Subic Travel Guide

 
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  •   Subic
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  • Subic Baywalk
      Subic Baywalk
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  • Zoobic Safari
      Zoobic Safari
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  • Twilight @ Subic Bay
      Twilight @ Subic Bay
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  • waiting for sunset? of course not...
      waiting for sunset? of course not...
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Pro

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  Its a different activity...that i enjoyed..double smiley for that :);) 


Con

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  mobility is limited if you dont have a vehicle of your own 


In a nutshell

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  Nature Trip - Sea and Mountain Adventures 

 

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Things to Do  

Trek to Nagsasa Cove from San Martin, Subic

Trek to Nagsasa Cove from San Martin, Subic, Subic

 monina_c Says:  There are a lot of options for hikers in Subic. My latest experience is the Nagsasa Traverse but you can also opt for the traverse through Mt. Balingkilat or Cinco Picos and a host of others.The hike from the jump off point in Brgy. San Martin, Subic to Nagsasa Cove takes... 

Rent a cottage around the bay

Rent a cottage around the bay, Subic

 Ramonq Says:  Around Subic Bay there are cottages that you can hire for a day. Great if you have a large gathering of people for picnics and parties so they can all enjoy a pleasant swim at the bay. The facilities have kitchen, benches, fans and even karaoke machines! Very reasonably... 

Stroll on the boardwalk

Stroll on the boardwalk, Subic

 Ramonq Says:  The boardwalk is a pleasant esplanade overlooking the beach and passes along fine restaurants and hotel accommodation. One can have a barstop and relax to enjoy the view while having an ice cold San Miguel or pina coladas 

PATIENCE is a virtue...just take PICTURES

PATIENCE is a virtue...just take PICTURES, Subic

 paolodecastro Says:  Why i say this cliche....because all the activities requires you to waitsome activities like rappelling and superman requires you to wait and wait and wait..........some guest fret......some guest smithered at someone who is so kapal to make singit in the line...........but... 

Early bird catches the worm .......you know

Early bird catches the worm .......you know, Subic

 paolodecastro Says:  The earlier you are in the Treetop Adventure the better (Applicable only on the peak season durig the months of April-May)at this time of the season....They usually have so many guest who make an early appointmentin this case the guests (usually 3 buses) who made an... 

How much my Trip cost?

How much my Trip cost?, Subic

 paolodecastro Says:  I paid 390 for the van (we shared............ there are 12 of us in the van)i paid 600 for the pictures (beacuse there are scene there that my friends cannot take and it is the best scene)...sometimes we take the 3R size pictures which is 2 copies for two hundred we get a... 

PRIORITIZE....PRIORITIZE....PRIORITIZE......

PRIORITIZE....PRIORITIZE....PRIORITIZE......, Subic

 paolodecastro Says:  I say this because there are seven activities you have to doin the Treetop Adventure (This is applicable in the peak season usually April-May)and all the activities require you to be patientthe problem would be......if there will be too many guest for the day.........the... 

PICTURERS fro SALE.......................

PICTURERS fro SALE......................., Subic

 paolodecastro Says:  They sell pictures there......hahahahhahathey have boots there ..........you will just approach the staff....and alas....you can view your picspicture cost as far as i can remember5" x 6" (1 copy) is 175 pesos5" x 8" (1 copy) is 200 pesos3R picture (2 copies) 200 pesosi hope... 

Hotels  

The Lighthouse Marina Resort

 2 Reviews and 92 Opinions  Located right on the boardwalk overlooking Subic Bay, the resort has a pleasant restaurant and bar... 

Courtyard Inn

 2 Reviews and 26 Opinions  I didnt want to have to fork a lot of money for an overnight hotel stay in Subic, but I was also... 

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Restaurants  

Giusie's: An unexpected turn

Giusie's: An unexpected turn, Subic

 IamPam Says:  Right across SBMA Remy field is a restaurant called Giusie's. I believe it started as a sports bar but then evolved into something better. The location can be a bit tricky because the restaurant is facing a field oval so if you're not a jogger or you don't happen to look... 

Vascos: Dining by the bay

Vascos: Dining by the bay, Subic

 IamPam Says:  If you are looking for that relaxing ambiance by the sea, you should check out Vascos restaurant in SBMA. This hotel/ restaurant is situated right by the waters of SBMA. I suggest you have your dinner here not only for their sumptous meals but also for their cocktails. The... 

