Calaguas: Paradise on a Budget! (A DIY Guide)

Are you contemplating on a perfect summer getaway but being held back by your tight budget? Do you prefer the quiet and laid back beach experience over the beach parties and active night life? Are you into adventure and want an unforgettable one?

If you answered “yes” to all of these questions, then Calaguas is for you.

Calaguas is for you too!

It is true. With less than two thousand bucks, you can have your ultimate island experience in the hidden paradise of Calaguas. Calaguas is a group of islands in the northern Camarines Norte consisting of unspoiled islands decorated with fine white sand – a picture perfect paradise that promises everyone their best beach experience.

The P2000 Challenge

With me were my travel friends Donna, Jonah, Ems, FM and Jill with her plus BJ, and my virtual friend Rina with her officemate Ruby.

Our initial plan was to avail of the service of an outfitter, but they were charging us P1800 per person from Daet. Jill brought up the idea of a doable P2000 budget to Calaguas. The challenge was to explore the cheapest and alternative route since Vinzons route (the common jump off point to the islands) is getting expensive nowadays due to influx of tourists taking that route. It is a simple economics: higher demand = higher price.

Since we were all game for an adventure and we all want to explore the different route of going there, we decided to take the Paracale route instead of Vinzons.

Manila to Talobatib

We met at Philtranco Terminal in Pasay for our 9PM trip. We reserved our seats earlier via Amihan bus bound to Daet at P580.00 each. The bus left at 9:30PM and we asked the driver to drop us at Talobatib junction where the buses to Panganiban and Paracale pass. It was 4:30AM when the bus conductor woke us up, we were already in Talobalib, a merely seven hours trip.

We got off and the cold breeze of Camarines Norte greeted us. While summer already enveloped the Metropolis, bringing burning heat at noon and humid nights, it was unbelievably cold in the town at dawn. In fact, the air outside was cooler than the artificial cold inside the bus.

Right at the junction, we were lucky that a carinderia/bakery was already open that early. They provided us shelter for a while, where we had our breakfast while waiting for the first trip to Paracale at six in the morning. An order of pancit bato and hot coffee costs not more than P25.

Talobatib to Paracale

It was already 6:30 in the morning, the sun was already up and the buses to and from Panaganiban and Paracale were already passing the junction. We crossed the street from the carinderia and waited for the bus to Paracale. After 30 minutes of waiting, an empty provincial bus from Paracale made a U-turn in the junction and loaded us. It was the start of an hour trip from Talobatib junction to Paracale fish port that costs P25.00.

The bus dropped us at a small alley leading to the fish port. While walking towards the port, I met Ate Annie. She was also going to the port to buy bagoong alamang fresh from the fishermen from Mangkawayan and other neighboring barangays. I asked her of the public boat going to Barangay Mangkawayan and she led us to the port where small fishing boats are docked.

Paracale Port

Paracale port is not a usual port – no light house, no concrete platform – just a shore where a river meets the sea. It is not a port designed for public transport but more of docking place for fishing boats.

We then asked Ate Annie of the private boats going to Calaguas and Maculabo and she introduced us to a boatman who happened to be her friend – Mang Rolly.

Negotiations

Prior to going there, we already estimated the private boat to cost not more than P2000 or we will opt to wait for boat going to Barangay Mangkawayan, a half an hour walk to Mahabang Buhangin. One way ride costs P50.00 per person although the boat schedule is unpredictable.

While Jill and I were busy negotiating with the boatman. Donna, Jonah, Ems and BJ went to the market to buy some items we need – rice, fish, ice, hotdogs, fruits, condiments and other necessary camping supplies aside from our baons. They also rented a gallon of drinking water. The bill amounted to P1450.

Ruby, Rina, BJ and FM on our rented boat

Luckily we bargained the boat ride to P2000 for a small fishing boat without safety vests, a trip with overnight stay in Mahabang Buhangin plus side trip to Maculabo and Cumalasag islands. We told Mang Rolly not to worry about their foods and made him promise that no more additional charges will be imposed – and the deal was sealed. With Mang Rolly was his companion named Maton.

