Catanduanes has affordable food but very few choices when it comes to accommodations and it is quite difficult to get to some of the attractions.
Expenses
My friend and I included Caramoan in our trip to Catanduanes, I've read that it was easier to get to Caramoan via Catanduanes that is why we took that route. If you don't include Caramoan in your trip, you'll spend less.
*Computations are on a shared basis for accommodation and transport rental
P1,950 - Accommodation in Catanduanes Midtown Inn with Airport Transfers
P1,010 - Tricycle Rental Whole Day
P935 - Food & Water
P40 - Internet
P50 - Entrance Fee to Twin Rock Resort
P20 - Entrance Fee to Maribina Falls
P20 - Entrance Fee to Amenia Resort
P10 - Entrance Fee to Mamangal Beach
P25 - Jeep to San Andres
P50 - Terminal Fee
P1,500 - Caramoan Island Hopping
P5,610 - Total Expenses for 4 Days and 3 Nights Trip Excluding Airfare
We spent a lot on transportation because getting to some of the beaches in Catanduanes require special trips. Even if you take public transport to the next town, you'll still need to hire a tricycle for the special trip to a certain beach or area. Public transport is also rare, that is why it is better to rent a tricycle for a day to avoid hassles, but it still depends on your itinerary there are places that are accessible to public transport. The rate for renting a whole tricycle one-way is P150, but if you wait for other passengers it is normally around P20 to P25 if you are going to the next town or village.
Food is cheap, even if you eat at restaurants especially if you are in groups. You could read about food and places to eat in Virac here.
Itinerary
Too bad I was unable to visit the famous Baras Surf Beach up north. I wanted to hit two birds with one stone in this trip that is why I included Caramoan in the trip.
Day 1
Arrival in Virac
Mamangal Beach
Marilima Beach
Amenia Resort
Batag Beach
Twin Rock Beach Resort
Maribina Falls
Bato Church
Day 2
Sakahon Beach
Day 3
Caramoan Island Hopping
Day 4
Flight back to Manila
