Burias Island Hopping (Animasola, Tinalisayan, Sombrero)
About
Rock formations, a sandbar and a beach camp, all in one day! The classic Burias circuit from San Pascual, Masbate visits Animasola Island with its dramatic rock formations, Tinalisayan Island and its tidal sandbar, and Sombrero Island, where you can camp right on the beach. Every stop feels different, and the whole area still feels raw and uncrowded. Charter a boat with your group, bring enough cash in small bills (there are no ATMs on Burias), and leave early to beat the afternoon chop on the Ragay Gulf!
Go before 4 PM today. Rain likely after.
- Full day, or overnight camping on Sombrero IslandTime to spend
- March to late May for the calmest seas; November to December is quieter but carries some typhoon risk.Best time to go
- variesEntrance and budget
- Take an overnight bus from Manila to Naga, then a van or jeepney to Pasacao Port (about 45 minutes).Getting there
What to do here
- Explore Animasola's rock formations
- Walk the tidal sandbar at Tinalisayan
- Camp overnight on Sombrero Island
- Add Dapa Island to the loop
Know before you go
Leave early: the Ragay Gulf gets choppy by mid-afternoon.
Super Typhoon Uwan hit Burias in November 2025; confirm your boat and camp with the San Pascual tourism office before the trip.
Bring a big power bank; electricity on the islands is limited.
No cars needed; island hopping is by chartered boat from San Pascual.
A boat charter for Animasola, Tinalisayan and Sombrero costs ₱3,000–₱4,000 per boat for up to 5–6 passengers; adding Dapa Island is ₱500 more per boat (LakbayPinas, updated September 2026).
Charter a boat with your group, bring enough cash in small bills (there are no ATMs on Burias), and leave early to beat the afternoon chop on the Ragay Gulf!
Where it is
San Pascual, Burias Island, Masbate
By commuteTake an overnight bus from Manila to Naga, then a van or jeepney to Pasacao Port (about 45 minutes). Starhorse RORO ferries cross to San Pascual at 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM (₱300–₱360, 2.5–3 hours).
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FAQ
How much is the boat?
₱3,000–₱4,000 per boat for 5–6 people (2026).
Are there ATMs?
No. Withdraw cash in Naga, Pasacao or San Andres before you cross.
When is the last trip back?
The last public outrigger to Pasacao leaves at 2:30 PM and the last Starhorse RORO at 5:00 PM.
Facts from lakbaypinas.com · tiktok.com
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