Tired of the hustle and bustle of city life? Head up to The Hundred Islands!
Breathe in the fresh sea air as you roll your eyes
on one of the natural wonders of the world.
giant clamps and coral reefs.
para-sailing and banana boat riding.
Take a hop down the islands, climb hills, and explore natural caves.
The Hundred Islands National Park consists of 123 islands and islets (124 at low tide) stretching 18.44 square kilometers off the coast of Lucap, Alaminos City, Pangasinan. The islands are ancient corals in the seabead of an ancient sea. They are believed to be approximately 2 million years old.
How to get there
Access to the islands is very simple. Just take a public bus to Alaminos City. Public bus lines like Victory Liner, Five Star and Philippine Rabbit have scheduled rides from Manila (5-6 hours trip), Baguio, Dagupan, Subic, Tarlac, and Zambales bound to Alaminos City and vice-versa. In Alaminos terminal, hire a tricycle to take you to Lucap wharf (10-15 minutes ride). There you will find boats bound for the islands. But first, go to the Park Center to register and pay a fee of P50.00.
Must visit islands
1. Governor’s Island - The largest island in the park. Has a small cave that is home to the bats and swiftlets. Has a hill where you can take the best view of the islands. Has huts and a guesthouse (Pinoy Big Brother house) where you can stay overnight. The PBB house has 2 bedrooms, living room, dining room, comfort room/bath and kitchen. Ceiling fans, dining and cooking utensils and equipment are provided for.
2. Childrens' Island - So-called because the waters near the beach are shallow enough for little kids to swim. Ideal for family activities. Offers screened bedrooms for budget travelers to stay overnight. There is a common area for dining, cooking, toilet and bath. A drum of fresh water and linen is provided for. Kerosene lamp is used after midnight.
3. Quezon Island - there are two dining pavilions, grilling areas, cottages, nipa huts, and restrooms. Snorkel or dive in the island's water to see corals and giant clamps.
4. Marcos Island – named after Pres. Ferdinand Marcos. Has three mounds, a helipad and sculpted mermaid statues. Has a shaft of rock where you can dive into the water. Has a cave named after Marcos' wife, Imelda.
5. Devil's Island – beautiful island with a nice white sand beach. Here you can own a little piece of paradise.
6. Martha Island – consists of two tiny islets connected by a thin strip of bright white sand that almost disappears during high tide
7. Century Island – has a huge domed cave which is a haven of rock formation
8. Milagrosa Island – located at the southernmost part of the park. Has a cave which is accessible only during lowtide. See formation of stalagmites and stalactites.
9. Scout Island – has a diving spot and a fine-sand beach
10. Monkey Island – so named because of the monkeys that can be sighted
11. Shell Island - waves crash gently at the middle of this broken island.
12. Cuenco Island - has a cave which passes through the other side of the island
13. Quirino, Romulo, Sison, Lopez, Old Scout Islands
Caves to explore:
Simmimbahan, Alama, Nalsoc, Quirino, Century, Imelda, Cathedral, Virgin, Cuenco
Fun activities
Island Hopping, Swimming, Snorkeling, Spelunking, Fun-fishing, Parasailing, Sun Bathing, Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Diving, Banana boat riding, Birdwatching, Camping
