Kinatarcan / Guintacan Island

Visit Kinatarcan Island!

Located in Sta. Fe, Cebu.
A paradise newly known to everyone. It has crystal clear water and pristine white sands. My heart was left in awe in this place. Great Island plus wonderful and friendly people makes it PERFECT!

 Relax in Kuya Willie Beach Resort

Get Unlimited Lato in Laaw Lagoon 

 Swim Deep in Tupas

 Enjoy the Sunset in Forest Beach

Climb Up in Hagdanan

 Enjoy the Crystal Clear Water in Langub

Accomodation

We stayed in Kuya Willie Resort. They are very friendly and accomodating.
Rates:
Tent - Donation(Just give them a minimum of Php200 or more)
Massage - Donation
Nipa Houses - I haven't asked about the rate of it.

Food Available
Chips, canned goods, and softdrinks.

They also cook for you at very affordable priace. Just hand them whatever you want them to cook. They cook delicious food.

HOw to get there?
1. From North Bus terminal, take any buses with goes to Daan Bantayan. Tell the driver to drop you to Daan Bantayan Public Market(Mercado). Fare: Php192 Aircon Bus

2. Ride a Tricycle to Maayahay Port(Tell the Driver to bring you to the Port to Kinatarcan Island). Fare: Php10 each only

3. From the port, ride a boat to Kinatarcan Island.
Fare:
Individual - Php100
Rent/Pakyaw - Php1500(20 People can fit in the boat)
Note: No worry guys, the boat their are not hard to ride and people there are very friendly. Best time go is in the morning.

4. When you reach the island, there are habal-habal drivers on standby. You can ask them to take you to Kuya Willie Resort but I would suggest to have an island tour for Php150 only.

Going Back to Cebu City
1. You can ride a boat near Kuya Willie Resort at 7am ONLY. So be sure to Leave Early or you have to rent an entire boat to bring you to Daan Bantayan.
Fare: Php50 Only.

2. From Maayahay Port, ride a Tricycle to bring you to the Bus Terminal.
Fare: Php10 Each Only.

3. From Daan Bantayan Bus Terminal, ride a bus bound to Cebu City.
Fare: Php192 Only Aircon Bus

Tulang Diot

Tulang Diot

A beautiful Island situated in San Francisco, Camotes, Cebu. The island has pristine white sands and crystal clear water. A perfect getaway to relax. 

Tourists and locals of Tulang visit Tulang Diot via Tulang Dako. "Dako" means big and "Diot" means small in Bisaya.

 

An affordable paradise where you can get away from the city's noise and spend serenity.

Its islet beach appears during low tide and submerged during high tide. During high tide, it's just enough for adults to swim. What makes it special is the sparkling waters above the submerged white sand under your feet!

This beautiful paradise has no restaurant, clubs, hotels, nor any establishment. The place offers food and a souvenir shop available.

 Experience this wondrous place for just P10 ENTRANCE!

How to Get There:

1. Go to any of the ports below
BY FERRY FROM DANAO PORT.
📌Ride a jeepney from any of the following points:
SM to Danao – 50 pesos
Consolacion to Danao Port – 25 pesos
Mandaue Hiway across Jollibee – 35 pesos

📌From Danao Port
(2 hours travel time)
Php 170.00 - Students Rate (economy)
Php 200.00 - Regular Rate (economy)
Php 190.00 - Students Rate (tourist)
Php 220.00 - Regular Rate (tourist)
TRIP SCHEDULE
Danao Port (Cebu) to Consuelo Port (Camotes): 5:30AM, 8:30AM, 11:00AM, 2PM, 5:30PM, 9:00PM

BY FAST CRAFT FROM MACTAN WARF
(1 hour and 10 mins. travel time)
Php 300.00 - Students Rate
Php 350.00 - Regular Rate
TRIP SCHEDULE
Mactan Warf (Cebu) to Consuelo Port (Camotes): 9:00AM, 1:00PM, 5:00PM

2. CONSUELO PORT TO TULANG DIOT ISLAND
Motorbike(Habal-Habal) to Tulang Daku - P100

3. Once you reach Tulang Daku, ride a boat to Tulang Diot - P10 per head only. (5-10 minutes to the island)

Environmental Fee: P10 only

COTTAGE - P500
TABLES with 4 CHAIRS - 150

You can stay overnight just bring your own tent
Overnight Stay Fee for Group - P150

LEAVE NO TRACE BUT MEMORIES

 

Carnaza Island

Carnaza Island

A newly opened paradise located in the north of Cebu, Philippines. It is a part of Daan Bantayan, Cebu.

This island used to be private and off limits to tourist and we are thankful it is now open to the public.

An Island with Wonders which captured my heart. A place where you can relax and the best place for those who are soul searching. Enjoy this island for just a thousand!

 

How to get there

1. From Cebu City, go to North Bus Terminal, just ask the conductor which bus goes to Tapilon Port, Daan Bantayan for Carnaza Island(Fare for Non-Aircon Bus: Php192)

2. From Tapilon Port, ride a bangka(Regular Season: Php150. Peak Season: Php200. Exclusive Bangka for 10: P3,500).
For those taking exclusive like what we did, they will charge you Php3500 but try to haggle the price to lower it.

3. Tell the boatmen to drop you in Carnaza Eco Park. If ever you will be dropped in the town of Carnaza Island, just take a Habal-Habal to bring you to Carnaza Eco Park.

Travel from Tapilon Port to Carnaza Island is 2 Hours Approximately depends on the weather.

ENTRANCE FEE: Php200

Accomodations

Wood Tent - Php200 Per Night(Light Included)
Tent - Regular Season: P100(Offered by the Staff of Carnaza Eco Park). Peak Season: P300(These are the tents offered by the none staff of Carnaza Eco Park)

For accomodations and inquiries, contact Ms. Diana at 09998609761
Other Numbers:
09367316495 / 09367316495
 
Ms. Diana and the other staff are very friendly and accomodating. They give you the best service and serve you immediately without any hesitation. I give their service a PERFECT 10!

 

 Tips
- Travel earlier. The earlier you arrive in Tapilon Port, the easier you get a boat to Carnaza Island.
- The more the merrier and the lesser expense.
- Book atleast a Month ahead especially nowadays due to peak season.
- Bring food and drinks.
- Power is limited in the island so better bring powerbanks and extra batteries.
- Bring tent, pillows, and beddings.

Food are Available
Barbecue - Prices starts at Php10. Very Affordable!
Noodles - Php15 Only
Milo and Coffe - Php10 Only
Canned Goods - Prices start at Php35
Grilling - FREE! You just have to do it on your own. Charcoals available in the area.
Cooking for your food - P300 Unlimited in one cooking

You can store your food in their Freezer just label your name.

Aside from Carnaza Eco Park, we wandered around to Skull Cove and Sitio Barinday. These three places are a must to go. The island has lots to offer so you better tour around the island. There are many motorcycles(Habal-Habal) on stand by and ready to serve you.

Boat Contact
For those who want to get their own boat, you can contact JR at 09057700689.

Tip:
You can ask other travelers to join you in order to save expenses.