Apo Island
Region VII · Negros Oriental
Apo Island is the Philippines' most successful marine sanctuary story — a tiny volcanic island off Negros Oriental where the local community banned dynamite fishing in the 1980s and rebuilt the reef from scratch. Today the coral is extraordinary: drop off the beach and you're in 15 metres of visibility, swimming with green sea turtles that are so accustomed to divers they barely flinch. Day trips from Dauin or Dumaguete (P600–1,200 boat + P200 entrance fee) are the standard approach, but staying
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Siquijor Island Day Trip from Dumaguete — Waterfalls, Beaches & Heritage
Full day (9-10 hrs)
₱2800
Siquijor Full Island Tour — Cambugahay Falls, Lazi Church & San Juan Beach
Full day (8-9 hrs)
₱1500
Siquijor Snorkeling & Manta Bowl Dive
Half day (4-5 hrs)
₱1800
Siquijor Mystical Tour — Folk Healers, Old Balete Tree & Healing Potions
Half day (4-5 hrs)
₱1200
Siquijor Cliff Jumping & Tulapos Marine Sanctuary Snorkeling
Half day (4-5 hrs)
₱1500
Siquijor Freedom Beach & Coral Garden Island Hopping
Half day (3-4 hrs)
₱1000
Siquijor Sunset Canoeing Tour — Mangroves & Coastal Paddling
2-3 hrs (evening)
₱800
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