Dingalan Travel Guide
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In this guide, we will be exploring Dingalan in the province of Aurora!
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Summary
This was my third time in Aurora. My first visit was in Baler and second time here in Dingalan.
I went back to capture drone shots of the beautiful "Batanes of the East" view deck and do these activities for the first time:
- Explore Lamao Cave
- Tora Tora Ride
- See Abungan Falls, Laktas Falls, and Lipit River
Ready? Let's start the guide!
Day 1: Highlight
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Bus from Pasay to Cabanatuan
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Bus from Cabanatuan to Dingalan
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Mountain View (π½οΈ Reel)
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Lighthouse
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White Beach
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Lamao Cave
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Puffer Isle Resort
Day 2: Chasing Waterfalls
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Tora Tora Ride
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Laktas Falls (π½οΈ Reel)
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Abungan Falls (π½οΈ Reel)
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Lipit River (π½οΈ Reel)
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Siargao Vibe
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Puffer Isle Resort (π½οΈ Reel)
Day 3: Enjoy the Resort and Go Home
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Sunrise at Puffer Isle Resort
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Butas na Bato
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Matawe Rock Formations (π½οΈ Reel)
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Tagpuan ni Irog (π½οΈ Reel)
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Bus to Cabanatuan
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Bus to Metro Manila
Expenses Breakdown: P5,593
π P2,000 - Accommodation for 3 days and 2 night (P8,000 / 4)
Day 1: P1,405
π P270 - Bus to Cabanatuan
π P100 - Bus to Dingalan
π΅ P30 - Tricycle
π₯ P80 - Lunch
ποΈ P50 - Environmental Fee
β΅οΈ P550 - Tour to Mountain View, Light House, White Beach, and Lamao Cave (P2,200 / 4)
π΅ P125 - Tricycle to Puffer Isle Resort (P500 / 4)
π₯ P200 - dinner
Day 2: P1,205
π₯ P200 - Breakfast
π₯ P150 - Packed Lunch
π₯ P10 - Laktas Falls
π₯ P20 - Abugan Falls
π P625 - Tora Tora Tour (P2,500 / 4)
π₯ P200 - Dinner
Day 3: P983
π₯ 170 - Breakfast
π΅ P125 - Tricycle to Tagpuan ni Irog (P500 / 4)
π₯ P200 - Lunch at Tagpuan ni Irog
π΅ P50 - Tricycle to Dingalan Terminal
π P150 - Bus to Cabanatuan
π P288 - Bus to Pasay
Day 1
π 04:00AM - Five Star Bus Terminal in Pasay
- Ride the bus going to Cabanatuan.
- First trip at 2:30AM and there are trips every 30 minutes according to the ticketing officer.
- Fare: P270
Duration: 4 hours and 30 minutes
- Bus stop: San Miguel Bulacan (2 hours 30 minutes)
- Arrival: Cabanatuan City Central Transport Terminal (2 hours)
π 08:30AM - Bus to Dingalan
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Fare: P100 (non-aircon buses only)
π’ The first half of the journey is a mix of bumpy, uphill, and downhill. You might need medicine for motion sickness.
π§The second half is so relaxing with rice fields, rivers, and beautiful views of the mountain. Stay awake to enjoy the view.
π΅ 11:30AM - Ride a Tricycle to Port
- Fare: P30 per person
π₯ 12:00PM - Mak Mak Eatery (Beside Feeders Port)
- This is located right beside the port
- Sample order: nilaga with rice (P80)
β΅οΈ Registration at Feederβs Port
ποΈ This is where you'll rent a boat, hire a guide, and pay for entrance fees.
π White Beach + Mountain View
- P1,000 - Boat
- P500 - Guide
- P50 - Environmental Fee
(Please keep the receipt of the envorinmental fee as you'll be needing this in other locations. Otherwise, you'll pay again.)
π Lamao Cave (optional tour but highly recommended)
- P500 - Cave Fee
- P200 - Guide
π± Recommended Tour Guide: Euri (09676690785)
β°οΈ Mountain View and Light House
β This is usually the highlight of the Dingalan trip.
π You can do 3 things here:
1. 20-minute hike to the Mountain View to witness the "Batanes of the East" view deck
2. Another 10-minute hike to the lighthouse
3. Swim at the White Beach
(The sand is no longer white. According to the locals, there was a landslide during one of the major typhoons in Aurora.)
