Make the most of your visit to the Philippines with a luxury island hopping itinerary in the Visayas, spending five nights each at two of the country’s finest dive resorts.
The Philippines lies at the very heart of the Coral Triangle and the diving on this itinerary does not disappoint, with both resorts renowned for the exceptional biodiversity of their reefs.
Atmosphere Resort and Spa is in Dumaguete, an area rich in weird and wonderful marine life that is a hit with photographers. Nearby Apo Island is blessed with superb coral reefs to enjoy on a day trip.
Amun Ini Resort, hidden in a quiet corner of Bohol, is ideally located to enjoy a 15km stretch of untouched coral reef that dazzles in its diversity.
Suggested Itinerary
Days1-2: Depart the UK for Cebu
Fly to Cebu airport and overnight.
Day3: Transfer to Dumaguete
Transfer by land and boat to Dauin Dumaguete, which normally takes around five hours in total. Check in to your room at Atmosphere Resort & Spa for a five night stay.
This elegant resort provides the perfect mix of indulgence and relaxation. When you’re not sampling the fabulous diving, you are encouraged take a refreshing dip in the infinity pool, unwind at the spa, or take advantage of the on site yoga classes.
Days4-7: Critter diving & Apo Island
During your stay at Atmosphere Resort you have an ten dive package, including Nitrox for certified divers and a day trip to nearby Apo Island, famed for its exceptional coral reefs.
Day8: Transfer to Anda on Bohol
It is a five hour journey - again by road and boat - to the stunning island of Bohol, where you have a five night stay at the secluded beach resort of Amun Ini.
After your diving each day, you can avail yourself of yet another beautiful infinity pool, unwind at your second spa of the trip or simply lay in a hammock and gaze at the horizon. The warmest hospitality is perfectly juxtaposed with first class service throughout this carefully considered itinerary.
Days9-12: Dive the reefs of Anda
Over the next few days you have a ten dive package to enjoy some of the most pristine reefs that the Philippines has to offer. Nitrox is included for certified divers.
Day13: Depart Cebu
Transfer back to Cebu by road and boat for your international flight home.
Day14: Arrive UK
Please note: You can expect to pay some small marine sanctuary fees locally at Apo Island and Anda.
Key info
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Duration and price including flights from/to UK: 14 daysfrom £4,295 pp
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