Hundred Islands.
The protected area is located in Lingayen Gulf, city of Alaminos, in the province of Pangasinan in northern Philippines. The Lucap wharf in Alaminos, the entrance to the National Park, is about 240 kilometres north of Manila, or about 4.0 hours drive by private vehicle. By public transportation from Manila, the bus ride takes about 5 to 6 hours.
The islands, totalling 123 gorgeous islands at low tide and 123 at high tide, are scattered in Lingayen Gulf covering an area of 16.76 square kilometres.
There are 3 developed islands you can visit—the Quezon, Governor’s, and Children’s Islands. Perfect for island hopping and snorkelling, this destination is for every lover of sea and sand.
The islands are about two million years old, are actually ancient corals that extend well inland, in an area previously comprising the seabed of an ancient sea. The lowering of the sea level have exposed them to the surface. The peculiar “mushroom-like” shapes of some of the islands were caused by the eroding oceans waves.
The bahay kubos at Children’s Island are for budget travellers
Of the three 3 Islands, only the Governor’s Island keeps a Guesthouse which is ideal for family use. It has 2 bedrooms, living room, dining room, comfort room/bath and kitchen. Linens, water, generator lighting, ceiling fans, dining and cooking utensils/equipments are provided for.
The bahay kubos at Children’s Island are for budget travellers as it consists only of screened bedrooms with kerosene lighting and one drum of fresh water and linens. Common areas are provided for dining and cooking as well as for toilet and bath.
For more information for Rates and packages posted on there website follow this link below it will take you straight to there website – http://www.hundredislands.ph.
Meanwhile, campers can choose from any of the islands allowed for camping.
Camping on the other side of Governor’s Island
Activities
Island hopping and boating
Beach bumming
Jump to the water from the 20-feet high cave in Marcos Island
Trek to the peak of the cliff in Governor’s Islands to see the unobstructed view of the park
Dive or snorkel to see the giant clams, coral areas and variety of tropical fishes
Camping
Kayaking
Sunset/sunrise watching
Visit the beaches of the neighboring towns – Bolinao, Tondol and Dasol (Culebra and Tambobong)
Drop by at Our Lady of Manaoag Church considered by Catholic as a miraculous church
The best time to go here is from November to April or during dry months, and the ideal
time is to get there as early as possible and to start your island hopping early.
Some of the wildlife found living and you might run into in the National Park are
Crab-eating Macaque
Common Palm Civet
Dugong
Fraser’s Dolphin
Gecko
Monitor Lizard
Sea turtles
Green Sea Turtle
Olive Ridley sea turtle
Laticauda colubrina, a species of sea snake
Reticulated python
Enjoy you won’t be disappointed by the beautiful ” Maganda ” eye catching scenery.
“Salamat”.
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