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Philippines Rock and Surf — 4 Days
Rock climbing in Atimonan and Pacific Ocean surfing at Bagasbas Beach, Camarines Norte
A four-day trip combining rock climbing and surfing on the Philippine coast. The route begins in Atimonan, Quezon, a climbing destination with routes ranging from beginner to advanced grades, before moving to Bagasbas Beach in Camarines Norte for sessions in the Pacific swell. The black sand beach offers gentle waves for first-time surfers in shallow water, with deeper channels suitable for intermediate and advanced riders. The schedule allocates time for both climbing instruction and multiple full days of surfing, with technical guides assigned throughout.
Highlights
- Rock climbing at Atimonan crag with routes from 5.5 to 5.12 grade (Yosemite Decimal System)
- Bagasbas Beach — 2-kilometer black sand beach facing the Pacific Ocean with year-round swells
- Surfing in consistent 3-4 foot Pacific waves (peak season September to February)
- One-to-one surf guide instruction and assigned climbing guide support throughout
Day by day
1Manila to Atimonan Rock Climbing CampsiteManila to Atimonan · Atimonan rock climbing crag
An early departure from Manila leads to Atimonan in Quezon Province, where the campsite serves as a base for rock climbing. The climbing area sits 15 minutes' walk from camp. Routes ascend a weathered rock face ranging from 5.5 to 5.12 grade on the Yosemite Decimal System, accommodating both beginners and experienced climbers. The first day allows time to survey the crag and attempt multiple routes.
2Atimonan to Bagasbas Beach and First Surf SessionAtimonan to Bagasbas Beach · Bagasbas Beach
After lunch, the group travels by private vehicle to Bagasbas Beach in Camarines Norte, a three-hour drive east. Daet serves as the jump-off town, located 4 kilometers from the beach. Bagasbas faces the Pacific Ocean directly, receiving swells throughout the year; the peak season runs from September through February, when consistent 3-4 foot waves roll in. The beach spans 2 kilometers of black sand sloping gently into the water, creating user-friendly conditions for first-time surfers in the shallows. The seafloor drops approximately 500 meters offshore, creating hollow, pumped-up waves suitable for intermediate and advanced riders. A safety briefing and board assignment precede the first surf clinic, with one guide assigned per participant.
3Full Day Surfing at BagasbasBagasbas
A full day devoted to surfing, with continued one-to-one instruction.
4Final Surf Session and Return to ManilaDaet · Daet to Manila
A morning surf session occurs before lunch. Afterward, the group makes a brief stop in Daet for local shopping, then travels back to Manila in the afternoon.
Included
- Private transportation
- tent
- rock climbing gear
- surf board (1 per client)
- technical guides (2:4 climbing guide to client ration, 1:1 surf guide to
- client ration)
- camp meals.
- A separated multilingual guide from Manila can be provided at extra cost.