Twin Rocks Resort in Catanduanes.

After surfing in Puraran Beach in Baras, hire a motorbike and go gaga

over the Instagram-worthy cliffs hugging its coast like Binurong Point
and Balacay Point. Head over to Bato and pay a visit to theage-old
stone Church crowning the town center. Travel farther until you reach
the sun-spangled Sakahon Beach sprinkled with beautiful islands. Hike
up Bote Lighthouse for a scenic view of the Bato and its coast. And
while most tourists hightail Virac, the capital of Catanduanes, for the big
swells of Puraran Beach, it has its own tourist attractions to flaunt.

Virac Beaches

Twin Rock Beach Resort

Mamangal Beach

Balite Beach

Marilima Beach
 Talisoy Beach

*If you are pressed for time to see all the beaches, I recommend the
following: Twin Rock Beach and Marilima Beach.

BATO

Bato Cathedral

Sakahon Beach

Bote Lighthouse

Maribina Falls
*Best to just hire a motorbike at Bato town proper to tour you to the
above destinations, except Maribina Falls because it is out of the
way. You can drop by there on the way to Virac.

BARAS
Puraran Beach – surfing accom---puraran surf beach resort
How to get to Puraran Beach from Virac

Option 1: Take the Puraran Jeep from Virac. But schedule is erratic
and jeep only leaves once full. Fare is roughly PHP 45(USD 0.88/EURO
0.75/SGD 1/MYR 4).

Option 2: Take a jeep or van to Gigimoto and tell the driver to drop you
off at Puraran. Fare is roughly PHP 45(USD 0.88/EURO 0.75/SGD
1/MYR 4).

Option 3: Ride the jeep to Baras town. Schedule is erratic too and jeep
only leaves once full. At Baras Town, take a tricycle to Puraran Beach.

Option 4: Hire a tricycle all the way to Puraran Beach from

Virac. Expect to pay around PHP 150 – PHP 200, one way.

How to get to Binurong Point:

From Puraran, you can rent a motorbike (with driver) to take you to
Binurong Point. Roundtrip fare is roughly PHP 300(USD 6/EURO
5/SGD 8/MYR 25) – PHP 500(USD 10/EURO 8/SGD 13/MYR 42)
depending on your haggling skill.

Once you reach the registration site at Brgy. Guinsaanan, you need to
pay the PHP 20(USD 0.39/EURO 0.33/SGD 0.53/MYR 2) entrance fee
and PHP 10(USD 0.20/EURO 0.17/SGD 0.27/MYR 0.84) parking
fee. You will be provided a guide for your trek to Binurong Point while
your motorcycle driver can just wait for you at the registration
site. There is no fixed guide fee, but minimum is PHP 150 (USD
3/EURO 2/SGD 4/MYR 13).

Binurong Point access point is located inside a private property – the

Kayandit Ranch. The trek to Binurong Point is an easy trek that will
take about 20-30 minutes depending on your pace.

SCHEDULE ACTIVITIES

DAY 0

05:00 PM ETD Manila to Tabaco, Albay by bus

DAY 1

05:00 AM ETA Tabaco, Albay

05:15 AM Ride pedicab to Tabaco Port. Buy ferry ticket to Virac.

06:30 AM Ride ferry from Tabaco Port to Virac Port.

10:30 AM ETA Virac Port.

10:45 AM
Ride a Virac-Baras jeep or Puraran Jeep. Schedule is erratic, so you
 to just hire a tricycle to Puraran Beach.

11:45 AM ETA Puraran. Check-in to resort. Freshen up.

12:00 PM Lunch

01:00 PM Hire tricycle to Binurong Point.

01:30 PM ETA Binurong Point. Pay entrance fee. Hire guide. Trek to Binuron

02:00 PM ETA Binurong Point. Photo op.

03:00 PM Trek back to trailhead.

03:30 PM ETA registration area. Motorcycle to Puraran Beach. End of to

04:00 PM Surf in Puraran Beach.

06:00 PM Back to resort/hotel. Freshen up.

07:00 PM Dinner. Socials.

09:00 PM Sleep.

DAY 2

06:30 AM Breakfast.

07:00 AM Hire motorcycle to tour Bato.

07:30 AM ETA Bato Church. Photo Op. Pass by Bato River. Photo op

08:00 AM Head to Bote Lighthouse.

08:30 AM ETA Bote Lighthouse. Hire guide. Trek to the lighthouse.

09:00 AM ETA Bote Lighthouse. Photo op.

10:00 AM ETD Bote Lighthouse.

10:30 AM Motorcycle to Sakahon Beach.

11:00 AM ETA Sakahon Beach. Swim. Photo op.

12:00 PM ETD to Puraran.

01:00 PM ETA Puraran. Check-out.

01:15 PM Late lunch.

02:00 PM Tricycle or Motorbike to Virac. End of tour.

ETA Twin Rock Beach Resort. Check-in at hotel/resort. Freshen up.

03:00 PM wanna stay in Twin Rock, you can stay in Virac and just take a tricyc
Rock Beach for the day tour the next day.

04:00 PM Swimming at Twin Rock Beach.

05:30 PM .Freshen up.

06:30 PM Dinner.

09:00 PM Sleep.

DAY 3
 06:30 AM Breakfast

07:00 AM Swimming at Twin Rock Beach

08:00 AM Shower.

08:30 AM Check out. Tricycle to Virac Port.

O9:00 AM ETA Virac Port. Buy ferry ticket to Tabaco port. Pay terminal f

09:30 AM Ride fastcraft to Tabaco Port.

11:30 PM ETA Tabaco Port. Ride pedicab to bus terminal.

