Baler is a quaint coastal town on the eastern side of the Philippines. Its location is a bit off from Manila, requiring around 5 to 7 hours of travel, whether by private car or commute, to reach its surf-ready waves. But beyond surfing, Baler also shines as a destination rich in history and natural attractions, making it a perfect addition to any well-planned Baler Itinerary.
Our plan was to spend 3 days and 2 nights but we managed to squeeze it into a weekend getaway. Here’s a simple guide; itinerary and expenses, where to stay and eat, and things to see and do during a weekend visit to Baler. You can click on the photos to open the separate posts.
BALER ITINERARY
Day 1
Day 2
BALER ITINERARY: Where to Eat
Just like any other destination in the country, Baler has numerous restaurants to choose from that offer, aside from good meals, unique dining experience. During our visit, we were able to try the following restaurants.
BALER ITINERARY: Where to Stay
Several accommodations dot the stretch of Sabang Beach but expect that the rates are a bit higher because they’re located in the main hub of the town. Backpacker lodges, mid-range to high-end resorts are available. There are also inns and lodges in the town center that are 3-5 minutes away from Sabang Beach.
BALER ITINERARY: Sample Expenses
| Item | Group (13 pax) | Per Person |
|---|---|---|
| Van Rent, Gas, Toll | 13,000 | 1,000 |
| Accommodation | 4,200 | 300 |
| Museo Baler Entrance | 30 | |
| Kusina Luntian (Lunch) | 135 | |
| Tricycle Rides | 24 | |
| Surfing | 300 | |
| Baler Surfer Grill | 200 | |
| Breakfast | 550 | 50 |
| Tour Guide | 800 | 62 |
| Parking Fees | 100 | 8 |
| Ditumabo Falls Entrance | 10 | |
| Dicasalarin Entrance | 100 | |
| Aniao Islet | 20 | |
| Yolly’s Seafood Lunch | 270 | |
| Balete Tree Entrance | 10 | |
| Total | 2,519 |
Travel Notes:
1. Regular Aircon Bus to Baler c/o Genesis is Php450 per way and Php750 for the Deluxe.
2. For the accommodation, we didn’t stay in Sabang Beach but in a lodge near the market 5 minutes away from Sabang.
3. Surfing rates is actually Php350 but the staff gave us a Php50 off.
4. Entrance Fee in Dicasalarin Cove is Php300 for walk-ins. Some of the group stayed in Costa Pacifica that’s why we were able to secure a vehicle pass and paid Php100.
5. If you plan to rent a van, you still need to get a local tour guide because they will not allow you to go to Ditumabo Falls.
6. Since our lodge allows cooking, we managed to cook our breakfast to save some.
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Thanks for the guide 🙂
Hi May I know wherepokayo nag rent ng van?
Hi, my friends booked for our van from Manila to Baler. Based pa kasi ako ng Cebu dati when we visited Aurora.