Hunungan Island
Caramoan is isolated from the rest of Camarines Sur, it is no surprise why Philippine’s Secret Paradise remains unexploited from commercial tourism. Get captivated by the rugged coastline, trod the powdery white sand beach surrounded by crystal clear water. Nobody can resist falling in love with this hidden treasure. Caramoan gives ‘island hopping’ a new meaning. Enjoy its beauty in many ways. Great ocean adventures for kayakers, snorkle and scuba dive to experience the diverse marine life, trek and search for the enigmatic lagoon, rock climb the limestone cliffs, explore the caves or just star gaze at night. Let us discover and experience the paradise called Caramoan. For packages, tours and activities, please see the link below
Contact Person: Myra Roces
Phone: (+63) 918-279-2850
Yahoo Msgr: caramoan_tours
Email: caramoan.tours@gmail.com
Link: http://caramoan-paradise.blogspot.com/
Matukad Island
Summer’s here! Caramoan is the new place to explore. Come and experience its pristine beauty.
The Caramoan Peninsula is located in the Province of Camarines Sur in the Bicol Region. It’s been said that Caramoan is better than Phuket or Boracay…but you be the judge when you visit yourself! Although there are more tourists coming here, Filipinos and foreigners alike, compared to Palawan, Boracay and Phuket, Caramoan is still quite unknown to the traveling community AND is slowly being discovered. Caramoan is known for its white powdery sands and many people like to travel here coz there are not many tourists here yet. Survivor France has filmed their show here in 2008, Survivor Israel is currently filming and Survivor Bulgaria might film their show here in June 2009.
For: accommodation and packages: please click the link below
Sabitang Laya Island
Caramoan gives ‘island hopping’ a new meaning. Enjoy its beauty in many ways. Great ocean adventures for kayakers, snorkle and scuba dive to experience the diverse marine life, trek and search for the enigmatic lagoon, rock climb the limestone cliffs, explore the caves or just star gaze at night.
For group packages in Gota Beach, please click the link below
http://www.caramoanislands.com/
Tinago Island
Camarines Sur recently became popular because of a watersports center, my friends and I decided to explore a different part of the region, the Caramoan peninsula. Going to Caramoan is quite tiresome, since one needs to take a long bus ride or a plane trip to Naga City, a shuttle to the town of Sabang, and almost two hours’ boat ride to the final stop.
Because Caramoan is not (yet) a commercialized travel spot, there is no single resort in the area. There are, however, a couple of pension houses and a few homestays in the town center or the Sentro. Good thing I was able to reserve slots in the place of Tita Felly (BC Hometel) before we left Manila, since most homestays in the area were already jam-packed. Prices of homestays start at 150 pesos per head per night, depending on the facilities (e.g. aircon) and haggling skills. more…
For the complete blog about this Caramoan trip, please click the link below
http://guides.clickthecity.com/travel/?p=1834
The small town of Caramoan was then located at the tip of Caramoan Peninsula, a rugged place of land extending into the waters of the Maqueda Channel on the North and East and Lagonoy Gulf on the South.
Cotivas Island
Caramoan Island has been officially adapted since 1619, the year it was founded by a zealous missionary, the venerable Spanish friar Francisco De La Cruz Y Oropesa. This 60-year old priest penetrated the thick virgin forest of the Caramoan Peninsula and found a small settlement in a place called Baluarte. Later on, this settlement was turned over to the administration of the Holy Bishopric in 1696.
For more info on how to get there and where to stay, please click the link below
http://www.nextboracay.com/nextbora-caramoan.html
Lahuy Island
Other links for Caramoan tours, packages, accommodation and blog entries
http://kikay.exchange.ph/2009/02/18/do-it-yourself-caramoan/
http://www.travbuddy.com/Caramoan-travel-guide-878123
http://hotchicgrace.blogspot.com/
shet ang gandaaaaa! recommend ko to sa friend ko who’s going home this April! she’s really planning to go to Caramoan eh.
