How to get to Britania Island, San Agustin from Hinatuan Enchanted River?
Ride a jeep or multicab from Hinatuan and then drop off in Barobo Bus Terminal, travel time is approx 45 mins. Then ride a bus or van going to Butuan and have the driver drop you off in Salvacion crossing, travel time is 1hr. From Salvacion ride a motorcycle cab to Brgy. San Agustin, it will just take about less than 10 minutes.
Hinatuan > Barobo > Salvacion > San Agustin
Salvacion crossing, entry point to Britania in Brgy San Agustin.
Britania Tourism Office
Brgy. San Agustin is where resorts and boat docks for Britania Island tours are located. You could already see the islands from the Barangay's shoreline. The beach has fine white sand and though it is sorrounded with mangroves there are areas where you can actually swim. We stayed in Ysha's resthouse and got the room for P1100 thanks to our habalhabal driver who haggled for us. He was also our island tour guide the next day. He offered the island tour for 1200 and took it right away because I know the fix rate is 1500 although I'm sure I could've gotten a better price except I had no energy to haggle. The van, bus, and boat transfer exhausted me. I just wanted a good night sleep for tomorrows island tour. However my siblings were in the mood for some Karaoke so I had to indulge them. We had a really good time that night. Our first karaoke sesh.
We arrived in time for the sunset.
Makeshift boat dockThe next day we started our island tour around 7am. We went to all four islands and enjoyed the whole morning swimming in the beach and soaking under sun. We took as much photos together. Underwater. Jumpshots. Selfies and what not. Wish the tour could have lasted a whole day but we need to leave before lunch for Samal Island in Davao, our last destination.
Naked Island
This is all that there is in this island. A pile of white sand in the middle of the ocean where the waves meet. No trees whatsoever.
It was raining when we got to the island but it didn't last long. The sun came out and then this happened. 
Double the rainbow, double the fun. Hagonoy Island
This island has the longest stretch of white sand. Its was beautiful except that it was sorrounded with rocks that made it difficult to swim. There are few locals selling souvenirs when we arrived here and they were really nice and accommodated the tourist intrigued by the items they're selling.
Banol Island
Out of the four islands we visited this was my favourite because of the Grotto and the fine sand and the fact that there are more vendors selling souvenirs and snacks that made the island looked festive.
Locals selling island souvenirs
Boslon Grotto
This was the only island where we got to swim and take underwater shots. During lowtide you can visit the Panlangan Island across. Too bad we visited so early its still high tide.
Hiyor Hiyoran Island
This island looks really gorgeous from afar but then when you get to the beach theres nothing much to do. The sand has lots of pebbles and sea shells and at one side there were traces of cut mangrove trees which can be dangerous so wear your slippers. Good for photo ops but not for swimming.
The entire experience was beyond as expected. The islands are as awesome as they are in photos and not a single ounce of regret that my original plan to visit Socorro and Bucas Grande didn't push through because Britania is such a paradise. I can't wait for my office friends to experience Britania Islands when they come here March next year. #itsmorefuninmindanao
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