How to get to Camiguin
Via Cebu city
For those traveling from Cebu, there are daily Cebgo flights from Mactan International Airport to Camiguin Airport.
Via Cagayan de Oro
- Unfortunately, there are no direct flights to Camiguin from Manila, as of the moment. If you’re traveling from Manila, you need to fly either to Butuan or Cagayan de Oro (recommended) city via Cebu Pacific and Philippine airlines. Download Skyscanner’s flight app, to check the schedules.
- From CDO’s airport, take an express van that will take you to the city’s Agora Market Terminal (fare is PHP 199 and travel time is around 30 to 45 minutes). Then, at Agora Terminal, hop on a van or bus bound for Balingoan Port (fare is PHP 150 and travel time is about 3 hours).
- Upon your arrival, take a ferry ride to Camiguin’s Benoni Wharf (fare is PHP 130 to 170, and travel is time is 2 hours or less).
- There are multi-cabs, jeeps, and vans from Benoni Park to Mambajao Town Proper. Likewise, there are vans, habal-habals and jeepneys offer mainland tours in Camiguin, upon your arrival at the port.
Ferry schedules
- Balingoan to Camiguin: Every hour from 05:30 AM to 04:30 PM daily
- Benoni Port to Balingoan Park: Every hour from 04:30 AM to 06:00 PM daily
Tour transportation options in Camiguin
Camiguin has a variety of options, when it comes to transportation for its tourists and travelers. Whether you’re traveling alone or with your beshies, you’ll find a top-notch mode of transportation that fits perfectly to your budget, needs and preferences.
- Habal-habal ride: For those who are traveling alone or with a partner, there are habal-habal drivers who’ll drive you around Camiguin, passing by its attractions for PHP 800 to 1,000.
- Motorcycle rental: Are you a certified motorcycle rider? There are motorcycles for rent, for PHP 500 each per day in Camiguin.
- Multi-cab (good for 8): Traveling with your barkada? Then, rent a whole multi-cab that will tour around the island of Camiguin! Price for a 1-day tour is PHP 1,700, including the driver, meaning you’ll get to save a ton of money, when you travel with a group. If you travel to the island in a group of 8 people, you’ll only have to pay PHP 212.50 each. As they say, the more, the merrier.
- Jeep (good for 16 people): Speaking of affordable options, there are jeepneys for hire that cost around PHP 2,500 per day.
- Van (10 people): Those who are looking for a cozier alternative may rent a van for PHP 2,500.
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Where to stay in Camiguin
Wondering where to stay in Camiguin? Don’t worry, as Camiguin has a host of accommodation options for every Juan. Here are our top picks for the best places to stay in Camiguin:
Balai sa BaiBai Resort
- Contact number: 0918-962-2808
- Location: Agoho, Mambajao
Agohay Villa Forte Beach Resort
- Contact number: 0917-879-0879
- Location: Agoho, Mambajao
Paras Beach Resort
- Contact number: 0917-715-2285
- Location: Rocky Village, Yumbing Mambajao
Camiguin Highland Resort
- Contact number: 0917-827-0200
- Location: Lakas, Soro-Soro, Mambajao
Myrna’s Bamboo Cottages
- Contact number: 0915-622-5325
- Location: Mambajao, Camiguin
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Attractions in Camiguin
Don’t have a clue on what to do in Camiguin? We’ve got a handful of suggestions to help experience a fascinating and epic trip on the island.
- Mantigue Island – Not only is it an awe-inspiring dive spot, but it’s also extremely Instragrammable.
- White Island – Known as one of the most famous attractions in Camiguin, White Island will put you on a state of pure bliss, with its diverse marine life, turquoise waters, towering backdrop and powdery white sands.
- Giant Clams sanctuary – A great spot where you can scuba dive, snorkel as well as discover a multitude of clam species in the Philippines.
- Katibawasan Falls – An accessible cascade with refreshing waters and verdant scenery.
- Old Spanish Church – A historic site where you can see traces of the church’s majestic architecture and the island’s glorious past.
- Sunken Cemetery – It’s truly a must-see attraction in Camiguin, and one of the country’s most iconic sights.
- Soda Water Pool – As the name suggests, it’s a man-made pool with clean waters that amazingly taste like soda.
- Ardent Hotspring – Those who are into soothing baths will get their fix with the spring’s rejuvenating waters.
- Santo Niño Coldspring – It’s a place where you can bathe and submerged into supremely cold and nearly zero-degree waters.
- Tongatoc Cove – It’s a great overlooking spot where you can spend minutes just appreciating the view.
- Walkway to Old Volcano (Mount Vulcan) – Not only is it a great and thrilling sweat-inducing workout, but it also boasts pleasant and eye-catching views.
Sample Camiguin itinerary
Day 1: Camiguin mainland tour
- 09:00 AM: ETA Camiguin port/start tour
- 10: 00 AM: ETA Katibawasan Falls
- 12:00 PM: Lunch
- 01:00 PM: ETA Tongatoc Cove
- 01:30 PM: ETA Walkway to Old Volcano
- 02:30 PM: ETA Sunken Cemetery
- 03:00 PM: ETA Guiob Church Ruins
- 03:30 PM: ETA Santo Niño Coldspring
- 04:30 PM: ETA Ardent Hot Spring
- 07:00 PM: Dinner
- 08:00 PM: Depart for hotel or resort
- 09:00 PM: Lights out
Day 2: Explore White Island
- 05:00 AM: Depart for White Island
- 11:30 AM: ETA Camiguin mainland
- 12:00 PM: Lunch
- 01:00 PM: Depart for hotel
- 02:00 PM: Siesta
- 04:00 PM: ETA Market/buy pasalubongs
Day 3: Mantigue Island tour
- 05:00 AM: Hotel check out/depart for Manique Island
- 07:00 AM: ETA Mantigue Island
- 12:00 PM: Lunch
- 01:00 PM: Depart for mainland
- 02:00 PM: ETA Camiguin mainland/make final preparations
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