Camiguin is a round volcanic island in the Bohol Sea, small enough to ride around in a day on a 64 km ring road. Instead of one long party beach you get a sandbar (White Island), a marine sanctuary island (Mantigue), waterfalls, a cold spring, a hot spring and the ruins left by an 1870s eruption. Fly in from Cebu, or come by ferry through Bohol. Give it three nights: one day for the sea, one for the falls and springs, one for the ruins and the volcano side.
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When to go
March to May is the safest bet for calm sea and dry days. The rest of the year works with some rain. The Lanzones Festival is in October. November to January can bring storms that cancel ferries and the sandbar boats; leave a spare day.
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Step 3 of 11Next: Cost↓What your trip costs
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Camiguin in 3 days: a day-by-day plan
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- 11:00White Island sandbarHalf day · ₹230 each · Banca about ₱550 per boat (4–6 people) plus a ₱50–75 fee each, both paid at the Agoho terminal. Go at 7 am: no shade at all.
- Lunch on the way
- 08:00Mantigue Island snorkellingHalf day · ₹380 each · Boat ₱550–800 for four plus about ₱75 fee each. Turtles and a reef just off the beach.
- 12:30Lunch break
- 13:30Katibawasan Falls1 h 30 m · ₹120 each · About ₱75–80. A 70 m drop into a cold pool.
- 08:00Sto. Niño Cold Spring and Ardent Hot SpringHalf day · ₹190 each · About ₱50–75 each. Cold in the afternoon, hot after dark.
- 13:00Lunch break
How to get to Camiguin
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Flight
₹2,700About ₱1,800 one way, seat sales lower, peak days over ₱3,000. One flight a day, small plane, tight baggage allowance.
Fast ferry + bus + ferry Cheapest
₹2,600OceanJet to Tagbilaran, Ceres bus to Jagna (₱100), then Super Shuttle Ferry Jagna–Balbagon (from ₱425 economy). One sailing a day, early afternoon, not every day. Check the operator's schedule.
Flight + bus + RoRo
₹3,800Bus Agora terminal to Balingoan about ₱160, ferry about ₱360 including terminal fee. This crosses mainland Mindanao, where the UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel. Camiguin itself is exempt.
Port or airport → Mambajao Last leg
₹75From about ₱50 for a short hop. Agree the price first.
Getting around once you're there
Scooter rental
₹680₱350–500 a day plus fuel. The ring road is quiet and easy. Carry your licence.
Shared multicab / jeepney
₹40About ₱25 a ride along the ring road. Slow and infrequent to the far side.
Private multicab, full day
₹2,550About ₱1,700 for up to eight people. The easy way for a family.
Tricycle with driver, full day
₹1,500About ₱1,000. Fine for two or three people who don't ride.
Where to stay in Camiguin
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Dorm or basic room
₹1,200/night₱800–1,500. Fan rooms still exist here; ask before you book if you need air-con.
Guesthouse
₹3,000/night₱1,500–2,800. The north coast is closest to White Island and the falls.
Beach resort
₹6,000/night₱2,800–5,000. Many add a 5% service charge.
Boutique
₹12,000/night₱5,000 and up. A few small places with views of the sea and the volcano.
What to eat, and what it costs
Carinderia rice meal
₹180₱80–150 for rice and one or two dishes from the pots. Best at lunch.
Main at a casual restaurant
₹530₱250–450. Grilled fish, kinilaw, adobo.
Main at a resort restaurant
₹900₱400–800, often plus 5% service.
Pastel bun
₹40Camiguin's soft custard-filled bun. About ₱300 a dozen at the bakeshops.
Things to do in Camiguin
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White Island sandbar
₹230Banca about ₱550 per boat (4–6 people) plus a ₱50–75 fee each, both paid at the Agoho terminal. Go at 7 am: no shade at all.
Mantigue Island snorkelling
₹380Boat ₱550–800 for four plus about ₱75 fee each. Turtles and a reef just off the beach.
Katibawasan Falls
₹120About ₱75–80. A 70 m drop into a cold pool.
Sto. Niño Cold Spring and Ardent Hot Spring
₹190About ₱50–75 each. Cold in the afternoon, hot after dark.
Sunken Cemetery and Gui-ob church ruins
₹230Ruins about ₱50. The cross is free to see from shore; a boat out is about ₱100.
Walkway to the Old Volcano
₹40About ₱25. Stations of the Cross up the side of Mt Vulcan.