I might go here din when I go home for vacation again this April. Sama ka Claire? kahit nakapunta ka na? hehehe… 
one of the best beaches in the Philippines!
and you can really enjoy the picturesque Caramoan Islands
without too much commercialism. its beaches are like “untouched”
and kilometers of white sands that even puts boracay to shame.
the “IT” place to go to this summer ’09.
visit my site below for more pictures of Caramoan..
http://aekim.multiply.com/photos/album/87
Damn! ang ganda…love to visit this place kung maka pag bakasyon na uli ako dyan this year…eto ang maganda dahil hindi pa masyado laganap ang exploitation ng natural resources unlike Boracay..Thanks claire..
You featured all six islands; is it possible to go to each one in less than a week? Do we stay in a single accommodation or do we transfer everytime?
magayunon ang bikolnon! diri pako naka duman dyan!
http://car4rent4hire.multiply.com
Grabe claire! excited na me na mag uli to see this place!….the best talaga!..Mabuhay Philippines!
wahhh. hanggang tingin na lang ako sa pix…
i’ve been to bicol and the unspoiled caramoan island. all i can say was that it is majestic and i couldnt sit still at the banka and was exposed to the sun the whole time staring at any island we pass by.
we camped at sabitanglayon (as how the locals say it) for a night and it was great waking up to only us on the beach ang going for a dip.
really a must-see summer get-away. i do hope it stays non-commercialised as that is part of the islands charm.
magkano ang package?
thanks.
pleasee..
if you do get to go to caramoan..
welcome!!
but..’wag sana gawin ung ginawa sa ibang beaches..
bora is already commercialized and abused wag naman sana ang caramoan..
i grew up and basically spent all my summers in caramoan. i don’t want to spoil the memories.. sana maabutan pa ng mga kids ko ang caramoan like it had been years ago.
let’s keep our earth happy..
‘love nature
I found your blog on google and read a few of your other posts. I just added you to my Google News Reader. Keep up the good work. Look forward to reading more articles from you in the future.
- Jack
Caramoan/cam Sur Tour Packages 2009
Kadlagan Outdoor Shop & Services
The One of the 1st Tour guiding Services in Caramoan since 1989
So much happened at Caramoan peninsula after the French Survivor reality series which was held at the said place last summer 2008..The hidden beautiful place which was hidden and only for backpackers destinations for a long time ago becomes now so popular to the world. The young, energetic,dynamic Hon.Gov. L-Ray Villafuerte developed Caramoan as prime Eco Tourism destination in Camarines Sur. He established world class resort in Gota which is now attracting a lot of tourist all over the world. He revolutionalized the Tourism by making Cam Sur as the number 1 tourist destination in Bikol. CWC(Camarines Sur Wakeboarding Center) as the number 1, Caramoan as the 2nd place and 3rd is the Donsol Whale Shark interaction as the 3rd place (according to Deparetment of Tourism data of influx of domestic and foreign tourist in the Bikol region. Anywhy,Caramoan peninsula still retained its adventure,backpacking and outdoor appeal because of the environmental
efforts of the Governor L-Ray Villafuerte to regulate, preserve and conserve the natural beauty of the place. It did not turn into Boracay type atmosphere which more of the conservationis and environmentalists concerns…Caramoan peninsula is still hidden, far and still unexplored and mysterious as it used to be.
Chronology of tourism in caramoan:
Before-So litle was known about Caramoan.It just a simple town in Camarines Sur.People are involved in trading/fishing/farming.The town was still influence with left leaning group.
1982-Fr.Felix Barela was assigned in Caramoan and he
the statue of Blessed Virgin Mary of peace which is situated at the top of Mt.Caglago,tabgon,Caramoan.It started as a pigrimage tour to caramoan of priests,nuns and believers who visited the shrine.After their religious tour to the grotto, Father Felix Barela sidetrip the guests to the beautiful islands.The blessed statue started the tourism in Caramoan.
1983-1998-local Mountaineers(us as a part of it),backpackers,campers and outdoor enthusiasts came in caramoan to explore,discover, hike and camp at the best islands,beaches, caves and mountains.
1983-2004-Former Governor and now Hon congressman of 2ND District of Camarines Sur-Luis R.Villafuerte promoted the caramoan extensively by promotional ads,in trade fair,magazines, photo contests,etc.to the world.
