philippines
WHALE SHARKS AND ISLAND HOPPING
Deserted islands, white sand beaches, gin clear water and whale sharks make this an adventure of a life time. Whilst two days swimming with the extraordinary whale sharks is a highlight, we'll also ride ATV's up a lava flow, island hop to undiscovered fishing villages, cool off in secluded waterfall pools, shop for lunch in local markets, drift snorkel in ripping currents and chill in the evenings with cool San Miguels.
This is an action packed 10 day adventure that will make you fall in love with this beautiful country. Places are strictly limited with a maximum of 8 people joining us on this fantastic adventure.
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Price Guide
AUD$2800 cost includes:
- all accommodation including boutique Manila Hotel
- most meals and soft drinks
- internal flights and transport
- whale interaction and boat hire for all excursions
- all required permits
Highlights
- swimming with whale sharks is amazing
- island hopping to isolated fishing villages
- catching fresh lobsters for lunch
- riding 4 wheel motorbikes up a live volcano
- the local nightlife
- really escaping
Duration
- day 1 – Transfer from airport, dinner with the group
- day 2 – Flight to Legaspi. Lunch on arrival, followed by ATV riding a lava wall!
- day 3 – Whale shark diving followed by free time to explore Donsol or an optional town walk
- day 4 – Another encounter with the sharks, visit to the Girawan Community and a firefly dinner cruise
- day 5 – Head to Ticao for snorkeling and waterfalls. Picnic on Borabongkaso Island, then return to Donsol for cocktails at Barracuda Bar
- day 6 – Head to Sorgoson via Gubat Markets. Check out the Palogtok falls and Bulusan Lake, before proceeding to Matnog
- day 7 – Island hopping and drift snorkeling, lobster farm, picnic lunch at Subic beach, Tikling Island, then return to Bantigui
- day 8 – Trek to waterfalls and cave, proceed to Legaspi
- day 9 – Flight to Manila, head to Intramuros, explore Fort Santiago, Casa Manila, followed by free time. End of tour
- day 10 – Depart for Sydney
Activities
- ATV riding
- whale shark interaction
- village visit
- firefly dinner cruise
- waterfall treks
- island hopping
- Manila city tour
When
Start Date
Friday, April 20, 2012
End Date
Sunday, April 29th, 2012
Difficulty
Easy
Hard
You will LOVE!
- the whale sharks! It is an amazing thrill swimming along with an 8 meter long fish!
- the scenery is breathtaking with smoking volcanoes and islands dotting the sea
- the food is unique and delicious
- the local people are incredibly friendly
- eating lobster sashimi whilst the lobster still twitches
- oh, did we mention the whale sharks?
You might NOT LIKE!
- as we said, the food is unique!
- a couple of early mornings
- Manila can be confrontational