CALAGUAS TRIP 2014
If you are looking for an awesome beach getaway without having to wait for seat sales and PISO fares, don't fret, CALAGUAS won't bring you down.
How to get there: (This is the route we chose when we visited last May 30, 2014 for a 2D1N Trip)
Via Paracale
Our group rode a Philtranco bus 9PM trip to Daet, got off at Barangay Talobatib and rode a tricycle to get us to Paracale fish port. There's a small carinderia where you can get a quick breakfast at Barangay Talobatib. You can also use their small bathroom to freshen yourself up as the ride from Manila to Daet is a grueling 8 hours.
Alternatively, you can ride Superlines bus as they have direct Paracale trips. We just didn't like how fast they drive. Our Philtranco ride was smooth and felt safe, so kudos to Philtranco.
Contact Person
Our main contact at Paracale is Kuya Ricky. We hired his boat for Php 5,000, good for 10 pax, for an overnight trip in Calaguas. The amount paid includes the gas, use of lifevest, use of cooking wares and utensils, water gallon, coolers, plus a guided trek in Calaguas and an island hopping sidetrip. You may contact him at 0912.736.5717. Kuya Ricky is the man! He kept an eye to each one of us, even encouraging us to do cliff jumping.
What to Bring
Upon arrival in Paracale, it is best that you shop your food at the nearby market or you can bring your own. There are limited supplies in the island so it's best that you buy everything that you need in Paracale. Whether it may be your food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, ice packs, your drinking water, etc. etc.
Where to Stay in the island
We stayed in the middle part of the island which is owned by the Local Government Unit of Camarines Norte. There are a lot of cottages for rent and near the toilets as well. The cottage rental is Php 500, small light bulb for our evening light at Php 50.
Where to cook your food
We just opted to have our food cooked by the local villagers. No standard pricing. Just be generous enough to help them make a living. They are good cooks as well.
What activities to do
There are a lot of activities besides swimming, beach bumming and taking a lot of pictures
Cliff Diving
Island Hopping
Appreciating Sunset
Trekking
Why choose Calaguas on your next summer trip?
Because, it is unbelievably cheap. Check our expenses below.
How to get there: (This is the route we chose when we visited last May 30, 2014 for a 2D1N Trip)
Via Paracale
Our group rode a Philtranco bus 9PM trip to Daet, got off at Barangay Talobatib and rode a tricycle to get us to Paracale fish port. There's a small carinderia where you can get a quick breakfast at Barangay Talobatib. You can also use their small bathroom to freshen yourself up as the ride from Manila to Daet is a grueling 8 hours.
Alternatively, you can ride Superlines bus as they have direct Paracale trips. We just didn't like how fast they drive. Our Philtranco ride was smooth and felt safe, so kudos to Philtranco.
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| That's our uber nice boatman, Kuya Ricky. |
Contact Person
Our main contact at Paracale is Kuya Ricky. We hired his boat for Php 5,000, good for 10 pax, for an overnight trip in Calaguas. The amount paid includes the gas, use of lifevest, use of cooking wares and utensils, water gallon, coolers, plus a guided trek in Calaguas and an island hopping sidetrip. You may contact him at 0912.736.5717. Kuya Ricky is the man! He kept an eye to each one of us, even encouraging us to do cliff jumping.
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| View of Mahabang Buhangin at the top |
What to Bring
Upon arrival in Paracale, it is best that you shop your food at the nearby market or you can bring your own. There are limited supplies in the island so it's best that you buy everything that you need in Paracale. Whether it may be your food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, ice packs, your drinking water, etc. etc.
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| Our quaint little cottage |
Where to Stay in the island
We stayed in the middle part of the island which is owned by the Local Government Unit of Camarines Norte. There are a lot of cottages for rent and near the toilets as well. The cottage rental is Php 500, small light bulb for our evening light at Php 50.
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| Happiness overload! |
Where to cook your food
We just opted to have our food cooked by the local villagers. No standard pricing. Just be generous enough to help them make a living. They are good cooks as well.
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| the other end of the island |
What activities to do
There are a lot of activities besides swimming, beach bumming and taking a lot of pictures
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| White Sand and Cool blue waters |
Cliff Diving
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| Kuya Ricky on guard and ready to swim and save us if something happens |
Island Hopping
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| Island hopping - 1 of the 3 islands we visited |
Appreciating Sunset
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| I love sunsets, do you? |
Trekking
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| Nature at its best. Appreciating the Creator and His creation |
Why choose Calaguas on your next summer trip?
Because, it is unbelievably cheap. Check our expenses below.
Calaguas
2014
|
|
Philtranco
bus Manila - Daet
|
750
|
CR
(Stopover)
|
10
|
Breakfast
- Paracale
|
40
|
Trike
to Paracale Port (300/4)
|
75
|
Food
- Market (2250/9)
|
250
|
Calaguas
Boat (5000/9)
|
556
|
Environmental
Fee
|
20
|
Cottage
Light
|
50
|
Cottage
Rental (500/9)
|
56
|
Van
rental - Sidetrip Bagasbas (1500/9)
|
167
|
Food
- Late Lunch/Dinner
|
240
|
Surf
|
400
|
Pasalubong
|
250
|
Superlines
Daet - Manila
|
580
|
Miscellaneous
(cooking fee, tip etc.)
|
350
|
3794
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