Carbin Reef is a tongue-shaped sandbar located in Sagay, about 3 hours away from Bacolod City. If you want to go on a getaway with crystal clear waters and powdery white sand – then pack your swimwear and sunglasses, and head to Carbin Reef!

The real beauty of Carbin Reef lies in the nearby 200-hectare marine sanctuary, as part of the 32,000 hectare Sagay Marine Reserve. This was established in 1983, as an effort to preserve the natural beauty of the underwater kingdom. The best time to visit is during the extra dry seasons of March to May.

This Instagram-worthy sandbar is waiting for you!

Easiest way to get to Carbin Reef

Drop the hassle of public commute and rent a car from us! You can even choose to avail of a with driver service so you (or your family and friends) can rest easy in the back seat, relax, and wait for us to get you to Carbin Reef!

Wherever in Negros Occidental you may be, we can and will pick you up and send you straight to Sagay! With a rental from us, you are guaranteed to save a whole lot of money while also cutting some precious travel time.

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From Bacolod to Carbin Reef

1. Head to the North Ceres Bus Terminal in the City, and ride a Ceres bus heading to Sagay.
2. Upon arrival at Sagay Bus Terminal, ride a tricycle to take you to Old Sagay Port.
3. Alight at the Tourism Information office, pay for the entrance fee, and hire a boat to take you to Carbin Reef.

1. SWIMMING
– Go swimming in the untouched waters of Sagay.

2. PICNIC
– There are designated areas suited for having a picnic under the sun.

3. SNORKELING
– You can hire a guide and rent snorkeling gears. Take this chance to see the Carbin Reef!

Entrance Fee for Tourists:
General Admission – ₱ 50
SMR Environmental Fee – ₱ 40
Port Fee – ₱ 10

Entrance Fee for Locals:
General Admission – FREE
SMR Environmental Fee – ₱ 20
Port Fee – ₱ 10

Boat Rates:
1-10 Persons – ₱ 1200
11-15 Persons – ₱ 1500
Suyac Island – ₱ 300

Snorkeling Fee:
Package for 2 – ₱ 600, with guide, complete gear, and life vest
Package for 1 – ₱ 400, with guide, complete snorkeling gear, and life vest
Snorkeling Gears only + Life Vest – ₱ 250
Guide Only – ₱ 250/good for 2 pax

Cottage:
Shed Single Cottage – ₱ 300/good for 10 pax
Shed Double Cottage – ₱ 500/good for 20 pax
Panal Tower – ₱ 300 per floor

– You can visit side trips during your Carbin Reef trip, such as the Museo Sang Bata sa Negros near Sagay Port and the Suyac Island Mangrove Eco Park.

You can contact the Sagay City Information and Tourism Office through these contact numbers:

Mr. Ramil Rodriguez – 0949 918 771
Telephone Number – 034 488 0649
Email – sagaycityinfo@yahoo.com

1. Bring a drinking bottle to keep yourself hydrated.
2. Bring a coral-friendly sunblock.
3. Bring food for consumption throughout the trip, although do not leave behind trash.
4. Bring a power bank to keep your phone powered on for photos.
5. Bring appropriate footwear.
6. Bring snorkel gears if you want to.
7. Bring cash because there are no ATMs in the sandbar.

Lakawon Island is a 16-hectare island located 48 kilometers north of Bacolod City. It used to be the residence of fishermen, however they were forced to relocate after typhoon Yolanda damaged the island in 2013. Now, it is developed into a resort which gives employment opportunities to the former locals.

The beaches of this island rival Boracay’s white sand, albeit they do have a cream-colored sand – it is perfectly framed with crystal blue waters and tall coconut trees. It is also home to one of the biggest floating bars in Asia, while also accommodating a lot of activities such as snorkeling, kayaking, swimming, and many more!

The province of Negros Occidental is booming with unnoticed tourist spots, but Lakawon Island is now getting the recognition it deserves thanks to the love of the locals and workers. It is now the perfect escape for those who want to get away from the busy city.

Here is our Lakawon Island travel guide to help with your beach getaway!

Easiest way to get to Lakawon Island

You’re heading for a relaxing beach getaway, so why stress yourself with the way to get there? Sit back, relax, and chika all the way in the backseat while renting a car from us! Our car rental and service can leave you and your beach-goer friends worry-free while we deal with sending you all the way to Lakawon Island!