Transportation  

Free Shuttle Bus Service from Hotels

Free Shuttle Bus Service from Hotels, Subic

 machomikemd Says:  free shuttle service to and from the Royakl Subic Mall to various areas around the Subic Freeport like the hotels but again, you can only ride the shuttle bus when you are going to the Royal Subic Mall from you local hotel but if your a wise guy, then you can ride the free... 

Travel By Car or SuV

Travel By Car or SuV, Subic

 machomikemd Says:  the drive from Manila to Subic is now greatly reduced with a shorter travel time of only 2 to 2 1/2 hours instead of the 4 hour average before due to the renovation of the North Luzon Expressway and the opening of the Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway connections and you would... 

Shopping  

Pure Gold Duty Free: Biggest Duty Free Shopping Mall

Pure Gold Duty Free: Biggest Duty Free Shopping Mall, Subic

 machomikemd Says:  Pure Gold Duty Free Mall is now at a New and Bigger Location and is the largest shopping mall in subic at present. Puregold Duty Free Mall is almost like their Pure Gold Malls (w/o duty free) in Manila, the stuffs inside are mostly the same with a few exceptions. Puregold... 

Pure Gold Duty Free (now Moved to a bigger lot): Duty Free Shopping 2

Pure Gold Duty Free (now Moved to a bigger lot): Duty Free Shopping 2, Subic

 machomikemd Says:  Puregold Duty Free Mall is almost like their Pure Gold Malls (w/o duty free) in Manila, the stuffs inside are mostly the same with a few exceptions. Puregold Malls are primary focused on the B &C & D group (Royal Subic Mall is for Class A & B Group) hance this is really a... 

Tourist Traps  

Food....Food.....Food...more FOod.......

Food....Food.....Food...more FOod......., Subic

 paolodecastro Says:  They offer lunch therebut you have to order earlythirty minutes before they serve your meal....but the dining area its too small........at hat time they have too many guest....that is why we ended up eating outside the placewe ate at the nearest KFC there....about 20 m... 

Signage PLEASE

Signage PLEASE, Subic

 paolodecastro Says:  If you are not familiar with the placeyou will have a very hard time finding the itbecause they have few and small signages..........we ended up loosing 45 minutes of our timeAlso if you will go home in the eveningthere ar very few reflectorized signage (just aint sure if... 

What to Pack  

MUst need........

MUst need........, Subic

 paolodecastro Says:  small bag is enough wear comfy clothes maybe t shirt and shorts bring the best can that you can bring.........great time to take pictures a rubber shoes make sure that it has lacebecause all activities requires floating in the air bring sun block 

Travel Light!

Travel Light!, Subic

 cyndymc Says:  Backpack, beltbag. camera bag shorts, t-shirts, sundress, swimwear, hat/scarf, sandals, marine shoes sunblock, moisturizer, personal hygiene stuff, first aid & maintenance medicines digicam, videocam, underwater camera or waterproof case for camera, extra charged... 

Favorites  

Free Port Entrance

Free Port Entrance, Subic

 machomikemd Says:  once entering the freeport, they will give you a large one piece legal size paper with rules and regulations and also this serves as your gatepass so don't lose it when you are leaving subic as you will have problems going out so hang on to these one page paper as not to... 

Be Prepared...........

Be Prepared..........., Subic

 paolodecastro Says:  hahahhahahai choose that title becauseits the main thing you have to bewhen you go here..........i tell you if you are afraid of heights....try this.......and if you go here'it is a must that you have to do all the actikvities (maybe exept from the trekking)which will take... 

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 Big disappointment.Subic Bay Yacht Club has horrible disappointing service! They will f* you over. We rented a boat for fishing and they said they will take... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  my friends are i are planning to visit zoobic safari, ocean adventure, and tree top adventure next year. we'll be taking the... 

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A: Note that Clark is still a distance away from Subic. You should stay in Subic. With the SCTEX anyway, travel is more or less predictable on your return flight. You'll... 

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Treetop Adventure - I HAD A BLAST...........

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 MY college friends and I wanted a different activity this summer so they reasearched and researched and they found this Treetop Adventure on a blog site........... Actually i was supposed to attend... 

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Subic Bay

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 History : Subic Spanish Fort. In 1800s, the Spaniards discovered Subic Bay's beautiful setting and considered the zone in creating their small Spanish fort. Deeply impressed with Subic Bay's fully... 

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it started with one summer trip.

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 this is Subic kaya . . .noh. 

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We Keep Coming Back To Subic!

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 Oftentimes, when tourists hear "Subic", they think of Subic Bay Freeport Zone...Actually, SUBIC is a seaside town sandwiched between the mountain ranges of Zambales, Subic Bay and the South China Sea.... 

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 ds s wat I do... 

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