About Burias Island
Burias Island in Masbate is a breathtaking destination known for its raw beauty, pristine beaches, and stunning rock formations. With its crystal-clear waters, powdery white sand, and picturesque islands such as Sombrero, Animasola, and Tinalisayan, Burias offers the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. It’s a hidden paradise where visitors can swim, snorkel, island-hop, or simply bask in the unspoiled charm of nature.
Burias Island Hopping
This was our second day. Read our Day 1 in Alibijaban Island here.
"Dharzie," a small voice shouted my name, and I responded, in high pitch: "UY!!" "4 AM na!" Camille replied, trying to wake me up. "Parang kakapikit ko palang ahh..." And they laughed. Our social was until 2 AM. So, imagine the feeling of having 2 hours of sleep with Brandy in my blood. Headache and stomachache. No choice but to stand and prepare a coffee for breakfast. Prepared ourselves for a whole day journey to the Burias Group of Islands. Van needed to go back to Manila that day, so we were 3 doing this remarkable trip.
Animasola Island
After a 3-hour boat ride, we reached our first destination - Animasola Island, an islet with gorgeous rock formations. Instead of enjoying its beauty, we prepared and had our breakfast first. When our stomachs had already recovered, we started discovering the beauty of Animasola. This islet is an enormous rock perched in the water, with a unique and artistic surface. Plants are hanging on the boulders that give shade on the rock surface. On the other side, there's a clear view of Mt. Mayon in Albay. The waters are just ultra super mega clear, as in super! Entrance and Environmental Fees: 70 Pesos.
Tinalisayan Island
Our next destination was Tinalisayan Island, still one of the main islets of Burias. The travel time from Animasola to Tinalisayan is almost an hour. What's unique here is the stretch of fine white sand, and the stone balancing is another spot for a selfie. There are palm trees surrounding the islet, with benches and cottages available for rent. Halo-halo for sale is also available. Camping is allowed. Toilet and Bath are available. Again, the waters are just ultra super mega clear, as in super! Entrance Fee: 50 Pesos.
Sombrero Island
Sombrero Island was our last destination in Masbate. Travel time from Tinalisayan is more than an hour. Compared to the previous two islets, Sombrero is wider. There were a lot of visitors who occupied several cottages and tents pitched by the shore. I also noticed huge water tanks that supplied water to the tourists. Same as the previous two, the waters are just ultra super mega clear, as in super! But the water has a distinct smell, similar to a watermelon or cucumber. Entrance Fee: 30 Pesos. We stayed here for less than an hour and headed back to Alibijaban before the waves got rough
Back to Alibijaban Island
Our island-hopping experience on 3 of the islands of San Pascual was remarkable. Aside from the beauty possessed by each of the islets, the boat ride from islet to islet gave us a heart-pounding effect because of the waves. What I knew was we were passing through the Sibuyan and Burias Straight. Akala ko nga, di na titibok yung puso ko, pero kapag may malalaking waves at inaangat yung bangka, dun ko lang na-realise na "ay tumitibok pa pala ang puso ko." Tidy up. Rested and waited for the sunset. Prepared and had our dinner. Called it A DAY!!
The next day was Sunday, our last day. For our breakfast, we prepared coffee, with canton and hot pandesal. We had our own long "me times." Just silent. Staring at the blue skies and the horizon. I watched the children playing on the beach while listening to music on my playlist. Of course, there were reggae songs, Ariana Grande, country songs from Sam Hunt, and more. We were also watching people passing by our tents, in their swimming attire. That scene happened until 10 AM, the time when we started preparing our lunch.
Then, after lunch, we cleaned our stuff and utensils. Breakcamped. Tidy up and settle the fees. At 2 PM, we left Alibijaban and traveled back to San Andres Port. Rode a padyak to Superlines Terminal. Waited for the departure to Manila. Time of Departure: 4:30 PM. Time of Arrival in Manila: 2:00 AM.
Summary
A visit to Burias Island is more than just a beach trip—it’s an experience of Masbate’s untouched beauty and peaceful island life. From its spectacular seascapes to its welcoming locals, Burias is a destination that captures the heart of every traveler. Whether you’re seeking adventure or tranquility, this gem in Masbate is truly worth exploring.
How We Got to Burias Island
We rode a bus from Cubao to San Andres, Quezon, near the Public Market. We departed at 6 PM and arrived at 4 AM the next day. That's 10 hours travel time because of several stopovers. Bus options are Superlines (in Cubao) and Barney Bus (in Alabang). Please note, Superlines only have two trips: 2 PM and 6 PM daily. Then, from Alibijaban, island hopping to Burias.
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