Lakbay Lokal: Laguna

For our annual get together, my bond brothers and I went to Laguna to spend a day with mother nature. It was the first time that we ditched the familiar cityscape in favor of a thrilling and novel reunion.

We trekked to and swam in Bukal Falls in Majayjay; had dinner in Liliw; and went back to Manila from San Pablo. 

Here is our itinerary (indicated fee/pax unless otherwise stated):

MAJAYJAY, LAGUNA

8AM-11AM
Ride a JAC Liner bus in Buendia going to Sta. Cruz, Laguna.
Php140
11AM-1130AM
Take a tricycle from Sta. Cruz to Majayjay Jeep Terminal.
Php25
1130AM-1230PM
Ride a jeepney going to Brgy. Bukal, inside Majayjay municipal proper.
Php34
1230PM-1245PM
Take a tricycle going to the drop off point/entrance to Bukal Falls.
Php20
1245PM-130PM
(Optional) Have lunch at Angelina's Garden (in front of the entrance to the Falls.)
Eating is not allowed within the Falls so it's important to fill your stomach prior the trek.
Php60 up
130PM-2PM
Trek to Bukal Falls.
(Optional) Take a tricycle to save at least 10 minutes of walking!
Php300 - tour guide fee per group
Php50 - life vest (recommended for non-swimmers)
Php20 - environmental fee
Php10 - for the tricycle ride
2PM-330PM
Swim and enjoy the cold, 15-feet water of Bukal Falls. You can take longer.
NO COST FOR SUCH AN AWESOME EXPERIENCE!
330PM-4PM
Head back to drop off point
The tricycle shortcut is still available for only Php10 
4PM-5PM
Shower and freshen up
FREE!

Cost - Php470 minimum

Bukal Falls

Bugans 2016

James, Derick, me

None of us is a swimmer

After swimming in Bukal Falls, your group can do whatever you please. In our case, we opted to maximize our time and visit another place in Laguna. 

LILIW, LAGUNA

5PM-520PM
Take a tricycle from Majayjay going to Liliw, Laguna
Php30 
520PM-540PM
Visit St. John the Baptist Church and its surrounding tsinelas shops
Church visit is FREE.
Additional cost will, of course, depend on your tsinelas purchase.
540PM-730PM
Grab your dinner at the popular White House Pavilion. They offer Filipino and Japanese cuisine.
Php1,000 up for a group of 3--complete and filling meal!

St. John the Baptist Church, Liliw, Laguna

Sto. Nino

Aaarrrggghhh Crispy Pata! for Php498

Beef Kare-Kare for Php398

There is a 645PM cut off time for jeepneys in Liliw, Laguna to transport you back to Sta. Cruz. Since we didn't make the cut off time (because our dinner was so good!), we had to find another route!  

SAN PABLO, LAGUNA

730PM-830PM
Ride a jeepney going to San Pablo city
Php35
830PM-835PM
Take a tricycle from San Pablo city proper going to the bus terminal bound for Manila
Php20
845PM-12PM
Ride a bus back to Manila (either via Buendia or Cubao)
Php127