FAQS – Calaguas

We use a variety of vehicles depending on the size of the group.

The pick up point for Calaguas is Caltex, EDSA, Cor. Boni or Greenfields District. We will inform you beforehand which pick up.

Primero Tours and Travel carefully selects pick up points that are accessible to all guests and vehicles.

If you are part of a joiners group, we may pick you up at a different place, so long as it is on our route and safe for the van to stop. It will be the discretion of the driver, and you can coordinate with him the morning of your departure.

If you are coming from Metro Manila, we do recommend that you go to the standard pick up point though, for the convenience of all passengers, so that we can arrange the seats and luggage easily and depart on time. For those outside of Metro Manila, please ask your booking agent.

For private groups, we can make arrangements for alternative pickup venues.

The contact number of your driver will be provided the day before the trip. Please call him if you are running late. You will be given a maximum of 30 minutes grace period. We cannot wait any longer than this as not to compromise the schedule of the other guests. If we have to leave you behind, you will not be entitled to a refund.

We have different van capacities from 6-17 pax

We use different sized boats varying from 15 – 35 pax.

Manila to Vinzons will take about 8 hours. Journey time may vary depending on traffic.

Yes.

2-3 hours.

3-6 pax per tent for group bookings. No sharing with other groups of joiners. Solo joiners and couples are guaranteed private tents.

Yes, you may rent an additional tent for P250-P400 per tent depending on size. This is subject to availability and you can request it when you get there.

You may bring your own tent, and there is no additional charge for this. Please bear in mind the space in the van however if you plan to bring additional tents.

1 picnic cottage per van.

Calaguas is a “Back to Basics” Camping experience so don’t expect luxury comfort rooms.

There are two CR’s near our campsite:
– Cr with a manual water pump (free to use). This is on the left of the site facing away from the beach. Please note that you can tip some of the locals to pump the water for you if needed
– Cr with faucet (with small service fee). This is on the right of the site facing away from the beach.

Both are well maintained with concrete walls for privacy and proper toilet bowls, with separate stalls for males and females. Neither are tiled, or have automatic flushes, so you will need to use a pail and dipper (tabo) for flushing and showering. Please bring your own tissue.

Primero Tours and Travel pays in advance for the use of bathroom facilities near our campsite (water pump). The bathroom to the far right of the island has faucets and charges a minimal service fee. The bathroom at Vinzons Port also has a small service charge. You may also wish to pay for someone to pump the water for you if you do not wish to do it yourself.

There is no set menu. It depends on what’s available at the market. We buy the seasonal produce, fresh from the public market, and it is cooked on the island by our local Bicolano chefs. A typical “Silog” Meal for breakfast with coffee/milo and 3 dishes per meal for lunch and dinner. A mixture of meat, seafood and vegetable dishes. A typical Bicolano meal includes recipes cooked with gata (coconut milk), alamang (tiny shrimp either fresh or dried) and labuyo (chili). All meals served with unli-rice and drinking water.

It may not be possible for us to accommodate personal preference and individual needs as it is a catering service for large groups. If you have concerns please speak to our travel assistants. You may also bring your own food and we will assist with cooking it. There is also a sari-sari store that you can buy snacks from.

Yes, you may bring your own snacks. Yes, there are sari sari stores on the island.

We provide 2-3 containers of water per van. This is sufficient for water during meals. Should you need additional water, please buy/bring your own.

There are no electricity mains, but we have a generator that provides minimal lighting between 6pm-12mn. Please bring power banks. Some stores allow charging for a minimal fee.

Snacks, alcohol, pasalubong, food on the mainland, bathroom on the mainland and any optional activities. Everything else is covered!

P350-P450/hour with instructor

P150/set

Pillow (P50) and comforter (P150)

P10 💧 P20💩 P30 🚿

A. Balagbag Islands (Malaki & Maliit) | P120/head
B. Pinagcastilluhan Island (Sandbar and whale skeleton) | P220/head

P700/hut/night

P250-400/tent

Varies. 2-4K depending on where you want to take the boat.

P400/hour

P400/hour

P600/hour

Unknown

Sold at port (unknown)

Varies

Yes

None, however there is a smart signal spot on one of the barangays (15-20 min walk)

Yes.There are sari sari stores on the island that you can purchase from, or you can bring your own. We do however, discourage rowdy behavior.

Bonfires are prohibited in Calaguas to preserve the landscape.

Pets are not permitted in the van

None on the island. We recommend you bring cash with you.

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If you are coming from Metro Manila, we do recommend that you go to the standard pick up point, for the convenience of all passengers, so that we can arrange the seats and luggage easily and depart on time. For those outside of Metro Manila, please ask your booking agent or see guideline below.

ALABANG/CAVITE
– Mcdo Alabang Town Center
– Shell Magallanes 
– Service stations along SLEX (esp those coming from Carmona)

LAGUNA/BATANGAS
– Sto Tomas, Batangas Town Proper / Highway
– Turbina in Calamba, Laguna
– Shell San Pablo

QUEZON PROVINCE
Any point (public and visible landmark) along the national highway that passes thru Quezon province towns