How to get to Caramoan:
You can either take a plane (estimated travel time 45 minutes) or a bus to Naga (estimated travel time 9-10hrs). Bus terminals are located at : Ali-Mall Cubao, Pasay & Alabang (fronting Metropolis). to Naga-Sabang-Caramoan
- From Naga, ride a jeep or minivan at Naga Central Terminal to Sabang or Talisay Port.
- Take a motorboat from Sabang or Talisay Port to Caramoan Port (Guinlajo Port).
- Ride a jeep or rent a bike (motorbike) from the Port to get to Caramoan town (Sentro).
- At Caramoan sentro, you can find several guesthouse/inn. Then you can wait for a jeep to Bikal port which passes by rarely, rent a tricycle for Php 50 (special trip) or ordinary trip for Php 12 (you have to wait for the tricyle to be full though) or ride a motorcycle (Php 50) or your inn can arrange a special service for you (normally Php 100 each).
- At Bikal port , you can rent a boat for island hopping. Php 1500 for small bangka (1-10 persons) or Php 2500 (11-20 persons). *This post is based on my Caramoan visit summer last year. As of my last check, boat rate has increased to Php2,000-Php3,500 depending on boat size.
- The grotto is a different route. Bangka costs Php 800 or you can hire a motorcycle for Php 300 to take you there. You can also get around the town by motorcycle, tourist inns would usually offer one (gas not included) for Php 250 half day or Php 500 full day .
I stayed at Rex Tourist Inn – at Real St, Brgy. Tawog in Centro Caramoan, rates for fan room is Php 300 while regular room to executive room rates are ranging from Php 700 to Php 2500. Other Caramoan accommodations : click here. *As of my last check with friends who visited the island recently, there’s a lot of newly constructed accommodations.
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thanks for this post, this is very helpful!
Hi!
I’m an avid follower of your blog…
I’m a Filipina who also enjoys traveling. I haven’t traveled much of my own homeland though but I’m thinking of exploring it the sooner I’ll get to step its land again… Thank you for sharing all those information… They give me better idea on the places I can explore in the Philippines.
Hope to hear more from you…
this is great, very helpful. thanks!
buti na lang naalala ko na solo tripper ka pala… kasi i’m planning to visit Caramoan alone this year from Legazpi. Pero still thinking if i’m going to do this kind of route, medyo mahal ang bangka =(
thanks thanks for this post. planning our own Caramoan IT rin. pero di muna ngayon dahil sa survivor taping.
great tips gael… havent been to caramoan yet but will surely bookmark this one for future reference
sana makapunta me sa caramoan……..
I love ur site!..
inspiring!>..
awesome!
second time to check this out. Now I will post this on my blog for my quick reference. please allow me, thanks!
Pls do not copy the entire content. It’s bad for Google. Just link to this post. Thanks for dropping by Dee!
This is very helpful!
Thanks! We will visit Caramoan this August! 
Wonderful! I like this blog! It helps a lot to those who would like to travel/explore the Philippines’ undiscovered tourist spots alone or with soe friends! Thank you for sharing ,Gale:)