SURVIVOR CAMSUR

 ISLANDS OF CARAMOAN

LOCATION: Caramoan, CAMARINES SUR

EPALS:

It was a dream come true to reach the tropical paradise of CARAMOAN! we been planning this trip for months, kaso laging hndi natutuloy because vacation in Bicol is weather permitted. Being the wettest part of the Philippines, it's really an adventure to go to Camsur.

Make sure, you'll plan a head of time...Oh what, the problem is pabago bago ang weather sa Camsur, kahit summer minsan bumabagyo pa, so always check the weather before going there, hmm you dont want to be stucked in there, stranded in middle of a paradise that will turned into a nightmare pag tlagang sumungit ang panahon...

Back to planning ahead of time...Camsur can be reach via Air or by land...Both will pass by Naga and from there you need a 2 hrs bus ride to Sabang and then you will embark on a quite wavy boat ride to Caramoan Island. See, its never an easy travel, so regardless of the many discomfort experience along the way, its always fun going out w/ travel buddies who always find laughter after all...

We stayed at La Playa, a satisfying place to sleep over with...at least meron silang videoke to end the night away...We could have stayed at the Famous Gota Village because i heard, there's a shorter boat travel there from the port, but it was closed because it is being use for survivor episodes.

So many islands to visit like Lahos, Matukad, Sabitang-Laya and many more. Adventures that you dont wanna missed.

TIPS:

We chose to travel by land, it's cheaper and there's relaxing view along the way. But make sure to travel at night so you'll get there sunrise. Buy your ticket at least 3 days before, konti lang ang biyahe going there, travelling hours is about 10hrs long. Many bus lines are offering comfortable seats found in Cubao and pasay terminal. I dont recommend travelling by air, 'coz it's more expensive, you need to check in hours before the filght, hassle going to the airport (mahigpit pa sa bagahe), besides it will only stops at naga and you still need a bus ride and boat rides, so it will just be the same...Mahirap maiwan ng bus, so make sure to buy a roudtrip ticket to ensure you'll get home on time.

Summer time still is the best to visit, hindi masyadong maalon, at masmalinaw ang tubig. Use your haggling skills kasi ang rate sa Camsur when it comes to island hopping, transpo, accomodations paiba iba, kaya wag agad kakagat sa first offered price.

BUDGET:

For this trip, i spent more or less P4000, all inclusive. Bus ride is 1,000 roundtrip, accomodations is P1,000 and up, boat from Sabang port to Caramoan is P120 one way, island hopping is P1,700 and up for 4 people. Basta, always look on line to find the cheapest price possible, kung magaling ka tumawad, mas OK!

Personal Rating:   * * * * *