How to Go to Puerto Galera

Puerto Galera, Philippines is a vacation destination about four hours from Manila that has been popular with visitors since the 1970s. Surrounded by mountains, the area offers restaurants, resorts and inns. Ferry boats take tourists to surrounding areas where they can camp, participate in a variety of outdoor activities or swim in the clear sea. The area is also know for its spectacular diving.

Tourist Bus

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  Fly into the Manila, Philippines International Airport. Manila is the capital of the Philippines and has a population of about 13 million.

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  Reserve a seat on a tourist bus. Buses depart each morning and the fare includes a one-way trip to Puerto Galera, ferry tickets and a tour guide.

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  Ride the tour bus until the Batangas City Pier. Puerto Galera has four ports: the Muelle Pier, Balatero Pier, White Beach and Sabang Beach. The bus will be ferried into one of these piers in Puerto Galera.

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  Arrive in Puerto Galera, and reserve a hotel room if it has not been done previously. A variety of hotel and resort options are available. A tour bus will take visitors back to the airport after the vacation is over.

Car Transfer

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  Fly into Manila International Airport. It is one of two international airports in Manila. The second is Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

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  Arrange for a private car or bus to take you to Puerto Galera. Transfers will pick guests up from both the airport or a hotel in Manila. It is the most expensive option but also the easiest and most efficient way to reach Puerto Galera.

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  Take the ferry wen you reach Batangas City Pier. Many car and van transfers will include the ferry ticket in the price.