My good friend, Sharon, texted me, wanting to have a weekend off somewhere far far away from the gruelling Manila. As a dakilang kaladkarin, she asked me to compress my three days off from work so that we could at least take those days to go somewhere where peace of mind is hidden, and ours to conquer. She planned the whole trip for us, from booking the airline tickets, negotiating our tour package, as well as getting the directions needed to enjoy our Caramoan experience.
Since we were newbie travelers, we decided to get a tour package which we found in the Internet, rather than engage in DIY traveling. This is the itinerary given to us:
DAY 1 (March 15)
8:30-9:00AM Guijalo port to Caramoan town proper (hotel transfer)
9:00-9:30AM Check-in at hotel (Rex Tourist Inn)
9:30AM-5:30PM Island Hopping/Lunch/Swimming
Island hopping activities:
Matukad Island
Lahos Island
Hunongan Island
Haponan Island
5:30-6:00PM Back to hotel
6:00PM Dinner
DAY 2 (March 16)
6:00-7:00AM Breakfast
7:00-9:00AM Statue of Our Lady of Peace, Mount Caglago
10:00AM-4:30PM Island Hopping/Lunch/Swimming
4:30-5:00PM Back to hotel
6:00PM Dinner
DAY 3 (March 17)
6:00-7:00AM Breakfast
7:00-8:30AM Caramoan Market, St. Michael Church
8:30-09:00AM Hotel transfer to Guijalo port
NOTE: This trip was done in March 2010 so prices must have changed by now. There are a lot of tour packages available in the Internet, including in group buying sites such as Ensogo, Cash Cash Pinoy, and Metrodeal, among others. The beauty of our package is that it is exclusive and limited to my group only (although prices vary depending on the number of members in your group).
16 person and up 3,000 pesos/pax
11-15 persons 3,300 pesos/pax
5-10 persons 3,500 pesos/pax
3-4 persons 4,500 pesos/pax
1-2 persons 5,500 pesos/pax
Package Inclusions:
-Full hotel accommodations
-Air-con room with cable TV, and with private toilet and bath
-Use of other hotel facilities for tourists and guests
-Full meals (breakfast,lunch,dinner for three days, two nights)
-Private boat for island hopping
-Personal tour guide
-Hotel transfers to and from Guijalo Port
-Hotel transportation to destination sites (St. Michael's Church, Mt. Caglago)
DAY 1 (March 15)
8:30-9:00AM Guijalo port to Caramoan town proper (hotel transfer)
9:00-9:30AM Check-in at hotel (Rex Tourist Inn)
9:30AM-5:30PM Island Hopping/Lunch/Swimming
Island hopping activities:
Matukad Island
Lahos Island
Hunongan Island
Haponan Island
5:30-6:00PM Back to hotel
6:00PM Dinner
DAY 2 (March 16)
6:00-7:00AM Breakfast
7:00-9:00AM Statue of Our Lady of Peace, Mount Caglago
10:00AM-4:30PM Island Hopping/Lunch/Swimming
Island hopping activities:
Cotivas Island
Sabitanlaya Island or Basod island,
Manlawi Island
4:30-5:00PM Back to hotel
6:00PM Dinner
DAY 3 (March 17)
6:00-7:00AM Breakfast
7:00-8:30AM Caramoan Market, St. Michael Church
8:30-09:00AM Hotel transfer to Guijalo port
NOTE: This trip was done in March 2010 so prices must have changed by now. There are a lot of tour packages available in the Internet, including in group buying sites such as Ensogo, Cash Cash Pinoy, and Metrodeal, among others. The beauty of our package is that it is exclusive and limited to my group only (although prices vary depending on the number of members in your group).
Package Tour Rates for 3 days and 2 nights:
16 person and up 3,000 pesos/pax
11-15 persons 3,300 pesos/pax
5-10 persons 3,500 pesos/pax
3-4 persons 4,500 pesos/pax
1-2 persons 5,500 pesos/pax
Package Inclusions:
-Full hotel accommodations
-Air-con room with cable TV, and with private toilet and bath
-Use of other hotel facilities for tourists and guests
-Full meals (breakfast,lunch,dinner for three days, two nights)
-Private boat for island hopping
-Personal tour guide
-Hotel transfers to and from Guijalo Port
-Hotel transportation to destination sites (St. Michael's Church, Mt. Caglago)
Here is the list of entries of our 3-Day Caramoan Islands Tour:
