CALAGUAS NEW OPTIONAL PACKAGE

Get out of your shell and explore Calaguas!

Set in the pristine waters off the coast of Camarines Norte and facing the breathtaking Pacific Ocean, the unspoiled white sand beaches of Calaguas Island is waiting for you. Come wade through the aquamarine sea or take a dip around its numerous coral reefs as you try out snorkeling or kayaking to your heart’s delight. Relax the night away with parties and music that is all on us for group tours during a night of stargazing before waking up to the sound of the waves lapping right outside your tents.

CALAGUAS ADVENTURE

I – ABOUT US

            Organized on 22^nd of December, 2009 as a local tour operator and an events management company with a tag Line “Travel and Beyond”. It aims to provide efficient, integrated and high quality travel and events management and organizing services. It started as a operation last November 22, 2009. 

NORTHLINK came from the word NORTH which represents CAMARINES NORTE and the LINK which synonymously means TO CONNECT.  It aims to make the province of Camarines Norte a prime tourist destinations and center of events in the Bicol Region.

At present, the NORTHLINK sits as the President of the Bicol Association of Travel and Tour Operator (BATTO), and a member of the National Association of Independent Travel Agency Services (NAITAS). It is also a member of the Bicol Association of Travel Guides, Daet Municipal Tourism Council and the Camarines Note Pineapple Festival Foundation Inc. Northlink is the FIRST and ONLY Travel and Tour Agency in the province accredited by the Department of Tourism.

Beware of fly by night operators.

 please check our new website for details on Calaguas.. http://northlinkcamnorte.wix.com/calaguas

 please check our new website for details on Calaguas.. http://northlinkcamnorte.wix.com/calaguas

We can also arrange participants transportation from Manila (Pasay and Cubao Station) to Daet and Back thru DLTB (Wifi ready) Bus Companyat P515 per way.
Van rental can also be provided at P14,00, from Manila and Back
Van Rental for other recommended destinations in Bicol
Cam Sur with  CWC P3,500
Albay with Mayon P6,000
Sorsogon with Butanding P8,000
optional
Calaguas or Bicol Souvenir Shirt			P250.00
Kayaking			P1200 or P100/pax for group of 12pax
Island Hopping			P2500.00 (boat rental)
Travel Insurance			P100.00

DAY TOUR

Proposed Itinerary:

6:00AM             Breakfast /Meeting Place at Jollibee or Northlink Office

7:00AM             Transfer to Vinzons Port
9:00AM             ETA Calaguas Island

Set Camp/ Explore / Swimming / Avail freebies by Northlink (camp baller, complimentary wine, use of skimboard, snorkel, volleyball, Frisbee)

12:00Noon        Lunch

1:00PM             Snorkeling

Trekking

3:00PM             Pack Up / Back to Port
5:00PM             ETA Vinzons Port

5:30PM             Optional passby at Pasalubong Shops

6:00PM             Send Off to Bagasbas Beach / End of Tour

2days and 1night Beach Camp

Proposed Itinerary:

DAY 1

6:00AM             Breakfast/Meet at Jollibee or Northlink Travel Office

7:00AM             Land Travel to Paracale Port or Vinzons Port, 5mins stopover at 400 years old church

for picture taking

8:00AM             Take –off Port

10:00AM           ETA Calaguas Island/

Set Camp/ Explore / Swimming / Avail freebies by Northlink (camp baller, complimentary wine, use of skim board, snorkel, volleyball, Frisbee, volleyball)

12:00PM           Lunch

1:00PM             Free Time / Beach Bumming 

Snorkeling

Trekking

(Other activities can be arranged upon request such as Team Building for Companies, Island Hopping – Additional cost maybe incurred).

07:00PM           Dinner/Socials (Entertainment such as acoustic bands, mobile bar varies on number of pax)

11:00PM           Lights Out / Generator Set Off

DAY 2

06:00AM           Wake up call

07:00AM           Breakfast

08:00AM           Swimming / Beach Bumming / Free Time

10:00AM           Break Camp/Take-off at Calaguas

12:00NN            Arrive Daet/Lunch@Bagasbas Beach

-          optional stop over to the First Ever Rizal monument ''Bantayog'' for picture taking

-          optional passby at Souvenir shops

02:00PM           Bagasbas Surfing (own pax account)

P200/hr board rental

P200/hr DOT accredited surf instructor

06:00PM           End of tour

3days and 2nighst Beach Camp

Proposed Itinerary:

DAY 1

  6:00AM              Breakfast/Meet at Jollibee or Northlink Travel Office
  7:00AM              Land Travel to Paracale Port or Vinzons Port, 5mins stopover at 400 years old church
                             for picture taking
  8:00AM              Take –off Port

