They are believed to be about two million years old.They say that each of the hundred islands has come from the noble soldiers who fought for the country. Although there are several different islands, only three of them have been developed and are enjoyable from a tourist’s perspective: Governor Island, Quezon Island, and Children’s Island. It’s easy to get around, though – just take a bus ride to Anda Alaminos and rent a ferry bound to the island you want to stay. Children’s Island is named such because it is really perfect for youngsters – it is surrounded by shallow water, which is suitable and safe for children to play.
The islands are actually ancient corals that extend well inland, in an area previously comprising the seabed of an ancient sea. Lowering sea levels have exposed them to the surface and the peculiar “mushroom”-like shapes of some of the islands have been caused by the eroding action of the ocean waves.
Where to stay?
The Big Brother House In Hundred Islands National Park
Location: Lucap Wharf, Alaminos City Pangasinan
Phone: (075) (075) 551-2505
E-mail: blue15_a@yahoo.com
Facilities/Amenities/Services: Rooms accommodation, open cottages & sheds
The Hundred Islands National Park in Alaminos City, Pangsinan is comprised of 124 islands and islets at low tide and 123 at high tide and are scattered along Lingayen Gulf. Among these islands, only three are developed and commercialized for tourist attractions – Governor Island, Quezon Island, and Children Island. Aside from the three commercialized islands for tourist attractions you can also stay in The Big Brother house where the season 2 PBB grand final 4 stayed.
It costs Php10,000/night, but u can also stay there for Php1,500 on regular huts, or stay in tents for 40 pesos/night.
How to get to Hundred Islands National Park?
Alaminos City is the gateway to the Hundred Islands National Park. It is five hours by public bus from Manila. Victory Liner, Dagupan Bus, Five Star Bus and Philippine Rabbit have daily trips to Alaminos City. Aircon bus fare as of June 2010 is at approximately P350.00 one-way Manila to Alaminos, while ordinary (non-aircon) bus fare is around P250.
Barangay Lucap lighthouse
From Alaminos City proper, ride a tricycle going to Barangay Lucap, this is where the Tourism Information Center is located and the jump-off point to the Hundred Isles. Tricycle rate is at P60-P80 per ride that can fit three people.
The tourism office set standard boat rates to the park from Barangay Lucap (as of April 2012):
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