In case you’re looking for a serene and beautiful spot to spend your time off, then this is the perfect one for you. There’s nothing to regret visiting this town as it offers tons of great things to everyone.

Dingalan, Aurora is located in the northeast part of Luzon facing the Pacific Ocean. Dingalan has clear and clean waters and the mountains are unspoiled. The spectacular ocean view from the green mountains will leave you in awe.

HOW TO GET THERE

📌 If you’re planning to go there via commute, there is a direct trip from Manila to Dingalan. Just ride a bus (Baliwag Transit) at 2nd Ave. Caloocan City. Fare costs 316 pesos only.

Departure from Caloocan & Dingalan 

• First Trip – 4:00AM
• Last Trip – 4:00PM

📌 Join a tour. There are lots of travel agencies online that offers a day tour. Just make sure that it’s a reliable one. ( I join a group tour )

WHERE TO STAY

If you opt to stay overnight, there are available accomodations near the feeder port that you can book thru booking.com.

The Chairmans Residence
#1 Sitio Ferry, Barangay Umiray Dingalan, Aurora, 3207 Dingalan, Philippines
Breakfast Info: Asian
Free private parking available at hotel

Cave Beach Resort
Lot 1, Purok Tanigue, Brgy Aplaya, Dingalan, Aurora, 3207 Dingalan, Philippines
Breakfast Info: Continental, Asian
Free Private Parking Available On Site

Aside from those listed above, there are other budget home stays and cottages on the white beach.

WHERE TO EAT

Shalom Guesthouse and Restobar in Barangay Paltic offers the usual menu – rice meals, pasta and shakes.

House of Tapsi offers lots of food to choose.

WHO TO CONTACT

You may reach Kuya Yuan Grande thru Facebook he’s our tour guide in Dingalan.

If you’re into a hassle-free tour package you may reach Team ExplorerPH Tours also on Facebook. Tour package price is 1,200php.

INCLUSIONS:

• Round trip van transfers
• Guide fees
• Registration fees
• Driver's Food

EXCLUSIONS:

• Shower fee
• Snacks

SAMPLE ITINERARY

For starters, Iam posting sample itinerary that we're supposed to do the whole day as a GROUP TOUR.

Itinerary:

12:00AM - Assembly at MRT Ayala EDSA Jollibee 

1:00AM - ETD to Dingalan

5:00AM - ETA at Dingalan 

6:00AM - Breakfast

7:00AM - ETD to White Beach

8:00AM - Arrival at White Beach (Start Trek)

9:00AM - Arrival at the LightHouse

10:00AM - Start Descent

11:00AM - At the white Beach 

11:30AM - Boodlefight Lunch

12:30PM - ETD to Tanawan Falls

1:30PM - Start Trek to falls

2:15PM - Arrival at falls(Swimming, Photo Ops)

3:30PM - Start Trek Back to Cottage

4:00PM - Tidy Up

5:00PM - Buy Souvenirs

5:30PM - ETD to manila

10:00PM - ETA Manila

THINGS TO DO

All boats to white beach departs from Feeder Port. We dropped here just for registration. 

Heading to White Beach, it is 20 minutes boat ride.

 Arrived in White Beach.

 It was called White Beach because of its white sand, however, because of typhoons the white sands are washed out. Anyway, the beach is still spectacular.

Start the hike to View deck . It take us at least 50 mins going up because it's so muddy and slippery. 

The view was absolutely breathtaking. Reaching the top seeing the majestic view of the archipelago. It is indeed the Batanes of the East.

From the mountain view, there is an eyeful of the Dingalan lighthouse.

We don't go to Lighthouse because the trail is more muddy and slippery. So we decided to return to white beach and have a rest while waiting to others.

Lunch time we did a boodle fight and freshened up with Buko juice.

After lunch we headed to Tanawan Falls

 Since there was a lot of people, i decided not to swim, instead i dipped my feet in to the cold water, It was refreshing!

Last stop I love Dingalan Signage before going back to Manila.

The whole trip lasted for an entire day. While it was quite exhausting because of all the trekking and other activities, it was truly worth it.

SOME TIPS BEFORE GOING TO DINGALAN

WHAT TO WEAR?
-Trek attire (recommended are quick-dry leggings/ shorts and top but cotton can also be worn since it is a short trek to the lighthouse and viewing deck)
-Wear trek sandals

WHAT TO BRING?
– Packed Breakfast and Lunch
– Water 2-3 Liters ( depends on your own consumption)
– Trail Foods (chocolates, biscuit, jelly ace, crackers)
– Extra Clothes + Swimming clothes
– Cap
– Camera
– Sunglasses
– Sunblock
– Medicine
– Personal Hygiene and Toiletries
– ID with Emergency Contact

Reminders:
* Pack light as possible
* Always Prepare for the unexpected things.
* Leave no trace to the trail / avoid throwing anything/littering.

Dingalan was unexpectedly captivating,  I will surely recommend this place to everyone. 

If u have any other recommended place in Dingalan Just comment down below, will update as soon as I can. 

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