Ardent Hibok-Hibok Hot Spring is one of the most popular natural hot springs in Camiguin island. It is surrounded with beautiful landscapes and tall trees.
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| Ardent Hibok Hibok Hot Spring |
Although the entrance is not appealing, I assure you that inside will not disappoint. The admission fee of 30 pesos for adults and 15 pesos for kids is a bargain compared to what you will get in return.
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| Entrance |
Ardent Hot Spring is located at the foot of Mount Hibok-Hibok, Mambajao, Camiguin. The water is hot because of Mount Hibok-Hibok, also called as Catarman Volcano, an active volcano and is part of the pacific ring of fire. The natural hot springs here can reach upto 40 °C. There are six pools in Ardent Hot Spring, each has different temperatures and separated by tiers or layers.
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| Upper Three pools |
The biggest is the third and can reach 6 feet in depth.
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| Third Pool |
There is a mini waterfall from the third pool to the fourth. On the right is a canal, which brings cold water from the top. Maybe to balance the temperature.
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| Mini Waterfall to Bottom Pool |
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| Canal from top to bottom pool |
The bottom fifth and sixth pool are the smallest but felt hotter than the rest of the pools.
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| Bottom Pools |
Ardent Hot Spring is covered with natural stone formations and huge tropical trees. Beautiful landscape and stone pathways surrounds the resort.
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| Huge trees |
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| Stone Pathways |
There are huts, grill stations, cottages and dormitory facilities available for rent. They also allow overnight camping for Php125 per person.
Facility Price Rates:
- Grill Station – Php20
- Family Size Shed – Php150 (first 3 hours)
- Excess of 3 hours – Php10/hour
- Regular Size Shed/Table – Php70 (first 3 hours)
- Excess of 3 hours – Php10/hour
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| Cottages |
Accommodation Price Rates:
- Duplex Cottage (Air conditioned with CR) 4 units – Php1,200/room/day (good for 2 pax)
- Additional bed – Php175/head/day
- Family Rooms – Php2, 750/room/day (good for 5 pax)
- Dormitory Rooms (Air conditioned) 4 units – Php3,080/room/day (good for 7 pax)
- Additional bed – Php175/head/day
Ardent is government-owned operated by the municipal government of Mambajao. This is great since every penny goes to the local government/people, which is doing a great job in conserving and improving natural attractions in the island. Also try Camiguin's Santo Niño Cold Spring.
Shower rooms and toilets are available.
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| Shower rooms and toilets |
Like any other tourist attractions in the camiguin, this is a no smoking vicinity.
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| Smoke free tourist vicinity |
Overall
Relaxing and helps removes stress. Great hanging out with friends. Overnight stay not necessary.
Ardent Hot Spring Contact Information:
+63 (088) 387-0948
+63 (088) 387-0948
How to get to Katibawasan Falls:
I recommend
renting a multicab van for your whole stay in Camiguin Island. The
driver will also serve as a tour guide on the whole island. We got Rico
as our driver/tour guide for our whole stay in camiguin. Check Camiguin Trip for his contact details. You can also rent a Motorela or the local tricycle for a cheaper ride.
More about Overnight Stay at Camiguin Island
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Check out our Cagayan de Oro and Camiguin Itinerary
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