How to get to CALAGUAS
From Manila:
By Land:
There are buses in Cubao that will take you to Camarines Norte.
(MANILA -DAET)
Philtranco AC – ( Cubao Station) – 8:00 Am Philtranco Pasay 1:00pm
Amihan ( Cubao Station) 8:00 Am
Superlines ( Cubao Station) 8:00 AM 9:00 AM.Fare for Non AC 390.00/way
-Route from Manila to Date is approximately 8-10 hours . Fare for AC is 580.00/ way
By Plane: Saving money for a ticket is not easy , especially if Promo tix not available haha!!
-Via Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Zest Air to Naga Airport
-From Naga Airport take a van bound to Daet, approximately 3 hours.
OTHER ROUTE: PARACALE
Take a bus going to Paracale, Camarines Norte, Then take a trike going to Paracale Port.
-From the port , you can ask around the boat trip going to (Calaguas).
-Hire a boat going to the island, approximately 8k for a round trip for 15 people .
FROM DAET: VINZONS port
-You can ride a tricycle going to VINZONS port
-Haggle for a 2 hr boat ride going to Mahabang Buhangin. better if you can talk to travellers and split the boat rental.
Note:
Reserve a ticket in advance!!! Chance Passenger?? Not again , no way!!!
You can avail packages through different Travel Tours . Around 3000-3500 ALL IN! Travel with convenience , tour for experience 🙂
WHAT TO BRING:
Luggage\bags
Clothes \Swimwear
Tent
headlamp\ flashlight
Ziplocks ( for camera , money, cellphone )
sunblock
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: snorkeling equipment
Drinking Water
Cooking utensils/ cook your own
medicine
toiletries
Camera with extra battery ( no electricity in the island)
Garbage bag for your luggage ( you wouldn’t want you bag get wet while on the sea)
WHAT TO DO:
Snorkeling
Trekking ( 10 mins hike to the hill for a full view of the island)
Beach BummmMming ( I like!!!)
POI Fire Dancing @ Night (optional haha)
Picture = Pose ! pose! Pose!
Side trip:
Bagasbas beach for Surfers 🙂
In the Island:
1. No signal . There is a certainn spot in the rocky side going to the hill that has a signal for Smart only.
2. No drinking water so bring your own . Locals can fetched water for you, 10.00/pale
3. Nipa huts available for rental; 200.00 , 300.00 depends on the kubo style
4. Fetch your tent / hammock. Camping style
5. Entrance fee and Barangay fee 120.00 petot.
6.. If all else fails , ASK THE LOCALS 🙂
I took a package tour , little pricey compared to DIY . What can i do? I like to be in the beach the convenient way 😉 . I stayed at Hotel Dolor on my first night , affordable and clean room for a tired wanderer 🙂 . DIY is next on my list though 🙂
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