Batangas is one of the largest municipaloties in the Philippines and yet most of it is still part of the unknown. The coastal town of Laiya, San Juan is the less known destination when touring the province most probably because Anilao has taken the scuba diving spot and Nasugbo has taken the resorts category. Another reason could be its accessibility since driving/commuting to Laiya is not as simple as going to other parts of Batangas. Join us as we rediscover what Laiya has to offer.
Enjoy the Beach
Laiya beach stretch would definitely bring you nostalgia. You could hang out and grill your food at the beach, sing karaoke, play beach volleyball, or just dip in it’s waters. It’s perfect for family bonding, outings, team building, and pretty much anyone who enjoys the sea breeze and being on the outdoors. You could also try renting a boat taking you to Laiya’s marine sanctuary and snorkle for more fun!
Resort Hopping
Go on resort hopping! With lots of high end resorts with different facilities to offer; ranging from swimming pools, indoor games (billiards, darts, etc), buffet lunch, kayak, massages, and many more – it’s sometimes a good idea to hop on one resort and splurge a little. And if you have the bread to check-in on one of these then that’s perfect as well!
Laiya Adventure Park
The newly opened Adventure park at Laiya features a lot of outdoor thrilling activities like zip lines, canopy walking, wall climbing, free fall, rapelling, and ATVs! And that’s not all, you could preferably plunge in their scenic swimming pools facing the hills! The best thing? All of these for low prices (see budget section below).
HOW TO GET HERE
Liaya is around 3 to 4 hour drive from Manila via private ride and could take you around 5 hours if you take it by bus (due to frequent stops). Regardless, it’s not a long journey and pretty much hassle free since it’s easy to tour around.
Public Transport
- Take ALPS bus lines bound for San Juan Batangas. Terminal is at Cubao.
- From San Juan terminal, either take a jeepney straight to Laiya or hire a tricycle.
Private Vehicle / Rented Van
Follow this link bound for Acuatico Resort Laiya Batangas.
Laiya San Juan Batangas
WHERE TO STAY
When you’re in Laiya, you could stay in homestays located just eside the beach. There are a lot of rooms available for backpackers, tourist and groups. You could even rent cottages by the beach and just camp out if you have a tent.
If you guys are more of the resort type, there are high end resorts by the beach as well. Some of the most popular ones are Acuatico resort, Aqua Verde resort, and Coco Grove Laiya resort.
THE BUDGET
- Transportation
Manila to San Juan terminal (via ALPS) – 198php ea
San Juan terminal to Laiya (via trike) – 250php 3pax max - Laiya Adventure Park
Entrance 50php
Wall climb 100php
Free Fall 100php
Rapelling 100php
Aeirial Walk 150php
Ziplines 250php
Giant Swing 150php
Infinity Pool 250php
ATV 400php
***Packages are available. Prices above only list their individual rates - Acuatico Day Tour
2700php ea inclusive of Lunch and PM snack plus the use of cabana and resort facilities from 8am-5pm.
TOURING LAIYA
Stop by Laiya’s Adventure Park and have a thrilling experience of the outdoors!
You could also revitalize in their elegantly designed pool while facing the cool breeze of the outdoors!
The view is as ecstatic as the dip!
And if you still aren’t convinced to go…
You could just chill out on these comfy seats and enjoy the outdoors with your mango shake!
Explore the park filled with exciting activities; Giant Swings, Canopy Walks, ATVs, Rapelling and many more!
Perfect place to test those courage hormones and muscles of yours!
One of Laiya’s top resort, Acuatico boasts a great view of the beach from it’s infinity pool
Sunbathing on an aqua pegasus! Lol!
Well you could try jetskiing, kayaking, flying fish, and many more water activities here…
A gloomy afternoon fills the air with nostalgia.
The most important thing is to have fun and leave the place with smiles!