Cagbalete Island has recently become a popular summer destination. With its beautiful beachfront campsites to dreamy sights, it’s no wonder a lot of people has this island in their must-visit list.
Just a few hours away from Manila, Cagbalete Island is a hidden paradise with unspoiled beaches. If you are looking for a budget weekend getaway, look no further than Cagbalete Island.
To help you have a budget trip without missing out on all that Cagbalete Island has to offer, we have created the ultimate camping guide to this stunning island.
Cagbalete Island Campsites
To start, here we have a list of the Cagbalete island campsites
Villa Noe Beach Resort
Entrance Fee: P100 per person
Tent Rentals:
Small Tent – P400 per night
Medium Tent – P600 per night
Large Tent – P800 per night
Bring Your Own Tent – P300 per night
Contact:
- Contact Numbers: 0921-784-9062 and 0906-519-7126
- Facebook page: www.facebook.com/VillaNoeBeach
- Website: Villa Noe Beach
Pansacola Beach Resort
Entrance Fee: P50 per person
Tent Rentals: P300 per tent per night (good for 2-3 persons)
Camping Fee: P200 per guest per night, P250 per guest per night ( holidays and weekends)
Contact:
- Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pansacolabeachresort/
- Email: pansacolabeach@gmail.com
Dona Choleng Camping Resort
Entrance Fee: P50 per person
Tent Rentals: P400 per tent per night (good for 2 persons), P500 (for 3 persons)
Contact:
- Website: Dona Choleng Camping Resort
Villa Cleofas
Entrance Fee: P50 per person
Tent Rentals: P500 per tent per night (good for 1-3 persons)
Tent Pitching:
Small – P300 per night
Medium – P550 per night
Contact:
- Contact Numbers: 0917-839-5852, 0917-814-3475, 0919-220-5000
- Email: treyeg01@yahoo.com.ph, etjacob11@yahoo.com
- Website: www.cagbalete.net/
The Tent Place
Entrance Fee: None
Tent Rental: P500 (Good for 2 persons)
Tent Pitching: P300
Contact:
- Contact Number: 0921-764-2293, 0939-925-2616, 0998-884-5543, and 0916-243-8015
Villa PilaRosa Resort
Camping: P200 per head, P300 per head (during peak season)
Contact:
- Contact Number: 0949-660-8865 or 02-8338316
- Facebook: PilaRosa, Cagbalete Island
How To Get There
Option 1
- From Manila, ride a JAC Liner bus heading to Mauban Port. Fare is at P270 and the travel time is 4-5 hours.
- From Mauban Port, pay the environmental fee (P50 per head) and ride a passenger boat going to the island. Fare is at P50. You can also rent a private boat for P3,500 (Good for 8-10 people).
Option 2
- Ride a bus going to Lucena in Cubao or Buendia. Travel time is around 3-4 hours and fare is P200.
- From Lucena, ride a mini-bus heading to Mauban Port. Fare is around P60 to P70. Travel time takes 1-2 hours.
- Follow the second instruction above.
Tips and Reminders
Bring Your Own Tent
From the list of campsites above, you can see that tent pitching is way cheaper than renting a tent. If you don’t have a tent yet, you can buy one from Decathlon. And don’t forget to bring the outdoor wok burner to cook at the campsite, which makes your experience more perfect.
Beware of Bugs
You cannot avoid finding insects and critters at Cagbalete Island. Protect yourself by bringing insect repellants and try to avoid public beddings.
Bathrooms are Basic
The bathrooms on the island are pretty much communal and for sharing. You will only find a dipper, a bucket and a toilet inside the cubicle so be prepared. On the plus side, there is a lot of water and the bathrooms are always cleaned daily.
Electricity is Luxury
Resorts in Cagbalete Island can only provide electricity in just a couple hours with the generators that they have. As such, try to wash up while it’s still bright to avoid showering when it’s dark.
Bring Your Own Bag
By bag, I mean a reusable one. Be a responsible traveler and carry a reusable bag. This way, you can avoid using plastic bags and do your part in reducing the use of plastics.
Pick Up Your Trash
Make sure you put all of your trash in the garbage bins. Cagbalete Island is too beautiful to become a garbage island. Help preserve the beauty of the place and don’t litter.
Johanes is a digital nomad and a web content writer who loves to go on spontaneous travels. She also likes to go camp under the stars and play with her dog and cats.
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ask lang sure po ba hanggang ngaun 50 lang po ang public boat??
and what tym po ung 1st trip at 2nd trip ng boat. thanks
What time po yung trip ng boat papunta dun sa island???