Is signal reliable in Donsol and Caramoan?

It's patchy. Donsol town has basic coverage, and Caramoan's islands often have none. Sort your whale-shark and island bookings in Legazpi or Naga first, and treat the remote areas as offline.

Bicol gets a lot of typhoons — does the eSIM help?

Yes. Keeping mobile data on lets you follow PAGASA alerts and ferry updates during storms. It's the same national Philippines eSIM, so it also works if you divert to Manila or another region to avoid bad weather.

Bicol eSIM.

Name: Bicol travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Data in the shadow of Mayon — whale sharks at Donsol and the islands of Caramoan.

from $3.45/day · unlimited dataAll of Philippines →

Unlimited dataFast 4G LTEInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$11.36$1.14/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$11.36

Good to know in Bicol

Bicol sits in typhoon alley, so keep mobile data live to follow PAGASA weather alerts and ferry cancellations; storms can strand you on Caramoan or Catanduanes, where coverage is thin at the best of times.

Best time to visit Bicol

February to May is the driest and best window, with peak whale-shark activity in Donsol; Bicol lies in typhoon alley, so July to December is risky.

Two simple ways to buy

Bicol eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Bicol eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Bicol — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Bicol?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Bicol eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Bicol are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Bicol eSIM: your local data guide.

Bicol is defined by the near-perfect cone of Mayon Volcano rising over Legazpi and the Cagsawa Ruins. Beyond it lie Donsol's gentle whale sharks, the film-set islands of Caramoan and the wakeboarding lagoons of CamSur. A Bicol eSIM keeps you online for tour bookings and ferry times across a region that sees more than its share of typhoons.

One eSIM for Bicol and all of Philippines. It's the national Philippines eSIM — from $3.45/day with unlimited data, working the same in Bicol as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Legazpi - Bicol International Airport (DRP)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Bicol eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.05

$3.14

—

5 days1GB

$0.63

$3.14

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.45

$3.14

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$1.14

$11.36

—

15 days3GB

$0.76

$11.36

−28%

30 days5GB

$0.45

$13.51

−57%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Bicol

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Bicol eSIM from $3.45/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Bicol.

Legazpi

Albay's capital, under Mayon, is your strongest data base for tours and the Cagsawa Ruins.

Donsol

Signal is thin in this Sorsogon town; sort whale-shark bookings before you head to the interaction zone.

Caramoan

The remote peninsula and its islands drop to little or no coverage, so download maps in Naga first.

Naga & CamSur (CWC)

Reliable 4G around Naga City and the CamSur Watersports Complex for check-ins and streaming your runs.

The practical bit

Getting around Bicol on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Bicol

Grab— Operates around Legazpi for cars — the easiest way to reach the Cagsawa Ruins and hotels.
Waze— Live routing between Legazpi, Naga and the coastal towns of Albay and Camarines Sur.
GCash— The super-app for paying tours, tricycles and guesthouses across the region by QR.
Klook— Books Donsol whale-shark trips, Caramoan tours and CamSur day passes.

How long to stay in Bicol

Plan four to five days for Bicol to combine Mayon and Legazpi, Donsol's whale sharks and either Caramoan or the CamSur wakeboarding lagoons.

How much data for Bicol

A balanced 3-5 GB handles tour bookings, weather-tracking and posting across a Bicol trip; go Unlimited if you want to stream your CamSur wakeboarding or Donsol footage on the go.

Coverage in Bicol

Legazpi and Naga enjoy solid 4G, but signal thins on Mayon's upper slopes, around Donsol and especially across the remote Caramoan islands and storm-battered Catanduanes.

Where you're headed

Discover Bicol.

Cagsawa Ruins with Mayon Volcano in the background, depicting historical and natural beauty of Daraga, Philippines.

Aerial view capturing the scenic beauty of Mayon Volcano and the tropical coastline in Legazpi City, Philippines.

Stunning view of Mayon Volcano emitting smoke in Bicol, Philippines.

Breathtaking landscape of Mayon Volcano with lush greenery and a serene river in Albay, Philippines.

How to activate your Bicol eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Bicol

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Bicol?

What is a Bicol eSIM?

A Bicol eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Bicol data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Bicol.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in Philippines.

Fast 4G LTE nationwide

Connected · 4G

Your eSIM joins Philippines's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

Globe
Smart
DITO

Popular places covered

ManilaCebuBoracayEl NidoBoholSiargaoDavao

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Bicol eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Bicol eSIM questions, answered.

Around Legazpi and the Cagsawa Ruins, yes — 4G is solid. Higher on Mayon's slopes and in rural Albay, coverage fades. Download maps before any ATV tour or hike toward the volcano's base.

Your Bicol eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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