Paracale to Maculabo

We left Paracale at 9:30 in the morning. After an hour, the white sand of Maculabo welcomed us.

Maculabo Island

Maculabo does not belong to the Calaguas Group of Vinzons. It is under the jurisdiction of the town of Paracale. There are inhabitants in the island. Concrete structures, a basketball court, an elementary school, and some nipa huts and cottages lined up the beach front. Nevertheless, the island is still stunning.

On the eastern side of the island is a hill that gives a perfect 360 degrees view of the place, while the shore on that end is covered by big rocks. The view of the island from that end is picturesque.

A view from the rocky side of Maculabo Island

There is mobile signal in the island, so we decided to contact the bus line to reserve our return trip to Manila before we disconnect to the virtual world (there is no signal in Calaguas). We called Amihan Bus and asked them to fetch us at Talobatib junction with their last trip to Manila on the next day. Their Manila bound bus leaves Daet at 9PM and will be in the junction after 30 minutes.

After exploring the island, we then had our lunch at a cottage lent to us by a very kind town councilor. We cooked some rice with our butane powered camping stove and opened some of our canned goods – tuna, bangus and Vienna sausage. It was a perfect time for stories, bonding and getting-to-know-you stuff.

We finished lunch around noon and the direct heat of the sun was already starting to burn us, so we took a dip to the cold waters of Maculabo. It was refreshing.

Maculabo to Calaguas

It was already past noon when we bid adieus to Maculabo with a promise that we will go back there again someday. We headed to Calaguas islands around 2PM. It was a smooth ride, the waters were calm compared to Vinzons route were the waves seem angry the last time we took the route. Actually, locals call the area of Vinzons as basagan due to its huge waves, a total opposite if you are coming from Paracale.

As we sail away from Maculabo, the islands belonging to Calaguas group started to enlarge. From afar, the white sand beaches of these islands started to appear. I asked Mang Rolly to name some of the islands, he pointed Cumalasag to our right, and Pinagtakpan on our left, while the bigger island ahead of us was Tinaga, where the beaches of Mahabang Buhangin and Pinagtigasan are located.

Cumalasag from a distance

There were few big fishermen’s boats near the shore of Calaguas with a lot of people in it. They were fishermen trading their catch from the rich waters of the surroundings.

Touchdown Mahabang Buhangin

After an hour of boat ride from Maculabo, our boat docked to a long stretch of white and powdery sand. I was mesmerized as if it was my first time to see the place. Except for some colorful flags installed on one area of the beach front, nothing much has changed since the last time I visited Mahabang Buhangin. In fact, it was even more beautiful than the first time. The blue skies and the sunshine reflected a postcard perfect image of a white sand beach in green and blue waters, and I fell in love with the place the second time.

Halabang Baybay/Mahabang Buhangin/Long Beach

Jill, Donna, Jonah and Ems quickly got off the boat and jumped for joy shouting “Happy beach! Happy beach!” They were like kids, and their eyes reflected happiness and excitement. I also saw happiness and fascination from the eyes of BJ, FM, Rina and Ruby.

When all our feet landed in Mahabang Buhangin, I sensed that it was going to be a perfect trip.

Mang Bert, owner of a part of the Mahabang Buhangin welcomed us. He told us that we were the only group occupying the island for the day and we all rejoiced. We set up our camp near the water source and arranged our supplies on the table. Mang Bert offered us fresh buko for P20 pesos each and we never resisted.

Sunset

After setting up our camp and arranging our supplies, we ran to the waters and took a dip. We strolled and lied down to the powdery sand and surrendered to the breathtaking beauty of the place. We owned the island on that moment – it was just us, the sun, the sea and the sand.

The sun was already setting when we decided to walk to the rocky northern side of the beach. During low tide, one can cross the rocks and walk further north. But it was high tide so we just sat there and waited for the sun down. That was one of the most beautiful sunsets I have ever witnessed.

Calaguas Sunset

Ems and I were busy capturing the sunset when others went back to the camp to start preparing our dinner.