2004-Present-The Present,energetic,young and good looking,flamboyant,workaholic,industrious> Hon.Governor L-Ray Villafuerte who made Cam.Sur well known to the world by creating the 1ST WORLD CLASS Wake Boarding Center CWC) in the Philippines,also developed the gota beach into a world class resort.He aggressively promoted Caramoan to
the world through magazines,newspapers,etc., hosting
of different events & activities such as the French Survivor,Israel survivor series.Caramoan is now attracting a lot of tourist from all over the world and made Camarines Sur as the number one(1) tourist attraction in Bikol because of Him.
TWO(2) DAYS/1 NIGHT TOUR PACKAGE
Here is the Package tours itenerary for two(2) days:
Package A
P5,500 each for a group of 4-5 persons inclusions of …
*round trip land transfer(aircon van from Naga City to Sabang port and vice versa))
*round trip boat transfer(Sabang port to Quijalo port,caramoan and vice versa) ,
*hotel accommodations(rooms with aircon,cable and cr),
*island hopping and a private boat to be used for island hopping,
*3 meals( the menu is seafoods,meat,vegetables-served per person)
*vehicles(jeep/trycyle)to be used for transportation around caramoan
*trained/knowledgeable/service oriented tour guide who will accompany the group and be of service to the group ‘s needs/wants throughout the package terms.
Package B
P5,000 each for a group 6-10 of persons inclusions of of …
*round trip land transfer(aircon van from Naga City to Sabang port and vice versa))
*round trip boat transfer(Sabang port to Quijalo port,caramoan and vice versa) ,
*hotel accommodations(rooms with aircon,cable and cr),
*island hopping and a private boat to be used for island hopping,
*3 meals( the menu is seafoods,meat,vegetables-served per person)
*vehicles(jeep/trycyle)to be used for transportation around caramoan
*trained/knowledgeable/service oriented tour guide who will accompany the groupand be of service to the group ‘s needs/wants throughout the package terms.
Package C
P2,700 each persons for a group of 11-20 persons inclusions of…
*round trip land transfer(aircon van from Naga City to Sabang port and vice versa))
*round trip boat transfer(Sabang port to Quijalo port,caramoan and vice versa) ,
*hotel accommodations(rooms with aircon,cable and cr),
*island hopping and a private boat to be used for island hopping,
*3 meals( the menu is seafoods,meat,vegetables-served per person)
*vehicles(jeep/trycyle)to be used for transportation around caramoan
*trained/knowledgeable/service oriented tour guide who will accompany the groupand be of service to the group ‘s needs/wants throughout the package terms.
ITENERARY
Day 1
6:30 A.M.-Departure Naga City to Sabang Port
8:30 A.M.-Arrival Sabang Port
8:30-9:00A.M.-Rest
9:00 A.M.-Departure Sabang Port to Quijalo port of Caramoan
11:00 A.M.-Arrival Quijalo port
11:10 A.m.-Departure Quijalo to Caramoan Town
11:40 A.M.-Arrival Caramoan town Rex inn Hotel check in
12:00 P.M.-lUNCH
12:30 p.M.-rEST
1:00 P.M.-Departure REX INN to Bikal Bay or Paniman Bay
1:30 P.M.-Arrival Bikal Bay/Paniman Bay
1:40 P.M.-iSLAND Hopping (matukad island)(sabitang laya island)lahus island
5:30 p.M.-Back to Bikal bay/Paniman Bay
7:00 P.M.-Back to rEX iNN HOTEL
7:30 p.m.-Dinner
8:30 P.M.-Rest
Day 2
6:00 A.M.-Wake up call
6:30 A.M.-Breakfast
8:30 A.M.-Departure Rex Inn to Quijalo port
9:00 A.M.-Arrival Quijalo port
9:10 A.M.-Departure Quijalo port to Sabang port
11:00 P.M.-Arrival sABANG port
11:30 p.m.-Departure Sabang port to Naga City
2:00 P.M.-Arrival Naga City
A side trip to deer Farm, mt. Isarog consocep waterfalls and hotspring, cam sur wake boarding Center can be requested after Caramoan and a short trip to naga city for souvenir but wakeboarding fee and lunch and dinner in wakeboarding area and in naga city and entrance at the hot springs is at its own expense.
Home sweet home
THREE(3) DAYS/2 NIGTHS CARAMOAN TOUR
Package A
3 days package of P5,500 for each for a group of 4- 5 persons inclusions of ….
