MARVELOUS MARIVELES: Laki Beach and Five Fingers DIY Travel Guide in Bataan (How To Get There, Budget and Itinerary)

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Looking for a perfect place to enjoy your summer getaway? Visit this unspoiled island in just 4 hours away from the hustle and bustle of the city life in Manila.

Explore this stunning island with a perfect white sand beaches and crystal clear waters with no electricity, no cellphone signal, experience beach camping and stargazing at night.☄🌞👣

In this guide contributed by MStraveljourney, you will learn about this hidden beach in Mariveles, how to get there and what amount of budget to bring.

HOW TO GET TO LAKI BEACH

🚌 Ride a bus from Pasay, Taft Ave. bus terminal, take Genesis bus bound to Mariveles, Bataan then drop off Mariveles (Landmark is 7-11): 290 PHP per head (4 hrs. travel time)

🚲 Ride a Tricycle from Mariveles and drop off Brgy. Balon/Porto (Landmark is basketball court): 75 PHP (15 mins. travel time)

📌TAKE NOTE: may mga tricycle driver po dun na overpricing maningil specially pag alam nilang turista. Kaya wag po kayo papayag pag tumaas sa 75 yung singil sainyo. Thanks to kuya tikboy dahil sinabi nila kung magkano tlaga yung range ng trike papuntang Porto.👍😊

⛵ Ride a boat from Porto to Laki beach: 3000 PHP good for 10 pax. 300 per head (30-45 mins. travel time). Pero since 2 pax lang kami. Solo namin yung bangka at solo din namin yung hatian sa bayad. Kaya kung grupo kayo mas makakatipid kayo sa bangka.😂😂😂

INCLUSION: Cove to Cove adventures to FIVE FINGERS
📍Going back to Manila

⛵ It depends on you if what time kayo magpapasundo sa bangkero nyo.
🚲Ride a Trik from Porto and drop off to Genesis Bus Terminal: 75 PHP
🚌 Ride a bus (Genesis) bound to Pasay and drop off Pasay: 290php per head.

💰TOTAL TRANSPO: 4,310 PHP

ALSO READ: 1Bataan Ferry-Bus System - the fastest way to Bataan from Metro Manila

OTHER EXPENSES

FOODIEEEE: 500PHP per head x 2 = 1000PHP
ICE: 5 x 10 = 50 PHP
WATER GALLON: 50 x 1 = 50 PHP

💰 TOTAL FOOD COST: 1,100 PHP

(NOTE: syempre it depends pa rin sainyo yung food cost nyo pwede kayo magbaon ng delata para mas tipid.👍)

FEES AND OTHER CHARGES

🏞 ENVIRONMENTAL FEE (Per head) to LAKI BEACH:
▪️Day Tour - P250
▪️Overnight - P300

Table: 50php (Ps: di na po kami kumuha ng table dahil meron kami nakuhang cottage na may nakafixed na table na😊)

💰TOTAL FEE: 300 x 2 = 600 PHP

💰OVER ALL TOTAL EXPENSES: 6,010 ÷ 2 = 3,005 PHP

Laki Beach & Five Fingers Day Tour

ACTIVITIES AT LAKI BEACH

Here are the things you can do at Laki Beach:

✔️Beach Bumming
✔️Beach Camping
✔️Cliff Diving
✔️Stargazing

ALSO READ: Playa La Caleta - a hidden cove paradise in Bataan

PLACES VISITED

📍Nagbintana Cove
📍Talain Cove
📍Tinanlakan Cove (Cliff diving)
📍Apatot Beach Cove
📍Pulong Kawayan Cave or Bat Cave
📍Laki Beach

Laki Beach & Five Fingers Day Tour

TIPS AND OTHER DETAILS

📌First thing to do is to contact KUYA TIKBOY before you go there. Ask them if Laki beach is open.
☎️ CONTACT NUMBER: 0997.107.4378
📌🚫📶 There is NO SIGNAL📵 in the island so make sure na sasabihin nyo sa bangkero nyo if what time kayo magpapasundo.🚣‍♂️
📌 This island is not fully developed. Bawal sa maselan🙅‍♀️.
📌Don’t expect too much sa island particularly sa CR. Buhay probinsya po ang peg nyo dito. Sa labas kayo maliligo. Yes mga beshy, sa labas at walang harang! hehe pero if call of nature💩 meron naman po silang cr na curtain lang yung harang😂 so ikaw na bahala dumiskarte pano mo bibilisan yung kilos mo at baka may biglang pumasok. Hahaha😂
📌 There is a source of water🚿🌊 but not potable po.
📌 There is 🚫No electricity in the island so bring your own beach essentials and survival kit.😁
📌Laki beach is the most ideal place to pitch your tent where in you can watch billions of stars above. So bring your own tent🏕 if you want to stay there overnight. Make sure maaga kayo pupunta para makapili kayo ng magandang place to pitch your tent.🏕🏝
📌 It is also one of the best cliff diving spots in the philippines in five fingers. That's why there are plenty of cliffs there na perfect for thrill seekers kaya magbaon na rin kayo ng extrang LAKAS NG LOOB.💪(PS: hindi kami nagtry mag cliff diving coz we are both puyat, antok na that time dahil wala kaming tulog nun dretcho cove to cove hopping agad😂)
📌You may also explore the left and right sides of the cove which will give you a stunning view of the beach.
📌 Cottages🏖 are also available for FREE. Pero limited lang. So una unahan lang mga beshy.😁
📌 Buy stuff and everything you need at Mariveles Public Market before heading to the island. Para mas tipid!😂👍
📌 Small sari-sari store is also available but don’t expect na kumpleto ang mga items.
📌 Bring your own cooking utensils.

Laki Beach & Five Fingers Day Tour

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Pagudpud

How do I get to Laki beach by land?
From Manila, Laki Beach is accessible by private and public vehicles. You don't have to book a ticket in advance or wait for the latest promo fares. Board a bus bound for Mariveles from Manila; Bataan Transit and Genesis serve this route regularly and the fare is around P280 – P300 one way.
Is there a signal in Laki Beach?
There's no signal at Laki Beach for any network. So just enjoy the view and relax. You can post your photos when you're on the way home.
What is Mariveles known for?
Mariveles, once a small fishing town, is known as the industrial center of Bataan because it houses the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB). However, the municipal government believes that Mariveles has the potential to be a tourist destination that can complement its vast hectares of factories.Jul