General Info

Camotes Transportations in the Island

You can tour around Camotes using motorcycles, vans-for-hire, and jeepneys. Fares may depend on type of transportation and distance. These vehicles usually found at ports, public markets, and baranggay offices.

Motorbikes, and “Habal-Habal”

Motorbike is the main Camotes transportation in the Island. You can rent a motorbike or have the driver with you to get to your desired destination in Camotes. “Habal-Habal” is a motorbike that can carry more than 6 passengers. You can find motorbikes for rents mostly at ports waiting for passengers.

Usual fare begins at : Php 50 (30 minute drive)

Jeepneys

A jeepney is a public transportation in the Philippines similar to a bus that can carry more than 10 passengers. It is smaller than the actual bus. Jeepneys were originally made by US military jeeps in World War II. Today, they are re-assembled and enhanced with decorations, and is now well-known for their flamboyant decoration. They have become a symbol of Philippine culture.

Multicabs, a semi-jeepney vehicle without the adornments, are also there to provide transportation.

Jeepneys are available during Sundays, and often in the early mornings daily at Consuelo wharf, San Francisco public market, Poro wharf in Camotes.

Vans-for-hire

Vans are also one of the means of transportation in the island. You can find usually at Consuelo wharf, public markets, and Poro wharf.

Check our Rates for Camotes Day Tour Packages

  • Pick up/ Tour / Drop off = Php2,600 (NON-AIRCON/14pax)
  • Pick up/ Tour/ Drop off = Php3,200 (AIR–CON/10pax)
  • motorbike rent = Php500 (2pax without driver)

 

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