Carnaza Island: A Paradise in Daanbantayan, Cebu
To be honest, when I first heard about Carnaza Island all I can think of is the place is very instagrammable – the coconut trees, the white tents at the background and the white sand beach – but Carnaza Island is not just about being instagrammable, there is something more.
Carnaza Island is
situated at Daanbantayan, Cebu. It takes a long journey before you arrive and
enjoy the paradise.
How
to get there?
From North Bus
Terminal take a bus bound to Daanbantayan, travel time is about 3-4 hours. Drop
off at Daanbantayan Terminal then ride a tricycle going to Tapilon Port. Upon
arriving at the port, ask the locals which boat to ride going to Carnaza
Island. As far as I know, boats are only available in the morning. Boat ride
will take 2 and a half hour.
Carnaza Island is
not just a beautiful place. The locals are friendly and accommodating. If not
because of them, we might end up hungry over the night.
The place will make
you feel relaxed. You can enjoy the island by swimming at the beach, taking a
lot of photos, stargazing, and a lot more. I would advise that when you come to
the island, be with a group of friends or family. The more the merrier, you
know!
So here’s my budget
itinerary:
4:00 am
|
Breakfast and buy snacks
|
P 160
|
5:00 am
|
Departure from North Bus Terminal
|
P154 Non-aircon Bus
|
8:30 am
|
Arrival at Daanbantayan Terminal
|
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Ride tricycle to Tapilon Port
|
P15 Tricycle Fare
|
|
10:00 am
|
Departure from Tapilon Port
|
P150 Boat Fare
|
12:20 nn
|
Arrival at Carnaza Eco Park
|
P200 Entrance Fee
|
Tent good for 2 pax (P200 room per
night)
|
P100 per person
|
|
You can also bring your own tent but you will
be charged P50
|
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12:30 pm
|
Motor ride going to Psalm
Restaurant
|
P20 Motor Fare
|
Eat lunch
|
P65 Meal
|
|
1:30 pm
|
Head back to Carnaza Eco Park
|
P20 Motor Fare
|
2:00 pm
|
Enjoy the Island
|
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6:00 pm
|
Motor ride going to Psalm
Restaurant
|
P20 Motor Fare
|
Eat dinner
|
P75 Meal
|
|
6:45 pm
|
Head back to Carnaza Eco Park
|
P20 Motor Fare
|
8:00 pm
|
Sleep
|
|
7:00 am
|
Check out
|
|
8:00 am
|
Ride Boat going back to
Daanbantayan
|
P100 Boat Fare
|
10:00 am
|
Ride tricycle going to Terminal
|
P15 Tricycle Fare
|
Eat breakfast
|
P75 Meal
|
|
11:00 am
|
Departure from Daanbantayan Bus
Terminal
|
P192 Aircon Bus
|
Approximate Expense:
|
P1,381
|
|
We actually tried doing
the 1000 peso challenge but failed. Lol.
A
few reminders!
1. Bring
your own food and drinks – it’s hard to find any restaurants there and if there
is, it’s expensive, like the one we had. There’s no convenience store.
2. No
electricity – Bring your powerbanks.
3. No
network signal
4. Leave
no trace
I have enjoyed
Carnaza Island, now your turn!
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