Wherever you are from Negros Occidental, we are ready to come and get you. With a rental, you will save a lot of money while also saving time! This will give you more time to enjoy your trip, isn’t that nice?

Whether you are a small group or a big crowd, we can cater and accommodate all of you! With our distinguished set of rental units, we can and will address all of your travel needs.

Book with us now through our Booking Page.

You can also contact us through the following:
[Globe]: 0965 129 6777 or 0955 872 3883
[Smart]: 0907 931 8778 or 0907 931 8774
Email: info@bacolodrentacar.com
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Easiest way to get to Lakawon Island

1. Catch a ride heading to Bacolod North Bus Terminal. There, ride a bus heading to Cadiz City, Sagay, Toboso, or Escalante.
2. Ask the driver to drop you off at Burgos Public Market or at the Martisan Crossing.
3. At Burgos Public Market or Martisan Crossing, ride a tricycle heading to Cadiz Viejo Port or Lakawon Port.
4. Register and pay for the Island Fees.
5. Present the voucher to ride a boat to Lakawon Island and make sure you register your name.

1. SWIMMING
– The water is clear and the sandy shore is perfect for your feet. Take a dip!

2. SNORKELING
– Bring your own snorkeling gear or rent from the resort. It costs ₱ 150 for 2 hours.

3. KAYAKING
– There is a Kayak Rental that is ₱ 600 per hour, good for 2 persons already.

4. PADDLE BOARDING
– The rental costs ₱ 500 per hour.

5. BANANA BOAT
– The fee is ₱ 2,000 for 25 minutes and is already good for 8 persons.

6. BAND WAGON
– The band wagon rate is ₱ 2,100 for 15 minutes and is already good for 6 persons.

7. BEACH VOLLEYBALL
– Just present your valid ID to the guard to use the designated area for beach volleyball.

8. LAKABASH
– Try the human launcher at the floating bar for free! It’s similar to cliff diving, but it hurts more as you’ll be directly launched into the water.

9. MERMAID TAIL RENTAL
– Ever wanted to become Dyesebel? Here’s your chance, they rent it out for ₱ 350 per 45 minutes.

Entrance Fee: ₱ 140
Round Trip Boat Fee: ₱ 150
Terminal Fee: ₱ 20
Lakawon Island Cash Card: ₱ 20
Taw Hai Floating Bar: ₱ 250

Snorkel Rental: ₱ 150/2 hours
Kayak Rental: ₱ 600/hour for 2 pax
Paddle Board: ₱ 500/hour
Mermaid Tail: ₱ 350/45 minutes
Banana Boat: ₱ 2000/25 minutes for 8 pax
Band Wagon: ₱ 2100/15 minutes for 6 pax
UFO: ₱ 2000/15 minutes

Room Rentals:
Premiere Suite B – ₱ 9880/6 pax with free breakfast
Barkada Suite – ₱ 11580/6 pax with living area, terrace, and free breakfast
Condo Suite – ₱11580/6 pax with living area, terrace, and free breakfast
Premiere Suite A – ₱ 8950/4 pax with free breakfast
Junior Suite – ₱ 4500/2 pax with free breakfast and sea or garden view
Pearl’s Place 2nd Floor – ₱ 4850/8 pax
Pearl’s Place – ₱ 3500/2 pax
Tropical Bamboo House – ₱ 2500/4 pax, no Aircon but with Fan

Cottages for Day Tour only:
Family Cottage – ₱ 1200/10 pax, with corkage of 50 per head
Canopy Tent – ₱ 1000/10 pax, with corkage of 50 per head
Umbrella Huts – ₱ 600/6 pax, with corkage fee of 50 per head

– Lakawon island is 16 hectares.
– It is the home to the Taw Hai Floating Bar, one of the largest floating bars in Asia.

You can contact Lakawon Island Resort through these:

Mobile Number: 0917 5022 625, 0949 113 2202, 0932 396 4453
Official Website: https://www.facebook.com/lakawonislandresort/

1. Bring a dry bag to protect your gadgets.
2. Bring coral-friendly sunblock.
3. Bring a drinking bottle to keep yourself hydrated.
4. Bring cash on your Lakawon Island visit.
5. Bring your own snorkel gears if you want to.