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White Island
Pristine white sandbar with volcano backdrop
Best timeMarch - May
Duration3-4 days
Budget / day₱1,500 - ₱3,500
From ManilaFly to Cagayan
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The lay of the land
Camiguin is a small volcanic island known for having more volcanoes per square kilometer than any other island on Earth. Beyond its volcanic heritage, it offers pristine beaches, cold springs, waterfalls, and the unique sunken cemetery - all in a friendly, laid-back atmosphere.
Camiguin, officially the Province of Camiguin, is an island province in the Philippines located in the Bohol Sea, about 10 kilometers (6.2 mi) off the northern coast of mainland Mindanao. It is geographically part of Region X, the Northern Mindanao Region of the country and formerly a part of Misamis Oriental province.
Travel guide
Camiguin is a small island province off the northern coast of Mindanao in the Philippines.
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Highlights
01
More volcanoes per sq km than anywhere else
02
Sunken Cemetery - underwater cross
03
White Island sandsbar
04
Pristine waterfalls and cold springs
What to see
Top attractions
landmark
Sunken Cemetery
Underwater cemetery from 1871 volcanic eruption
nature
Katibawasan Falls
250-foot waterfall in lush forest setting
nature
Sto. Niño Cold Springs
Crystal-clear natural cold spring pool
nature
Ardent Hot Springs
Natural hot springs from volcanic activity
cultural
Old Catarman Church Ruins
Church ruins from volcanic eruption
adventure
Mt. Hibok-Hibok
Active volcano trek for experienced hikers
nature
Mantigue Island
Small marine sanctuary with great snorkeling
How to spend the days
Things to do
Activity
White Island Trip
Morning visit to the stunning sandbar
Guide price₱350-500 boat
Activity
Island Hopping
White Island + Mantigue Island combo
Guide price₱800-1,200
Activity
Sunken Cemetery Snorkeling
Snorkel over the underwater cross
Guide price₱300-500
Activity
Mt. Hibok-Hibok Trek
Challenging hike to active volcano crater
Guide price₱1,500-2,500 with guide
Activity
Waterfall Hopping
Visit Katibawasan, Tuasan, and Binangawan falls
Guide price₱500-1,000
Activity
Hot & Cold Springs
Experience both Ardent hot and Sto Niño cold springs
Guide price₱100-200 each
Activity
Scuba Diving
Explore volcanic underwater formations
Guide price₱2,000-3,500
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Logistics
Getting there
Nearest airportCamiguin Airport (CGM) or Cagayan de Oro (CGY)
From ManilaFly to Cagayan de Oro + 3-4hr bus/ferry
Travel options
- Fly to Camiguin direct (limited flights from Cebu)
- Fly to Cagayan de Oro + bus to Balingoan + ferry
- Fly to Cebu + ferry via Bohol
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Eat
Local food
Lanzones
Sweetest lanzones in the Philippines (in season Sept-Oct)
Kiping
Colorful rice wafer decorations turned snacks
Fresh Seafood
Catch of the day at beachside restaurants
Pastel
Local filled bread, Camiguin specialty
Sleep
Where to stay
Mambajao
Capital town, most services and restaurants
Nightly range₱800-3,500/night
Yumbing/Agoho
Beach area, close to White Island tours
Nightly range₱1,000-5,000/night
Bug-ong
Near Ardent Hot Springs
Nightly range₱600-2,500/night
Catarman
Near Sto. Niño Cold Springs and church ruins
Nightly range₱700-2,000/night
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