LAHUY ISLAND, CARAMOAN, CAMARINES SUR, PHILIPPINES - Pacific Coasts and Paradises

The serene experiences atop Daraga, Lahuy Island's hill, include the blue summer sky, lush greenery,

Pacific Coasts and Paradises -Lahuy Island is the largest of the islands in Caramoan, a peninsular town in Camarines Sur, Philippines. Stretching nearly 10 kilometers, it lies on the Pacific coast, facing the open sea at the eastern end. The island comprises four barangays: Daraga, Gata, Gogon, and Oring.

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Lahuy Island is emerging as a popular adventure tourism spot, attracting thousands of visitors eager to explore it. With its distinctive features, it holds great promise as a major destination in the Philippines, offering a perfect getaway with its beige, sugary fine sands, pristine environment, and remarkable ocean waves.

Although it is now crowded with tourists, significant work remains to fully harness its potential and establish it as a top destination.

The island is greatly appreciated for its clear blue ocean waters, the fusion of lush mountain landscapes with stunning coastlines, and the friendly, hospitable locals eager to welcome guests.

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The serene experiences atop Daraga, Lahuy Island's hill, include the blue summer sky, lush greenery,

The serene experiences atop Daraga, Lahuy Island's hill, include the blue summer sky, lush greenery,

Visiting Lahuy from the mainland of Caramoan has several points of take-off:

1. Bikal Port – The main port

2. Paniman Port – Alternative port

3. Tabgon Port – Alternative port

On my way to Lahuy, I took off at Bikal port, where I learned that most passengers used it for their daily trips to Lahuy and other nearby islands.

Here are some quick facts that you need to know:

From the Town Proper to Bikal Port

1. Distance: 4.6 Km

2. Travel Time: 4 – 6 minutes

3. Public Transport Available: Tricycle, motorbike ride

From Bikal Boat Terminal to Lahuy Island (Daraga)

1. Main Port of take-off – Bikal boat terminal

2. Distance: 20 Km

3. Travel Time: 35 Minutes during low tide and 45 Minutes to more than 1 hour during high tide

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Boat Rental Cost

For the island hopping boat rental, the price for the whole day is P2500.00

The boat's maximum Capacity is 12 passengers

- But, following the municipal tourism rules for safety, each boat is limited to 8 passengers, excluding the crew.

- For more than eight passengers, you need to rent two boats.

- Passengers should all be provided with a life vest by the boat operators

- You can rent the boat at the Bikal port/boat terminal.

Islands & Places To Visit

1. Lahuy Island

2. Manlawi Floating Cottages

3. Isla Soledad Resort

4. Mangrove Area

5. Cotivas Sandbar

6. Guinahoan Light House

7. Basol Island

8. Batibagan Island

9. Bageing Island

10. Hapunan Island

Depend on your arrangement with the boat operators.

Manlawi Sandbar

The most fascinating aspect of the Manlawi sandbar is its nature as a tidal island, emerging during low tides and disappearing beneath the water during high tides. This distinctive feature sets the sandbar apart from all other islands and shoals in this peninsular town of Camarines Sur, attracting visitors' interest. Floating cottages can be rented here.

Diving into and emerging from the water right at the cottage, relishing the gentle sway of the waves, and feeling the ocean breeze in the open sea, Manlawi Sandbar is the ideal spot for this on Lahuy Island. You can rent floating cottages here. Manlawi Sandbar is located in Barangay.

Daraga. Please click this link: DARAGA, LAHUY ISLAND, CARAMOAN, CAMARINES SUR, PHILIPPINES (underratedadventures.com)

Isla Soledad

Isla Soledad is an island resort offering two distinct ocean wave experiences: tranquil on one side and splashy to rough on the other. Guests can choose their preferred sea conditions: the eastern side features thrilling waves that are exciting in calm weather and become rougher during windy periods or when bad weather approaches. Meanwhile, the western side offers serene, clear waters, allowing a view of the ocean bed through its crystal-clear surface.

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Dark clouds cover the sky and a strong rain coming seen from the Sitio Nipa shoreline.

Road Networks in Lahuy Island

1. The road networks in Lahuy Island are only within each barangay

2. There are no roads connecting the four barangays or the entire island

3. The only way to get to the other barangay is through boat rides.

Utility Services

1. No source of potable water supply.

2. The drinking water supplies are from the mainland, but bottled water is available in mini-stores in each barangay.

3. Water for washing and bathing is available, but you must be patient to fetch it from the open pit wells.

Communication Access

1. There are areas with excellent mobile phone and internet signal

2. But there are areas with poor signal or dead spots.

What To Expect On the Way To Lahuy

1. The sea trip may go well during high tide, but expect a slower run because of the strong current and waves the boat must deal with.

2. During low tide, the trip may go faster, but the skippers would take extra precautions to ensure that the boat would not skid to the ocean floors because there are plenty of shallow areas on the way to Lahuy.

3. Traveling at a low tide would allow you to see the ocean floors with corals and seaweeds and the sudden drop in the water depth of the underwater escarpment.