Magellan

Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 12:00pm - Friday, February 24, 2012 at 3:00pm

An authentic safari to Malapascua and Limasawa

Just like Ferdinand de Magellan, your expedition will take you to Limasawa, a small island in the region South of Leyte, steeped in history since the Spanish conquest of the 16th century. During your safari you will already have discovered sites such as Malapascua Island, which has a superb white sandy beach and has gained notoriety due to the discreet thresher sharks tha...t patrol the blue waters. Other sites include Calangaman where we find a long beach of fine sand, Baybay, a charming small village both authentic and welcoming or Gato and Quatro Islas, with their underwater treasures. But don't forget the majestic whale sharks, that the Filipinos call "bulinao", which for several months of the year visit the bay of Sogod.

The Magellan safari is designed for experienced divers who wish to combine «deep blue» dives, in search of large fish life and dives oriented more towards fixed fauna and colours. For those who have already taken a Visayas safari, this itinerary will perfectly complement their experience of the Philippines.

Magellan itinerary

A nomadic itinerary of 12 nights with exclusive dives, land based visits and small typical hotels.

Our Magellan safari, like all our other safaris, includes the services of one of our Team Abyss guides for the entire voyage, without changing group or boat. Whether you are solo or as a couple, in family or in group, this safari is suitable for both experienced divers or non divers in search of a true change of scene.

Itinerary

Stage1 : Cebu City (1 night)

Greeting at the airport and transfer to the Montebello Villa Hotel. Dinner by the pool and free evening.

Stage2 : Malapascua (4 nights)

Departure for Malapascua by boat (4.5 hour trip). You will discover the East coast of Cebu Island, the small villages and countryside. Stay at the Mangrove Oriental Hotel, a family hotel in a quiet bay. During this second stage the morning dives will be devoted to the search for the thresher shark and those in the afternoon will be done on the surrounding reef with coral, fish life, nudibranches and sea horses.

Stage3 : Baybay (1 night)

Crossing from Malapascua to Baybay by boat (4 hour trip with a stop at Calangaman). A stopover in an authentic village, home to a curious and welcoming population, with a visit to a colourful local market.

Stage4 : Padre Burgos (5 nights)

Crossing from Baybay to Padre Burgos by boat (4 hour trip with a stop on Quatro Islas). The second part of our safari will be devoted to the serach for whale sharks in Sogod Bay, plus the discovery of the fabulous sites of Limasawa Island. This entire stage provides us with both moments of calm, and of surprise.

Stage5 : Cebu City (1 night)

Crossing from Padre Burgos to Mactan Island (Cebu) by boat (4 hour trip). On our last night at the Montebello Villa Hotel, we will invite you to an exquisite dinner and the next morning you will have a free day with the option to visit the markets and historical centre of Cebu. Final transfer to the international airport depending on your connecting flights.