CAMIGUIN TRAVEL GUIDE

Delve into the pear-shaped island of Camiguin in Northern Mindanao.   This dazzling island is an old favorite of tourists due to its glimmering azure waters lapping its coastline.  So pack your swimwear, snorkeling gears and sunscreen then rush to Camiguin Island to discover its many treasures!

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TRAVEL BLOG CONTENTS

HOW TO GET TO CAMIGUIN ISLAND FROM MANILA 

By Air:

 

Nearest airport to Camiguin is located in Cagayan de Oro City (CDO) or Butuan.  Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific have flights to Cagayan de Oro and Butuan from Manila.  And Cebu Pacific has direct flights from Cebu to Camiguin.

 


By Land:

Option 1

 

Manila  CDO AirportAgora Terminal  Balingoan Port  Camiguin

HOW TO GET TO CAMIGUIN ISLAND FROM CDO (CAGAYAN DE ORO) VIA BALINGOAN 

 

From Laguindingan International Airport (LIA) in the Laguindingan town (often referred to as Cagayan de Oro Airport) you several options to get to Cagayan de Oro City where you need to head to Agora Market Terminal for your transport to Camiguin.

STEP 1

 

Commuting from Cagayan de Oro Airport to Agora Market Terminal

By Van

At Laguindangan Airport (CDO Airport) take an express van to Agora Market terminal in Cagayan de Oro. Their booths are located in front of the Arrival Area.   Travel time is 30-45 minutes. Fare is Php 199.

 At Agora Terminal in Cagayan de Oro City. Transfer to a bus or van bound for Balingoan Port.  Prepare about Php 150 for the bus fare.  Avoid the non-aircon bus as it has many stops and quite uncomfortable. Travel time is 2.5-3 hours.

By Bus

 

From Laguindangan Airport, take an Airport Shuttle (Php 20) or  Super 5 Airport  Van (Php 50) to the National Highway.  At the highway just hail a bus en route to Cagayan de Oro City.  Fare is around Php 85.  Travel time 30- 45 minutes.

Alternatively, you may take a Super 5 Airport Van + Super 5 Bus for Php 100.  The shuttle will drop you off at the National Highway where you need to transfer to a Super 5 Bus.

At Agora Market Terminal in Cagayan de Oro City. Go inside the market and look for the terminal.  Transfer to a bus or van bound for  Balingoan Port.  Prepare about Php 150 for the bus fare.  Avoid the non-aircon bus as it has many stops and quite uncomfortable. Travel time is 2.5-3 hours.

By Taxi

 

CDO Airport to CDO CityFlag down RateFare
Airport Taxi (Yellow)Php 70PHp 500-Php 700
Regular Metered TaxiPhp 40Php 400-Php 450

 

At Agora Terminal in Cagayan de Oro City. Go inside the market and look for the terminal. Transfer to a bus bound for Camiguin.  Avoid the non-aircon bus as they are pretty slow.

 

By Car/Van Rental

 

As stated on the table above Cagayan Express, CAGA Transco, Jhalyn Transport Services and Lord’s Transport also has car/van for hire.  Just approach the staff at their respective booth for details.

Usual rate for car rental to Cagayan de Oro City from the airport is Php 1,000 and van rental is Php 1,500.

 


 

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STEP 2

 

Commuting from Agora Terminal (CDO) to Balingoan Port (to Camiguin)

 

Since most vans (see table above) can drop passengers at Agora Market Terminal.  Once you are there,  look for a bus or van bound for  Balingoan Port.  Prepare about Php 150 for the bus fare.  Avoid the non-aircon bus as it has many stops and quite uncomfortable.  Travel time is 2.5-3 hours.


Step 3

 

Ferry from Balingoan Port to Benoni Port in Camiguin

 

At Balingoan Bus Terminal, you can walk to Balingoan Port.  Regular ferry fare to Benoni Port in Camiguin is Php 130- Php 170

Pay the terminal fee worth Php 5 + Environmental Fee of Php 4.   Travel time to Benoni Wharf  in Camiguin is 1.5- 2 hours.

