How to go to Regina, Rica (Tanay, Rizal)?

How to go to Regina Rica from Cubao via Marcos Highway(Cubao, QC to Tanay Rizal)

1. From Cubao take a jeepney going to Cogeo, Gate 2.
2. Get off at Cogeo, Gate 2 Jolibee.
3. Walk northwards going to ACG Mall where you can find Sampaloc, Terminal.
4. Wait for few minutes until the jeepney gets full.
5. Upon arriving at Sampaloc proper, ride a tricycle and tell the driver you’ll get off at Regina Rica.

When you already reached the green gate, that means you are already there.

You need to walk 5 minutes away to the reception area where you need to logged in your name as the other people in your group. In the reception area, you can also buy souvenirs (T-shirts, handkerchiefs, bracelets, and etc.)

From there, you can already see the 300 stair steps to the sacred Regina Rica.

When you already reached 300 steps, you need to proceed to the briefing area.

Those who are first-timer’s you need to attend a quick briefing just for you to know the things that you should do upon entering the sacred Regina Rica. He/She (depending who’s in charge) will explain those necessary things you need to know.

*Picture-taking weren’t allowed inside the sacred Regina Rica

After venturing Regina Rica, you will be able to see a  certain place where you can light a candle. You can choose from the candles, depending on the color. Some are for success, love, hope, career etc.

Each candle cost Php20.00

Cubao to Cogeo Gate 2 – Php 24.00
Cogeo to Sampaloc Php 61.00
Tricycle from Sampaloc to Regina Rica Php 20.00/pax
One way fare = 105php/pax

My sister, me and my mom. :)

A Historical Trip to Corregidor (Pics to follow)

I am not into History or I may say that I'm not into reading History facts but since my boyfriend is, we have decided to visit Corregidor Island, one of the historical places near Manila, located at the entrance of Manila Bay. It will only take an hour for you to get to the island.

Sun Cruises Philippines offered Corregidor package tours.

You may visit their website http://www.corregidorphilippines.com/packages.html/ for their updated rates.

Each package will cost starting from Php2,250.00/person and the it depends on the activities that you wanted to be included on the package you chose.

We got our package from BORIS TRAVEL AND TOUR CO. We have chosen BORIS TRAVEL AND TOUR CO. since I have already communicated with them through email and they respond so fast. After that night of exchanging emails, we have paid through Banco De Oro for our day-tour package.

Day Tour Itinerary

Transfer In : 15-May-13 Check-In 15-May-13 7:00AM
Transfer Out : 15-May-13 Boarding Time 7:30AM

• ETD MANILA 8:00AM
• ETA Corregidor 9:15AM
• Guided Island Tour with Lunch
• End of Tour 15-May-13 2:30PM
• Depart Corregidor 2:30PM

ETA MANILA 3:45PM
This was  the package we chose.

(Rates as of May 2013)

DAY TOUR PACKAGE ( Mon-Fri )
DAY TOUR PACKAGE ( Mon-Fri )
Php 2,300.00 2,300.00 x 2 ADULTS
TOTAL Php 4,600.00

INCLUSIONS

 1) CCP-Corregidor-CCP Ferry Transfers

2) Shrine, Entrance and Terminal Fees

3) Guided Island Tour ( by Tranvia bus )

4) Buffet Lunch ( one time only )

5) Fuel Surcharge

OPTIONAL

 1) The Lights and Sound Show at Malinta Tunnel (Php200 per person)

2) The Rocket Zipline (Php150 per person)

3) Outdoor Activities (Sunset viewing, night lateral tour, sunrise viewing, hiking-

Outdoor Activities (Sunset viewing, night lateral tour, sunrise viewing, hiking-
Php250 per person per activity)

4) ATV (All-terrain-Vehicle) - Php500/hour

5) Kayak - Php500/hour

We didn't do other optional activities since we only have few hours to explore the island. We just did The Lights and Sound Show at Malinta Tunnel (Php200 per person).

(OPTIONAL)

Upon entering Malinta Tunnel, they dimmed the light for the show, so you won't be able to take good quality photos if you are not using DSLR, but it is not advisable to use camera's with flash because it may affect the show. You must try it, you will learn a lot about history and about what happen on this tunnel.