Experience the Bicol Region

By: Anthony Jay A. Combate, Grade 12 GAS-A

Wakeboarding in Camarines Sur Watersports Complex: This is the first world-class

watersports complex in all Asia. Many international wakeboarders and tourist all over
the world come here in Camarines sur to experience the ride of their life that they have
never experienced before. Camarines Sur Watersports Complex offers you the chance
to learn wakeboarding, wake skate, water ski and knee board.

Island hopping in Masbate: Masbate is an island that has many beautiful beaches.
You can go island hopping from one island to another and discover the beauty of each
island. You can enjoy your weekend picnics with your family and friends in one of the
islands that are sorrounded by giant trees and luscious vegetation. Masbate is also
famous from its unique festival called the Rodeo Festival.

Go Surfing in Catanduanes: The Puraran beach is a popular surfing site in

Catanduanes and is popularly known in the international surfing circuit as “Majestic”.
The waves here are spectacular because Catanduanes province is located along the
typhoon belt area, northeast of Legazpi City, bounded on the north and east by the
Pacific Ocean, which explains the magnificent surf breaks.

Mayon Trekking in Albay: A trek to Mayon is an exciting outdoor adventure because

you will see how perfect the symmetrical cone of this Volcano. Not only that you will
have a chance to see the magnificent view of the Albay gulf. You will discover the
proofs of Mayon Volcano’s destructive fury that buried Cagsawa the only evidence
today is the Cagsawa church belfry that is still standing.

Swimming in Calaguas Island, Camarines Norte: Clear blue waters and powdery
white sand that extends to a kilometer, these are what you will find as soon as you
reach the beach of Mahabang Buhangin (translates to long beach in English) in
Calaguas Island. You will surely be enticed to take a dip in the water even with the
glaring heat of the sun. Tucked away in the eastern part of Camarines Norte, Calaguas
Island offers its visitors a place where they can relax and get away from the busy life of
the city. There is no electricity, no cellphone signal, no hotels, no fancy restaurants, just
the pristine beach and the tranquil blue water. You can pitch your tent by the beach and
watch as the sun sets along the horizon.

Whale Shark Interaction in Donsol, Sorsogon: Donsol is one of the few places in the
world that can offer an almost assured whale shark sighting from November to June.
The name Donsol has become synonymous to whale sharks as the world’s largest
congregation of whale sharks are found here and the whale sharks stay in Donsol
longer than any other place in the world. With simple snorkelling equipment, you will
have the opportunity to swim along- side these gentle giants. This is a 3 hour activity
inclusive of transfers (within Donsol), boat, guide, registration fees, snorkelling
equipment, & refreshments.