ποΈ P20 - entrance to a resort where you can rest after your hike
π¦ Lamao Cave
β΅οΈ You might wonder why the additional cost during the registration. It's a little far from the White Beach and Mountain View by boat.
β°οΈ You'll see a lot of caves under mountains along the way.
β°οΈ Lamao Cave was one of the biggest, longest to reach the end, and the most beautiful I've seen so far.
π The water is really blue and really clear. Perfect for underwater shots.
π Puffer Isle Resort
- Ride the tricycle from the Feeder Port.
- Fare: P500
- 1 to 3 persons. 4 is max but not comfortable.
- The fare is fair coz the drive back is really far.
- The tricycle won't have passengers on the way back.
- Duration: 30 minutes
Here are the amenities:
Aside from being a beach front resort, I highly recommend staying here so you don't need to travel back to Dingalan proper right away.
Swimming pool, billiard table, kid's playground, beach volleyball, and beautiful sunset.
Clean and aesthetic rooms
There are 4 beach front hangout areas for your family and friends (the restaurant and 3 areas on the second floor).
Own restaurant with delicious food
Room rates:
- Room A (5pax) - P4,400/night
- Room E, F, G, & H (4pax) - P2,200/night
- Room B, C, & D (3 pax) - P3,200/night
Tent Rates as follows:
- (2x) Tent for 10pax - P1,800/night/tent
- (3x) Tent for 6pax - P1,500/night/tent
- 1 Mattress plus 2 pillows P300
Day 2
β Breakfast and Prepare for the Tour
Sample order: lechon kawali (P150) and brewed coffee (P50)
π Tora Tora Tour
You'll be visiting 3 places (Laktas Falls, Abungan Falls, and Lipit River) while riding a Tora Tora truck. The vehicle can accommodate up to 12 people. All for P2,500.
You can contact Jerry Castro at 09262393089.
(Please keep the receipt of the P50 environmental fee at the Feeder Port from yesterday as you will be needing it here again. Otherwise, you'll be asked to pay again.)
π¦ Laktas Falls
π΅ Entrance fee: P10
πͺ¨ I love the rock formations surrounding the falls
π₯Ά The water is ice cold
πΆ You can bring your dog. I'm just not sure if it's advisable since the water is really cold, although the dogs seem to enjoy swimming.
π¦ Abungan Falls
π€― 98 feet in height
π A strong contender to Casaroro Falls in Dumaguete
ππΌββοΈ You can swim on its natural pool
πΏ The path going to the falls is well-landscaped
π¦ Lipit River
π§πΌ This is the perfect place to end the tour and just relax on the cold water.
π₯ You can order take out from Puffer Isle Resort so you can stay longer.
π Sample order: fried chicken (P150)
π Go back to the resort
π Enjoy the beach front and amenities
π Catch the sunrise at the beach
π₯ Dinner: pusit sisig (P150) + cucumber lemonde (P50)
Day 3
π Sunrise at Puffer Isle Resort
π Catch the sunrise and enjoy the beach just in front of Puffer Isle Resort
π₯ Breakfast: vegetable omelette (P120) and brewed coffee (P50)
π Swim in their pool
π Pack your stuff and check-out
π Adopt a Cat
π You can bring home these cute cats as long as you guarantee to take care of them.
π I found the meme cat (3rd photo)
π΅ Check Out and Ride the Tricycle Back to Dingalan Proper
- Fare: P500
- 1 to 3 persons. 4 is max but not comfortable.
- You can visit 2 locations on the way
πΏ Matawe Rock Formations
π 1st attraction on the way
ποΈ There are rock formations in the middle of the beach
ποΈ Butas na Bato
π 2nd attraction on the way
π It's a great spot to witness the sunrise
π₯ Tagpuan ni Irog
- Beautiful restaurant that serves great food. Very sulit and province rates!
- They are popular for their fresh and large tuna
- They serve meals from breakfast to dinner (around P250), coffee (P85 to P130), and halo-halo (P200).
- My order: Blue Marlin Steak (P228)
π Go Home
- Ride a tricle to Dingalan Bus Terminal for P50
- Ride the bus to Cabanatuan for P100
- Ride the bus to Pasay for P288
Thanks for reaching this far!
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Travel dates: July 01 to 03