Palaui Island | Cagayan Province

   Date: December 12, 2016 | Author: Jeric Par Esplana | Category: Travel Cagayan Province

Cagayan's Paradise

Cagayan’s very own Palaui Island is located in northwestern part of Santa Ana, Cagayan Province. This Island was also declared as National Marine Reserve in August 28, 1994. Palaui Island gained its popularity after it was being used as the location for Survivor.

DID YOU KNOW that Palaui Island was used as the filming venue for the popular American reality program Survivor in May 2013? The said international program was labeled as Survivor: Cagayan and Survivor: Blood vs. Water.

FACT:  Palaui Island got the 10^th spot in the CNN’s World’s 100 Best Beaches list because of its “raw beauty”.

FEATURES: Palaui Island features beautiful coastlines, pristine clear water, white sands, forest, grassland, coves, rock formations and endemic flora and faunas. 

Beautiful Coastline

Islands in Palaui

Cape Engaño is the northern point of the island where the famous ruins of Cape Engaño Lighhouse is located. The trail from the cove going to the Lighthouse is composed of 229 steps before reaching the top.

Cape Engaño Lighthouse

Closer look

Palaui Island is truly a paradise that features white sandy beaches. It's not commercialized unlike in other beaches all over the Philippines. It's very recommended for everyone who's looking for relaxation and peace of minds. 

White Sand

Batanes Be Like

HOW TO GET THERE: (TIP) Better leave the Metro Manila around 6-7 PM because travel time from Manila to Tuguegarao will take 13-14 hours so that your arrival will be around 7-8 AM (sleeping while traveling is a great way to maximize your itinerary).

Take a bus bound for Tuguegarao City in Cubao or Alabang. Bus lines like Victory Liner and GV Florida are the choices that have daily trips going to Tuguegarao, fare is Php 650.00 with a travel time of 13hrs. Booking a flight particularly in Cebu Pacific is also an option to go to Tuguegarao, 1 hr. travel time only. From Tuguegarao, ride another bus or a van going to Sta. Ana, Cagayan and pay another fare amounting Php 200.00 and another 3 hrs. travel time. Once in Sta. Ana, look for the town center where public market is also located. If you’re riding a van, tell the driver to drop you off directly to San Vicente Port if possible. Once in San Vicente Port, take a 20 minutes boat ride going to Palaui Island for Php 3,500.00 (max. of 8 persons) and additional Php 300.00 for overnight.

Note: Rates are subject to change without prior notice.

VEHICLE	FROM	TO	FARE	TRAVEL TIME
Bus	Cubao	Tuguegarao City	Php 650.00	13hrs.
Bus	Tuguegarao City	Sta. Ana / San Vicente Port	Php 200.00	3 hrs.
Option (Tricycle)	Sta. Ana	San Vicente Port	Php 180.00	20 mins.
Boat	San Vicente Port	Palaui Island	Php 3,500.00	20 mins.

TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS:

• ·         Cebu Pacific Flight
• ·         Buses directly going to Sta. Ana (Victory Liner)

TOURISM OFFICE: PASAMOBA COOPERATIVE is entitled to arrange fixed tours and boat rates for every tourists.

BOAT RATES: (max. of 8 people)

Note: Rates are subject to change without prior notice.

LOCATION	RATE
Cape Engaño	Php 1,800.00
Siwangag Cove	Php 1,500.00
Anguib Beach	Php 1,500.00
Puzurubo	Php 1,800.00
Crocodile Island	Php 500.00
Punta Verde	Php 1,000.00
Pugo Moro	Php 500.00

(TIP) Choose combination tour rates if you want to maximize your travel in Cagayan and to at least lessen your boat expenses as well.

OTHER FEES:

•       Tour Guide Fee (Cape Engaño): Php 300.00/4pax
•       Entrance Fee (Anguib Beach): Php 100.00/day and Php 150.00/overnight
•       Punta Verde (Overnight Fee): Php 300.00

ESTIMATED EXPENSES

Php 3,000.00 - Php 5,000.00

--SIDE TRIP--

Callao Cave

Photos credit to www.thepinoytraveler.com

Callao Cave Hole

OTHER CONCERNS:

•         You can DO IT YOURSELF but better be part of a GROUP.
•         Bring extra money like not less than Php 3k but not more than Php 5k
•         Island hopping is the main adventure here so better put SUNBLOCK first.
•         Summer is the best time to visit this place.
•         Always practice LEAVE NO TRACE policy.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO BRING:

•         Sealed Bags / Plastic Bags
•         Sunblock / Shades
•         Powerbanks
•         Small PILLOW (long travel hours, remember?)
•         Medical Kit

L E A V E . NO . T R A C E

K E E P . H I K I N G

I T'S . M O R E . F U N . I N . T H E . P H I L I P P I N E S

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