*round trip land transfer(aircon van from Naga City to Sabang port and vice versa))
*round trip boat transfer(Sabang port to Quijalo port,caramoan and vice versa) ,
*hotel accommodations(room with aircon,cable and cr-bed sharing),
*island hopping and a private boat to be used for island hopping,
*6 meals( the menu is seafoods,meat,vegetables-served per person)
*vehicles(jeep/trycyle)to be used for transportation around caramoan
*trained/knowledgeable/service oriented tour guide who will accompany the group and be of service to the group ‘s needs/wants throughout the package terms.
* A side trip to deer Farm, mt. Isarog consocep waterfalls and hotspring, cam sur wake boarding Center can be requested after Caramoan and a short trip to naga city for souvenir but wakeboarding fee and lunch and dinner in wakeboarding area and in naga city and entrance at the hot springs is at its own expense.
Package B
3 days package of P5,300 for each for a group of 6 persons inclusions of …
*round trip land transfer(aircon van from Naga City to Sabang port and vice versa))
*round trip boat transfer(Sabang port to Quijalo port,caramoan and vice versa) ,
*hotel accommodations(rooms with aircon,cable and cr-bed sharing),
*island hopping and a private boat to be used for island hopping,
*6 meals( the menu is seafoods,meat,vegetables-served per person)
*vehicles(jeep/trycyle)to be used for transportation around caramoan
*trained/knowledgeable/service oriented tour guide who will accompany the group and be of service to the group ‘s needs/wants throughout the package terms.
* A side trip to deer Farm, mt. Isarog consocep waterfalls and hotspring, cam sur wake boarding Center can be requested after Caramoan and a short trip to naga city for souvenir but wakeboarding fee and lunch and dinner in wakeboarding area and in naga city and entrance at the hot springs is at its own expense.
Package C
3 days package of P4,900 for each for a group of 7 persons inclusions of …
*round trip land transfer(aircon van from Naga City to Sabang port and vice versa))
*round trip boat transfer(Sabang port to Quijalo port,caramoan and vice versa) ,
*hotel accommodations(rooms with aircon,cable and cr-bed sharing),
*island hopping and a private boat to be used for island hopping,
*6 meals( the menu is seafoods,meat,vegetables-served per person)
*vehicles(jeep/trycyle)to be used for transportation around caramoan
*trained/knowledgeable/service oriented tour guide who will accompany the group and be of service to the group ‘s needs/wants throughout the package terms.
*A side trip to deer Farm, mt. Isarog consocep waterfalls and hotspring, cam sur wake boarding Center can be requested after Caramoan and a short trip to naga city for souvenir but wakeboarding fee and lunch and dinner in wakeboarding area and in naga city and entrance at the hot springs is at its own expense.
Package D
P4,300 each for a group of 8-10 persons inclusions of …
*round trip land transfer(aircon van from Naga City to Sabang port and vice versa))
*round trip boat transfer(Sabang port to Quijalo port,caramoan and vice versa) ,
*hotel accommodations(rooms with aircon,cable and cr-bed sharing),
*island hopping and a private boat to be used for island hopping,
*6 meals( the menu is seafoods,meat,vegetables-served per person)
*vehicles(jeep/trycyle)to be used for transportation around caramoan
*trained/knowledgeable/service oriented tour guide who will accompany the group and be of service to the group ‘s needs/wants throughout the package terms.
* A side trip to deer Farm, mt. Isarog consocep waterfalls and hotspring, cam sur wake boarding Center can be requested after Caramoan and a short trip to naga city for souvenir but wakeboarding fee and lunch and dinner in wakeboarding area and in naga city and entrance at the hot springs is at its own expense.
Package E
P4,000 each for a group of 11-20 persons inclusions of …
*round trip land transfer(aircon van from Naga City to Sabang port and vice versa))
*round trip boat transfer(Sabang port to Quijalo port,caramoan and vice versa) ,
*hotel accommodations(rooms with aircon,cable and cr-bed sharing),
*island hopping and a private boat to be used for island hopping,
*6 meals( the menu is seafoods,meat,vegetables-served per person)
*vehicles(jeep/trycyle)to be used for transportation around caramoan
*trained/knowledgeable/service oriented tour guide who will accompany the groupand be of service to the group ‘s needs/wants throughout the package terms.
