Travel idea in Caramoan Camarines Sur

Travel idea in Caramoan Camarines Sur

Known as the Emerging Paradise of the Pacific becasue it’s enchanting white and pink beaches, Caramoan is a first-class district in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. It is also called municipality of Caramaon. It’s clear azure water extend to the MAqueda Channel and Lagonoy Gulf.

Lahos Beach

The sand is very fine, the water is clean and clear. You can see many different rock formations.

Matukad Island

30minutes boat ride from Lahos Island. The water is firm and calm, it is also surrounded by trees. The famous Milkfish can also found here, but you have to climb the rock formations first. Just be careful because the stones have sharp parts.

Cagbalinad Island

one of the things you can do here is snorkeling, fish feeding at swimming.

Guinohoan Lighthouse

You have to trek to reach the Lighthouse, but don’t worry because the road here is good and paved. So it’s not too difficult to trek. Approximately trekking is 15-20minutes. The view you can see here beautiful. The air is very fresh.

Cotivas Sandbar

5minutes boat ride from Guinohoan. This is what they call a sand bar. The sand is so fine that it’s ok because you can just walk on it because it doesn’t hurt your feet.

Manlawe Sandbar

5minutes boat ride from Cotivas Island. When the tide is high here the cottages are floating. This is where the lunch time of the tourist package is held.

Sabitnag-Laya

It can be fish feeding, snorkeling and swimming.

St.Michael Parish Church

This 16th century old church. Founded in 1619 St Franciscan missionaries, possesses its own unique and charming charm. From a distance you can easily be attracted by the interesting color of its facade. I have never seen a church that is red and mostly made of brick so for a moment it looks like it was transported back to Spanish era.

Tour Package Example

Inclusions:

• Roundtrip van tranfer from Manila- Caramoan- Manila
• 3days and 2 nights Hotel Accommodation
• Island Hopping via chatered boat
• 6 Meals
  • a)Day1 Lunch and Dinner
  • b)Day2 Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • c)Day3 Breakfast

• Environmental fee
• Terminal fee
• Entrance fee
• Tour guide

Exclusions:

• Island Hopping Activities
• Wakeboarding
• All other expenses and meals not included in the package

Site to visit:

• Lahos Beach
• Matukad Island
• Cagbalinad Island
• Guinohoan Lighthouse
• Cotivas Sandbar
• Manlawe Sandbar
• Sabitnag-Laya
• St.Micheal Parish

Joiner tour package:

• For those who like to join with other groups and tour schedule are set every Saturday and Sunday for 2days and 1 night. Friday to Sunday for 3days and 2 nights.

Private or exclusive tour

• Private or exclusive tour’s with a minimum of 12 persons per van can be set anytime as preferred.

Sample Itinerary

Day00

• 09:00- Departure Time- SM MOA open parking between the building of Telstra SM Hypermarket, EXL and KFC

Day01

• 11:00AM- Estimated Time Arrival- Camaroan Town Proper
• 12:00N- Check In/Rest/Lunch

• 01:00- Snack, Swimming, Island Hopping Activities

• Start of 1st day Island Hopping
• Lahos Island
• Matukad Island
• Cagbalinad Island
• Guinohoan Lighthouse

• 05:00PM- Back to Hotel
• 07:00PM- Dinner (videoke after dinner)

Day02

• 07:00AM- Breakfast
• 08:00AM- Islang Hopping

• Cotivas Sandbar
• Manlawe Sandbar
• Sabitnag-Laya

• 05:00PM- Back to Hotel
• 07:00PM- Dinner, Free Time, Rest

Day03

• 08:00AM- Breakfast/Check Out
• 09:00AM- Visit to St.Michael Parish Church
• 09:30AM- Back to Manila
• 10:00PM- Estimated arrival in Manila

Please take not that the itinerary will depend on the time management and cooperation of the group, And this is Example Only.

DIY travel Via Bus

Manila to Caramoan to Sabang Port

Route 1

• From Manila (Cubao, Pasay, Alabang) take a bus bound for Sabang Port, Raymond and Penafrancia/Isarog have buses that go directly to Sabang Port in Camarines Sur. The usual jumping point of tourist to Caramoan town.
• Buses leave at around 6:00-7:00PM. Travel time is around 10hours.
• From Sabang Port, you nedd to tkae the passenger boat to Guijalo Port in Caramoan. Travel time is about 2 hours. Don’t forget to write your name in the manifest before boarding.
• At Guijalo Port, pay the environmental fee for Php30.00/head at the structure labeled Caramoan Feeder Port take a tricyle to Caramoan town center where hotels, lodges, guesthouse are located. Travel time is 30minutes. So if you are alone better join other tourist or locals headed downtown.
• Proceed to Bikal Port at Brgy.Paniman. Charter a boat take you to Caramoan Island (Php1500.00-Php2500.00 good for 6persons) for the nearest Island like Lahos, Matukad, Cagbalinad, Guinohoan Lighthouse, Cotivas Sandbar, Manlawe Sandbar at Sabitnag-Laya. If you are pressed for time and you want to be visit all the mentioned Island above 1 day, You can charter a boat Php4000.00-Php4500.00. Take note that the food is not included in the Island hopping tour if you are renting a boat so you can either buy food from the restaurants or buy fresh fish, poultry or meat and have a boatman cook them. (give a tip)

