BY CAR

For those with kids especially, for your ease and convenience you might wish to bring your own car to Batangas Port. The South Luzon Expressway connects directly to the Star Tollway which in turn takes you right to the gates of Batangas Port.

Driving time from Manila to Batangas port is 1 hour 15 mins to 1 hour 30 mins and there is secure and parking is available inside the pier and the perimeter. If you are spending a longer time in the area and would like to have the benefit of your vehicle during your stay, there is now a RoRo ferry service offered from Batangas port to Balatero port Puerto Galera, alternatively you might wish to travel on one of the RoRos that ply between Batangas and Calapan. The drive from Calapan to Tribal Hills takes approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 30 mins but does enjoy the bonus of passing by the Tamaraw Falls waterfall and wonderful sea views along the road.

We don't advise self driving from the bottom of the hill going up the Resort. Please advice the Reception if you're bringing a Car so we can guide and escort you going up the Hill to the facility.

BY BUS

There are frequent services direct to Batangas Port from bus stations located at Taft Ave., Buendia and Cubao. There is also a tourist bus sevice available, Sikat, departing at 8:30 daily from the City State Tower Hotel in Malate. Travel time to Batangas by bus is approximately 2 hours.

Option A. : PRIVATE TRANSPORT via WATER TAXI at BERBERABE PORT, BATANGAS to MUELLE PORT, PUERTO GALERA

RATE per TRIP (one way): Php 8,000.00-Php 10,000.00 (good for 1-10 persons)
Estimated Travel Time: 30 to 40 minutes

> Tribal Hills Mountain Resort will be glad to arrange your private transfer from the airport or private residence in Metro Manila at Php 4,000.00- Php 4,500.00 per way, depending on the address of pick up point in Metro Manila to Berberabe port, Batangas 

> For those with private vehicle, drive to Berberabe port via South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and Star Tollway for 2 to 3 hrs.
Parking fee  at Berberabe port: Php 150.00 per car per day.

Terminal fee/Entrance fee is Php 130.00 per head.


OPTION B. : PUBLIC TRANSPORT from BATANGAS PORT, Terminal 3  to BALATERO PORT, PUERTO GALERA

Upon arrival in Batangas port/pier, go to Terminal 3 and find the ticket booth of ferry/roro going to Puerto Galera.

    1. Montenegro Shipping Lines (based on the update last  June 1, 2022)
    Contact Nos.:
             Batangas port +63917 177 0679/ Balatero port +63955 951 7524
      
      A.) RORO or Cargo vessel

       Time departure, daily:
            Batangas port to Balatero port, Puerto Galera: 8:00 am
            Balatero port,Puerto Galera to Batangas port: 2:00 pm

        Passenger Fare:                                              Vehicle Fare:
            Regular: Php 425                                   Motorcycle: Php -
            Student: Php 340                                   Private Car: Php -
            Senior: Php 304
            Kids (2-4 yrs old): Php 213
   
      B.) FASTCRAFT: MV CITY OF ILOILO

         Time departure:
           
              Batangas port to Balatero port, Puerto Galera:
                 Monday: 6:00 am, 10:00 am,  & 2:00 pm
                 Tuesday to Thursday: 10:00 am, & 2:00 pm
                 Friday to Saturday: 6:00 am, 10:00 am, & 2:00 pm
                 Sunday: 10:00 am & 2:00 pm
       
              Balatero port, Puerto Galera to Batangas port:
                  Monday to Wednesday: 7:15 am & 12:00 nn
                  Thursday to Friday: 7:15 am, 12:00 nn & 3:15 pm
            
         Passenger Fare: 
             Regular: Php 595       
             Student: Php 506
             Senior Citizen/PWD: Php 425
             Child (3-7 yrs.old): Php 298


    2. Island Water ( based on the update last September 2022) 
    Contact No. : +63 915 570 0403/ +63 906 593 0934

       A.) RORO or Cargo Vessel: MV ISLA SIMARA
         
          Time departure:

                Batangas port to Balatero port, Puerto Galera: 10:00 am
                Balatero port, Puerto Galera to Batangas port: 1:00pm
       
       Passenger Fare:
                                                 ECONOMY                           BUSINESS CLASS
       Regular                              500.00                                  850.00                
       Senior/Pwd                      357.14                                  607.14
       Child                                   250.00                                  425.00
       Student                              400.00                                  680.00
       Infant (0-2yrs old)-           FREE                                     FREE
      
       B.) FASTCRAFT: MV ISLAND CALAYAN

          Time departure:

                Batangas port to Balatero port, Puerto Galera: 7:00 am & 1:00 pm
                Balatero port, Puerto Galera to Batangas port:  11:00 am & 3:00 pm

         Passenger Fare:
                                                          Tourist Class                          VIP Class     
                  Regular :                       Php 620                                   Php 850
                  Student :                       Php 496                                   Php 680
                  PWD/Senior:             Php 442.86                             Php 607.14      
                  Child:                            Php 310                                    Php 425     
                  Infant (0-2 yrs old):       Free                                       Free

*Puerto Galera has two points of entry, namely: Balatero port and Muelle Port.
*Balatero Port is closer to White Beach while Muelle port is closer to Sabang Beach.

Reminder:
- Upon arrival at Balatero port, Muelle Port and Villaflor border, tourists must proceed to the travel management desk for health and exposure assessment and QR Code scanning and payment of Environmental User's fee  (EUF) of Php 120.00  per head.
- Tourist who shall be exhibiting symptoms upon arrival at the point of entry shall NOT be allowed to enter.


*Schedules and rates are subject to change without prior notice.

Travel Restrictions

The Municipality of Puerto Galera announced that Regardless of AGE or VACCINATION STATUS. All Tourist Travellers are allowed to enter Puerto Galera. No more age restrictions. 

Protocols and Travel Requirements Entering Puerto Galera

Minimum Public Health Standard, not limited to wearing of face mask and physical distancing must be strictly observed.


PUERTO GALERA TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

-Entering Puerto Galera-

1. Hotel/Resort Booking Confirmation- Proof of Confirm Booking to any DOT-Accredited and LGU Licensed accommodation establishment.

2. Tourist Registration Puerto Galera- Tourist (only one individual per group) must register to New Puerto Galera Tourist Registration to generate a tourist QR Code.
Link: https://registration.amazingpuertogalera.com

On arrival and departure we will arrange free shuttle transfer from a designated collection point at Puerto galera ports: Balatero port & Muelle port to Tribal Hills and vice versa.

Shuttle Service is subject to availability by first come first serve.

Please contact our reception for coordination and for any arrangement at least 24hrs before your preffered date of travel.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at +63917 575 0599  or +63917 3119 717 or E-mail us at info@tribalhills.com.

During Stay at Tribal Hills Mountain Resort

We have Free shuttle schedule for inhouse guest from resort to and from Aninuan beach and White beach.

Trips beyond 10:00pm (PST), or NOT INCLUDED on the free scheduled trips and NOT AREA of Aninuan beach and White beach can be arranged at additional cost.

FREE SHUTTLE SCHEDULE
 1st Trip   07:30 AM- 08:30 AM
 2nd Trip  10:30 AM- 11:30 AM
 3rd Trip   01:30 PM- 02:30 PM
 4th Trip   04:30 PM- 05:00 PM
 5th Trip   09:00 PM- 10:00 PM

Shuttle is subject to availability by first come first serve.