POTIPOT ISLAND

Potipot is an island off the shore of candelaria in Zambales which is one the west coast of the main island of Luzon facing the South China Sea. It is roughly 235KM way from Metro Manila.(source:howomgwiki) 

The island is a very small patch of land with white sand and surrounded by gentle waters. It is easily reached by a 5 hour drive from Manila and a 5 minute boat from mainland Zambales.

How to get there:

Take a Victory Liner Bus bound for Sta. Cruz, Zambales at the Pasay, España or Caloocan terminal. Fares Php Php 400.00 plus for one way. Ask the conductor to drop you at Dawal in Uacon in Candelaria.

Driving a Private vehicle.

From Balintawak, Quezon City take the North Luzon Expressway, exit at San Fernando and drive towards Olongapo City. Enter SBMA and exit at the Kalaklan gate. Go straight to the town of Castillejos until the San Narciso junction. Turn right at the San Narciso junction to enter the town proper and then pass by the towns San Felipe, Cabangan, Iba and Masinloc. After Masinloc head to Candelaria but use the national road instead of heading to the town proper. Along the national road you’ll see the signs of Dawal, Sunbloom and other resorts of Uacon.

At 5am, we stopped by at San Marcelino to buy some foods and other kitchen stuff before heading to the Island.

(From L-R Me, Froi, Ate Des, Kuya Joel, Dahl, Ruby, Jake & Wilma & Rio(who took the Photo)

If you're coming in group, I suggest avail the travel getaway promos of Metrodeal, Ensogo or CashCashPinoy websites. They mostly offers lowest rate for as low as Php388.00/pax. 

Inclusions:

Boat transfers

Entrance Fee

Tent

Kitchen Utensils(but your may bring your own things)

Not included:

Food

Island Overnight Fee Php300.00/person

Overnight Car Park Fee 150.00

What to bring:

DSLR/Camera's

Monopod

Extra batteries

Load up your Powerbanks

The island is just a 5 min away from the mainland so nothing to worry for mobile or internet connections.

Since bus ride getting to zambales is not also included in the promo.We rented a van worth Php7,000.00 good for 2 days and a night. An additional of Php2,000.00 for gasoline & toll fees. Drivers meal is not included, but you can ask him to join in the group or just give any amount for his meals. We opted him to come with us.

Contact Person:

Kuya Joel CP # 0943 591 8393

(preppin' for our brunch)

 (baywatch..lol)

(kulitan time) 

(selfie) 

 (Potipot sunset)

bring guitar or music player to spice up your night

day 2 swimming before heading back to Manila

Thanks for reading!