Zambales is one of the perfect go-to destinations for all sun-worshipping-weekend-warriors, especially from Metro Manila, because it has almost everything for a quick escape!
There are a lot of beaches and places you can visit and to help you plan your Zambales getaway, here's the list of all must-visit beaches. Also, I listed down all the best things you can do to make your beach trip more fun and exciting.
About Anawangin Cove in Zambales
Zambales has four famous must-see beach coves — the Nagsasa Cove, Talisayin Cove, Silanguin Cove and this, the Anawangin Cove along with its famous agoho trees or sea pine trees growing in its ashen slopes creating a surreal Boracay-meets-Baguio landscape that would make you feel like you’re in another country!
And let me guess, you are now planning for your Zambales beach trip? Well, island hopping is the best way to appreciate the beaches and witness its panoramic view of all islands in Zambales.
Just a quick trivia before anything else. Zambales was actually my first ever camping and island hopping experience with my college friends! I remembered I was totally excited about it like before the day, we assigned things we should bring to each other: tents, foods, pillows, etc., where we will meet and what time.
Now, I am here sharing with you my travel experiences at Anawangin Cove in Zambales. And I hope this guide will somehow help you with your DIY travel tour to Anawangin Cove in Zambales.
Anawangin Cove Travel Guide
How to Get to Anawangin Cove in Zambales
Manila to Anawangin Cove, Zambales
By Car
For your most convenient way to reach the Anawangin Cove in Zambales is via private car. You can use the Waze app or Google Maps to guide for the best routes with the shortest amount of travel time. It will usually take you around 3-4 hours depending on season, day and traffic. But you can also rent a van which is recommended for your family trip. However, if you are coming from Olongapo City, you can check out here the full transportation guide both by private car and commute by bus.
By Bus (Public Commute)
Anawangin Cove in Zambales is also accessible for commuters, especially from Manila. So here’s your guide on how to get there by public transportations.
1. Take a Victory Liner bus from Cubao, Quezon City Terminal bound to Iba, Zambales or Sta. Cruz, Zambales and get off the bus at San Antonio Public Market/ San Antonio Bus Stop. If it’s your first time, you can ask the conductor to drop you off at San Antonio Public Market.
Travel time: 4-5 hours depending on trafficBus fare: P228*-360 per bus ticket
You can check the destination summary from the table below.
For bus ticket reservations, inquiries, departure schedules and more, you can check out their website here.
2. Ride a tricycle and ask to drop you to Brgy. Pundaquit. You will see a tricycle terminal across the street. You can ask the tricycle driver to take you to your contact person’s place. If you don’t have any contact in Brgy. Pundaquit yet, you can ask the tricycle driver and they will normally recommend you to someone that will make your tour arrangements.
Travel time: 20 minutesTricycle fare: P80 (for 2 persons); P40 (per person)
3. Hire a boat to Anawangin Cove. There are actually two (2) ways you can arrive at Anawangin Cove, either through Mt. Pundaquit trekking for about 5-6 hours or this boat ride. Island hopping tour arrangements are usually done by your contact person in. Pundaquit if you have no tour packages prior to your travel. You can check the boat rates below.
Boat ride: 30-45 minutesBoat rates: P1200-3000 per boat
You can check more details of boat rates from the table below.
Island Hopping Boat Rates for Anawangin Cove
Here are the updated Anawangin Cove round-trip boat rates for 2020. You can choose if you only want to stay in Anawangin Cove or include island hopping (Capones and/or Camara Island) in your tour and more. Just tell your tour guide before hopping to their boat.
Entrance Fee & Other Fees at Anawangin Cove
If you wanna know beforehand how much is the entrance fee and other fees you need to pay at Anawangin Cove? Here’s the list of all necessary fees you need to prepare for your Anawangin Cove tour.
Upon entering Brgy. Pundaquit, you have to pay the environmental fee (P20 per person). Then arriving at Anawangin Cove, the entrance fee for the day tour is P50 and P130 for overnight.
If you plan to trek the hilltop nearby Anawangin, you will have to pay another entrance fee for P20 per person upon arriving at Anawangin Hill.
Where to Stay at Anawangin Cove in Zambales
If you are planning to stay overnight but worrying about where to stay in Anawangin Cove because you don’t have a tent right now, don’t worry, there are available rental tents on site for P500 per tent rental fee. However, if you are planning to do more camping, like this one, I suggest that you buy your own tent now. There are tents around P1000. Trust me, you can definitely use it more in the future.
If you are not comfortable with tents, the reason you don’t bring one, you can rent a cottage in the place, you can rent a small kubo: P200 for a day tour and P350 for overnight stay. There are also large kubo available for rent on site for P2500.
2D1N Anawangin Cove Itinerary and Budget Guide
Here's our own Anawangin Cove DIY itinerary for 2 days and 1 night when we visited last time with updated fares (for 2020) and expenses breakdown that might help you plan out your trip.
Please take note that the itinerary below was based on our experiences and may differ from your situation.
- We came from Manila
- We were a group of three (3) friends
- We brought our own foods (canned good, rice, etc)
- We only bought necessary stuff from San Antonio Public Market
Feel free to make any changes according to your situation and preferences.
But wait, there's more...
As I love to be organized, I made an itinerary planner which I personally uses for our travel getaways. And now, I am sharing it with you for free! Click here to learn how you can download a copy of my Travel Planner for free.
More Zambales Travel Guide
For more posts about Zambales, you can check the following:- Zambales Must-Visit Beaches
- 14 Best Things To-Do in Zambales
- Anawangin Cove, Zambales Itinerary Guide
- How to Get to Anawangin Cove
- Zambales Travel Diary
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