apo island: budget and suggested itinerarySUMMARY OF OUR TRIP
Date: February 28, 2015 Number of Pax: Two (2) persons Travel Time:Â
Length of Stay: 2 Days, 1 Night Accommodation: Ronor's Lodging |
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suggested itinerary:
Day 1: February 28
8:00 AM - Breakfast at Gabby's Bed and Breakfast (great ambiance!)
9:30 AM - Ride tricycle going to Ceres bus terminal; ride ordinary bus en route to Bayawan
9:50 AM - ETD from Ceres bus terminal for Zamboanguita
10:30 AM - ETA at Zamboanguita; walk towards Malatapay port
11:10 AM - ETA at Malatapay port; look for travellers heading for Apo Island to share a boat with; buy water
11:20 AM - ETD from Malatapay port to Apo Island
11:50 AM - Arrival at Apo Island; pay island entrance fee; check-in at Ronor's Lodging; freshen up/shower
2:00 PM - Grab lunch and mango shake at Liberty's Lodge Restaurant
4:00 PM - Roam around the island
5:00 PM - Catch the sunset at the viewdeck/lighthouse; spend time by the beach
6:00 PM - Electricity in the island is turned on; time to charge your batteries!
8:00 PM - Dinner at Liberty's Lodge Restaurant; reserve your seat in boat going back to Malatapay the next day
9:00 PM - Start bed time early if you want to be asleep before lights out
9:30 PM - Lights out!
Day 2: March 1
5:00 AM - Rise and shine; change to your beach/swimming attire
5:30 AM - Start ascend to lighthouse/viewdeck to catch the sunrise; or lounge by the beach
6:15 AM - Inquire at tourist center on where to rent snorkelling gears; rent snorkelling gears
7:00 AM - Snorkel (the earlier your snorkel, the better chances you have of seeing sea turtles)
10:00 AM - Go back to Ronor's Lodging for free breakfast
10:45 AM - Pack-up!
11:30 AM - ETD from Apo Island to Malatapay port
12:00 PM - ETA at Malatapay; grab lunch in a carindera near port
1:30 PM - Walk back to highway; wait for jeepneys/buses heading for Dumaguete City
2:00 PM - ETD Zamboanguita to Dumaguete City
2:45 PM - ETA Dumaguete City
8:00 AM - Breakfast at Gabby's Bed and Breakfast (great ambiance!)
9:30 AM - Ride tricycle going to Ceres bus terminal; ride ordinary bus en route to Bayawan
9:50 AM - ETD from Ceres bus terminal for Zamboanguita
10:30 AM - ETA at Zamboanguita; walk towards Malatapay port
11:10 AM - ETA at Malatapay port; look for travellers heading for Apo Island to share a boat with; buy water
11:20 AM - ETD from Malatapay port to Apo Island
11:50 AM - Arrival at Apo Island; pay island entrance fee; check-in at Ronor's Lodging; freshen up/shower
2:00 PM - Grab lunch and mango shake at Liberty's Lodge Restaurant
4:00 PM - Roam around the island
5:00 PM - Catch the sunset at the viewdeck/lighthouse; spend time by the beach
6:00 PM - Electricity in the island is turned on; time to charge your batteries!
8:00 PM - Dinner at Liberty's Lodge Restaurant; reserve your seat in boat going back to Malatapay the next day
9:00 PM - Start bed time early if you want to be asleep before lights out
9:30 PM - Lights out!
Day 2: March 1
5:00 AM - Rise and shine; change to your beach/swimming attire
5:30 AM - Start ascend to lighthouse/viewdeck to catch the sunrise; or lounge by the beach
6:15 AM - Inquire at tourist center on where to rent snorkelling gears; rent snorkelling gears
7:00 AM - Snorkel (the earlier your snorkel, the better chances you have of seeing sea turtles)
10:00 AM - Go back to Ronor's Lodging for free breakfast
10:45 AM - Pack-up!
11:30 AM - ETD from Apo Island to Malatapay port
12:00 PM - ETA at Malatapay; grab lunch in a carindera near port
1:30 PM - Walk back to highway; wait for jeepneys/buses heading for Dumaguete City
2:00 PM - ETD Zamboanguita to Dumaguete City
2:45 PM - ETA Dumaguete City
breakdown of expenses
Transportation
Food
Accommodation
Other Expenses
*For budget travellers, check out my Cheapest Way to Experience Apo Island.
- Tricycle to Ceres bus terminal: P9
- Bus fare from Dumaguete City to Zamboanguita: P56 (ordinary bus)
- Boat ride from Malatapay port to Apo Island: P300
- Boat ride from Apo Island to Malatapay port: P300
- Jeepney fare from Dumaguete City to Zamboanguita: P20
- TOTAL: P685/pax
Food
- Bottled water from Malatapay port: P40
- Lunch: P300 (for 2)
- Dinner: P330 (for 2)
- Shake: P100
- Refreshment/shake after snorkelling: P100
- Lunch at Malatapay port: P60
- TOTAL: 615/pax
Accommodation
- Ronor's Lodging: P500 (for 2 pax with free breakfast)
Other Expenses
- Island entrance fee: P100
- Snorkelling gear: P200
- Souvenir T-shirts: P250 each (for adult size)
- Souvenir magnets: P50 - P100 (depending on size)
- Sarong: P250
- Usage of toilet at Malatapay port: P5
*For budget travellers, check out my Cheapest Way to Experience Apo Island.
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what are other destinations outside apo island?
- Manjuyod Sandbar
- Bais Dolphin Watching
- Oslob Whale Watching
- Sumilon Island
If you are planning to visit other places near Apo Island or around Dumaguete, please check out my suggested itinerary of Oslob-Bais-Apo Island in 6 days.
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