Calaguas is a group of islands in the Pacific under the jurisdiction of the town of Vinzons, Province of Camarines Norte, a merely two-hour boat ride from the mainland. It boasts of powdery white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and unspoiled natural resources, a place where you can truly relax while enjoying the pristine beauty of the place.

While there are travel/tour organizers offering the Calaguas tour, a DIY trip is possible and the cheapest way to get to the island. The experience of doing it on your own for the entire journey adds thrill and excitement to what is already an exciting adventure.

You can access Calaguas either through the Municipality of Vinson's or Paracale in Camarines Norte Province.

From Manila, you can take DLTB, Isarog Bus Lines, Penafrancia Travel and Tours, Superlines, or Philtranco bus to Daet from either Pasay or Cubao terminal. Bus fare ranges from ₱580-650 and the travel time is 8-9 hours.

From Daet, ask around for jeepneys or tricycles that travel to Vinsons.

If you prefer Paracale over Vinsons, then get off at Talobatib junction (before reaching Daet) and wait for the ordinary bus to Paracale.

If you don’t have the luxury of time, you can book a flight to Naga, and then take a van to Daet (₱190.00, 2 hours).

Accredited tourists boats await in Vinsons while some fishermen offer equally safe transfer from Paracale. Navigation time to Calaguas, however, is shorter from Paracale.

THINGS TO BRING:
- Tent, hammock, or blanket for shelter. Couples can rent a cottage with room (₱450/day) but vacancies are not guaranteed. They also offer tent accommodation only for ₱100/day, Cabanas range from 3000-4000 Pesos per group.
- Enough food and water for your entire stay in the island. If you are a group, you can ask the boatman to cook for your dinner, lunch, and breakfast (Syempre may fee hahaha)
- Charcoal and/or portable stove with enough fuel if you are planning to cook your own food
- Cooking and cutting kit
- Flashlights
- Sunblock
- Camera
- First-aid kit (Clinics and Hospitals are too far from the Island, roughly 2 hours 30mns travel time)
- Personal kit
- Garbage bag for your trash and to waterproof your stuff while navigating

NOTES, TIPS AND REMINDERS:

- Restrooms and shower rooms are available in Calaguas but the water is for sale at ₱10 to ₱20 per bucket.
- Cottages are available for rent. Regular (without room) is ₱300 while the one with a small room for two individuals costs around ₱450 per day.
- Buy all your supplies in the town prior to boarding a boat to Calaguas. There is a sari-sari store in Calaguas but it’s not guaranteed that they have the item/s you need. It’s a bit pricey too.
- Waterproof your bags and stuff while onboard the boat from Vinsons or Paracale to Calaguas.
- You can bring your hiking shoes or slippers as well if you plan to go hiking in one of their mountains
- The sea is rough sometimes, so check PAG-ASA’s gale warning bulletin before heading to your getaway.
- Someone collects ₱20/person for an environmental fee in the beach.
- No electricity nor cellular signal in Mahabang Buhangin beach premises.
Bonfire is no longer allowed.
- You can sleep on the beach (like we did on our last visit).
- You can hike to one of Tinaga Island’s hills, and then see the panoramic view of the beach.
- There is a resort on the island called Waling-waling. Rooms start at 3,500 per night.
- BE A RESPONSIBLE TRAVELER. Always remember to internalize and follow the “traveler’s creed”: Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but pictures, and kill nothing but time.
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