Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Touring Camotes Island 2019


August 20, 2019
Touring Camotes Island

Camotes Island boasts some of the best Resorts in the country with its cheapest and most affordable prices.  I had a great time touring the island for two days. There were only three of us and it was one of the most affordable yet exciting travels to date.

From Pier 1, Cebu City, you can reach the island via Ocean Jet. Travel schedules to Poro Port, Camotes are 6:00 AM and 3:00 PM. You can go early at 4:00 AM to buy your ticket at the ticketing station right outside the Pier 1.  Camotes to Cebu schedules are 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM daily.



We took the 6:00 AM trip and reached the Poro Port at 8:10AM.


We went around the island via Tricycle good for 3-5 persons.
Thanks to Frecz +63 912 894 5371. The tricycle rental for the 2-day tour was 2500 pesos. Manong Nelson, the driver, +63 950 620 3614 was the kindest person. He picked us up from Poro Port to the Hotel then toured us around the island... then he sent us back to the Port the next day. It was fun riding the Pink Hello Kitty Tricycle.





There are a lot of cheap places to stay. But it is best to stay in a place where there is enough water for a shower. So we opted to stay in the beautiful Ana Jean Homes. Thanks to Ms. Ana Jean for the warm accommodation. You can contact her at (0928) 285 8568. The hotel room for 3 was great at 1000 pesos only. We arrived at 9:00 AM and checked out at 2:00 PM the next day.


These are some of the beautiful places we visited. Manong Nelson drove us to the places and waited until we were done.

Day 1.

1. Lake Danao (Fee 15 pesos per person)
        - ate a Salvaro (10 pesos)
        - ZipLine (200 pesos)
        - ate lunch at Papa Tasie (100 pesos for lechon meal)
        - Parking (10 pesos)



2. Tulang Diot Island
        - Ferry to the Island (20 per person) (young kids assisted the boat) Give tip to the kids for they are so cute and skillful.
        - Island Fee (10 pesos)
        - Swim... swim... swim.
        - Rented a Banka (30 pesos)




3. Timubo Cave (Entrance 30 pesos)
         - Tip for a kid guide

4. Heaven Cave (Entrance 30 pesos)
         - Tip for another kid guide. (the kids are really great tour guides)
        - Very nice cave but should have preserved


5. Amazing Cave and Resort (60 pesos)
       - This is a decent resort with a cave.
       - The cave is really nice.
       - Swim the rocky beach




We headed
back to the hotel afterward.
At night, we rented a scooter from a nice guy just outside the hotel room (150 pesos). Scooter rentals cost 500 for 24 hrs.  We drove 30 mins to the BAY WALK for dinner (Lots of BBQ for 325 pesos).

Day 2 Swimming Day

Early breakfast at LOLA's kitchenette (200 pesos for 3 persons)



         1.  Santiago Bay boasts the best WHITE Beach
          - ENTRANCE is FREEEEEEEEE!






          2. Mangodlong Rock Resort
           - This is a very nice resort (Entrance 20 only  WOW!)



After wonderful swimming, we headed back to the hotel and prepped to leave the Island. It was a wonderful adventure!



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