*A side trip to deer Farm, mt. Isarog consocep waterfalls and hotspring, cam sur wake boarding Center can be requested after Caramoan and a short trip to naga city for souvenir but wakeboarding fee and lunch and dinner in wakeboarding area and in naga city and entrance at the hot springs is at its own expense.
ITENERARY
Day 1
6:30 A.M.-Departure Naga City to Sabang Port
8:30 A.M.-Arrival Sabang Port
8:30-9:00A.M.-Rest
9:00 A.M.-Departure Sabang Port to Quijalo port of Caramoan
11:00 A.M.-Arrival Quijalo port
11:10 A.m.-Departure Quijalo to Caramoan Town
11:40 A.M.-Arrival Caramoan town Rex inn Hotel check inn
12:00 P.M.-LUNCH
12:30 p.M.-REST
1:00 P.M.-Departure REX INN to Bikal bay/Paniman Bay
1:30 P.M.-Arrival Bikal Bay
1:40 P.M.-iSLAND Hopping(matukad island, lahus island,honogan bay,umang cave)
5:30 p.M.-Back to bikal bay/paniman bay
7:00 P.M.-Back to REX iNN HOTEL
7:30 p.m.-Dinner
8:30 P.M.-Rest
Day 2
5:00 A.M.-Wake up call
5:30 A.M.-Breakfast
6:00 A.M.-Departure bikal to Bikal Bay/paniman bay
6:30 A.M.-Arrival bikal Bay/paniman
7:00 A.M.-Departure by boat from Bikal bay to Tabgon
Visit the Our lady of Peace statue situated
at the top of Mt. Caglago which can be
reached by climbing a hundred stairs but the
the view is simply amazing of panoramic caramoan Penisula.
8:00 A.M.-Arrival Tabgon port
8:10 A.M.-Start climbing to Mt. Caglago
8:30 A.M.-At the top-rest/pray
9:30 A.M.-Start descent
10:00 Departure Brgy. Tabgon to manlawi or gogon(a mile of sand bar which is breathtaking during low tide)
11:30 Arrival manlawi island or gogon(same name)
12:00 Lunch (meal 4)
12:30 Swim, snorkel, explore the sea, etc.
15:30 Departure manlawi island or gogon Island to basud island
16:00 arrival basud
16:30 Swim, snorkel, explore the sea, etc.
17:00 Departure Basud island to Paniman Bay or bikal bay
18:00 Arrival Bikal Bay
18:20 Departure Bikal Bay or paniman bay to Rex Inn
19:00 Arrival Rex Inn
19;30 Dinner (meal 5)
20:30 Rest
DAY 3
6:00 A.M.-Wake up call
6:30 A.M.-Breakfast
8:30 A.M.-Departure Rex Inn to Quijalo port
9:00 A.M.-Arrival Quijalo port
9:10 A.M.-Departure Quijalo port to Sabang port
11:00 P.M.-Arrival sABANG port
10:00 P.M.-Arrival sABANG port
10:30 p.m -Departure Sabang port to Naga City –
A side trip to deer Farm, mt. Isarog consocep waterfalls and hotspring, cam sur wake boarding Center can be requested after Caramoan and a short trip to naga city for souvenir but wakeboarding fee and lunch and dinner in wakeboarding area and in Naga city and entrance at the hot springs is at its own expense.
12:00 p.m.-Lunch in Pili(biggs)(own expense)
1:00 p.m.-Departure Pili to Hotsprings at Mt. Isarog
2:00 p.m.-Arrival Hotsprings
4:00 p.m.-Departure Hotsprings to Naga City
5:00 p.m.Naga Cty for Souvenirs
6:00 p.m end of the tour
Note: Caving at the culapnit cave can be changed at the morning itenerary for the 3rd day ,If requested.
Home sweet home
MENU:
Lunch-bikol express,grilled malasugi(blue marlin)or sweet n sour malasugi, adobo and fruit.
Dinner-Crab or hipon or grilled na pusit or calamaris, laing,porkchop and fruit.
Breakfast-egg, daing, longganisa or tucino, coffee,milk and fruit but can be interchanged because of the availability of the food or recipe in the area.