Day trips and next stops
Bohol (Anda, Jagna side)
₹640Super Shuttle Ferry Balbagon → Jagna
Cebu
₹2,700Cebgo direct from Camiguin airport
Siargao
Check fareCamiguin → Cebu → Siargao (Sayak)
Tuasan Falls
₹120Scooter or multicab on the ring road
Know before you go
Mistakes to avoid
- If you come through Cagayan de Oro and Balingoan, you cross mainland Mindanao, where the UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel. Camiguin itself is exempt. Fly from Cebu or come via Bohol instead.
- Storms cancel ferries and sandbar boats with little notice. Keep a spare day before an onward flight.
- Mt Hibok-Hibok is an active volcano and needs a permit and guide. Check the current rules and fee locally before you plan the climb.
Ways to spend less
- Share the White Island and Mantigue boats. The boat is priced per boat, so four people pay a quarter each.
- Rent a scooter for one day and ride the whole ring road. That one day covers most of the island.
- Come via Bohol on the Jagna ferry and you see two islands for the price of the plane ticket.
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When is the best time to visit Camiguin?
Mar–May is the best time. March to May is the safest bet for calm sea and dry days. The rest of the year works with some rain. The Lanzones Festival is in October. November to January can bring storms that cancel ferries and the sandbar boats; leave a spare day.
How do I reach Camiguin?
Flight: Cebu (CEB) → Camiguin (CGM), Cebgo direct, 1 h, about ₹2,700 one way. Fast ferry + bus + ferry: Cebu → Tagbilaran (Bohol) → Jagna → Balbagon (Camiguin), 9–10 h, about ₹2,600 one way. Flight + bus + RoRo: Cebu → Cagayan de Oro (CGY), bus to Balingoan, ferry to Benoni, 5–6 h, about ₹3,800 one way.
How much does a 3-day trip to Camiguin cost?
On the ground (stay, food, local travel and tickets), one person spends about ₹6,000 on a shoestring, ₹13,500 mid-range or ₹27,000 in comfort over 3 days. Add the journey: the cheapest sensible option is fast ferry + bus + ferry (Cebu → Tagbilaran (Bohol) → Jagna → Balbagon (Camiguin)) at about ₹2,600 each way.
How many days do you need in Camiguin?
3 days is right for most people. That covers White Island sandbar, Mantigue Island snorkelling, Katibawasan Falls, Sto. Niño Cold Spring and Ardent Hot Spring without rushing.
Is Camiguin good for families or solo travellers?
Camiguin works best for solo, couples, groups, families. Solo travellers find it easy and cheap.
Is vegetarian food easy to find in Camiguin?
Hard at carinderias, where most dishes have meat, fish or shrimp paste. Resort and café menus have vegetable dishes and pasta; ask for no meat and no fish sauce.
Will my phone and cards work in Camiguin?
Buy a Globe or Smart SIM in Cebu before you fly. Signal is fine around the ring road, weaker inland. Larger resorts take cards, often with a surcharge. Small places don't. Carry pesos. Boats, fees, carinderias, tricycles and scooter rental are cash only.
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Checked 11 October 2026. Fees, hours and rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
- gov.uk OfficialFCDO: all-but-essential advice for the rest of Mindanao, with Camiguin Island exempt
- txaletadecamiguin.comAug 2026: Cebu–Camiguin flight ~₱1,800, all-ferry via Bohol ~₱1,720, CDO route ₱2,300–2,600, daily budgets per tier, room price ranges, carinderia ₱80–150, restaurant mains ₱250–450 and ₱400–800, 5% service charge, entrance fees, boat prices, scooter ₱450, multicab ₱25 shared / ₱1,700 private, tricycle from ₱50
- smallgirlbigbackpack.comFeb 2026: Cebu–Camiguin daily direct flight, OceanJet Cebu–Tagbilaran $17, Dao–Jagna bus ₱100, Jagna–Balbagon ferry 4 h, CDO–Balingoan bus ₱160, Balingoan ferry ₱360, Katibawasan ₱80, Ardent ₱50, scooter ₱350, tricycle driver day ₱1,000, Hibok-Hibok needs DENR permit and guide
- joansfootprints.comBalingoan–Benoni ₱360 incl. terminal fee, White Island boat ₱550 + ₱50, Mantigue boat ₱750 + ₱75, Gui-ob ruins ₱50, Sunken Cemetery boat ₱100, Tuasan ₱75, Old Volcano walkway ₱25, pastel ₱300/dozen, scooter ₱500 (prices as of Oct 2023)
- bohol-philippines.comAug 2026: Super Shuttle Ferry Jagna–Balbagon from ₱425 economy, one daily sailing early afternoon, 3.5–4.5 h; Dao–Jagna bus ₱80–100
- pamasahe.comOperator suspends Jagna–Balbagon sailings at times; service not daily-guaranteed
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