Route 2

Manila- Naga- Sabang Port- Guijalo Port- Caramoan town

This is the most famous route used by tourist heading to Caramoan. From Manila, take a bus bound for Naga such as Philtranco. CUL, Raymond and Isarog/Penafrancia/RSL. Travel time is about 9 hours.

• From Naga bus terminal, take a tricycle to the nearby East Bound Terminal or Naga Van Terminal at the back of SM Naga. It’s just near but tricycles lined up at the terminal may charge you Php30.00 even if you alone. So i suggest you walk a few meters away from the terinal and hail a passing tricycle instead. Php10.00 per person will do. Ride a passenger van or Filcab en route to Sabang Port, fare is about to Php150.00 and travel time is 1.5 to 2 hours. Vans to Sabang Port depart at 6:00AM.
• At Sabang Port, take the passenger outrigger boat to Guijalo Port in Caramoan. Travel time is 2 hours and fare is Php120.00. You will not be allowed to board the boat without writing your name in the manifest. Last trip to Caramoan and from Caramoan is at 11:00AM, so to avoid missing the passenger bpat, you should leave Naga before 9:00AM, because if you miss the boat, you’re next option is charter a boat to Guijalo Port in Caramoan for Php2500.00-Php3000.00.
• At Guijalo Port, pay the Php30.00 per person Environmental fee at the structure labeled Caramoan Feeder Port. Then charter a tricycle to Caramoan town center where most hotels, lodges and guesthouses are situated. Fare is Php300.00 for one tricycle. So if you alone, I suggest you join other tourists or local headed downtown to save a few bucks.
• Proceed to Bikal Port at Brgy.Paniman. Charter a boat take you to Caramoan Island (Php1500.00-Php2500.00 good for 6persons) for the nearest Island like Lahos, Matukad, Cagbalinad, Guinohoan Lighthouse, Cotivas Sandbar, Manlawe Sandbar at Sabitnag-Laya. If you are pressed for time and you want to be visit all the mentioned Island above 1 day, You can charter a boat Php4000.00-Php4500.00. Take note that the food is not included in the Island hopping tour if you are renting a boat so you can either buy food from the restaurants or buy fresh fish, poultry or meat and have a boatman cook them. (give a tip)

Manila to Caramoan Via Air

Route 3

Manila- Naga- Sabang Port- Guijalo Port- Caramoan Town

• Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific Air Fly between Manila and Naga City in Camarines Sur, At Naga City head to Naga Van Terminal and catch a van bound for Sabang Port. Travel time is 1.5 to 2hours. Van depart at 6:00AM, for you notto miss the last boat at Guijalo Port, make sure you leave before 9:00AM.
• At Sabang Port, board the passenger outrigger boat to Guijalo Port in Caramoan. Travel time is 2 hours and fare is about Php120.00 and ensure that you have written your name in the manifesto. Last tripping to and going from Guijalo Port in Caramoan is at 11:00Am, so make sure you don’t miss that.
• At Guijalo Port, pay the Php30.00 per person Environmental fee at the structure labeled Caramoan Feeder Port and charter a tricycle to Caramoan town center where most hotels, inns, bed & breakfast and guesthouses are located. Fare is Php300.00 for one tricycle. So if you are alone, to save a few bucks, talk to ther tourists or locals so you can join them in the tricycle and just divide the fare.
• Head to Bikal Port to charter a boat to take you to Caramoan Island. (Php1500.00-Php2500.00 good for 6 persons). For the nearer Island like Lahos, Matukad, Cagbalinad, Guinohoan Lighthouse, Cotivas Sandbar, Manlawe Sandbar at Sabitnag-Laya.
• Take note that the food is not included in the Island hopping tour if you are renting a boat so you can either buy food from the restaurants or buy fresh fish, poultry or meat and have your boatman cook them.(give a tip)

Route 4

Manila- Virac (Catanduanes)- Caramoan Islands

• Cebu Pacific Flies to Virac (Catanduanes) from Manila. At Virac, charter a tricycle to take you to Codon Port Php300.00 good for 4 persons. Travel time is 1 hour.
• At Codon Port, charter a boat from the fishermen living near the port to take you to Caramoan Island, Boat rentals will cost you Php2500.00-Php3000.00, travel time is just 30-40 minutes, Some of the islands may not visible due to survivor filming, varying weather conditions and tide level.

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