Camiguin's highest and most active volcano at 1,332 metres, Mt Hibok-Hibok last erupted in 1951 and remains closely monitored by PHIVOLCS. The volcano rises steeply from the island's centre, and its cone is visible from almost everywhere on the island — the visual anchor around which everything else is organised.
The two-day climb to the crater — with an overnight camp at the crater rim — is one of the more demanding volcano treks in the Philippines, rewarded by views across Mindanao and the Bohol Sea on clear mornings. The trail passes through primary and secondary forest before emerging on the bare volcanic rock of the upper slopes. Registered guides are mandatory and can be arranged through the tourism office in Mambajao. A permit is required; the number of climbers per day is limited.