Isla Verde, Batangas City

I don’t think I’ve ever been as exhausted in my life, but i also don’t think I’ve been as satisfied, either. Pump up your summer stories with a little help. A 1,200php cost of adventure that will surely tear up the best beach vibes in you! Isla Verde is a paradise in Batangas. It has a pristine view of nature and a crystal clear water. Why do you have to go to far places if there's a hidden heaven on earth near the Metro Manila? I would highly recommend this place 💙

The Beach front of Surface Interval Resort

The view of the beach from the veranda

How to get there?

☘️ Ride a bus from Cubao bound to Batangas Grand Terminal (Jac Liner, Jam Transit, DLTB, Alphs, etc.) 2-3hrs travel time

☘️ Upon arrival at Batangas Terminal, you have 2 choices going to Tabangao;

Ride a tricycle 100pesos each or to ride a jeep going to SM Batangas and from there you can ride a jeepney going to Tabangao 20pesos each. (15-20mins)

From the Tabangao Aplaya Fort ride a boat going to Isla Verde, it is 1.5hrs travel time.
- You can ride a public boat that will only cost you 100php the boat will leave at 9am but if you arrive later than 9am you have to rent a private boat that will cost 2,000 above. Then the departure of boat from the island is 3am the other day. It has only one trip per day.
- The resort has its own boat so you can contact the number provided so they can arrange the trip for you.

Boat going to the island

The turquoise water, you will never want to leave this paradise.

Where to stay?

I highly suggest to spend your stay in Surface Interval Resort, the people are kind. We just pitch our tent near the beach and they charged us 200/pax for overnight. The view is very relaxing and the place is also safe, you can just sleep in the hammocks or in the cottages around the resort. At night, you can use their videoke for free. The electricity runs from 6pm-6am only because they only use generator in the island. Here are the rates of the resort:

Day Tour- 100php
Overnight with own tent- 200php
Small huts- 500php (4-6 persons)
Big huts- 700php (10-15 persons)
Room with CR- 1,500php (2-4 persons)
If you're more than 10 persons the rate is 300/pax for the rooms.

My travel buddies.

The other side of the island is the Sawang Dive near the resort, it has a breath taking view,

The resort also offers activities and one of it is the Kayaking for only 100 pesos.

The upper deck of Sawang Dive.

Heaven on Earth

                                                 

 You can contact this number for your reservation in the resort

 Contact no.: 09081677606

I do hope this blog helps you, the people are really kind especially the owner of the resort, they are down to earth people, they even offer us a free videoke and drinks at night. They also let us to really enjoy the resort. The view? I really want to live here! It is an awesome experience and I'll be back here soon.

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