- 8 Hours
- English
- Pick-up hotel
- Daily Tour
- 24 hours Free Cancellation
Overview
The best snorkeling is available at APO Island! It takes 30 minutes to travel south from Dumaguete to Malatapay, the departure point, where a pumboat will carry you to APO Island for a further 30 minutes. We’ll head to Turtle Point, where you may swim with turtles, pawikan, or simply observe them from the shore. Lunch is served at Liberty’s Resort or the quaint Apo Island Beach Resort. If you’re still up for the challenge, we’ll put you through a 30-minute hike to the Habagat Trail, where you’ll be rewarded with a sweeping panorama of the coastline and marine sanctuary. Swim, beachcomb, or simply relax at the white sand beach for the remainder of the day before returning to the mainland by mid-afternoon. We advise leaving early for APO on days when the waves are rough and choppy so you can get back to the mainland faster.
Trip Highlights
- Your snorkeling trip will take you to explore the Apo Island’s colorful coral reefs with an opportunity to spot sea turtles.
- A local tour guide will be with you during your tour. The guide can speak English or Tagalog.
- Pick-up and drop-off are included for hotels located within Dumaguete. There will be a surcharge for hotels outside the city.
- Set lunch will be served on the island. Participants are required to inform ahead for any dietary requirements. Complimentary tea, coffee, water, and bananas will also be provided.
- Entrance fees are already included. Snorkeling equipment and life jacket will be provided.
- Guests must bring swimming gear, extra clothing, sunscreen, and mosquito repellant.
Participants of the Apo Island Snorkeling Tour are required to follow the instructions of the local guide during the entire duration of the tour. The use of flash photography might be prohibited in some areas during your snorkeling and diving. If you are traveling alone and want to lessen your expenses, you can choose to participate in our Join in Tour package.
What to expect
Snorkeling with colorful corals reefs
White sand beach in Apo island
Snorkeling with the sea turtles
What is included
- Air-conditioned round trip land transfer
- Pick up and drop off within Dumaguete City
- Chartered boat
- Complete snorkeling gear (mask,snorkel and fins)
- Set lunch at the island
- Marine sanctuary and entrance fees
- Guide services
Not included
- Pick up and drop off outside Dumaguete City (subject of transportation surcharge)
- Tip to the driver and guide (It's customary to leave a tip for the driver and guide service)
Estimated Itinerary
- 7:30 AM – Pick up at hotel
Transfer to Malatapay - 8:30 AM – Boat transfer to APO
- 9:20 AM – Arrive APO Island
Proceed to Turtle point for briefing
Snorkeling - 11:30 AM – Proceed to APO Island Beach Resort for Lunch
- 1:00 PM – Second round of snorkeling or swimming Or hike the Habagat trail or walk thru village
- 2:30 PM – Transfer back to Malatapay
- 4:00 PM – Drop off at hotel
Tour tips
- Avoid crowds on weekends and Philippines holiday
- Best time to book on dry season between March to June
Activity policy
Canceled due to bad weather
There is a possibility that activity will be suspended due to unpredictable nature, inclement weather, and other environmental factors that are beyond our control. In such an occurrence, we regret to inform you that there will be no refund on the used transportation charges.
Expect choppy and rough seas while crossing to Apo Island during Habagat Season – November to February.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to departure time, otherwise will be based on our Terms and Conditions.
price per person varies by group size