23/03/2017
Sand and Stars glamping experience
for under 3.5k
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THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND:
๐Prices may change; most destinations increase prices (entrance fees, guide fees, boat rates, etc) once they start gaining popularity
๐There are MORE people during weekends and holidays
๐RESPECT the environment, fellow travelers, and locals
๐Expenses may vary. Factors that can affect your budget:
- group size
- food choices
- additional activities
- other side trips
- where you're coming from
๐Wag po kayo samin mag-book. Hindi po kami ang may ari ng resort at wala din po kaming tour packages.
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๐ HOW TO GET THERE
๐Bus Manila to Baler
โขGenesis (P450) cheaper but slower
โขJoy Bus (P730) faster but more expensive
๐Trike to Baler grand terminal (P12 per person).
๐Ordinary bus to Casiguran (P85 - 6:30am trip only) OR
Van to Casiguran (P200) 9:00 am OR
Hire a tricycle (will take two hours and will cost you about Php 700)
๐Drop off at Dinadiawan (Sand and Stars Resort)
โบ๏ธ OVERNIGHT RATES
๐Glamping Tent
โข 2-4 pax
โข P1,600 (2 pax)
โข Breakfast included
๐Beachfront cottages
โข 4-8pax
โข P2000 - fan room
โข P2500 - ac room
โข Breakfast NOT included
๐ ๐ฆ ๐ฆ FOOD OPTIONS
๐Market
โข15- 20 min walk or 5 min tricycle ride (P40)
๐Gasul Rental (Php200)
๐ Grill Rental (Php50)
๐Beer and soft drinks available at the resort (P35)
๐The resort may have fresh seafood available for purchase, be sure to ask them before heading to the market
๐Food delivery available
โข Kuya Jo Restaurant located at the market (P50 delivery fee)
โข Contact number 09126726921 see pictures for details
โญ๏ธ TIPS
๐ Going back to Baler via commute is a bit trickier. The bus/vans only travel early in the morning (before 9am) or late in the afternoon. You can either hire a tricycle to take you all the way to baler for Php700 (contact Kuya Jo restaurant) or ask the resort if there are other guests traveling to Baler so you can all pitch in for the van rental which will cost around Php 1,500.
๐ Make sure to reserve seats if you're traveling via Joy bus especially on weekends.
๐ Do not leave your gadgets overnight to charge at the kubo. Our powerbank was stolen but it's not the resort's fault. If you really need to charge your gadgets, best to leave it at Ate's kubo (the one managing the resort).
๐ Bring headlamps or flashlights
๐ They have cold bottles of san mig light and san mig apple for sale at the resort
๐ Globe users may experience slower data speeds. Smart was so much more reliable and faster within this area.
๐ If you have some free time, stay in Baler for at least a night before heading back to manila and visit Dicasalarin Cove. Info here --> https://web.facebook.com/pg/thejuanderwomantravels/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1923794924522250
๐ฑ Booking a tent/cottage
๐To reserve just choose your dates and room type here -- https://goo.gl/FiQ6X8
๐ Contact numbers
09178057082,
09175866412,
09474596451 and
09956242280
๐ฐ Our Expenses (around Php 3,200 per person) (March 2017)
๐ Transportation around Php 1,800 per person
๐ Sand and Stars Glamping Php 750 per person (Php 1.5k for two)
๐ Cooking fee at resort Php 100 per person (Php 200 per group)
๐ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch (4 meals) Php 550
๐ Breakfast second day FREE at resort if glamping
๐ค You can minimize expenses by
๐ bringing your own car if you're part of bigger group so you can split gas and toll fees
๐ riding the Genesis bus to baler (save at least Php 500 per person)
๐ planning your meals ahead of time and bringing some supplies from Manila/Baler
