How to Get to Verde View Villas

When you arrive at Balatero Pier, here’s how to get to us:

Option 1: Private Car Pick-Up 

Our driver will meet you outside the Balatero pier gate, holding a sign with your name on it. You will then be driven directly to the resort. Travel time is approximately 30 minutes. 

Price: 500 pesos per ride
Tip: Please let us know your arrival time in advance, so we can arrange your pick-up smoothly.

Guest who book directly with us will enjoy compli0mentary pick up and drop off service.  

Verde View Villas Driver
Credit: scmp.com | Photo: Terry Duckham

Option 2: Tuk-Tuk Ride

Outside the Balatero Pier gate, you can also hire a tuk-tuk (tricycle). It’s a fun, local way to travel.

Price Range: 700 to 1200 pesos, depending on the driver and time of day.
Note: Tuk-tuks are open-air and good for a fun local ride, but not ideal for lots of luggage.

For Large Groups

If you are traveling in a big group and need a jeepney, we can arrange it for you.
Please note that there will be a separate fee for this service.

Whichever way you choose, we’re excited to welcome you to Verde View Villas!

How to get to Puerto Galera via VIP Private Transport

VIP Point-to-Point Private Service

We offer VIP Point-to-Point Private Transport to get you to our resort quickly. We pick you up from any location in Manila and transport you privately and safely right to VVV.

Private Car Service – Starting at ₱6,000 and may increase depending on the pick-up location.
Private Boat Service – ₱10,000 good for 8 pax, and 500 per additional pax. Maximum pax is 20.

VIP Private Road Service

Or for only the VIP road service, we pick you up from any location in Manila and take you to Batangas port, where you can board a ferry to Puerto Galera.

Private Car Service – Starting at ₱6,000 and may increase depending on the pick-up location.

We offer the same service on your departure. Our front desk will arrange everything for you.

Private Car Service
Hagibis Puerto Galera Private Speedboat

Shared Boat Service

A shared boat service operates daily departing at 12:30pm from Sabang pier direct to Berberabe Beach. The service also departs daily from Berberabe Beach at 1:30pm direct to Sabang pier.

Shared Boat Service – ₱2,000 per pax.

For more information about VIP Private Transport, inquire with us directly.

How to get to Puerto Galera via Bus or Car

Manila to Batangas

You can arrange your own transport to Batangas Port using a private car, taxi, or a ridesharing service like Grab Car.

Bus – Take a bus from the Buendia Bus Terminal – for JAM Bus take the bus from “LRT Buendia to Batangas Pier”, it runs on the hour.

Car –Take your own car, a taxi, or use a ride-sharing service like GrabCar, to travel to Batangas Port.

Car: Expect in excess of ₱3000
Bus – around ₱200 depending on which bus line

How to get to Puerto Galera by bus

Ferry Services

Please contact us for additional transport information and bookings.
Contact us through our Facebook page or call us at +63 999 365 8667.

Island Water

ISLAND WATER FASTCRAFT
Travel Time: < 80 minutes
Departures: Everyday

Island Water Fastcraft - Batangas to Puerto Galera
Island Water Fastcraft Puerto Galera

Batangas Port to Balatero Port – 7:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Balatero Port to Batangas Port – 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM

Price:
Tourist Class
Child – ₱360
PWD/Senior Citizen – ₱503
Regular – ₱670
Student – ₱546

Business Class
Child – ₱475
PWD/Senior Citizen – ₱657
Regular – ₱900
Student – ₱73

ISLAND WATER RORO
Travel Time: < 120 minutes
Departures: Friday to Monday

Island Water RORO - Batangas to Puerto Galera
Island Water Fastcraft Puerto Galera

Batangas Port to Balatero Port – 7:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Balatero Port to Batangas Port – 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM

Price:
Tourist Class
Child – ₱360
PWD/Senior Citizen – ₱503
Regular – ₱670
Student – ₱546

Business Class
Child – ₱475
PWD/Senior Citizen – ₱657
Regular – ₱900
Student – ₱73

Montenegro

MONTENEGRO FASTCRAFT
Travel Time: < 80 minutes
Departures: Everyday

Montenegro SLI Fastcraft - Batangas to Puerto Galera
Photo from MSLI Facebook page

Batangas Port to Balatero Port – 6:00 AM, 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM
Balatero Port to Batangas Port – 7:15 AM, 12:00 PM & 3:15 PM

Price:
Child – ₱356
PWD/Senior Citizen – ₱487
Regular – ₱662
Student – ₱540

MONTENEGRO RORO
Travel Time: < 120 minutes
Departures: Every day

Photo from MSLI Facebook page

Batangas Port – Balatero Port – 8:00 AM
Balatero Port – Batangas Port – 2:00 PM

Price:
Child – ₱263
PWD/Senior Citizen – ₱354
Regular – ₱475
Student – ₱390

Vehicle
Motorcycle – ₱1240
Car – ₱3025

Galerian Fastcraft

Galerian Fastcraft - Batangas to Puerto Galera
Photo from https://mic-trips.info/

GALERIAN FASTCRAFT
Travel Time: 45 minutes
Departures: Every day

Batangas Port – Balatero Port – 8:00 AM, 1:15 PM, 4:30 PM
Balatero Port – Batangas Port – 6:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 2:30 PM

Price:
Child – ₱350
PWD/Senior Citizen – ₱480
Regular – ₱650
Student – ₱530

Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate gathering, or social celebration, we have the ideal space to suit your needs.

Contact us

Verde View Villas Resort
Lig-ok Hills, Brgy Sinandigan
Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
Philippines 5203

Phone Number

Smart: 09993658667
TM: 09676893037

We Accept

Accepted Payment 2023

Awards

Agoda Award 2024
Agoda Customer Review Award 2023
Agoda Review Award 2022
Agoda Review Award 2020