Surprise Party

While Donna, Jill and Ems were preparing the soup, rice, chicken adobo and fried hotdogs for our dinner and I was arranging our green mango salad bar, Jonah was busy preparing for our surprise bonfire birthday party by the beach for Jill. She was inside their tent blowing the balloons.

When the dinner was ready, we offered a prayer and enjoyed our simple dinner with Mang Rolly and Maton while exchanging stories and laughter.

Jill volunteered to clean the table after our supper, a perfect timing for us to prepare the bonfire and the party. Meanwhile, others already gathered at the bonfire with the party props, foods and some alcohols. The heat of the bonfire made some balloons explode, fortunately Jill didn’t hear it, and when everything was set, we then called Jill, wore our party hats and greeted her “Happy Birthday!!!”

Jill was surprised.

Happy Birthday Jill!

Stories after stories, laughter after laughter, pictures after pictures, burned mallows after burned mallows, and shots after shots, we all had fun under the moonlight, with stars adorning the dark sky and the waves serving as our music. We lost track of time as we were enjoying the night, the last image on my mind was when all of us went back to our camp to call the night off.

Power Five

Good Morning Calaguas

I woke up early morning, dizzy and weak. Ruby and Rina, the two most sober during the night party woke up early to prepare our breakfast. Donna, who was drunk during the party, was surprisingly awake so early and helped the two. I wanted to help but I couldn’t stand the dizziness and weakness, so I decided to take a power nap.

Good morning paradise!

Wake-up call was announced when the breakfast was ready. The power nap was effective. I felt better and stronger. Pancit canton, breads, hotdogs and some canned goods were enough for all of us.

The Other Sides

We repeatedly made a call to explore the southern part of the beach since we arrived. This was the part of Mahabang Buhangin that we failed to visit last year. So we walked approximately one half kilometer and reached the southern tip. Rocks, huge and small, are scattered along the shore of the edge. I climbed one and took a picture of the entire stretch of the beach and adored the place once more.

Jill on the southern side of the Mahabang Buhangin

We spent some time swimming there while exchanging teases and stories of what happened last night. I borrowed Donna’s mask and snorkel set and surveyed the underwater of the area, there are small population of fish and corals there, an ideal place to snorkel.

After sometime, we decided to go back to the northern tip since it was already low tide. We walked from one end to the other. There were already other tourists’ boats arriving for a day trip.

On the northern end were bigger rocks that can be crossed to reach a different beach side of Tinaga Island. The sand is golden and not as fine as the sand in Mahabang Buhangin. It was like the beaches of Jomalig.

View from the northern side

Before noon, we went back to our camp and prepared our lunch. Ruby and Rina already marinated the pork to be grilled. Mang Rolly and Maton refilled our already empty gallon of drinking water from a water source nearby, they also took charge of the grill, while Donna prepared the rice. Others were busy packing and washing up.

Mang Bert came and we handed him the fee for our stay, P150.00 per person overnight. We even tried to haggle and lower the price, but he resisted, instead, he gave us free buko as birthday treat to Jill.

We had our last meal on the island at lunch time.

Sad Goodbye

We cleared the area past two in the afternoon and had our group picture with Mang Bert, Rolly and Maton before we board the boat back to mainland. The sun was up; the sky and the sea were blue; and the sand perfectly white – that was the last image of Mahabang Buhangin I could remember.

The moment I board the boat back to mainland, I already missed Calaguas.

Calaguas, you will forever be our Happy Beach

Return Trip

As agreed before, we will pass by Cumalasag Island before going home. Mang Rolly and Maton maneuvered the boat to the direction of Cumalasag. But later on, the waves started to become bigger. Mang Rolly was surprised; they expected the water in the area to be generally calm especially during summer.

Jill and the other girls decided to call off the Cumalasag side trip as the waves continued to batter our small boat. They were already afraid and worried since we don’t have life vests. The strong waves didn’t stop until we reached the area near the shore of Paracale port.

We hugged each other when we arrived at Paracale. That was my longest two hours boat ride. The first time I got afraid during a boat trip considering that I already survived the bigger waves of Cuyo and Jomalig seas.

