🗓️ 2026 GROUP DATES:
Fri 3 Apr - Tue 7 Apr 2026
🎉 Good Friday PH (Fri 3 Apr 2026)
✨ LEAVE REQUIRED:
2 Days Leave only
5D4n 🐋 ethical whaleshark snorkel 🇵🇭 donsol, philippines
🐋 WWF INITIATED ECO-TOURISM:
Since 1998, WWF Philippines worked with the town of Donsol to develop a responsible and minimal impact, eco-tourism whaleshark snorkeling program. With proper guidelines of interaction, a no feeding policy and regulated limits on the number of boats and people per Whaleshark.
🇵🇭 CHOOSING DONSOL OVER OSLOB:
By choosing Donsol over Oslob, be part of the movement to encourage better Animal Welfare standards in Tourism.
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📸 2025 ethical whaleshark snorkeling GALLERY
🏔️ Adventure itinerary
Day 1 - (L/D) Journey to Legazpi / Daraga 🇵🇭 Philippines
✈️ Fly SIN 1.50am to DRP 12.15pm (1 Stop Manila: 5hr 10min)
Suggested Flight: Cebu Pacific
(S$421.22 as of Wed 24 Dec 2025)
Lunch by the lake with views of 🌋 Mayon Volcano, the most symmetrical Volcano in the World. Transfer to our tranquil Donsol 3* Beachfront Resort 🏖️
Day 2 (B/L/D) 🐋 Ethical Whaleshark Snorkeling, River Cave 🏞️
🐋 Ethical Whaleshark Safari, Attempt #1 - as the Whalesharks in Donsol are not fed, this is a 3hr Boat, Safari style experience. We'll have 2 sessions planned to Snorkel with the Whalesharks on D2 & D3 (in case we don't see them on D2).
In the evening, we'll end off our day with a magical Fireflies Boat Ride. Did you know? ✨ A good population of fireflies are a good indication of a healthy ecosystem, clean environment, unpolluted soil & water.
Day 3 (B/L/D) 🐋 Ethical Whaleshark Snorkeling, Fireflies ✨
🐋 Ethical Whaleshark Safari, Attempt #2 - in case we don't see them on D2. Alternatively, enjoy your time at leisure at our beachfront resort. 🏖️
Visit a quaint, hidden underground river cave, popular with locals, entering & exiting via Bamboo raft, which are very nice & refreshing to climb through and swim in! 🏞️
* Subject to final change and adjustments.
Day 4 (B/L/D)
Today we make our way back to Legazpi. Enjoy an exhilarating 🏎️ ATV Ride toward the beautiful Mayon Volcano 🌋 through streams & rough terrains (not for the faint hearted!) 🏞️
Spend the afternoon visiting some key sights in the region, such as the Cagsawa Ruins, still standing after a Volcanic eruption in the 1800s, and Daraga Church, built from Volcanic stone. 🌋
We'll spend our last night in a hotel with a pool overlooking the beautiful Mayon Volcano! 🌋
Day 5 (B)
Check Out for our transfer to Airport
Return Flight to Singapore
✈️ Fly DRP 2pm to SIN 12.35am+1 (1 Stop Manila: 5hr 25min)
Arrive back in Singapore, Wed 8 Apr 2026, 12.35am
S$1,588
ADVENTURE COST
S$1,288
EARLY BIRD
BOOK BY 30 DEC 2025
/ WHILST SPOTS LAST
S$1,388
2026 PRICE HIKE
EARLY BIRD: First 4 - 6pax
* Please be reminded that Whaleshark sightings cannot be guaranteed. However, what we can assure you is that we only organise this trip during the ideal best month: ie. Apr - the peak krill & Whaleshark season in Donsol.
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✅ INCLUSIONS
Accomms based on Twin/Double Share
3* Midrange Beach Resort, Hotel
4 Nights Accoms:
3N Donsol Beach Resort, 1N Legazpi Hotel
English Speaking Guide, Private Vehicle & Driver
Activities as Listed
D2 Whaleshark Snorkeling, if we were not able to see the Whalesharks on D2, a 2nd session will be provided complimentary on D3.
🥘 Most Meals as Indicated in Itinerary B/L/D
🛞 Group Transfers for those on suggested Flights
(If using different flights, separate transfers will be required at additional cost)
❌ EXCLUSIONS
Airfare is not included
✈️ Suggested Airfare Estimation:
Cebu Pacific ~ S$421.22/pax
*Last checked Wed 24 Dec 2025
🥘 Meals not Indicated in Itinerary above
- Tipping for Drivers & Guides
- Personal Expenses
- Travel Insurance
👯♀️ accommodation:
3* Midrange Beach Resort / Hotel or similar, Price based on Twin / Double Share Rooming
For those joining on your own / solo, you can opt to either top up for a single room, or be paired with someone of same gender (if any) to enjoy the same twin / double share price.
Single Room Top Up: Price TBA
✈️ suggested flights
Singapore SIN > Legazpi / Daraga DRP
1. Depart: Fri 3 Apr 2026
SIN 01.50am > MNL 5.45am, 5J804
MNL 10.55am > DRP 12.15pm, 5J325
5hr 10min layover in MNL Manila
Collect & Re-check in Luggage
Legazpi / Daraga DRP > Singapore SIN
2. Return: Tue 7 Apr 2026
DRP 02.00pm > MNL 03.15pm, 5J324
MNL 08.40pm > SIN 12.35am+1, 5J803
Arrives Singapore SIN, Wed 8 Apr 2026, 12.35am
5hr 25min layover in MNL Manila
Collect & Re-check in Luggage
our reviews
“It was my second trip with Nicole and it turned out to be one of my best vacations!
Nicole is the perfect travel host who takes care of end to end itinerary with no loose ends. She is such a kind and humble being that one connects to her instantly.
She goes an extra mile to make sure all are comfortable and enjoying themselves.”
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