Major city · 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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Nov–May (dry season)
- avoid Jun–Oct (rainy, typhoon risk)
- Airports
- NGA · VRC
- Nights
- 1
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Philippines ↗Complete the free eTravel registration on the official government site within 72 hours before arrival; ignore lookalike sites that charge.
- Philippines ↗Typhoon season runs roughly June to November: flights and boats are cancelled at short notice; buy flexible tickets and keep a spare day.
- Philippines ↗Carry pesos in small notes; many stalls, jeepneys and taxis are cash-only.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Caramoan117 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Caramoan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.Philippines-wide
- SIM or eSIMGlobe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.Philippines-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.Philippines-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% if no service charge.Philippines-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Philippines-wide
- SafetycheckCaramoan is generally safe for tourists, but boat trips can be hazardous in rainy season; always check weather and use licensed boat operators.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 117 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysHoly Week shuts much; malls open daily; banks closed weekends.Philippines-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNGA Naga Airport (About 1.5 h by van to Caramoan).
- Getting aroundFrom Guijalo port take a tricycle (≈PHP 100, 20 min) to town or to northern ports.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedCK‑Inn basic room, a night, per person₱1,200 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBreeze & Waves cottage, a night, per person₱3,000 (≈ US$55)
- High-end bedBreeze & Waves cottage, a night, per person₱4,000 (≈ US$75)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱800 (≈ US$15) · Mid ₱1,200 (≈ US$25) · High ₱2,000 (≈ US$40)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NGA Naga Airport (About 1.5 h by van to Caramoan) · VRC Virac Airport (Catanduanes) (Fly then jeep + boat, ~2 h total)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–May. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Caramoan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting 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).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sabang (Guijalo ↔ Sabang boat)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Outrigger boat from Guijalo port, 7 AM earliest, 30–45 min
Early boat needed; price ₱150–250 per ride.
Gota Beach (mainland)
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Tricycle from Guijalo town to Gota, ~15 min
Beach facilities and optional resort activities.
Lahuy Island (full‑day island hop)
goDoor to door: ≈8 h (boat hire + travel)
Hire outrigger boat for a day, depart from Guijalo
Iconic rock formations; requires full‑day hire (₱1,500–2,000).
Paniman Beach (overnight option)
cautionDoor to door: ≈45 min
Tricycle to Paniman, then boat if needed
Facilities limited; arrange boat stay if camping remote.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
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
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₱800–1,200 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₱1,200–2,000 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
Trip budget
| CK‑Inn basic room2 × 1 night × ₱1,800 | ₱3,600 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₱1,200 | ₱2,400 |
| Boat hire for island hopping (full day)2 × ₱1,800 · check | ₱3,600 |
| Tricycle ride to town2 × ₱120 · check | ₱240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱984 |
| Trip total≈ ₱5,412 per person per day, bed included | ₱10,824≈ US$190 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Tricycle ride (Guijalo town) | ₱100–150 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Outrigger boat hire (full day) | ₱1,500–2,000 (≈ US$30–40) |
| Boat ride Guijalo ↔ Sabang | ₱150–250 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Van to Naga airport (from Sabang port) | ₱90 (≈ US$2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire and ambulance
- 117
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Emergency
- Police117
- Fire and ambulance117
Embassy
US consulate in Manila; nearest Philippine embassy in Manila.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Guijalo → Paniman (tricycle): ≈ ₱100, 20 min (check)
- Outrigger boat day hire: ≈ ₱1,500–2,000 per day (check)
Say or show
- Pasensya na — Excuse me / Sorry (pah-sen-sya na)
- Salamat — Thank you (sa-la-mat)
- Magkano ito? — How much is it? (mag-ka-no i-to)
- Nasaan ang CR? — Where is the bathroom? (na-san ang CR)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Caramoan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–May (dry season) · avoid Jun–Oct (rainy, typhoon risk) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Caramoan
- secondaryWikivoyage: Caramoan, revision 5330149 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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