MALAPASCUA AND LEYTE
The Philippines with Anders Salesjö
The Philippines with Anders Salesjö
From 26,595 SEK per person
March 20 - April 02, 2027 - FULLY BOOKED
Experience - Diving trip with Anders Salesjö to the lovely Philippines. Malapascua and Southern Leyte are located in the central and eastern parts of the Philippines. Malapascua has managed to build up a reputation both for divers and backpackers and mainly the magical fox sharks or thresher sharks have made the place almost mythical. Southern Leyte is not yet that developed for diving and mass tourism has not yet found its way here. The area around Sogod Bay is known for whale sharks in season and other cartilaginous fish are also regularly seen here such as manta rays and sometimes also hammerhead sharks, reef sharks and lots of other fish.
The diving at the various sites is done from a traditional Filipino bangka boat and is simple. Tank and weights are included and we have booked 22 dives in advance with 10 at Malapascua + 12 dives in Södra Leyte* at the various locations. More diving can of course be booked on site. * – of which 2 night dives
One of the world's most beautiful coral walls is here at Southern Leyte and the Napantao dive site, pure magic! The thresher sharks at Kimod shoal in Malapascua are an almost magical experience that should be on every diver's wish list. At Southern Leyte, we will of course follow up on the coral planting project that we have been involved in before and which was very much appreciated.
Marine biology and UV photo
On the trip you will dive and experience the animals on the coral reefs. At the same time you will also have the opportunity to learn more about the corals and other animals you see. Our Ambassador Anders Salesjö will hold regular gatherings where he will show pictures and tell more about the animals below the surface. If you are an underwater photographer and want help with lens selection and camera settings, etc., Anders is always at hand
NOTE Note – The price of the trip is a very rough estimate in February 2024 based on prices we can relate to for 2025. The price may be adjusted for 2027 depending on foreign operators' price changes, flight prices and exchange rates. Only fully paid arrangements guarantee a fixed price
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Included in the trip:
Flights Scandinavia – Cebu/Manila round tripDomestic flights Manila – TaclobanAirport – resort round trip transfer1 night at Waterfront Airport Hotel in Cebu, sharing a double room including breakfast5 nights at Evolution Resort, Malapascua, share in deluxe double roomBreakfast at Evolution Resort8 boat dives incl. guide, tank and weights (incl. Kimod Shoal)Day trip to Gato Island with 2 dives incl. guide, tank and weights and lunch6 nights at Sogod Bay Scuba Resort, sharing a double room12 boat dives including tank, weights and guideBreakfast at Sogod Bay Scuba Resort100% climate compensated trip by Scuba Travel
Along for the ride
On this diving trip to the Philippines, Anders Salesjö, who is a marine biologist and underwater photographer and works as a marine biology teacher, will take you with him. He is extremely curious about the wildlife below the surface and never gets tired of being down there with his camera. He is also passionate about sharing his experiences from the underwater world with others. Anders believes that it is very important to spread knowledge about life below the surface.
Philippines
You start your journey by flying to Cebu City and here you will take out your luggage and go through immigration and then have a night there to catch up with the time zone and rest up after a long journey. The next day we take you on to Malapascua and experience the diving at this lovely island. After Malapascua it will be a trip to Southern Leyte and experience the tranquility and the fine reefs and the exciting marine life.
In both places you have breakfast included during the stay and a diving package with 10 + 12 dives pre-booked. After a total of 12 nights of accommodation and hopefully lots of new experiences and filled with new knowledge, we will make our way back to Manila to rebook an international flight and travel back to Scandinavia.
During your dive you will have the chance to experience a lot such as thresher sharks, reef sharks, pygmy seahorses, frogfish, ghost pipefish, scorpion fish, nudibranchs, moray eels, octopuses, turtles, beautiful reefs, magical coral walls and lots of other fish. Join me for what I call a bit of the unknown or as yet unexploited Philippines,
Evolution
Evolution is a small and charming owner-managed resort that offers everything you need to enjoy fantastic diving and a vacation you can only dream of.
The resort has a total of 16 rooms with either air conditioning or fan options. All rooms are just a stone’s throw from the beach, surrounded by palm trees, sand and hammocks. In one of Malapascua’s quietest areas, this is a great place to rest and relax – both between and after your dives.
All rooms have free drinking water and a private terrace, just a few meters from the beach, restaurant and dive center.
Sogod Bay
Sogod Bay Scuba Resort is located near the small town of Padre Burgos on the island of Leyte. The resort is located right on the ocean and is run by Phil and Darlene McGuire along with their staff. Here you are far from the usual tourist trails and can enjoy the fantastic diving that the resort is built around.
The rooms are available in four different sizes.andarder and are located both at the resort and a few minutes walk from it. All rooms have air conditioning and private showers and toilets.
The resort has a large, lovely outdoor terrace with tables and chairs, where you can enjoy morning coffee, afternoon and evening drinks, meals or simply relax with a view of the sea. There is also a spacious common room that serves as a day room and dining room.
Itinerary day by day
Day 1
We leave Scandinavia and fly to Cebu in the Philippines.
Day 2
Arrival and we take you to the airport hotel in Cebu, Share in a double room including breakfast
Day 3
After breakfast transfer to Malapascua by car and ferry
Day 3-8
Five nights accommodation at Malapscua, share in double room including breakfast Diving package with 10 dives including, tank, weights, guide, boat. Diving one day to Gato island with 2 dives including lunch is included in these 10 dives. Diving at Kimod Shoal and thresher sharks is included in the diving package. Marine park fees are added on site.
Day 8
Transfer to Cebu Port and ferry in the afternoon to Southern Leyte. Meeting and transfer to your accommodation.
Day 8 – 14
You will stay in shared Ocean View rooms with breakfast included. Here you will dive every day in Leyte and experience everything Leyte has to offer. The package includes 12 pre-booked dives including tank, weights, guide and boat. Marine park fees will be added on site.
Day 14
After breakfast, transfer to the airport, fly back to Manila, where we will change flights and then return home or continue the adventure for those who wish to extend.
Day 15
Back in Scandinavia.
Please note!
Our program is only a preliminary plan that is influenced based on the external conditions that the weather gods reward us with, possible flight changes or other external circumstances. This means that we may have to move activities and dive sites to other days and also replace planned activities with alternatives if required. We ask you to be flexible.
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Diving Malapascua
Diving Southern Leyte