From Benoni Port, there are vans, jeeps and multi-cabs to Mambajao  Town Proper.  I took the van to Mambajao, fare is Php 30, travel time is about 1 hour.   If your resort is near Benoni Port, you have the option to ride a habal-habal (motorbike) or motorela (tricycle)

 

Ferry Schedule between Balingoan and Camiguin

ROUTETIMEFARE
Balingoan Port (Misamis Oriental)Hourly from 5:30 AM to 4:30 PMPHP 170 + Php 5 + Php 4 = Php 349
Benoni Port (Camiguin)Hourly from 4:30 AM to 6:00 PMPHP 170 + Php 5 + Php 4 = Php 349

 


 

Option 2

 

IMPORTANT:  LOOKS LIKE THIS ROUTE IS CANCELED. JUST CHECKED WWW.OCEANJET.COM.  UNFORTUNATELY, NO MORE SCHEDULE. PLS USE Balingoan to Benoni route (SEE DETAILS ABOVE).

HOW TO GET TO CAMIGUIN FROM CAGAYAN DE ORO (CDO) VIA MACABALAN PORT 

 

From Laguindingan International Airport (LIA) in Laguindingan town (often referred to as Cagayan de Oro Airport), take a van or taxi to Macabalan Port in CDO.  There is a fastcrat that travels directly to Benoni Port in Camiguin.  Daily trips.

 

Fastcraft Schedule between Macabalan  & Benoni Port (Camiguin)

 

ROUTESchedule
Macabalan (CDO) to Benoni  Port (Camiguin)8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Benoni Port to Macabalan Port04:00 PM – 6:00 PM

 


 

HOW TO GET TO CAMIGUIN FROM CEBU

By Air

 

Cebu Pacific Air flies to Camiguin. Here’s the schedule:

 

 

ROUTEDAYSDEPARTUREARRIVAL
Cebu to CamiguinMon / Wed/ Fri6:45 AM7:25 AM
Camiguin to CebuTue/Thurs/Sat7:45 AM8:25 AM

 

By Ferry

 

Super Shuttle Roro

Phone#: +63 32 412 7688

 

At Cebu City, take a taxi to Cebu Pier 8. Every Friday, the ferry (Super Shuttle Roro) sails to Balbagon Port in Camiguin at 8:00 PM. Fare is Php 800-Php 1,000.


 

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IMPORTANT:  LOOKS LIKE THIS ROUTE IS SUSPENDED. JUST CHECKED WWW.OCEANJET.COM.  UNFORTUNATELY, NO SCHEDULE YET.

 

HOW TO GET TO CAMIGUIN FROM BOHOL 

 

Alternative Route: Bohol –> CDO –> Camiguin

As per comment below by Moongoose:

There’s no longer ferry trip from Tagbilaran or Jagna, Bohol going to Camiguin, the only route to go to Camiguin is via CDO (by boat). There’s a daily trip to CDO from Jagna, Bohol (10:00 am only) and from CDO to Jagna, Bohol (10:00 pm only) the fare is around 500-900 pesos via Super Lite Ferries (7 hours travel time). From Bilangoan, Misamis Oriental port there’s a daily trip to Benoni port Camiguin the fare is around 130-170 pesos (1-1.5 hour travel time).

 

By Ferry

 

At Tagbilaran, take a tricycle to Dao Bus Terminal where you can take a bus en route to Jagna, Bohol.  he RORO/ferry travels to Camiguin and arrives at Balbagon Port. Here’s the ferry schedule between Bohol and Camiguin.  The ferry travels 3 times a week only as per comment below by World and Wild.

ROUTEDEPARTUREARRIVALFARE
Jagna (Bohol) to Balbagon (Camiguin)1:00 PM5:00 PMPhp 425
Balbagon (Camiguin) to Jagna (Bohol)8:00 AM12:00 PMPhp 425

 

By Fastcraft

 

Take a bus to Jagna, Bohol at Dao Terminal in Tagbilaran.  The fastcraft leaves every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 1:30 PM. Estimated arrival is 3:30 PM.


 

HOW TO GET TO CAMIGUIN FROM BUTUAN

By Air

There are daily flights to Butuan from Manila and from Cebu to Camiguin.

From Butuan Airport, you can walk to the parking lot and ride a multi-cab with an R4 sign.  This will take you to the city’s commercial center and will stop at the Butuan City Integrated Bus Terminal in Brgy. Langihan.  Travel time is 20 minutes, fare is Php 20.  Alternatively, you can also charter a motorcycle.