We opened our mobile phones and that was when we knew of the powerful earthquakes that hit Japan and Chile that triggered tsunamis in the coastal areas of western South America and the islands and continents in the eastern Pacific. A tsunami warning to the coastal areas of the eastern Philippines including Camarines Norte was raised by various local and international agencies. That explained the big waves.

Timestamp was five o’clock in the afternoon. The last bus trip from Paracale to Talobatib was at 4PM, so we had no other choice but to rent a tricycle at P250.00 per trike that fits up to five people.

Before six, we were already in the Talobatib Junction. We had our dinner at the same carinderia where we had our breakfast the previous day. The bus was scheduled to fetch us at 930 PM, so we took the break to rest and unwind. Donna, Jonah, Ems and Jill decided to kill the time in videoke bar across the street, while Rina, FM, BJ, Ruby and I preferred to stay and rest. After some time, I decided to follow the other girls in the videoke bar.

Around 930PM, the Amihan Bus to Manila parked across the carinderia and we boarded. As soon as we settled on our seats, we all closed our eyes to sleep and when we woke up, we were already in the city and realized that our vacation was finally over.

Itinerary

Day 0: Feb 26
2100H: Departure

Day 1: Feb 27
0500H: Arrival in Talobatib,Labo
0500H – 0600H: Breakfast in Talobatib
0600H – 0700H: Talobatib to Paracale by bus
0700H – 0900H: Arrival in Paracale/Survey for boat to Maculabo-Calaguas/Shop for other needed items (ice, meat, fruits, fish, drinking water, etc)
0900H – 1000H: Paracale to Maculabo by boat
0900H – 1330H: Explore Maculabo: beach bumming, photo ops, hill,
trekking, swimming, lunch
1330H – 1430H: Maculabo to Mahabang Buhangin, Tinaga Island, Calaguas by boat
1430H – 1530H: Set-up Camp
1530H – 1800H: Explore Mahabang Buhangin: beach bumming, photo ops, swimming, snorkeling
1800H – 1930H: Dinner Preparation/Wahs=up/Fix-up
1930H – 2030H: Dinner
2030H: Socials, Bonfire, Lights off

Day 2: Feb 28
0700H – 0800H: Call Time, Breakfast
0800H – 1130H: Free time, explore, discover, play, pose, packup, prepare lunch
1130H – 1300H: Lunch
1300H – 1430H: Wasg-up/Fix-up/Break Camp
1430H – 1630H: Calaguas to Paracale by boat
1630H – 1700H: Arrival in Paracale/Wash-up/Fix-up
1700H – 1800H: Paracale to Talovatib by bus/trike
1800H – 2130H: Dinner/Rest/Fix-up
2130H: Departure from Daet to Manila

Day 3: Mar 1
0430H – Arrival in Pasay
0530H – Home Sweet Home

Budget

P580.00 – Manila to Talobatib (Amihan Bus)
P30.00 – Breakfast in Talobatib
P25.00 – Talobatib to Paracale (Provincial Bus)
P165.00 – Foods and Supplies (P1450 / 9 pax)
P245.00 – Boat rental and tip (P2200 / 9 pax)
P20.00 – Buko Juice
P150.00 – Camping Fee
P55.00 – Paracale to Talobatib by Tricycle (P500 / 9 pax)
P50.00 – Dinner in Talobatib
P580.00 – Talobatib to Manila (Amihan Bus)
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P1900.00 – Total budget for a DIY Calaguas

Comments

  1. Tim

    Good job! very informative blog. I love it! Cheers!

  2. Hound

    My sister and I are planning to visit Calaguas in June (just like you Marvin). I hope that the weather is still decent and that it will not be a scary trip. I have done a fair bit of reading about the island from other bloggers, I didn’t realize that the boat crew will stay with you while you are on the island. I wonder how much they’ll charge if we decide to stay for 2 nights? Does that double the cost? I guess I will have to find out. Thank you for sharing Mang Rolly’s phone number. I will make sure to keep in touch with him to see if he will be willing to take us there.

