Thursday, October 17, 2013

Bicol Trip Weekend Getaway

 General Info:

Manila to Legazpi is roughly 10-12 hours driving time, including rest stops.  Less rest stops, the faster we get there hehe
Pabalik, Matnog to Manila is about 14-16 hours, including rest stops.

General Itinerary:
Oct 25 - Friday - Leave Manila
Oct 26 - Saturday - Arrive Legazpi - Cagsawa Ruins, Daraga Bay, Embarcadero de Legazpi
Oct 27 - Sunday - Lignon Hill, Matnog Overnight
Oct 28 - Monday - 10am Leave for Manila, we can stop by Naga, Camsur, Gumaca Quezon

Target Arrival in Manila:  12am Oct 29 Tuesday

Daily Itinerary
Oct 25, Friday


8pm - Leave Manila

Oct 26, Saturday
12am - Lucena/Sariaya - Rest Stop
1am - Leave Lucena to Naga City
7am - Rest stop in Naga, Breakfast
9am - Leave for Legazpi
11am - First Stop - Cagsawa Ruins, Lunch
2pm - Check-in Hotel (TBC)
3pm - Daraga Church
4pm to 8pm- Lignon Hill, Dinner
9pm - Sleep

Oct 27, Sunday
6am - Leave for Matnog
9am - Boat for Subic Beach, Juag Lagoon, Tikling Island
Boat Man: Alex Geneblazo - 0918-3045437
Over night stay in Matnog - or pwede na din bumalik ng Legazpi and start heading back to Manila

General Expenses
Gas - 5000 (to be shared) 1000 per pax (if 5)
Meals - 300 per day x 3 days = 900 pesos
Island Hopping Boat - 2500 pesos - 500 per pax (if 5)

Tourist Spot Expenses (per pax)
Cagsawa Ruins - 10 pesos
Lignon Hill entry - 20 pesos
Zipline - 350 pesos
ATV (optional) - 1800/hr
Matnog Environmental Fee - 60 pesos

So per person: 1000+900+10+20+250+1800+60+500 = 4540 pesos excluding Hotel.

Links:
http://wowlegazpi.com/lignon-hill-nature-park/
http://www.lakwatseradeprimera.com/island-hopping-in-matnog/
http://www.thewanderingjuan.net/2013/06/to-end-of-luzon-matnog-sorsogon.html

What to Expect in Legazpi City:

So game na kayo? We will be riding Junior (Honda City).  Dress comfortably.  Bring water only, and biscuits (no need for tons of food)

What to pack:

Comfortable Clothes for 4 days
Socks
Rubber Shoes
Slippers
Insect Repellant
Swimsuit
Towels
Pillows
Blankets
Camera
Chargers

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