If you are itching for Instagram-worthy coves, cerulean beaches, mesmeric sunset and emerald-green waterfalls, head to Bolinao in Pangasinan province. This thriving town is a perfect spot for your barkada or family beach get-away, only 5-6 hours away from the bustling Manila.
Here’s a travel guide for Bolinao, Pangasinan to help you plan your trip this 2018. Ideally, a 3 day 2 nights itinerary will cover most of the top attractions in this municipality.
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HOW TO GET TO BOLINAO, PANGASINAN FROM MANILA
VIA BUS
From Manila (Cubao or Pasay), you can ride a bus to Bolinao, Pangasinan. Travel time is roughly 6 to 6.5 hours. From Cubao, you may take Victory Liner Bus (see schedule below) for Php 459 or Five Star Bus (See schedule below) for PHP 275 to PHP 375.
VICTORY LINER BUS SCHEDULE TO BOLINAO, PANGASINAN FROM MANILA
Victory Liner
Address: 683 EDSA, Cubao, Quezon City915054
Phone Number: (02) 727-4688, (02) 410-8986, (02) 727-4534, 09985
CUBAO, QUEZON CITY TO BOLINAO, PANGASINAN
Regular Air-con Bus
DEPARTURE | DESTINATION | FARE |
06:30 AM | CUBAO TO BOLINAO | PHP 459 |
10:30 AM | CUBAO TO BOLINAO | PHP 459 |
02:30 AM | CUBAO TO BOLINAO | PHP 459 |
04:30 PM | CUBAO TO BOLINAO | PHP 459 |
06:30 PM | CUBAO TO BOLINAO | PHP 459 |
10:30 PM | CUBAO TO BOLINAO | PHP 459 |
VICTORY LINER BUS SCHEDULE TO MANILA (CUBAO) FROM BOLINAO, PANGASINAN
Regular Air-con Bus
DEPARTURE | DESTINATION | FARE |
05:00 AM | BOLINAO TO CUBAO | PHP 459 |
06:00 AM | BOLINAO TO CUBAO | PHP 459 |
07:00 AM | BOLINAO TO CUBAO | PHP 459 |
08:00 AM | BOLINAO TO CUBAO | PHP 459 |
10:00 AM | BOLINAO TO CUBAO | PHP 459 |
03:00 PM | BOLINAO TO CUBAO | PHP 459 |
FIVE STAR BUS
2240 Aurora Blvd, Malibay, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines
Contact Numbers:
Pasay
853-4772 (24 hours available)
851-6614/851-6659 (7:30am-4:30pm)
Cubao
911-7359 (24 hours available)
421-4716/421-4717 (7:30am-4:30pm)
09277124349 (6am-10pm)
09437065083 (6am-10pm)
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8am-4:30pm
FIVE STAR BUS SCHEDULE MANILA (CUBAO/PASAY) TO BOLINAO, PANGASINAN
Bus Type | Regular Fare Cubao to Bolinao | Regular Fare Pasay to Bolinao | 20% Discounted Fare (Senior Citizen, Student and PWD) Cubao to Bolinao | 20% Discounted Fare (Senior Citizen, Student and PWD) Pasay to Bolinao |
Air-con Bus | PHP 459.00 | PHP 469.00 | PHP 367.00 | PHP 375.00 |
Ordinary Bus | PHP 351.00 | PHP 359.00 | PHP 281.00 | PHP 287.00 |
⊗ For Five Star Bus Schedule, please contact Five Star Bus Terminals (see number listed above).
GETTING AROUND BOLINAO, PANGASINAN
At Bolinao, Pangasinan bus terminal, you can charter a tricycle for Php 250 (good for 3-4 persons) to take you to your hotel or to the town center. You can also talk to the driver if you want to hire his tricycle for your Bolinao Tour.
BOLINAO, PANGASINAN TOURS 2018
If you plan to do a DIY Tour of Bolinao, the best way to get around and explore the attractions is by tricycle. Charter a tricycle to take you to the attractions for Php 1, 500. It’s good for 3-4 persons and should cover Patar Beach, Cape Bolinao Lighthouse, St. James Church, Bolinao Falls 1 and 2, Wonderful Cave, and Patar Rock Formations Beach. One day is enough to cover all the attractions. See my sample Bolinao, Pangasinan itinerary below this travel blog.
