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ANNUAL PHILIPPINES DIVE TRIP

Sharks and Sardines

INR 179,500

25 March - 05 April, 2025

11 Nights / 12 Days

18 Guided Dives + 2 Whale Shark Snorkelling tours

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The Plan

One of a Kind Adventure

We have carefully researched and planned the route to cover the best dive destinations in the Philippines that offer rare marine encounters. The 11Nights/12Days itinerary includes guided dives, snorkelling tours, day trip to the world renowned Kawasaki Falls, and plenty of extras.
As the route involves multiple legs, we have prepared an optimised logistics plan to ensure minimal time spent on transfers.

The dive plan/dive sites are subject to change based on local regulations, diver experience, weather, and logistics and are completely at the discretion of the boat captain & dive guide. Safety always comes first.

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Best time to Dive
March - April

Required level

Open Water Certified SCUBA Diver ( no min dives required )

Forecast

Sun & Mild to Medium

currents

Difficulty

Beginner friendly. Great for advanced divers too

Highlight

Whale Sharks, Thresher Sharks , Sardine Run

Sogod Bay

Dive Sites & Marine Life Highlights

The Philippines is home to the second largest known population of Whale Sharks in the world and Sogod Bay located on Leyte island has been a Whale Shark hotspot for the last 20 years.

These gentle giants are attracted to the plankton rich and krill filled waters enroute migration. Sogod has a great mix of several kinds of sites (many within Marine Protected Areas) with different topography, all within a half hour boat ride of the resort - Adrian’s Cove, Zach’s Cove, Napantao boast endless pristine reefs teeming with fish and macro species.

Prime Dive Season : December to May (for Whale Sharks)

Moalboal

Dive Sites & Marine Life Highlights

The Sardine Run near Panagsama Beach at Moalboal is the second largest in the world and a must see natural wonder. Millions of sardines swirl in unison creating breathtaking moments for divers.

Strict marine protection laws ensure thriving sardine schools year round. Pescador island is a majestic uninhabitable island that boasts 450 species of hard coral and thousands of fish species such as pyramid butterflyfish, tuna, nudibranchs, snake eel, frog fish, barracuda.

Prime Dive Season : December to April

Malapascua

Dive Sites & Marine Life Highlights

Malapascua is one of the only places in the world where divers can reliably see the elusive Thresher Sharks.

They visit cleaning stations located in shallower depths at Kimud Shoal. Sunset dives in Malapascua are famous for the special Mandarin Fish mating dance ritual. Gato Island is an uninhabited island located in a marine protected area.

The dive sites here are thriving with soft coral gardens and offer beautiful swim throughs that house sleeping white tip reef sharks. Divers also encounter bamboo sharks, sea snakes, seahorses, nudibranchs.

Prime Dive Season : January to April

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Accomodation

Sogod Bay ( 3 Nights )

The beachside resort offers a breathtaking view of Sogod Bay and a coastline unmarred by urban development. Various amenities available include swimming pool, camera room, entertainment area including a terrace bar, darts board, billiards table, and mini gym.

All rooms have WiFi, an ensuite bathroom, balcony / terrace, and offer ample storage space. The resort's restaurant offers Asian & Western cuisines as well as beers and cocktails. The Roof Top area offers 360° views of the bay and mountains.