5D4N CARAGA Region (13) Backpacking

The Caraga Region comprises the provinces of Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, and Surigao del Sur. They generally belong to the Manobo, Mamanwa, Higaonon, Banwaon, and Mandaya tribal groups. The name "Caraga" is derived from the word "Kalagan," which itself is composed of "Kalag" meaning soul or people and "An" meaning land.

ESTIMATED BUDGET: 7500/pax

FLIGHT DETAILS: (Book your flights in advanced)
DEPART MNL-BUTUAN, Oct. 30, 04:25AM or earlier
RETURN BUTUAN-MNL, Nov 3, 08:00PM or later

PROPOSED ITINERARY
Day 1 Agusan del Norte – Surigao del Norte
04:25AM Flight from Manila to Butuan
06:30AM Arrived in Butuan / breakfast
06:45AM Start of Agusan del Norte Tour
07:30AM Vinapor Jurassic Beach Park / Breakfast
09:30AM Butuan National Museum
10:00AM Agusan del Norte Provincial Capitol / St. Joseph Cathedral
11:00AM Lunch
12:00NN Travel to Surigao City
03:00PM Surigao del Norte Provincial Capitol
04:00PM Cathedral of San Nicolas de Tolentino
05:00PM Checkin Accommodation
07:00PM Dinner / Washup / Rest
09:00AM Lights Off

Day 2 Dinagat Islands
05:00AM Take ferry from Boulevard Surigao Port to San Jose Port
07:30AM Arrive San Jose Port
07:45AM Don Ruben Port (meetup)
08:00AM Start of Tour A
Highlights:
- Tidal Pool (Blue Lagoon)
- AO Beach (View Deck)
- Jelmars Resort
- Hagakhak (Rock Formations)
- Miracle Pool
03:00PM End of Tour
04:30PM Take Ferry from San Jose Port to Boulevard Surigao Port
06:00PM Arrive Surigao City / Back to Accommodation
07:00PM Dinner / Rest
09:00PM Lights off

Day 3 Surigao del Norte / Bucas Grande
03:00AM Early trip to Hayanggabon Port
05:00AM Take boat from Hayanggabon to Socorro Port
06:30PM Arrive Socorro Port (meetup with boatman)
08:00AM Start Bucas Grande Tour
Highlights
-Hagukan Cave
-Sohoton Cave
-Bolitas Cave
-Crystal Cave
-Tiktikan Lake
-Diving Cave ( Cliff Diving )
-Non Sting Jellyfish Lagoon
02:00PM End of Tour
03:00PM Checkin Accommodation

Day 4 Surigao del Sur / Agusan del Sur
05:00AM Take boat from Socorro to Hayanggabon Port
07:00AM Arrive at Hayanggabon Port / Proceed to Cortes, Surigao del Sur
08:00AM Arrive at Laswitan Lagoon
Swim / Explore
11:00AM Lunch
12:00NN Surigao del Sur Provincial Capitol
01:00PM Travel to Agusan del Sur
02:00PM Bega Falls / Tiger Falls
04:30PM Agusan del Norte Provincial Capitol
05:00PM Giant Toog Tree
06:30PM Marky's Hostel, Hinatuan
Day 5 Surigao del Sur / Depart
06:00AM Wakeup / Prepare
06:30AM Breakfast
07:30AM Travel to Bislig
08:30AM Arrive at Tinuy-An Falls / Ride balsa
11:00AM Lunch
12:00NN Travel back to Hinatuan
01:00PM Arrive at Enchanted River / Explore / Swim
03:00PM Back to Marky's Hostel / Packup / Travel to Agusan del Norte
06:00PM Arrive at Butuan Airport
08:00PM Flight to Manila

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