    I am originally from Jomalig by the way, I have not been to the island for nearly 10 years. The water can be unpredictable and the 5 to 6 hour boat ride can be the longest and most frightening hours one can spend in their lifetime. I’ll take my chance in June as I am also planning to go there first to see my grandma before going to Calaguas.

    Great job by the way. Thank you for keeping such an informative blog with all the gorgeous photos. Your blog sure beats good old Lonely Planet. I’d been a lurker for quite some time now.

    Cheers!

  3. rooh beeh

    hi lakwatsero,

    im interested to visit calaguas too…can you give me a contact number where we can inquire about how to go there? thanks and God bless on your next trip!

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  5. Loren

    Ganda talaga sa Calaguas Island. Super!! 🙂 Taga-Vinzons Camarines Norte ako pero dito ako nakatira. 🙂 Will go there this summer with family. Sama kayo!! 🙂

    Never expected na sa 21 years kong umuuwi ng Vinzons… meron palang ganung island dun. 🙂

    1. Yay! You are lucky to have a very beautiful hometown 🙂

      1. Loren

        thanks! hope makabaliw kayo dun. 🙂

        1. Loren

          haha. makabalik pala.. 🙂

  6. john

    i love this beach, very beautiful beach… nagsidetrip kami dito sa mahabang buhangin during the ABS-CBN’s sagip kapamilya sa isang community near it(i forgot the name of the town) after a typhoon wrecked their place… pero the beach is still as awesome as what i saw online… indeed the happy beach as most of the bloggers said…

    1. Wooot! Happy Beach it is!
      Thanks John! 🙂

  7. niwre

    hi,
    we are planning to visit calaguas on february after our conference… How far is it from naga and what would you recommend to be our jump-off point.. Is there any contact person we can keep in touch… Thanks

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  9. @ lakwatsero

    hi there! we’re planning 2 go 2 Calaguas this december for our team’s year end party.. but there are some things i want to know … is it safe to travel that month? is there any rental vest for safety? how can we rent a tent there? is island hopping is included in boat rental? we’re looking forward to witness the white powdery sand —
    nice photos indeed 😀

  10. Emoinkz

    love the beach. if i had known this beach before, i rather had my wedding here than in palawan..very romantic place!

      1. miko

        lakwatsero i have an message to SM hope you read it and try to make some conversation to her to make things right,.. tnx,.. im a concerned citizen and im also from paracale

  11. explorer

    I want to do this for the experience (and because I love beaches). Do you recommend this itinerary for a lone female traveller? What is your estimated cost if all expenses will be shouldered by 1 person?

    1. sm

      contact mko 09182311699…email mko [email protected] ty

      1. miko

        SM sn nmn kapag masama ang panahon wag kau tanggap ng tanggap ng mga gusto pumunta s mahabang buhangin kasi kapag may masamang mangyari sa mga bisita natin eh tayong lahat ang maapektuhan,..marami na ako natatanggap na mga reklamo tungkol sa ginagawa nyo,..tungkol sa presyo nyo at sa hindi tamang pagtrato nyo sa mga boatman,..hope you make it fari to others give them what they have to get.,,tnx,..

  12. tonic

    hi lakwatsero! i really enjoy your blog!
    i would just like to ask, is it possible to have a wedding there? or have you seen or do you know anyone na ngpakasal na don? ive always wanted a beach wedding and when my officemate told me about calaguas and i saw the pictures i was really amazed! this has to be the place! simple lng nmn and ceremony, walang ekek, immediate family members lng and the pastor. baka sunrise wedding then in the afternoon balik na din sa vinzons (my friend is friends with a resto-hotel owner there so we can get discount) coz may kasama kaming kids. though i would love na mg-overnight don. what do you suggest? is it doable? and pwede ba mgpakasal don? may fee ba? kugn may idea k nmn or suggestions or other info pls tell me. thanks! we’re planning the wedding late next year pa nmn so marami pa time to prepare. thanks in advance sa reply mo! =) by the way, ganda ng pics na pinopost mo dito. magaling ka din palang photog! =)

