Caramoan Survivor Challenge

Another fast rising tourist spot in the region is the town of Caramoan. The beautiful beaches on the islands did not escape the scrutinous eye of the French Survivor Management, they picked this place to be the location of the famous French Survivor TV show series. Most Islets in Caramoan boast of virgin beach, powdery white sand and clear blue water. The place is not yet commercialized that there is no public resort or establishments yet. Most tourists just rent a boat at the Centro and do island hopping (Whole day boat rental is Php 1,200.00 -1,500.00). Boatmen are very hospitable and friendly, an attitude exemplifies by most Bicolanos. Do remember that there is no overnight accommodations on the islands, tourist either just camp on the beaches or go back to Centro where in you can find low price inns.

Of course I need to have a picture with the beach on the background





Brave souls decided to rock climb to the lagoon



This is my favorite picture of the beach





The famous Gota beach where the French Survivor TV show series was shot

Beautiful rock formations

since there are no resorts in the island we decided to camp out

Wakeboarding at Camsur

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As we continue to explore the Bicol region, top on our list is to visit the world famous wakeboarding site. Where else but in Camarines Sur. The Camsur water sports complex is said to be the best water cable park in the world.

How to get there:

By Air - Air Philippines fly directly to Pili airport at Naga city and you can just take a shuttle from there or Cebu Pacific flight to Naga then a van or jeepney ride to CWC.
By Land - Isarog bus lines (to Naga) BLTB, JB Line, Bicol Express and Philtranco bus company (to Legaspi).

The accommodations are great and you'd be surprised that the rates are very affordable! Spending on your budget and need, you have several options to choose from: Trailers, Mansion, Cabanas and Villas. Visit their website for more information- http://www.camsurwatersportscomplex.com/accomodations_rooms.

I never tried wakeboarding before and after I tried it, I think my Camsur experience made me found a new hobby.


Camsur Hotel lobby



Trailer Park accomodation


The Cabanas (where we stayed)


2 single bed cost only about PHP 1,250.00! Really a good price for a nice room like this. :)


Free shuttle for all the guest that wants to move around the complex.


The water cable park


A lounge area where you can watch the wakeboarders



Cabañas overlooking the wakeboard site can be rented for p1200 ( consumable ) and it would be reserved for you for the whole day.



Another pool near the CWC restaurant


Gear rental area


No turning back! This is me, registering to wakeboard


Thanks to our friend JR (Ces' friend from Naga), for lending us his stuff


Getting ready for the action! :) This is it! I'm next in line! Beginners used knee boards first, the pro's do it standing up. Before taking off, beginners are briefed with the basic do's and don'ts.


YIHAAA!!! That's me skiing off! I was able to do 3 rounds on my first try. Pretty impresive for a first timer like me! Haha. :P


Oops..! My first fall.


Next try- My attempt to wake board standing up!


It wasn't successful since I fell on the first 3 mins on the water, but at least I tried! =)


Eating at the CWC (Camsur Watersports Complex) restaurant


Try their famous "Laing Pizza!" Yum! :)


Memorabilias hunged on the wall of the CWC restaurant

Exploring Mt. Mayon

How to get there:

By Air- PAL and Cebu Pacific flies Manila to Legaspi daily. In Cebu Pacific (our pick), the price is approximately Php 2500.00 but if you're lucky to get the Piso fair which we did, One way is only about Php 1500.00. The travel rime is about an hour.

By Land- Isarog bus lines (to Naga), BLTB, JB line Bicol Express and Philtranco bus company. Price range is from Php 600.00 - 900.00. Travel time is 7-8 hours.
So far, from all the local destinations I've been to, I feel that the people of Legaspi, are one of the nicest people I've met. They are very hospitable and do not take advantage of local tourists like us. From Legaspi airport, we hired a van going to Mount Mayon (Cagsaua). Travel time is about 2 hours and van rental is about Php 2500.00. You can also ask the driver to bring you places around the area before going to Cagsaua Ruins.

The Cagsaua bell tower is the only landmark left after the eruption of Mount Mayon in the 1814. The whole church was buried under lava and now the bell tower is the most photographed place in Albay. Most Bicolanos said it to be "untouched wrath of nature".



At Legaspi City's Airport runway



The infamous bell tower of Cagsaua Church

These trick shots are taken by friendly kid tourist guide in the Cagsaua. You don't have to pay them any but it woulb be best to give them some extra for their help

Souvenir shops. Good finds, good price

Mt. Mayon from afar