10:00AM              ETA Calaguas Island/Set Camp/ Explore / Swimming / Avail freebies by Northlink (complimentary                            wine, use of skim board, snorkel, volleyball, Frisbee, volleyball)
12:00PM              Lunch
  1:00PM              Free Time / Beach Bumming /Snorkeling/Trekking
                            (Other activities can be arranged upon request such as Team Building for Companies, Island Hopping – Additional cost maybe incurred).
07:00PM              Dinner/Socials (Entertainment such as acoustic bands, mobile bar varies on number of pax)
11:00PM              Lights Out / Generator Set Off

DAY 2
06:00AM              Wake up call

07:00AM              Breakfast
08:00AM              Swimming / Bea​ch Bumming / Free Time
10:00AM              Depart for Island Hopping
12:00NN              Packed lunch during Island Hopping.
02:00PM              End of Island Hopping / Back to Camp
03:00PM              Free Time
07:00PM              Dinner/Socials
11:00PM              Lights Out / Generator Set Off

DAY 3

06:00AM             Wake up call
07:00AM             Breakfast
08:00AM             Swimming / Beach Bumming / Free Time
10:00AM             Break Camp/Take-off at Calaguas
12:00NN             Arrive Daet/Lunch@Bagasbas Beach
- optional stop over to the First Ever Rizal monument ''Bantayog'' for picture taking
- optional passby at Souvenir shops
02:00PM             Bagasbas Surfing (own pax account)

P200/hr board rental,
P200/hr DOT accredited surf instructor.

06:00PM     End of tour

 Are there mobile phone signal in the area?

Generally, there is no mobile phone signal in the camping area, but you can walk your way to the edge of the Island or climbed at the mountain to get a well needed signal in any case.

I heard that there are now parties organized at the Calaguas Beach, will it not disturb me?

The calaguas beach is a 1.4km stretch, Like Boracay, there are various camp site on the area. We see to it that our camp is situated in the most comfortable and serene environment.

Is the island inhabited?

Are there available sari-sari stores in the Calaguas Area?

 When is the best time to travel to Calaguas?                      

What do we need to bring at Calaguas?

* beach and resort wear
* footgear: rubber slippers, beach sandals
* wide brim-hat
* sunglasses
* sleeping bags

* insect repellent and or soap with citronella to ward of mosquitoes
* sunscreen, sunblock, sun tan.
* flashlights

* first aid kit / medicines - magdala nalang po kayo para may extra =)
* camera with enough battery and memory cards
* cellphone (signals are very poor in the island)
* a waterproof pouch and bag to store your valuables and plastic bags to protect your gears from water splash during the boat ride.
* moist towelettes
* tissue Paper
* waterproof jacket or raincoat just in case

How can I reach Daet?

How do we get there? Which is better, to take a public transporation or take our own cars? Frankly, we feel it's too long for a drive and we'd rather sit back and relax. Is there a public transpo mode that we can take from Manila? If so, where and how much would this cost? Other suggestions for transportation?

The best way to Daet, Camarines Norte is by bus.

I always take Superlines, with the terminal at Cubao along EDSA, southbound between Times and Aurora Boulevard. The trip is 6 hours minimum, but the bus ride of Superlines has A LOT OF STOPS. The buses aren't new, but the fare is cheaper (P490 aircon) than the posh Philtranco, with terminals in Pasay and Cubao newer buses with the highest fares at P650 (Gold Service, check out the toilet facilities on board the bus)

For Superlines, there are only 2 trips 9:00pm and 9:30pm. Both trips reach Daet at around 6am. ( this is best for the event, so you get to check in and reg early on Day 1 ). TRAVEL TIP: reserve and purchase seats a day before or in the morning of your trip to avoid running out of seats.

Call Philtranco for their scheds for more details. They leave at 9pm as well, and don't stop much, thus arriving in Daet at 4am. So I usually don't take them so i don't have to check in < yeah, call me a cheapskate! :) >

PHILTRANCO - cubao (02)722-7567, pasay (02) 851-5420,daet (054)721-4350

SUPERLINES - daet (054) 571-2225, cubao(02)414-3319


When you get to Daet, tell the tricycle drivers to take you to Bagasbas Beach. That should be P50 for the trike, special trip, you can load the trike up to 3 pax

If you want to drive, prepare for a 370km road trip :)

> print out the map from google map
> Compute your gas. the crucial gas station is in Gumaca Quezon, before the zig zags
> I strongly suggest a driving buddy, or 3 of you to split the drive

I need a list of places where we can book accommodations.
What are the
Area Code (054)
Canimog Hotel 440 - 2029 / 721 - 5318l
Daet Hotel 571 - 2512
Daet Apartelle 721 - 5520 / 571 - 2693
Diamond Motor Lodge 571 - 2136 / 721 - 5527

Dolor Hotel 721 - 2167 / 440 - 7070
Nathaniel Apartelle 440 - 3395 / 721 - 1362
Pinoy Hotel 440 - 0410
Regine Joy Apartelle 721 - 1420 / 721 - 5250
Royal Orchids Hotel 605 - 0066
Sampaguita Tourist Inn 571 - 2258 / 440 - 8585
Travellers Hotel 440 - 1521
Travellers Inn 721 - 2993
Hebris Pent hauz 721 - 2373