Burias Islands

Burias Islands – a collection of unique and stunning islets found in Burias Masbate. Burias is one of the 3 major islands of Masbate and has the closest land mass from mainland Luzon. It boasts its vivid rock formations and unspoiled white sand beaches. Having been to a lot of beaches in the Philippines, and not easily impressed when it comes to beautiful beaches – we found Burias Islands to be one of the exceptions!

So hop on and explore the scenic views and refreshing waters as we rediscover more of the Philippines here at Burias!

HOW TO GET THERE

Via Bus to San Andres Quezon

Ride a bus from Cubao Terminal (preferably Superlines) which will take you directly to San Andres Quezon. (9 hours)
Once at San Andres, the Port is a little walk ahead and you could rent a boat here to get you to Burias. (3 hours to the farthest island)

Via Bus to Pasacao Port Naga

From Manila, ride buses going directly to Naga. (10 hours)
At Naga Terminal, ride a jeepney to Pasacao Port. (45 minutes)
Buy tickets going to San Pascual Burias. (2 hours)
At San Pascual, there are lots of boats here that you could rent – but make sure to visit the tourism office first for registration and further briefing.

Via Plane to Naga

Direct flights from Manila to Naga airport
Ride a van or jeepney going to Pasacao Terminal (1 hour)
Buy tickets going to San Pascual Burias. (2 hours)
At San Pascual, there are lots of boats here that you could rent – but make sure to visit the tourism office first for registration and further briefing.

Via Plane to Masbate (not recommended unless you have tours on mainland Masbate)

Direct flights from Manila to Masbate airport
Rent a boat from Masbate City to San Pascual (8 hours)

Recommended Tour

Well if you’re with a medium sized group or you would like to try being a joiner, it’s best to have a tour which would ease your headache on how to get here. Contact Gregg Galicia below of BaseKamp Market Market to help you on your tours. If all else fails, then contact the blogger. 🙂
Greg Galicia
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Mobile: 09171095454

THE BUDGET

The budget will only include those that the blogger had asked around the locals and experienced. We actually took a recommended tour organized by a friend (presented in previous section)

Manila to San Andres: 417php ea
Island Hopping: 500php ea / minimum 6 pax (negotiable depending on pax, nights of stay, and boat type)
Overnight cottage @ Sombrero Island: 1200php (good for 5 pax)
Camping fee @ Sombrero Island: 200php per tent (own tent)

EXPLORING THE BURIAS ISLANDS

The sequence in visiting these islands would depend where you come from (Quezon/San Pascual) and of course your itinerary (overnight/day trip). Though in my opinion, you should almost always try to spend the night on the islands and feel the island life to a new level.