NOTE:The itenerary is flexible depending on the weather and traffic conditions, capacity or speed of movements of
tourists or participants
Land line 4723305 cellphone 09283807493
RESERVATION AND BOOKING
For reservation, you may deposit the 50% of package cost at the bank account below and the remaining 50% upon arrival in Naga City
· Bank: Metrobank Account name : Account number: (Please request at my cp # or email add)
For your question, you may send an e mail to kadlagan@yahoo.com or call or text me at the cell phone number below.
JOJO Villareal
Land line 4723305 cellphone 09283807493
Kadlagan Outdoor Shop,tour and Services
16 Dimasalang St., Naga City
4400 Philippines
Me and my friends wants to have fun in caramoan.. we’re planning to go there and its nice that you provide some tips!! cool! im a traveller freak and I appreciate your bloggie.
perhaps i can add u in my link once i update it cause im on hiatus now. haha! thanks again! Can i get back to you whenever i have questions? thank you!
hi again!
Im trying to search for caramoan packages and mostly its expensive, i’ve heard na mas mura lng daw pag marami. mga 9 kami at meron pa magdadagdag.meron ka bang alam na mura lng ung package? mas makakamura ba kami pag maggppackage kami o wag na magpackage? how much ba ung rent sa boat, hotel and food?
hi again!
Im trying to search for caramoan packages and mostly its expensive, i’ve heard na mas mura lng daw pag marami. mga 9 kami at meron pa magdadagdag.meron ka bang alam na mura lng ung package? mas makakamura ba kami pag maggppackage kami o wag na magpackage? how much ba ung rent sa boat, hotel and food? 3days and 2 nights kami dun.
Hi, im just going to ask, it is possible for me to bring a 2 yr old baby? is any much cheaper packages. Most likely we are 10 person. I been in CWC for 3 times and i want to be back this coming august and visit caramoan. Please help me. My email add ciktrap2yahoo.com.Thnxz
hey claire! thanks for the info. we just arrived from caramoan and ’twas one of a hell adventure.
hi, I’m Dianne.I’m having now a research about caramoan place. i get so thrilled by the captivating beauty of the place. but then my problem is, is the place just beautiful because of beaches???or is there any wildlife thing in the area?my research is focus on wildlife and nature of a place.is there anything possible to enjoy other than the beach???I’ll be glad if you could help.:)
Hi,
For those who want to spend vacation in CARAMOAN we offer the following packages:
AVAIL OUR PROMO PACKAGE!!!
(pick-up from Guijalo Port)
2 Days 1 night mInimum of 10 persons and up ———— P1,500
3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS minimum of 10 persons and up———— P2,500
REGULAR RATE @ 2 DAYS 1 NIGHTS
7-9 PERSONS——–P 1,850
3-6 PERSONS——–P 2,200
2 PERSONS———-P 2,500
1 PERSON ———-negotiable
REGULAR RATE @ 3 DAYS 2 NIGHT(per head)
7-9 PERSONS——–P 2,850
3-6 PERSONS——–P 3,200
2 PERSONS———-P 4,300
1 PERSON ———-negotiable
This package includes land transfers, private island hopping boat, tour guide services,entrance fees to locations,and accomodation (hotel.cabanas, or homestays).
For further details please contact us:
Barangay Captain EMILIO VICTOR B. AVILA III
Caramoan Travel And Tours Services DTI permit no.00068685
44 Rea St., Tawog, Caramoan Camarines Sur
cel no. 0920-3039621
E-mail address caramoan@gmail.com
Website http://www.caramoantravel.blogspot.com
Note: Rates may be subject to changes without prior notice.
we want a reservation on may 2010
i want to make a reservation.. this coming friday to saturday.. September 11 to September 12.. the two day and one night package for four.. i would like to request a reply as soon as possible.. 09152118924/4809254.. this is my contact number.. i would be more easily contacted through sms or call.. thank you very much!!
Hi Kelly, thanks for visiting my blog. sorry but I am not connected with any hotel or resort there in Caramoan. Some of the readers are posting their tour packages here to promote their business. I am only a blogger and I share to my readers as many options and tips about a place. But I posted the numbers of some resorts there and also those who offered the tour packages left their contact numbers, just contact them directly, thanks, have fun in your trip.
thank you very much claire.. uhm.. bout the reservation and advance payments.. can we trust that they aren’t scamming us or anything like that? do you know the contact person above? jojo villareal?
