Good news for those planning a trip to Zambales, the province is currently under Alert Level 1, so, the Zambales travel requirements has been eased. You can now travel safely to this massive province if you need a beach or island get-away, so long as comply with the travel requirements and follow the minimum health protocols. It’s for everyone’s safety, so please respect their guidelines.
Here are the Zambales travel requirements for tourists as of April 2022. Both fully-vaccinated tourists and unvaccinated or partially vaccinated tourists are welcome.
ZAMBALES TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Zambales Fully Vaccinated Tourists
For fully vaccinated tourists traveling to Zambales, here are the travel requirements:
1.Valid ID
2.Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate or Vax Cert from vaxcert.doh.gov.ph
3.Booking confirmation from DOT-accredited accommodations (see lists below).
Zambales Partially Vaccinated or Unvaccinated Tourists
For unvaccinated and partially vaccinated tourists traveling to Zambales, here are the travel requirements:
1.Valid ID
2.RT-PCR Test taken within 72 hours before arrival in Zambales or rapid antigen test taken within 24 hours before arrival in Zambales.
3.Booking confirmation from DOT-accredited accommodations (see lists below).
*No need for the QTP Code from Visita Zambales. The website has been discontinued.
DOT-ACCREDITED ACCOMMODATIONS in ZAMBALES
You need a confirmed booking from DOT-accredited hotels or resorts when you travel to Zambales. I have listed below some of the DOT-Accredited accommodations in Zambales. You can book through the link below.
Nagsasa Cove
SAN ANTONIO ZAMBALES BEACH RESORTS (DOT-ACCREDITED)
- Megan’s Beach Resort
- Location: Pundaquit, San Antonio, Zambales
- RESERVE HERE
- Youhan Beach Resort
- Location: Pundaquit, San Antonio, Zambales
- BOOK HERE
- Tanaw de Hardin
- Location: Pundaquit, San Antonio, Zambales
- CHECK RATES HERE
- Canoe Beach Resort
- Location: Pundaquit, San Antonio, Zambales
- BOOK HERE
- Vuela Muy Alto (Monty’s Riverside View Resort)
- Location: Pundaquit, San Antonio, Zambales
- RESERVE HERE
SAN NARCISO ZAMBALES BEACH RESORTS (DOT-Accredited)
Here’s a list of DOT-accredited San Narciso Zambales Beach resorts:
- Prince JB Beach Resort
- Location: San Narciso, Zambales
- RESERVE HERE
- The Palms Resort and Bar
- Location: San Narciso, Zambales
- RESERVE HERE
- Kakay Beach Resort
- Location: San Narciso, Zambales
- RESERVE HERE
- Johneva Beach Resort
- Location: San Narciso, Zambales
- BOOK HERE
CASTILLEJOS ZAMBALES BEACH RESORT (DOT-Accredited)
- Dureme Mansion Hotel and Resort
- Location: Castillejos, Zambales
- BOOK HERE
Surfing in Zambales
OTHER ZAMBALES ACTIVITIES
Ocean Adventure Subic: DISCOUNTED TICKETS HERE
Zoobic Safari: BOOK HERE
Adventure Beach Waterpark: RESERVE HERE
ZAMBALES SIDE TRIP ACTIVITIES
Aqua Planet: DISCOUNTED TICKETS HERE
Dinosaurs Islands (Clark, Pampanga): RESERVE HERE
Zoocobia Fun Zoo (Clark, Pampanga): RESERVE HERE
HOW TO GET TO ZAMBALES
Anawangin Cove
Manila to San Antonio, Zambales (Anawangin Cove, Nagsasa Cove, Capones Island)
If you’re bound for Pundaquit for Island hopping in Anawangin Cove, Capones Island, or Nagsasa Cove. Here’s how to get there from Manila.
1.From Manila take a bus bound for Sta.Cruz, Zambales. Victory Liner has daily trips to Sta.Cruz, Zambales from their Pasay Terminal. Travel time is approximately 4-5 hours depending on traffic and bus fare is roughly ₱684 ($14).
Here’s the Victory Liner Manila (Caloocan, Pasay,or Sampaloc) to Sta.Cruz Zambales (via SCTEX) daily bus schedule for regular aircon buses:
| ROUTE | DEPARTURE | Bus Fare |
| Caloocan to Sta.Cruz, Zambales | 04:40 AM | ₱583 ($11) |
| Caloocan to Sta.Cruz, Zambales | 10:30 PM | ₱583 ($11) |
| Pasay to Sta.Cruz, Zambales | 01:30 AM | ₱684 ($14) |
| Pasay to Sta.Cruz, Zambales | 04:00 AM | ₱684 ($14) |
| Pasay to Sta.Cruz, Zambales | 11:30 PM | ₱684 ($14) |
| Sampaloc to Sta.Cruz, Zambales | 05:00 AM | ₱673 ($13) |
| Sampaloc to Sta.Cruz, Zambales | 11:00 PM | ₱673 ($13) |
* NO TRIPS from Victory Liner Cubao to Sta.Cruz, Zambales.
You can book through the link below or through their website.
Manila to Zambales Bus:RESERVE HERE
If you plan to travel as a group and you need to rent a car,
Manila to Zambales Car Rental: RESERVE HERE
DIY ZAMBALES ITINERARY
Here’s a sample DIY Zambales itinerary if you plan to visit Capones, Anawangin, or Nagsasasa Cove in San Antonio, Zambales. Your jumping-off point for the island hopping is Brgy.Pundaquit.
Capones Island
| DAY 1 |
| Depart from Manila |
| Arrival in San Antonio, Zambales |
| Buy food and drinks at the public market |
| Hire tricycle to Pudaquit |
| Hotel check-in |
| Hire boat for island hopping. |
| Capones Island |
| Anawangin Island |
| Lunch |
| Nagsasa Cove |
| Back to Pundaquit. |
| Freshen up at hotel |
| Dinner |
| Buy souvenirs |
| DAY 2 |
| Breakfast |
| Hotel check-out |
| Departure |
ZAMBALES TRAVEL TIPS AND REMINDERS
- Most accommodations, especially in remote areas in Zambales doesn’t have Wi-Fi. If you need to get connected online, best to bring a pocket Wi-Fi, you can RENT HERE
- Follow the minimum health protocols. Wear mask when not eating or drinking. Practice social distancing.
- Plan ahead and prepare.
- Camp on designated campsites only or on durable surfaces.
- Keep yourself hydrated. Bring your own water bottle so you can refill your water from your accommodation.
- Practice the leave no trace principle. Dispose your trash properly.
- Respect wildlife.
- Be considerate of other visitors and protect the quality of their experience.
- Minimize campfire impacts.
- Repackaged food to minimize waste.
- Leave what you find, such as rocks, plants, sands, and other natural objects.
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