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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines
Caramoan
Spend at least 2 days: one day for island‑hopping, another for travel, rest and optional night fishing.
Caramoan is a remote peninsula in Camarines Sur, best explored by boat. Island hopping needs a full day; add another day for travel, accommodation and optional night activities. The dry season (Nov–May) offers reliable boat service.
- Country
- Philippines
- Best months
- Nov–May (dry season)
- Avoid
- Jun–Oct (rainy, typhoon risk)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- PHP
- Money
- Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₱800–1,200 excl. bed · Mid ₱1,200–2,000 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Globe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.
- Emergency
- Police 117 · Fire and ambulance 117
- Plugs
- Types A, B, C · 220 V · 60 Hz · US flat pins common; check your devices for 220 V.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10% if no service charge.; Grab / taxi: Round up.; Boat crew: ₱100–200 per tour.; Massage: ₱50–100.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.
- Toilets
- Called 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Tricycle ride (Guijalo town) | ₱100–150 |
| Outrigger boat hire (full day) | ₱1,500–2,000 |
| Boat ride Guijalo ↔ Sabang | ₱150–250 |
| Van to Naga airport (from Sabang port) | ₱90 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- NGA · Naga Airport
- About 1.5 h by van to Caramoan
- VRC · Virac Airport (Catanduanes)
- Fly then jeep + boat, ~2 h total
Typical fares
- Guijalo → Paniman (tricycle)
- ≈ ₱100, 20 min (check)
- Outrigger boat day hire
- ≈ ₱1,500–2,000 per day (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
From Guijalo port take a tricycle (≈PHP 100, 20 min) to town or to northern ports. Hire an outrigger boat for island hopping (≈PHP 1,500–2,000 per day).
See and do
Known for
- Island hopping
- Rock formations
- Beaches
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sabang (Guijalo ↔ Sabang boat) | Outrigger boat from Guijalo port, 7 AM earliest, 30–45 min | ≈1 h total |
| Gota Beach (mainland) | Tricycle from Guijalo town to Gota, ~15 min | ≈30 min total |
| Lahuy Island (full‑day island hop) | Hire outrigger boat for a day, depart from Guijalo | ≈8 h (boat hire + travel) |
| Paniman Beach (overnight option) | Tricycle to Paniman, then boat if needed | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- CK‑Inn
- Basic rooms, arranges island tours; phone +63 920 4742637
- Breeze & Waves
- Cottages at Paniman Beach, US$20 per night; phone +63 919 831 9497
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pasensya napah-sen-sya na |
| Thank you | Salamatsa-la-mat |
| How much is it? | Magkano ito?mag-ka-no i-to |
| Where is the bathroom? | Nasaan ang CR?na-san ang CR |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Smile, handshake; 'po' to elders; avoid: Loud confrontation
- Beckoning: Palm down, wave; avoid: Palm up (used for animals)
- Invitations: Accept food offered or decline politely; avoid: Refusing bluntly
- Time: Expect 'Filipino time' socially; avoid: Lateness for flights and boats
- Churches: Covered clothes; avoid: Loud tours during Mass
Scams and watch-outs
- Boat schedules are early (first at 7 AM) and depend on passenger load; plan for early departure.
- Typhoon season (Jun–Oct) can cancel boat trips; check Typhoon2000 before travel.
- Some routes are only safe in dry season; avoid jeep from Goa Terminal in rainy months.
Caramoan is generally safe for tourists, but boat trips can be hazardous in rainy season; always check weather and use licensed boat operators.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Caramoan yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Island hopping
- Rock formations
- Beaches
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Caramoan: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Caramoan, revision 5330149 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5330149
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/caramoan). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.