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I wouldn’t recommend you to buy a sim card at Manila airport. If you wish comfort you can buy eSim online and if you aren’t in a hurry just go around phone shops in the city and compare prices to buy the cheapest sim card in Manila. Read here Philippines sim card for tourist and best Philippines eSimWHERE TO STAY IN THE PHILIPPINES
You can get accommodation starting from 800-1000 PHP (less than $20 USD) for a room in a guesthouse. Can you imagine if you are two of you traveling in the Philippines, it will be $10 USD each. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATION WITH BOOKING AND AGODA!BOOK YOUR TRAVEL INSURANCE
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How to get from Dumaguete to Apo Island
If you want to get from Dumaguete to Apo Island. There are jeepneys going to Malapatay leaving from the market in Dumaguete City. It takes 45 minutes and it costs 25 PHP. Also Ceres Liner is going to Malapatay and it costs 50 PHP an condition bus and 25 PHP not air condition bus. Tell the driver to stop at Malapatay Market. You have to cross the market until you reach the beach where you will sea the boats going from Dumaguete to Apo Island. There are a few options private boat 2000 PHP good for 4 people, 3000 PHP good for 8 people and 3500 PHP for 10 people. You have to agree when to come back and it’s including the return if you go for a day tour. The travel time is around 40 minutes to one hour depending of the sea. There are public boats charging 300 PHP per person and 20 PHP for residents in Apo Island. But there is no proper schedule for local boats going to Apo Island. Last boat is leaving to Apo Island around 4 pm so make sure you get on time. First boat is leaving around 8 am!Things to Know before visiting Apo Island
There are only living around 1000 people in the island. There is no continuous electricity in Apo Island. And it’s usually you will have electricity from sunset around 6 pm until midnight. There are a few hotels with their own generators that will give you a few more hours. There are no ATM’s so make sure that you are bringing cash if you stay overnight. The boats are going to Apo Island from 8 am to 4 pm. If you share a boat you have to agree the schedule that you will be back. The latest boat leaving Apo Island is 4 pm.Prices and Entrance Fees in Apo Island
Read general information about prices and entrance fees in Apo Island. The admission fee is 100 PHP. A guide for snorkeling will cost around 300 PHP good enough for 4 people. You can also rent snorkeling gear for 100 PHP and life jacket for 200 PHP. The fees for diving are 200 PHP per person. Diving costs around 1500 PHP. There are day tours from Dumaguete to Apo Island that costs 1000-1200 PHP per person. The main activity is diving or snorkeling with the turtles and it’s something that we can recommend 100 %. We were snorkeling for a few hours and we saw plenty of turtles. You can stay overnight in the island if you wish. Click here if you want to get your discount booking activities in the Cebu, the Philippines with Klook!Thigns do in Apo Island
If you are going to Apo Island there are day tours from Dumaguete 1000-1200 PHP that they will include entrance fees, renting snorkeling gear and transportation. It’s almost the same price that if you decide to do on your own.Snorkeling
You don’t have to be an expert for snorkeling in Apo Island. You will see turtles everywhere and even coral life very close to the seashore. You will have to rent your snorkeling gear or bring your own. In the tourist office where you pay the fees they will take care of your belongings.Diving
Hiking to the Lighthouse
Watch the Sunset
Interact with Locals
What to Bring to Apo Island
Where to Stay in Apo Island
Apo Island is really small and there aren’t many places to stay. Prices for a room can go from 1000-2000 PHP. You can go cheaper or higher from these rates depending the comfort that you wish! You can book a place in Apo Island before you travels! Click here to get the best deals with Booking and Agoda. Click here to get your discount booking activities in the Philippines with Klook! Hope it’s useful this blog post how to get from Dumaguete to Apo Island. Things to know before visiting Apo Island and things to do in our Apo Island travel guide. Feel free to use our links for discounts. Using our links will help us to continue with the maintenance of the website and it will not cost you anything. Thanks for the love guys Happy Travels!About the Author: Ruben, co-founder of Gamintraveler.com since 2014, is a seasoned traveler from Spain who has explored over 100 countries since 2009. Known for his extensive travel adventures across South America, Europe, the US, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and Africa, Ruben combines his passion for adventurous yet sustainable living with his love for cycling, highlighted by his remarkable 5-month bicycle journey from Spain to Norway. He currently resides in Spain, where he continues sharing his travel experiences with his partner, Rachel, and their son, Han.
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Sriranga Rao
Tuesday 28th of January 2020
Hi,when we are snorkeling. , is there a safe place to keep our valuable in Apo island.
Ruben Arribas
Tuesday 28th of January 2020
Hi there, For sure there is an office where you have to pay the entrance and environmental fee where you can let your belongings. We were bringing with ourselves to the beach and everything was fine!
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