Upon heading to this island, I feel the rush, excitement and happiness.  From afar, you will already notice its rock formation. We were welcome by the caretaker of the island. The security guard helped us in finding a good spot to stay in the island (he's helpful). 

Heading to the Island

Boracay (white sand) + Palawan (rock formation) = BORAWAN

How to get there:
1. Ride a bus bound to Lucena City.
2. From Lucena Grand Terminal, ride a mini bus going to Padre Burgos. Ask the driver to drop you off the Basiao. Or you can just ask some locals who are also passengers, tell them that you are going to Borawan island and they're more than willing to give instruction. (fare: P35.00)
3. From there, you can ride a tricycle going to the beach where boatman will take you to the island. (Fare: P10.00/person)

*BOAT RIDE:
Dampalitan Island: P800.00
Dampalitan Island and Borawan Island: P1,200.00
Dampalitan Island, Borawan Island and Puting Buhangin Island: P1,800.00

*entrance fee and other fees:
Dampalitan Island
entrance: P80.00
table: P200.00
tent: P500.00
if you bring your own tent, P200.00

Puting Buhangin;Kwebang Lampas
entrance fee: P100.00

Borawan Island
entrance fee: P80.00
cottage (small): P700.00
cottage (large): P850.00
shower room: P20.00
comfort room: P10.00

May I suggest:
If you are looking for convenience (staying overnight) or torn in the three island (where to stay), I would suggest Borawan Island. Comfort rooms are cleaner compare to Dampalitan Island. There are security guards on the island that somehow feels you safer. Plus, the stone formation gives you the opportunity to experience rock climbing.