    1. wow tonic! that is so romantic and sweet! napakaganda ng calaguas and for sure it will be a memorable and unique wedding pero wala pa akong nabalitaang nagpakasal doon, but i believe pwede naman, ang concern ko lang is the two hours boat ride from mainland cam norte and the possibility na medyo maalon lalo na sa hapon, if the two main issues will be okay with the whole company, i guess madali na yung mga minor issues like fees etc, i’m sure may fee, pero not that expensive, baka nga yung daily entrance lang or a little over that.

      i heard naibenta na ang calaguas and a resort will be built there although i have a doubt that it will boom since typhoon prone ang area just like what happened in mercedes group of the same province. but they still allow campers. we will be back there around jan or feb next year, did i say i really love calaguas :)) i will ask around and will get back to you.

      thanks for the compliments ha :))

      1. tonic

        yun nga e. saka yung food db? may sasama kaya saming caterer dun? hehe pls ask around ha pagbalik mo dun kung pano pag wedding. thanks so much! suggestion nga ng friend ko is gawin nlng yung wedding and reception sa mainland, sa catherine’s yung naisip namin sa may bagasbas beach. maganda nmn yung place, and don na din kmi most probably mg check in. she’s sort of friends with the owner so we can get a discount hehe, then after or kinabukasan saka nlng kami mg-calaguas. i think mas less hassle nga yung ganun. id probably just take my wedding gown with me to calaguas for pictures! hehehe but syempre mas gusto ko tlga na dun sa calaguas gawin yung wedding kc perfect nmn tlga yung place db? anyway, wish me luck!

        1. yep tonic. pati caterer issue pa, imagine two hours na boat ride yun. mukhang maganda nga naisip ng friend mo na the next day na kayo mag calaguas 🙂
          naexcite ako for you 🙂 best wishes in advance 🙂 that would be one memorable and beautiful wedding pag nagkataon.
          don’t worry i will ask around when i go back 🙂 balitaan mo din ako ha 🙂

        2. yep tonic. pati caterer issue pa, imagine two hours na boat ride yun. mukhang maganda nga naisip ng friend mo na the next day na kayo mag calaguas 🙂
          naexcite ako for you 🙂 best wishes in advance 🙂 that would be one memorable and beautiful wedding pag nagkataon.
          don’t worry i will ask around when i go back 🙂 balitaan mo din ako ha

          1. Phebe

            Hi Angel,

            Thank you for featuring hidden paradises in the country. This is such an informative site.

            I saw you said na naibenta na ang Calaguas. Please keep on updating us especially if campers are still allowed when you go back there. I’m putting this place on my to visit places this year. 🙂

            Thanks!

    2. sm

      tonic, kung makakatulong ako sau maaari mko icontact re sa plan wed mo sa calaguas.09182311699.ty

  13. sm

    MARAMING SALAMAT PO SA MGA TUMATAWAG AT NAGTITITWALA SA AMING SERBISYO…TAWAG LANG PO KAYO KUNG KAILANGAN NYO Ng BOAT PAPUNTA NG CALAGUAS MULA PO KAMI PARACALE…MATUTULUNGAN DIN PO NAMIN KAYO KUNG NID NYO NG VAN PAPUNTA DUN…ITO PO ANG CONTACT NO. 09174067392.kung meron kayo mga katanungan kung pano makapunta at mga kailangan nyo maaari po namin kayo matulungan.salamat po!

  14. sm

    hi if u nid boat u can contact us at 09182311699.we are from paracale.ty

  15. happy camper

    we were at calaguas last july 2-4 and i must say that t’was the best beach experience i’ve experienced so far. i love the powdery sand and the clear waters that rivals those of boracay’s. the water is so serene during our boat rides(round trip) and feel blessed that we basked under the sun without any rain clouds on sight. heads up guys the rocks on the left part of the beach was really really sharp so be very careful. my friend had atleast four-stiches-
    wound on his left leg because of it. but minus that experience, we really had a gorgeous time at calaguas. it is heaven for any beach camper like me.

