Domestic Travel Update
SAFE PRIVATE VIP TRANSIT IN 3 EASY STEPS
Blog – Easy Point-to-Point Transport – 3 Hours from Manila
If you’re in the Philippines, we make it easy and safe to escape the city to our beachfront resort in less than 3 hours.
We offer 𝙑𝙄𝙋 𝙥𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙩-𝙩𝙤-𝙥𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 – we pick you up from any location in Manila and transport you privately and safely to our resort.
Travel in comfort in our private sanitized vehicle and speedboat direct to our resort – how’s that for VIP social distancing.
Currently, there’s a requirement for a negative COVID-19 Antigen Test to enter Puerto Galera, so we’ve introduced an additional VIP service.
We arrange the test appointment for you, pick you up in Manila and drive you to the clinic, then wait with you for the results (within 30 minutes).
With a negative test result, we continue on the short journey to Batangas port to board the private speedboat.
Travel in a modern private speedboat directly to our resort.
Alternatively, you can get your own swab test, drive or make your own way to Berberabe Port, and board the private speedboat to our resort.
For more information chat with us live now on this page, we’ll give you more details of our safe private service.
There are now many clinics offering swab tests with quick results. We have clinics that we can recommend if you’d like to get the test yourself, some of them now offer home visit testing. Contact us for further details.
Transit options pre Covid restrictions
The details below are the transport options when Covid travel restrictions no longer apply.
Getting To Lalaguna Villas
All involve the following 3 steps:
1 MANILA TO BATANGAS BY ROAD
2 CROSS THE CHANNEL TO PUERTO GALERA BY BOAT
3 SHUTTLE SPEEDBOAT TO OUR RESORT
The various options are listed below.
Private Car and Speedboat
VIP PRIVATE SERVICE
This is the ultimate way to travel for individuals or small groups wanting a private and luxurious journey, that is away from other travelers and crowds.
We offer a VIP private transfer from Manila airport, or a hotel located in Manila, directly to LLV’s doorstep for ₱15,000.
This includes ground transportation in our spacious Hyundai Grand Starex, then a speedboat ride to the resort’s beachfront entrance. The one-way charge covers four people and their luggage.
We offer the same service on your departure our front desk will arrange everything for you.
₱15,000 for up to 5 people
Private Car and Public Ferry
1 PRIVATE CAR
LLV’s driver will meet you at the Manila airport (MNL) or your hotel in Manila for ₱5,000, and transfer you to Batangas pier ferry terminal. One way is good for up to 5 people and their luggage.
2 FERRY
At the Batangas ferry terminal, you’ll catch a public ferry going to either Muelle or Balatero Pier – both options can be used to get you near our resort.
See below regarding our speedboat Shuttle Service from Muelle or Balatero Pier that will take you directly to our resort.
Private Car: ₱5,000 for 5 people
Public Ferry: ₱300 per person (plus ₱30 terminal and ₱120 EUF fees)
CAR/PUBLIC BUS & PUBLIC FERRY
1 TAXI OR CAR
From Manila to Batangas Port:
It’s possible to arrange your own transport to Batangas Port using a private car, taxi, or a ridesharing service like GrabCar.
1A BUS
From Manila to Batangas Port:
- Take a bus from the Buendia Bus Terminal – for JAM Bus take the bus from “LRT Buendia to Batangas Pier”, it runs on the hour.
2 FERRY
From Batangas Port, take the ferry going to either Muelle or Balatero Port. Ferries depart throughout the day, check the schedule for details.
Taxi or Car: Expect in excess of ₱3000
Bus – around ₱200 depending on which bus
Public Ferry: ₱300 per person (plus ₱30 terminal and ₱120 EUF fees)
3 Shuttle Service Speedboat to LLV
If you are arranging your own transportation, or have caught the ferry from Batangas, we have a speedboat that will meet you upon arrival and bring you directly to LLV for a one-way charge.
We can meet you at Sabang, Muelle or Balatero ports.
To arrange the shuttle service, call or text us at +63 917 570 3415 or 043 287 3696 when you are on your way, we’ll be waiting for you on arrival. Look for the Lalaguna Villas boat and boatmen upon arriving.
Prices:
- Sabang pier for only ₱200 (free for scheduled trips at 9am, 12pm, and 3pm for arriving or departing guests)
- Muelle pier for a one-way charge of ₱1,000
- Balatero pier for a one-way charge of ₱2000
Departure
Returning to Manila
If you’re not using our VIP private boat and car option as outlined above, then our shuttle service speedboat will transfer you to the ferry terminal, where you’ll take a ferry to Batangas, then either a bus or car to Manila.
This will involve the following 3 steps:
1 SHUTTLE SPEEDBOAT, OR A TRICYCLE, TO EITHER OF THE FERRY PORTS MUELLE OR BALATERO
2 FERRY ACROSS THE CHANNEL TO BATANGAS
3 BATANGAS TO MANILA BY ROAD
Our front desk will assist you in making arrangements before your departure and can reserve ferry tickets for you in advance.
1 Shuttle Service
Our front desk will arrange our speedboat shuttle to Sabang, or to Muelle or Balatero ports where you can board a ferry.
Prices:
- Sabang pier for only ₱200 (free for scheduled trips at 9am, 12pm, and 3pm for departing guests)
- Muelle pier for a one-way charge of ₱1,000
- Balatero pier for a one-way charge of ₱2000
2 Public Ferry
From either Muelle or Balatero terminals, take the ferry going to Batangas. Please check the schedule for available sailing times.
Our front desk can reserve ferry tickets for you in advance.
Public Ferry: ₱300 per person
3 Car or Public Bus
FROM BATANGAS TO MANILA
TAXI OR CAR
After disembarking the ferry at Batangas, you can arrange transit to Manila using a private car, taxi, or a ridesharing service like GrabCar.
BUS
The bus station is adjacent to the ferry terminal, buses run regularly to many parts of Manila. There are attendants there that will assist you in selecting the correct bus.
Taxi or Car: Expect in excess of ₱3000
Bus – around ₱200 depending on which bus
Helicopter Charter Services
If you’re in a hurry or would like to arrive in luxurious style, helicopter charter flights can be arranged to bring you directly to our resort.
We frequently have guests arriving by helicopter, the flight from Manila to Lalaguna Villas takes approximately 30 minutes.
Luggage restrictions may apply depending on the number of passengers.
Enquire with us directly for more information.