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Tuesday, June 21, 2016

CALAGUAS ISLAND





Calaguas Island is located in the northern part of Bicolandia. You can do a DIY trip (Do It Yourself) but for us we joined a group tour that was arranged by a very good friend Maria del Rosario. Calaguas Island was part of my nine days trip in Bicol Region. So joining a group tour would be one less itinerary to worry about.

WHAT TO SEE?


Look at that view!!





Calaguas Island seemed to be a very popular destination to some tavel bloggers that I follow and even tagged it as "the happy beach".  Some of the guys even compared it to the famous Boracay with clear and white powdery sand beach but I just needed to witness it. And YES it was indeed a HAPPY BEACH!! 







I’ve seen too many photos of Mahabang buhangin / Halabang Baybay in Tinaga Island but seeing it in person ......AMAZING!!




WHERE TO STAY?

If you're not comfortable to sleep in a tent you can stay in Waling Waling Eco Resort. I wont be able to provide more details about the said resort but it looks neat and pretty outside. 


WHO TO CONTACT?

Sir Ruel was our group leader. His one of the best tour operator.  Aside from being a tour operator his also an artist. He can paint and he can create beautiful sand sculptures. This guy got too many inspiring stories and you will never ever get bored hanging out with him. The food that they prepared was just delicious PLUS EAT ALL YOU CAN PLUS Lechon! Yes LECHON!! Happy tummy, Happy guests in the Happy Beach! But wait there’s more,PLUS OPEN BAR !! They have vodka, tequila, rum, gin etc! KAMPAY!! 

Sir Ruel of CALAGUAS ATBP.THANK YOU! Our trip would not be that memorable if not for your team.











I don’t want to compare it to Boracay since Calaguas Island got its own beauty.  YES! The water is crystal clear, YES! The sand is white, YES! It has few people and YES! The view is amazing!!!  Definitely not my last visit.  I'll see soon Calaguas Island!!!

Package Inclusions: 
ü *Shuttle Service (Daet to Vinzons & vice versa)
ü Boat transfer
ü 4 Meals
ü Entrance / Environmental Fee
ü Free use of kayak w kayak 101
ü Snorkeling 101
ü Underwater photography
ü Tent/Nipa hut accommodation
ü With generator set

Things to Bring:
§ Clothes
§ Snacks
§ Flash Light,
§ Mess kits,
§ Sunblock Cream/ Mosquito repellant
§ Cellphones, Camera with Extra Batteries
§ Beach Slippers
§ Flash Drive ( for Raw Copies of Photo Documentation)

Here's the Purple Suitcase Travel and Tours Itinerary:

Day 1
5:30 AM ETA Daet
7:00 AM ETD to Vinzons
7:30 AM ETD for Calaguas Island 9:30 AM ETA Calaguas Island
v Lecture on Kayaking and Snorkeling 101
12:00 PM *** LUNCH ***
1:00 PM Swimming/ Kayaking/ Snorkeling/Underwater Photoshoots
4:00 PM Free Time / Swimming Time
6:00 PM *** DINNER ***
7:00 PM Socials
10:00 PM Sleeping Time 

Day 2:
6:30 AM Wake Up Call Ecological Trek
7:30 AM *** Breakfast ***
8:00 AM Swimming/ Photoshoots/Snorkeling/ Kayaking
12:00 PM *** LUNCH ***
1:00 PM Swimming
3:00 PM ETA Vinzons
4:00 PM Shop @ Daet
6:00 PM Home Sweet Home



Maria Del Rosario of 
Purple Suitcase Travel and Tours.
148 B. J. Ruiz St. Brgy. Salapan, San Juan City Philippines 1500 purplesuitcasetravelandtours@gmail.com
63905-7864686 / 639175203233 / 639252244998


Travel Partner: CALAGUAS ATBP.
Contact Person: Ruel Santelices
Contact No.: 09166172555
FB Page: CALAGUAS ATBP


WHAT IS THE BEST THING TO DO WHEN YOU TRAVEL? MEET NEW FRIENDS: ARIEN AND BIANCA!!!






HAPPY TRAVEL!!!