Alibijaban Island

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Alibijaban is the slow, off-grid island escape at the tip of the Bondoc Peninsula! A short boat ride from San Andres Port drops you on a white sand shore with clear, shallow water and a wide mangrove forest behind it. Lounge on a floating cottage, swim and snorkel in the calm channel, walk out to the sandbar, and ride a boat through the mangroves. Sleep in a nipa hut or a tent, then catch the soft sunrise before the island warms up. It is a long trip from Manila, so make it an overnight stay. Buy food, water and supplies in San Andres before you cross, since the island has only basic stores and limited power.

Dry until sunset (5:34 PM). Good time to go!
Overnight (2D1N)Time to spend
Late December to early April for dry weather and calmer seas; cross in the early morning.Best time to go
About ₱100 per personValue · Great value
Ride a direct bus from PITX or Alabang to San Andres, Quezon (about 7-8 hours; Barney Autolines is one operator), or bus to Lucena (3-4 hours) then a van or bus to San Andres (2-3 hours).Getting there

What to do here

Lounge on a floating cottage
Swim and snorkel in the calm channel
Walk out to the sandbar
Take a boat ride through the mangroves
Camp or stay in a nipa hut overnight

Know before you go

Wear reef shoes for the shallow shoreline; 2026 guides strongly recommend them.

Do not cross during Habagat swells, gale warnings or typhoon signals; even the short crossing gets rough.

Stay on the main Bondoc Peninsula road at night instead of dark bypass roads a map app may suggest.

Parking near San Andres Port for about ₱30 per day (2026 listing); no cars on the island.

Island entrance about ₱100; port fee about ₱4; regular banca about ₱50-150 one way; private charter ₱1,500-2,000 round trip; room about ₱700; nipa hut ₱150-250; tent rental ₱100-200; floating cottage ₱200-300 per hour (Lakbay Pinas Alibijaban guide, April 2026).

A short boat ride from San Andres Port drops you on a white sand shore with clear, shallow water and a wide mangrove forest behind it.

Buy food, water and supplies in San Andres before you cross, since the island has only basic stores and limited power.

Where it is

Alibijaban Island (Barangay Alibijaban), Ragay Gulf, San Andres, Quezon (boats from San Andres Port)

By commuteRide a direct bus from PITX or Alabang to San Andres, Quezon (about 7-8 hours; Barney Autolines is one operator), or bus to Lucena (3-4 hours) then a van or bus to San Andres (2-3 hours). Walk or take a padyak to San Andres Port, register, then ride a motorized banca or charter boat; the crossing takes about 30-45 minutes.

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FAQ

How long is the trip from Manila?

About 7-8 hours by bus to San Andres, then a 30-45 minute boat ride to the island.

Is there electricity on the island?

Power is limited and usually comes from generators or solar in the evening, so bring power banks.

Is Alibijaban good for a day trip?

It works better as an overnight stay because of the long land trip from Manila.

Where do boats leave from?

From San Andres Port near the town center. Register and pay the small port fee before boarding.

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From₱100

Best: Late December to early…