This summer, we wanted to try beach and experience waaaaaaaaaves! So we come up with a decision to have a daytour at Baler, Aurora which is a 3- to 5-hour drive from our place, Gen. Tinio Nueva Ecija. But ofcourse, travel time will be a little bit shorter if you have private car and leave earlier (like 2AM).
Our private van departed at 4AM and arrived in Baler at 7:30AM. It's advisable to arrive at the beach early because waves are better in the morning! Yay! Our first stop is at Brgy. Quirino where we saw the Asia's largest Balete Tree,!
The tree is estimated to be about 600+ years old and 60 metres (200 ft) tall with its roots about 10 metres (33 ft) to 15 metres (49 ft) in diameter. It is known as the official "Millennium Tree" of the Philippines.
After taking selfies (HAHA), we headed to Sabang Beach where we rented a nipa hut but I forgot how much is it. It's good for 5-10 persons, inclusive bathroom and electricity use. For those who wanted to stay there overnight, there are a lot hotels there to choose from. One of these hotels is Costa Pacifica which is behind me at this photo...
We have our foods packed, but there are plenty of stores and restaurants where you can buy foods.
Baler experience is never complete without trying to surf!! Boards can be rented at P250/hour. I choose to have an instructor (additional P100) because it's my first time, and I'm a little bit hydrophobic. Hehehe
My brothers also tried surfing...
But Ate is a little bit afraid so she just played sand and water with our baby sister.. Hehe
The tree is estimated to be about 600+ years old and 60 metres (200 ft) tall with its roots about 10 metres (33 ft) to 15 metres (49 ft) in diameter. It is known as the official "Millennium Tree" of the Philippines.
After taking selfies (HAHA), we headed to Sabang Beach where we rented a nipa hut but I forgot how much is it. It's good for 5-10 persons, inclusive bathroom and electricity use. For those who wanted to stay there overnight, there are a lot hotels there to choose from. One of these hotels is Costa Pacifica which is behind me at this photo...
We have our foods packed, but there are plenty of stores and restaurants where you can buy foods.
Baler experience is never complete without trying to surf!! Boards can be rented at P250/hour. I choose to have an instructor (additional P100) because it's my first time, and I'm a little bit hydrophobic. Hehehe
My brothers also tried surfing...
But Ate is a little bit afraid so she just played sand and water with our baby sister.. Hehe
The guy on the left is Kuya Lord, he's my surfing instructor.
Surfing sesh is only for one hour so we just played around and took selfies while it isn't very hot yet. (I got a shade darker, though)
We already enjoyed the beach for 4 hours! The sun is already up and it's so hot. The waves already retreated and aren't that strong. Time for our third stop: Museo De Baler located at Poblacion, Baler! Entrance is 50php per head. No fee for 3ft and below.
That concludes our one-day Baler, Aurora trip!
There are more places to visit in Baler like Dona Aurora Quezon House, Ditumabo Falls, Dinadiawan Beach, Baler Lighthouse, Pantabangan Dam (on your way), Dialyn's bakeshop, and many more, but we weren't able to visit them all due to limited time. Aurora is such a beautiful place! I see God's greatness in all natural resources in it.
I was......in awe. :)
xoxo,
Lou ♥
Surfing sesh is only for one hour so we just played around and took selfies while it isn't very hot yet. (I got a shade darker, though)
We already enjoyed the beach for 4 hours! The sun is already up and it's so hot. The waves already retreated and aren't that strong. Time for our third stop: Museo De Baler located at Poblacion, Baler! Entrance is 50php per head. No fee for 3ft and below.
That concludes our one-day Baler, Aurora trip!
There are more places to visit in Baler like Dona Aurora Quezon House, Ditumabo Falls, Dinadiawan Beach, Baler Lighthouse, Pantabangan Dam (on your way), Dialyn's bakeshop, and many more, but we weren't able to visit them all due to limited time. Aurora is such a beautiful place! I see God's greatness in all natural resources in it.
I was......in awe. :)
xoxo,
Lou ♥