At Butuan Bus Terminal, there are several buses bound for Cagayan de Oro (CDO).  Tell the conductor to drop you off at Balingoan Bus Terminal/ Port for Camiguin.  Travel time is about 1.5 – 2 hours.


 

GETTING AROUND IN CAMIGUIN

 


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BY HABAL-HABAL (MOTORCYCLE)

 

Short distance ride in Camiguin by backriding on a habal-habal (motorcycle) is Php 10.  However, if you go by long distance (i.e Mambajao proper to White Island or Mambajao Proper to Katibawasan Falls) it will cost around Php 50-Php 200 depending on the destination.

Alternatively, you may charter a habal-habal for Php 800 (day tour) to tour top destinations in Camiguin.   This is a pretty cheap way to tour Camiguin.  See table below for transportation rate details.

BY MOTORELA

 

Motorela is Camiguin’s version of tricycle which can accommodate up to 10 passengers.  There is an eastbound tricycle and a westbound tricycle which you can ride at the market or at the highway. Fare is Php 8.

 

 

BY MULTI-CAB

 

Multicabs abound in Camiguin, especially at Mambajao town proper.   You can ride at the terminal near the market but they only live once full.  Fare from Mambajao to Benoni Port and vice versa is Php 25.

If you are traveling by group, you can rent a multi-cab for Php 1,700 (good for 8 persons)  and Php 2,000 (good for 10-12 persons) to tour around Camiguin.  Kindly treat the driver for lunch and snacks.

 

BY JEEP

 

For long distance trips, you can look for the jeep terminal near the market.  Fare from Mambajao to Benoni Port is around Php 25.

Standard rate for jeep rental for day tour around Camiguin is Php 2,500 (good for 16-18 persons).

BY VAN

 

Taking a van for long distance travel is also a good option.  From Benoni Port to Mambajao and vice versa, van fare is Php 30. However they may charge higher (I remember being charged Php 100) at night especially if there are no other public vehicles available.

Standard rate for van rental; in Camiguin is Php 2,500, good for 10-12 persons.

Here’s a list of the standard rate for transportation in Camiguin:

TYPE OF VEHICLERATE
Habal-habal (motorcycle) with driver/guidePhp 800 per day
Habal-habal/motorcycle (without  driver)Php 500 per day
Habal-habal/ motorcycle (without the driver for 3-7 days)Php 400 per day
Multi-cabPhp 1,700 (good for 8 persons)
VanPhp 2,500 (good for 10-1 pax)
JeepPhp 2,500 (good for 16-18 pax)

 

  • Rates will cover an island tour or maximum use of 8 hours.
  • A rate of Php 150 per hour will be collected for every hour in excess.
  • Kindly treat the driver for lunch and snacks.

 

 

TRANSFER TO BENONI FROM RESORT AND VICE VERSA

 

 

VEHICLERENTALDESTINATION
VANPHP 500Mambajao area, Poblacion, Villa Paraiso Resort, Bahay Bakasyunan sa Camiguin
VANPHP 600Camiguin Highland Resort, Paras Beach Resort, Secret Cove Camiguin Golden Sunset, Caves Dive Resort and West Side Area
VANPHP 700Ardent Spring Resort, Camiguin Highland Resort
MULTICABPHP 350Mambajao area, Poblacion, Villa Paraiso Resort, Bahay Bakasyunan sa Camiguin
MULTICABPHP 450Camiguin Highland Resort, Paras Beach Resort, Secret Cove Camiguin Golden Sunset, Caves Dive Resort and West Side Area
MULTICABPHP 550Ardent Spring Resort, Camiguin Highland Resort
JEEPPHP 500Mambajao area, Poblacion, Villa Paraiso Resort, Bahay Bakasyunan sa Camiguin
JEEPPHP 500Camiguin Highland Resort, Paras Beach Resort, Secret Cove Camiguin Golden Sunset, Caves Dive Resort and West Side Area
JEEPPHP 700Ardent Spring Resort, Camiguin Highland Resort

 

 

For a hassle-free trip, you can also avail of   affordable/ cheap Camiguin tour packages 2016.