    1. medd

      camper,..

      nakilala mu b ang name nung boatman,..
      pls nmn pkbigay saken ung number n kinontak nyo,..
      tnx

  16. aj

    hi lakwatsero, pwede b a malaman ang number ni mang bert. we are planning to have our calaguas trip July 2-4. we’ll try our luck on the boat trip 😛 also, may mga nagpaparent ba ng tent sa calaguas, tentative mga 4 lang kami is it gonna be a bit expensive. hope you could help me on this one. thanks

    1. ken

      mang bert was a owner of mahabang buhangin,..no need to contact him,..he will just entertain u if u wer already there,..contact this # and they will bring u to mang bert and to the beatiful island of mahabang buhangin,..
      ,….09285842052,…

  17. mariel

    Lakwatsero, natuloy kami sa calaguas last may 21-22. very rewarding ang beach. worth the long ride. 😀 nakakatuwa ung provincial bus nila. twas my first time 😀 to wrap this up.. super duper thumbs up for the beach. one of my top beach so far. mas gusto ko sya kaysa bora.

    mabait ung boatman, we are lucky to have a big boat and we get it for 3500 ung mga good for 12pax. while waiting for the boat a man approached us and offered a boat for 5500, mura na daw un kasi 7k daw usually. no way!

    thank you lakwatsero. hope to find more budget trips in your blog, kaya hindi ko pa maiwan ang pinas eh.. 😀

    1. Gene

      Hi, Mariel.

      May contact number and name ka ng boat/boatman na nakuha ninyo? Pwede mahingi? Thanks.

      Btw, anyone who can help us — if we decide to just get a boat once we reach Paracale Port, hindi naman mahirap maghanap? Thanks

  18. taps

    how do we contact mang bert? i am also planning to go there this june.. thanks!! very nice blog! thank you so much!

    1. medd

      hi taps,,,,

      mang bert was a owner of mahabang buhangin,..no need to conyact him,..he will just entertain u uf u wer already there,..contact this # and they will bring u to mang bert and to the beatiful island of mahabang buhangin,..
      ,….09285842052,…

      tnx,..

  19. nienna

    This is a very very very VERY informative site. I am thankful I bumped myself here. Do continue to do blogs like this: Super malaking tulong para sa mga taong on the budget-mode trips in search sa mga paraisong tulad neto! 😀

    1. Thanks nienna :))

  20. xenos54

    wow! seing the sunset on that beach sends shivers to my skin..
    the place is really nice..
    thanks for the info.. you even included the budget and itinerary..
    may i ask lang everyone if its ok to do this trip on months other than summer?
    ngayon ko lang kasi nabasa ang post na to..
    and tapos na ang summer..
    but i really want to go here within this year..
    ok lang kaya kahit hindi na summer season?
    hopefully may mag reply po..
    thanks!

    1. Hi, the best time to go here is during summer or dry season. Locals say that it is not advisable to go here on rainy season due to huge waves since the area is in the open waters of the Pacific.

    2. ken

      tol mgbigay k lng ng date kng kelan mu gus2 at kng ilan kau madali ntin masettle kpag good weder go tau,. just call up mang rolly at 09285842052,..
      tnx

    3. Marvin

      hey mr. lakswatsero…

      How about the month of june? hehhehe.
      Malakas na din ba ang alon this time?
      Thanks!!!!

      1. Medyo mahirap sagutin ito due to unpredictable weather. But based on various models, El Niño Phenomenon is almost gone, and various agencies are expecting that the weather in the Eastern Pacific including the Philippines will return to normal on June. The normal June weather in the Philippines is wet, which means that most probably ay maalon na on June this year sa area na iyon. Wait and see na lang muna, check out various weather related websites. I suggest http://www.maybagyo.com, since it is based in Naga which is near in Calaguas.

        1. Marvin

          hala… ganun ba? tsk tsk…
          we were planning pa nmn sana mid june pmunta sa independence day. whhahahha… baka mahilo kami sa lakas ng mga alon. hahhaha…

          1. ken

            marvin pre s august p ang winter season ang month of june ay maganda pang mga araw para magpunta s beach,..try to communicate to mang rolly at 09285842052,..tnx,.

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