What to do in Calaguas -15 Chilled things to do in Calaguas

So you have arrived at the beautiful islands of Calaguas and you’re tired from the long overnight trip from Manila. You are thinking to yourself “What to do in Calaguas” to get the most of my island camping experience? Well we’ve put together a few chilled things to do in Calaguas to enjoy your beach bumming adventure!

For the chilled type:

Most people choose Calaguas for a relaxing, laid back nature tour. Here are our top 3 things to do in Calaguas for the chilled, lazy outbacker.

1. Beach Bum!  The essence of beach bumming is exactly that. To be a bum! Most people choose Calaguas as their ideal trip to get away from the hustle and bustle of the metro and disconnect from the digital loop. So lie back, relax and chill. Enjoy the beauty of the surrounding landscape. We have free use of hammocks, banig (native mats) and inflatable banana beds. But hurry since there is limited stock and are given on a first come first served basis

2. Grab a beer! Since there is no electricity on the Island and no mobile signal, Calaguas gives you the perfect opportunity to reconnect with old friends and bond with new friends, without the distractions of the outside world. Ask one of our staff for “Calaguas Rum”, our special homemade brew.

3. Eat till your heart’s content! We have a full team of chefs based on the island that prepare some of the most mouth watering Bicolano Dishes.We provide a family style, authentic Bicolano dining experience with 3 dishes per meal and all the rice you can eat! Our dishes normally consist of 1 seafood dish, 1 meat dish and 1 veggie dish to accommodate everyone’s appetite. A typical “silog” meal is served for breakfast. Common Bicolano meals include recipes cooked with gata (coconut milk🥥), alamang (tiny shrimp either fresh or dried🦐) and labuyo (chili 🌶️). But don’t worry, if you cant stand the heat 🌶️🌶️🌶️, just let us know and we’ll adjust the chili levels accordingly!Mouth already watering? Check out our article on 5 Mouth Watering Bicolano Dishes You Must Try! Sample dishes are Bicol Express, Dinuguan, Sweet and Spicy Shrimp, Laing, Sinantol, Humba, Alamang Bola Bola etc. And the rice is all you can! You will certainly head home a few pounds heavier.

For the active type:

4. Swimming!  Calaguas is known for its crystal clear waters. In fact the name Calaguas is derived from the two Spanish words Cal (lime) and Aguas (water).  The beaches of Calaguas islands are  some of the best waters you will find in the Philippines. The best time to visit Calaguas to experience its luminous “pool like” water, is during the summer season, March-May.

5. Play Volley Ball/Frisbee!  For those of us that like sports, there’s nothing more invigorating than a game of beach volley ball, football or frisbee. We have plenty of sports equipment and board games on site, free to use.

6. Trekking! Take a short trek to Hill Top View for a great aerial view of the cove

For the creative type:

7. The Compulsory Jump Shot! No explanation needed. Dont forget to submit your group photo to your booking assistant for free entries in our prize draws.

8. Float a Lantern!  With no electricity on the island, there is no light pollution in the night skies, and the view of the stars are amazing. Make your occasion extra special by bringing along a sky lantern and watch it sail the breeze.

9. Snorkel/Take an under water selfie! With water as clear as this, Calaguas is the perfect place to do a spot of snorkeling and take some under water selfies

10. Take a Groufie! Check out some of these awesome groufies in Calaguas.

For the adventurous type:

11. Cliff Dive! For those folks that are more adventurous, try cliff diving at Balagbag Island.

12. Kayaking!  Rent a kayak for an hour or so and float away into your bliss!

13. ATV! Rent an ATV for a bit of off road speed.

For the romantic type:

14. Propose! What a better to propose, but on a desert island. Check out these two sweethearts.

15. Sunset Watching! There is nothing more beautiful than a coastal sun set.

What to do in Calaguas? Plenty! There are tons of things to do in Calaguas!

So when considering your next summer vacation and someone says “there’s not much to do in Calaguas” think again! There are plenty of things to do and something for everyone; the chilled type, the active type, the adventurous type and the romantic type!

We hope that you fine that our article “What to do in useful.  Check out some of the affordable packages provided by Primero Tours and Travel  starting from Php 1,099/head all inclusive for a hassle free vacation.

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