Explore
It can be hard to leave the comforts of our resort, but there’s more to explore outside of our property. Camiguin is a small island
blessed with big attractions. Whether you prefer the mountains or the sea, you can reach a natural high with our adrenaline-infused itineraries.
Island Tours
Camiguin may be the island borne of fire, but it is blessed with plenty of inland bodies of water such as waterfalls and natural springs,
so be ready to get soaked and stoked. Whether you want to go trekking or biking to get to these spots, we can share with you our local
knowledge on the best times to go to which attractions.
YSLA provides a convenient shuttle service with local drivers who are also proficient tour guides. Plan your action-packed day and visit
any of these well-loved attractions:
For more information on each destination, please approach our front desk and our receptionist will assist you.
blessed with big attractions. Whether you prefer the mountains or the sea, you can reach a natural high with our adrenaline-infused itineraries.
Island Tours
Camiguin may be the island borne of fire, but it is blessed with plenty of inland bodies of water such as waterfalls and natural springs,
so be ready to get soaked and stoked. Whether you want to go trekking or biking to get to these spots, we can share with you our local
knowledge on the best times to go to which attractions.
YSLA provides a convenient shuttle service with local drivers who are also proficient tour guides. Plan your action-packed day and visit
any of these well-loved attractions:
- The Sunken Cemetery
- The Old Church Ruins
- The Walkway to Mt. Vulcan
- Bura Soda Water Springs
- Sto. Nino Cold Springs
- Tuasan Falls
- Katibawasan Falls
- Ardent Hot Springs
- Binangawan Falls
- Mt. Hibok-Hibok
For more information on each destination, please approach our front desk and our receptionist will assist you.
Motorbike Rental
Feeling extra adventurous? You can rent a motorbike so you can go around Camiguin at your own pace and time. You may also
discover your own secret spots along the way.
Mountain Biking
You can also rough it out on a mountain bike trail and observe the local communities in the highlands. Enjoy the vantage point of
the sea from the uplands, as the cool mountain breeze refreshes your senses.
Feeling extra adventurous? You can rent a motorbike so you can go around Camiguin at your own pace and time. You may also
discover your own secret spots along the way.
Mountain Biking
You can also rough it out on a mountain bike trail and observe the local communities in the highlands. Enjoy the vantage point of
the sea from the uplands, as the cool mountain breeze refreshes your senses.
Island Cruise
YSLA has its own 32-footer boat with powerful outboard engines. This is our favorite way of traveling to the nearby islets, where you
can experience more of Camiguin’s unfettered charm. Ask the local guide to bring you to any of the following locations:
Camiguin is surrounded by marine protected areas so remember to take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints.
YSLA has its own 32-footer boat with powerful outboard engines. This is our favorite way of traveling to the nearby islets, where you
can experience more of Camiguin’s unfettered charm. Ask the local guide to bring you to any of the following locations:
- White Island
- Mantigue Island
- Giant Clams Marine Sanctuary
- The Sunken Cemetery
Camiguin is surrounded by marine protected areas so remember to take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints.
WATER SPORTS
To fully embrace the outdoor camp vibe, we provide our guests with in-house equipment for different water activities and sports:
To fully embrace the outdoor camp vibe, we provide our guests with in-house equipment for different water activities and sports:
- Jet ski
- Stand Up Paddleboards (SUPs)
- Kayaks
- Speed boat
- Banana boat
- Other towable tubes
CULTURAL IMMERSION
We came for the place, but we stayed for the people. Camiguin’s unparalleled beauty lies not only in its rich volcanic landscape and
crystal clear waters. Its radiant energy emanates from the warmth of the local community. When in the island, immerse yourself in the
culture and spend time getting to know the people and the history that made such a vibrant place.
For first-timers in Camiguin, we recommend the following:
Wherever you go, take the time to interact with the locals and gain a lifelong friend from one of the country’s last remaining unspoiled treasures. The next time you come again, you know you’ll have a home in Camiguin.
We came for the place, but we stayed for the people. Camiguin’s unparalleled beauty lies not only in its rich volcanic landscape and
crystal clear waters. Its radiant energy emanates from the warmth of the local community. When in the island, immerse yourself in the
culture and spend time getting to know the people and the history that made such a vibrant place.
For first-timers in Camiguin, we recommend the following:
- Visit the Camiguin Province Museum and take a glimpse of the island’s past.
- Visit the PHIVOLCS (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology) center and learn about Camiguin’s seven (7) volcanoes: Mt. Hibok-Hibok, Mt. Mambajao, Mt. Guinsiliban, Mt. Timpoong, Mt. Vulcan, Mt. Uhay and Mt. Tres Marias. Of the seven, only Mt. Hibok-Hibok is active.
- Buy fresh food from the market and enjoy the best-tasting seafood you’ll have all year.
- Treat yourself to Camiguin delicacies such as the pastel, a bun filled with a sweet custard filling; the sinaging, or sweet, sticky rice wrapped in leaves; and the surol, a savory treat made of native chicken cooked in fresh oregano and coconut milk.
- Come for the Lanzones Festival every third week of October and stuff yourself with the sweetest lanzones in the country.
- Visit the 20th Century churches or their miraculous ruins: Santo Rosario Church in Sagay (1882), Old Catarman Church Ruins (destroyed in the Mt. Vulcan eruption in 1871), and the Baylao Church in Mambajao, known to cause miracles.
- Drop by Butik and other pasalubong centers to support the community’s thriving crafts industry.
Wherever you go, take the time to interact with the locals and gain a lifelong friend from one of the country’s last remaining unspoiled treasures. The next time you come again, you know you’ll have a home in Camiguin.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Can’t get enough of the great outdoors? Want to break out into a rewarding sweat? Here are more activities that you can enjoy with your friends, your special someone, or even just by yourself when you need to disconnect from the world.
Whether you are a poet, a painter, a closet philosopher, or just a wide-eyed wanderer, your muse awaits you in Camiguin.
Can’t get enough of the great outdoors? Want to break out into a rewarding sweat? Here are more activities that you can enjoy with your friends, your special someone, or even just by yourself when you need to disconnect from the world.
- Mountain biking
- Mountain trekking
- Bird watching
- Scuba diving
- Free diving
- Stargazing
- Beach combing
- Sunrise / Sunset walks
Whether you are a poet, a painter, a closet philosopher, or just a wide-eyed wanderer, your muse awaits you in Camiguin.