I don’t know him. He just posted his itinerary under the comment section of this article and i decided to approve it since it gives the reader an idea of how to plan their activities and an idea of the expenses. If you want to be really sure about advance payments then it will be better to reserve with established hotels like Gota Beach Resorts or the lodges in the town. I guess you are keen about Mr. Villareal’s offer because it is cheap and convenient. Maybe what you can do is to contact him directly and assure him that you are 100% sure of availing his tour package and maybe you can just give the payment when you are there already. Most of the agents ask for advance payments just to be sure that you will really avail of their service and not cancel the last minute.
hi,
i am from calabanga, my officemate and i want to visit caramoan this end of november. We are 10-12 persons..pahagad man daw tabi ning affordable ning price…2 nights and 3 days kami…gusto ko lang maiiba mga officemate ko jan sato.
Ini cp# ko tabi 09392166548
i have a travel agency here in manila but i want to have a contact of resort in caramoan so that i can offer caramoan to my clients.anyone whose willing to tie up with me is much appreciated. im a bicolana who happens to work here in the metro.
try Rex Tourist Inn and other lodges there, pwede din mga guesthouse, basta barato lang ang mga istaran duman, mostly island hopping mapupunta ang bulk ng expenses nyo
Hi Claire,
Since you have been to Caramoan and sounds so knowledgeable, can you help me with the following concerns:
1. We have 2 kids under 8. Is the trip to Caramoan ok? Heard that land trip is on rough road.
(I think the land trip is bearable. Only some parts are not paved yet. You may take the van instead if you want to be more comfortable but i think there will be a part where you will have to transfer to a jeepney. But, personally I like riding jeepneys in the countryside because it has fresh air and you get to enjoy the view better.)
2. How about the boat trip? Is it safe? Do they provide reliable life vests?
(For me, it is as safe as any other boat ride at the mercy of the weather and yes they have a good enough life-vest.)
3. Can we not avail of tour package? I mean, is it easy and safe to just find boats to take us to the islands and back, and bus rides back to Naga?o y
(It’s up to you really. The tour package will make everything convenient. But you can also do it on your own. You just need to take note of the the time the bus/van leaves the terminal from Naga and the last trip of the boat from the pier to avoid too much waiting time or being left out. There are many boats for island hopping. The less the tourists on that season, the better is your chance for haggling.) Since you have kids, it is better though to at least book for one night accommodation then maybe you can look around town and move if you are not happy with what you got.
4. Should we make advance reservation for the bus and boat transfers to ensure we stick to our schedule?
(I think the bus and boat are on a first come first served basis. Unless it is really the peak season there is no need to do this. Like I said, it’s the hotel that you need to reserve first since you have kids. Personally, I just go to a place and look around for a place to stay.)
5. When going around the islands for the whole day, does that mean we have to bring our own food/lunch?
(yes food and water, toys for the kids, first aid kit just in case coz there are no resorts on most islands, you are on your own. It’s fun. it’s like a picnic and sometimes during off-peak season you can have the whole island for your group.)
6. What hotel do you recommend in Naga City?
(I haven’t really stayed in any of Naga’s hotel but it all depends on your budget.) I usually stay in cheap lodges or pension houses when i’m in my backpacking mode and spend most of my budget on entrance fees of parks, museums, adventure sports and other fun things. Besides, you will be staying outside of your hotel most of the time.)
7. Are you familiar with CWC? If so, is one day enough to stay in Naga City and be able to go to CWC?
(Yes, one day is more than enough for CWC only, maybe you can use your extra time to check out the cathedrals and other structures of Naga.)
Would appreciate your thoughts. We are planning to go there in March.
