Philippine Destination: Britania Group of Islets



Surigao del Sur is one of the provinces in the country waiting to be explored, discovered and experienced. Pristine beaches, enchanting river and majestic waterfall are three of the wonders of nature the province offers to visitors and locals alike.

One of the must-visit destinations in the province is the amazing Britania Group of Islets. It is composed of 23 magnificent islets with varying shapes and sizes. You will be amazed how these islets are strategically scattered in an open sea. Three of the islets that are widely visited includes:
Buslon Island

Hagonoy Island
 

Hiyor-Hiyoran Island

HOW TO GET THERE:

From Butuan City to San Agustin, Surigao del Sur

Take a bus bound for Tandag and get off at Brgy. Salvacion crossing. Fare ranges from Php 150-250 depending on the type of bus you will ride in. Travel time is about 4 hours.

From Tandag City to San Agustin, Surigao del Sur

Take a bus bound for Butuan and get off at Brgy. Salvacion crossing. Fare ranges from Php 60-80 depending on the type of bus you will ride in. Travel time is about 2 hours.

From Brgy. Salvacion Crossing to Britania Group of Islets

At the waiting shed, some locals await to give you some information about the island. You can ride a pedicab for Php 10.00 and ask the driver to bring you to Mac Arthur’s Place, a resort facing the group of islets. The resort offers tour packages as one of your choices.

Riding a van from point of origin can be a good option specially if you are in groups.

Transportation

Britania Group of Islets can be explored by riding a boat. Rent ranges from Php 1,000-1,500 depending upon your negotiation skills. :D


Photo Credits: Memoirs of Neorichcel and Trishia Rubia :-)




Comments

  1. ArleneAugust 11, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    Nice pics, chard! i wish to see this place someday. kung kelan di ko pa alam. Lucky you for being able to visit that place before 2012 ended. :)

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