TOP ATTRACTIONS IN BOLINAO, PANGASINAN
PATAR WHITE BEACH
CAPE BOLINAO LIGHTHOUSE
STA. JAMES CHURCH
WONDERFUL CAVE
BOLINAO WATERFALLS 1 AND 2
ROCK FORMATION BEACH
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WHERE TO EAT IN BOLINAO, PANGASINAN
Binungey – a popular delicacy in Pangasinan made of sticky rice cake soaked in coconut milk and cooked inside a bamboo.
Adora’s Restaurant – Located at the back of St. James Church, Adora’s is a a modest eatery serving delicious noodle soup.
Puerto del Sol Resort – Since we stayed at this luxury hotel, we dined here most of the time. Most resorts in Bolinao have their own restaurant to boot.
WHERE TO STAY IN PATAR
(BOLINAO, PANGASINAN)
MID-RANGE
Rullan Apartelle

Poblacion-Awag Road Anda Pangasinan, Patar Beach, Bolinao
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Villa Soledad Beach Resort
Brgy. Estanza, Patar Beach, Bolinao, Philippines
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Casa Almarenzo Bed and Breakfast Resort
313 Patar Road, Barangay Estanza, Patar Beach, Bolinao
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LUXURY
Puerto Del Sol Resort
Barangay Ilog Malino, Patar Beach, Bolinao
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SAMPLE TRIP ITINERARY FOR BOLINAO PANGASINAN
(3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS)
DAY 01 | ACTIVITIES |
06:00 AM | Assembly at Victory Liner Cubao |
06:30 AM | ETD Cubao to Bolinao, Pangasinan |
11:30 AM | ETA Bolinao Pangasinan Terminal |
11:35 AM | Charter a tricycle to the hotel |
11:50 AM | Check-in and leave baggage. |
12:00 PM | Back to town center. Lunch. |
01:00 PM | Visit St. James Church. Buy binungey from street vendors. |
02:00 PM | Head to Patar White Beach. Swim and picnic. Buy souvenirs from locals. |
05:00 PM | Catch sunset at Patar White Beach |
07:00 PM | Dinner. |
08:00 PM | Socials. Sleep. |
DAY 02 | ACTIVITIES |
05:45 AM | Call time. |
06:00 AM | Breakfast |
07:00 AM | Start of Patar Tricycle Tour. |
07:30 AM | ETA Cape Bolinao Lighthouse |
08:00 AM | Head to Bolinao Falls. |
09:00 AM | ETA Bolinao Falls 1. Pay entrance fee. |
09:30 AM | ETD Bolinao Falls 1 |
10:30 AM | ETA Bolinao Falls 2. Pay entrance fee. Rent a cottage. Swim. |
11:30 AM | ETD Bolinao Falls 2. |
12:30 PM | Lunch |
01:30 PM | ETD to Wonderful Cave |
02:30 PM | ETA Wonderful Cave. Pay entrance fee. Swim. |
04:00 PM | ETD Wonderful Cave |
04:30 PM | ETA Patar Rock Formation Beach |
06:00 PM | Catch sunset. Long exposure photography. |
06:30 PM | Back to Hotel. |
07:00 PM | Dinner |
08:00 PM | Socials. Sleep. |
DAY 03 | |
05:00 AM | Wake up call |
06:00 AM | Breakfast. |
06:30 AM | Check out. Head to Patar Bus Station |
07:00 AM | ETD to Manila (Cubao/Pasay). |
SAMPLE BUDGET FOR BOLINAO PANGASINAN TRIP (3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS)
ACTIVITIES | BUDGET |
Bus fare (Cubao-Bolinao-Cubao) | PHP 459 per way X 2 = PHP 918 |
Tricycle fare to resort | PHP 250 (good for 3-4 persons) |
Tricycle Tour | PHP 1,500 (good for 3-4 persons) |
Bolinao Falls Entrance Fee | PHP 50 per person |
Bolinao Falls Parking Fee | PHP 20 per vehicle |
Bolinao Rock Formation Beach Resort | PHP 70 per person |
Binungey | PHP 100 per person |
Bolinao accommodation | PHP 1,500 per night (good for two persons) x 2 = PHP 3,000 |
Food | PHP 100 per meal x 4 = PHP 400 |
TOTAL | PHP 6, 308 |
- This sample budget is good for 1 person, so if you are traveling with friends or family, you can save more on the tricycle fare and accommodation.
BOLINAO, PANGASINAN TRAVEL TIPS
- Wear aqua shoes if you plan to swim at Rock Formation Beach.
- If you want to swim at Bolinao Falls 2, you can hire a floater since the water is 20 feet deep.
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