Transportation
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 4 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 four 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 4 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
Helicopter charter flights can be arranged with the following flight companies:
Manila to Lalaguna Villas – approx 30 min flight time.
Price varies from ₱90,000 to ₱120,000 one-way, for up to 3 passengers.
Enquire directly with the carrier. Luggage restrictions may apply depending on the number of passengers.
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