Biri Island Budget

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This is simply one of the best and one of the cheapest trip I ever had!
Budget/Costs in our Biri Island Trip:

Particulars

Cost/Pax (Php)

Trike from Airport to Terminal (Php 100/4)

25.00

Jeep from Catarman to Lavezares Port php 60/pax/way

120.00

Footlong for breakfast

23.00

Boat Php 600/way. Roundtrip = Php 1,200/4

300.00

Guide 300/day * 3 days

900.00

Pasalubong

400.00

Airfare Airphils (normal price) December 2010

867.00

Cebupac 50% Off

895.44

Terminal Fee - NAIA

200.00

Terminal Fee – Catarman

25.00

Food: Php 5000 + 750 cooking charge = 5,750/4 (3 lunch, 3 dinners, 2 bfasts)

1,437.50

Accommodation in Villa Amor Php 500/night *3 nights = Php 1500/2 pax

750.00

Mineral Water (Php 30/ 1 liter)

60.00

Total

6,002.94



Tips:
  • Bring your own food. As reflected above, we were charged quite a bit for food.
  • Bring your own water. Water can be bought at the sari-sari store of Villa Amor for a higher price of course.
  • Make sure you have your own emergency food stash – there are limited choices in Biri.
  • Wear proper footwear. I used by Tribu sandals which I used in various hiking trips. It is not “slip-proof”. Flip flops will probably get you through but I do not recommend it – lest you plan on landing on your butt from time to time.
  • Prepare yourself for an exciting habal-habal ride. Don’t demand a helmet.
  • Prepare to hike and wad through knee-deep waters.
  • There’s no electricity from 12am to 12nn. Charge your phones and cameras when there’s electricity.
  • There are no ATMs in Biri Island.

This is for an adventurer. This is not an adventure for the faint-hearted. Read: Bawal maarte.


Things to bring:

  • Swimsuit
  • Light, airy clothes
  • Sarong
  • Towel
  • Wet tissues
  • Toiletries (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, etc.)
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Sunblock (lots of this)
  • Personal Medicine
  • Camera and accessories
  • Sandals
  • Plastic bag for wet clothes
  • Plastic bag for dirty clothes
  • Plastic bag for trash
  • Personal Drinking water
  • Food stash

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