 


 

PLACES TO SEE IN CAMIGUIN

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White Island

Mantigue Island

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Katibawasan Falls

Tuasan Falls

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Tongatoc Cove

Sto. Niño Cold Spring

Ardent Hotspring

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Old Church Ruins

Walkway to Old Volcano

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Sunken Cemetery


WHERE TO STAY IN CAMIGUIN

 

BUDGET

 

Agohoy Villa Forte Beach Resort

Agojo, Mambajao

Click here to check rates and book a room

 

GV Hotel

Burgos Street

Mambajao, Camiguin

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Myrna’s Bamboo Cottages

Brgy. Bug-ong, Mambajao

Click here to check rates and book a room

 

Caves Dive Resort

Agoho, Mambajao

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Mid-range

 

 

Camiguin Island Golden Sunset Beach

Yumbing, Mambajao

Click here to check rates and book a room

 

 

Camiguin Highland Resort

Lakas, Soro-Soro

Mambajao

Click here to check room rates and book a room

 

 

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CAMIGUIN TRIP ITINERARY

 

DAY 1MAINLAND TOUR + WHITE ISLANDFEES
06:00 AMEarly Breakfast
06:30 AMHead to White IslandRegistration

Environmental Fee : Php 40

Boat (roundtrip) :

Php 450

 

Table + Umbrella (optional but you’ll most likely need this) : Php 150

09:30 AMKatibawasan FallsPHP 30
10:30 AMTuasan FallsPhp 30
11:30 PMLunch
12:30 PMSto. Nino Cold SpringPhp 30
01:30 PMTongatoc CoveFree
02:00 PMOld Gui-ob Church RuinsFree
02:30 PMWalkway to Old VolcanoFree
03:00 PMSunken CemeteryBoat: Php 100 + Tip
05:00 PMBack to hotel
06:00 PMDinner

 

* If you are not in a hurry you can do the White Island Tour the next day.

Day 2 Mantigue Island Fees
06:30 AMBreakfast
07:30 AMTravel to Brgy. Mahinog (jumping off point to Mantigue Island)Php 30 by van
08:30 AMArrival at Brgy.Mahinog and RegistrationBoat : Php 550 for 4 hours max + Php 50 per hour thereafter

Snorkel Rental (optional): Php 150

Fins Rental (Optional): Php 150

Snorkeling fee: Php 50

Swimming with Goggles at sanctuary: Php 20

Environmental Fee :

Php 20

Table: Php 50 (short)/Php100 (long)

Boat to Marine Sanctuary Php 200

 

9:00 AMTravel to Mantigue Island
12:00 PM Head back to Brgy. Mahinog and take a shower
01:00 PMProceed to Camiguin Zipline via Benoni
O1:30 PMZipline
02:30 PMReturn to Mambajao Php 30 by van
04:00 PMWalking tour ofMambajao Proper (check out the old houses)
O5:00 PMBack to hotel
07:00 PMDinner

 


 

CAMIGUIN TOUR BUDGET/ EXPENSES

 

 

Transportation + Tour EXPENSES
Van from Airport to Agora Terminal (roundtrip)Php 199 x 2 = Php 398
Bus to Balingoan Port (roundtrip)Php 150 x 2 = Php 300
Ferry to Benoni Port (Camiguin) + Terminal Fee + Environmental FeePhp 179 x 2 = Php 358
Benoni Port to Mambajao  by van (roundtrip)Php 150 x 2 = Php 300
Habal-habal TourPhp 800
Boat to WhiteIslandPhp 450
Katibawasan Falls entrance feePhp 30
Tuasan Falls entrance feePhp 30
Sto.Nino Cold SpringPhp 30
Sunken Cemetery BoatPhp 100
Van to Brgy. Mahinog  (roundtrip)Php 30 x 2 = Php 60
Boat to Mantigue + Envirnmental FeePhp 550 + Php 20 = Php 570
Snorkeling Gear + Snorkeling FeePhp 150 + Php 50
TOTALPhp 3,626

 

 EXPENSES
Hotel ( 2 days) Php 350 x 2  = Php 700
Food ( 6 meals) Php  150 x 6 = Php  900
TOTAL Php 1,600

 

 

 


 

FESTIVALS

Lanzones Festival – October


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