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I hope Caramoan dont become commercialize. They should just reserve the area as a national park, so that all generation may see the beauty of our islands.
ganda namn
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hi..implanning to visit caramon this december after xmas but my worry is the weather esp the waves during island hopping…do you think we can enjoy the island hopping during that season or its better to go caramoan during summer season?we want to explore caramoan isalnd all the islands…is it possiblefor us to see the island where the survivor philippines was held? do you have an idea how much per night in gota village?where can i get cheap package tour?thanks and hope to hear from you soon….cecel
Hi Maricel, December is relatively better than other “ber” months but yes it is a safe bet to visit Caramoan during summer months. If Survivor isn’t filming then I’m sure you can visit the islands – during my 2nd visit they were currently filming Survivor there but my friends and I were still able to check out Cotivas Island and the other islands use by the reality show because they only use them a few days a week (you just gotta have the right timing). You may try to contact Gota Beach Resort if you want the updated rates.
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wala bang package na from manila?siguro mga 10 prrson kme..
Hi Eric, marami nag nag-ooffer ng package tour, check mo na lang sa comment section o yung mismong mga resorts/hostels
of course i’ll join, i haven’t explored the other islands yet and the towns there. kita kits, i’ll be exploring the 6 provinces of Bicol from April 15-30, it’s an open tour
actually you can visit as many as five islands in one day by renting a boat, i think it costs 1500 for the whole day, you can go back to your hotel after that. By the way there are more than 6 beaches and islands there and you can all visit them if you will not stay overnight in each one, Gota beach, matukad beach and lahus are very near to each other, it’s less than 30 minutes to go to each island. if you ask me, i can go to all these islands in 2-3 days plus you still have time to explore the town and other landmarks.
just click any link in the blog entry, they offer different kinds of packages or better yet just do it yourself, it’s easy to go there and it’s cheaper it you will backpack.
thanks malory for your comment, we share your sentiments about caramoan to retain its pristine beauty, it’s up to the local government how they can incorporate a productive ecotourism without exploiting mother nature and it’s also up to us to do our own share, i love caramoan too
hi riz, thanks for dropping by in my site, sure you can go back anytime and hopefully I can answer some of your queries, keep on traveling, mabuhay ang mga lakwatsera!!heheh
hi Riz, if u really want to travel cheap, don’t avail of the package, especially madami kayo, most of the time people avail of package for convenience lang and if they have no idea about the place, try to do it yourself, it’s cheaper, fun and you own your time, from Naga you can just go to the bus terminal there and look for a van going to Sabang port, then from Sabang port there are2 kinds of boat, the faster one takes about an hour and a half i think is around 300 pesos, while the other boat is around 150, not sure now, you can look for cheap accommodations in the town proper and just ride a trike going to the port during your island hopping, boat rental before was around 1500-2000 that’s wholeday already, but depending on the season, you can still bargain, Rex tourist in is a famous lodge there but once you are there u can still look for other lodge, or you may try homestay, just ask around, better yet, bring your own tent and camp out in one of the islands, just get your supplies from the town and arrange from your boatman to pick you up, it’s a small town, ur major expenses will be the boat rental pero kung marami kau, that will be offset na,
It’s really better if you don’t avail the package if you want cheaper rate, since your group is big, the expenses for boat rental for island hopping will be lesser, the only thing you need to worry about is your accommodation. Gota Beach is fine but more expensive than the rest of the accommodation in the town. I don’t think there will be any problem with bringing your baby even during island hopping, you just have to bring all the things you will need especially if you stay in Gota Beach Resort since it’s not in the town. Just call the hotel or lodges where you will stay and reserve for at least one night so you can still move out if you are not happy with it. It’s easy to go there on your own, no need for package, just take the van from Naga Bus Terminal to Sabang Port then there will be boats there going to Quijalo Port, just check the sched of the boat. But if you want convenience then avail of the package but of course it’s going to be more expensive.
Hi Dianne, i’ve seen the episode of Kuya Kim in Matang Lawin i think and he featured a river and a cave somewhere there, if i can remember it right he was looking for an almost extinct reptile, a kayak in that river will be great and if you are adventurous enough you may explore the surrounding area thick with vegetation, i have been there but i just stayed in Gota Beach and did a bit of island hopping, so i might also go back to check the other spots, i think you won’t be disappointed with the wildlife there since most of them were still undisturbed/unexplored. just snorkeling near Matukad Beach, i saw a sea snake swimming under me and also when i was climbing the cliff of Matukad, another one was there, but don’t be scared, just letting you know it’s still pristine.