12:00 PM ETD to Manila

Caramoan Islands: Caramoan is a group of islands in the Bicol Region that’s best known
for being the filming location of several seasons of the hit reality show Survivor. Though it’s
geographically located in Camarines Sur, the fastest and most direct route here is via
Catanduanes. If you haven’t been there yet, you can also include an island hopping day-trip
here during your trip to Catanduanes, as we did during our most recent trip. Tugawe Cove
is just a 30 minute boat ride from the Codon port.
Puraran Surf Resort: For surfers who want easy access to the waves, this is the best
choice. Located in Baras, Puraran Surf Beach Resort is a small, intimate beach resort and
the home of the well-known “Majestic” waves where surfers can enjoy long-barrel-type
surf.
 Cottage Types – Php 700 / night
 Aircon room – Php 1,500, Php 1,000 / night
  Tent Rental – Php 250 / night
 Hammock – Php 150 / night
 Monthly Arrangements – for long staying guests, they offer monthly arrangements and
vacation rental spaces.

Manila → Virac (Catanduanes) → Caramoan

Islands

Cebu Pacific flies to Virac (Catanduanes) from Manila. At Virac, charter

a tricycle to take you to Codon Port (PHP 300 / USD good for 4 pax),
travel time is 1 hour.

At Codon Port, charter a boat from the fishermen living near the port to
take you to Caramoan Island. Boat rentals will cost you PHP 2,500 /
USD 50.19 – PHP 3,000/ USD 60.22, travel time is just 30-40 minutes.
Some of the islands may not be visited due to survivor filming, varying
weather conditions and tide level.

Day 1
0400H – 0600H: Assembly at NAIA 3/check-in/coffee
0600H – 0710H: Manila to Virac Flight
0710H – 0730H: Assembly/look for trike or van to Codon Port
0730H – 0900H: Virac to Codon Port/breakfast/buy packed lunch/look for boat
0800H – 0900H: Codon to Caramoan
0900H – 1600H: Caramoan Tour: Hunungan Island, Cagbalinag Island, Tinago
Island, Lahus Island, Matukad Island
1600H – 1700H: Caramoan to Codon Port
1700H – 1745H: Codon Port to Virac
1745H – 1900H: Check-in at Midtown Inn/Fix up
1900H – onwards : Dinner + Night Socials

Day 2
0700H – 0800H: Breakfast
0800H – 1600H: Catanduanes Day Tour: Maribina Falls, Bato Church, Puraran
Beach
1600H – 1800H: Check in Twin Rock Resort/Fix-up/Explore the
beach/Snorkel/Swim/Photo Ops
1800H – 1900H: Dinner
1900H – onwards: night swimming/socials
Day 3
0430H: Call Time
0430H – 0500H: Prepare / Travel to Airport
0500H – 0600H: Quick Break/Coffee in airport area
0600H – 0730H: Check-in
0730H – 0840H: Travel Time Virac to Manila

Getting to Caramoan from Virac

Catch a van, jeep or trike to Codon Port. Normal rate of trike is P250-P300 for an
hour ride. In Codon Port, hire a boat to take and tour you in Caramoan. Rate
ranges from P2000-P2500. Caramoan is less than an hour boat ride from Codon
Port.

WHERE TO GO IN CARAMOAN:

The best thing to do in Caramoan is to go island-hopping and visit all the beaches and
islands scattered on the coast. Below are just some of the spots that I’ve been able
to visit on three separate trips (2012, 2016 and 2018). Some spots may not be visited if the
show Survivor is being filmed, or due to varying weather conditions or tide levels. Choose
which islands you want to visit to maximize your time.

For backpackers and those on a budget, the best option is to stay near the poblacion of
Caramoan and just go on a day trip. There are lots of budget-friendly inns and other
accommodations in the town proper of Caramoan including Sights & Sand Tourist
Inn.Contact 09216054499 / 09772779550. They also offer island-hopping tours from here.

Legazpi
Lignon Hill Nature Park

This place makes you see the entire view of the city from the top. Enjoy the view
of the place either its daytime or night time! Other adventures that are available
and you must experience are trekking, rappelling, and zip line activities. This is
more than just a simple park for there is also a special view deck provided for
those who would like to simply enjoy the serenity of the view.

Off-Road Tours, 4WD, and ATV Adventures!

Are you ready the relish the ultimate excitement that you have within you? This is
the best activity for those who are brave enough to explore in a not so smooth
way! Be ready to explore the place using the rented equipment and have a blast
driving and at the same time roaming around! This is highly recommended
especially to those who would like to feel their adrenaline rushing throughout their
body.

Cagsawa Ruins Park

Are you ready to see face to face the popular belfry that can be seen in the
postcards of Mayon Volcano? Then come and visit the Cagsawa Ruins Park. This
place offers the best scene for a photo opportunity as well as a place of learning.
You will get to realize that this place is actually an old church and is a product of
the eruption of the Mayon Volcano. What’s interesting and amazing about it? The
belfry is the only thing that remains from that entire church.

Souvenir Shops and Jump off point for an ATV Ride can also be found at the
place.

The standard cost for the short trail is P699 but you can try to haggle

Day 3 (Baras & Bato, Catanduanes)

- Binurong Point (Sunrise / Sunset)

- Puraran Beach
- Balacay Point (Can be skipped)
- PAGASA Weather Station
- Bote Lighthouse
- Bato Church
- Sakahon Beach
- Poseidon's Rock
- Maribina Falls
Day 5 (Albay Province)

- ATV Adventure
- Cagsawa Ruins
- Daraga Church
- Embarcadero De Legazpi
- Legazpi Boulevard
- Ligñon Hill