Southern Visayas Island of Negros Adventure Tours: Philippines Travel Diary
Travel Diary for Day 7-8:
After the four days of our Philippine travel adventure (Day 3-6) to the stunning beaches of Bantayan Island, and in the beautiful city of Cebu, the next two days (Day 7-8) were the continuation of our Cebu Island adventure and the start of our exciting journey to the Island of Negros in the Visayas area, Philippines.
Day 7: How do we Visit the Whale Shark Watching Spot in Oslob?
27 February:
On this day of our Philippine Travel Guide Adventure (Day 7), we left our accommodation in Cebu City at 6:30 a.m. by a public bus, to reach the whale shark watching spot in Oslob, located in the Southern part of Cebu Province. At 7:30 a.m., we were already taking a satisfying dip in the cool waters of Oslob. I (Dani) was tongue-tied to see the whale sharks and enjoyed swimming with these stunning creatures. Unfortunately, the place at that time was crowded with local tourists.
Known as the biggest fish on the planet, whale sharks, also called butanding, are friendly sea giants that are not supposed to stay in one place. But feeding them makes them attracted to stick at Oslob.
While swimming with the whales in Oslob, one of these "Gentle Giants" almost swallowed Zak. For some unknown reason, Zak did not notice it coming and ended up right in front of one's mouth, in which he would have easily fit. Although whale watching in Oslob is very controversial, our close encounter with the whales was great and worth sharing.
How do we get from Oslob to Apo Island?
How do we Snorkel on Apo Island with Giant Sea Turtles?
Looking forward to a mind-blowing experience in the Philippines? Try snorkeling. We went snorkeling in the approximately 1-kilometer marine conservation Apo Island in the Negros province, and saw about 8 turtles.
Splashing around with these creatures was fascinating. But, you have to hire a guide to go snorkeling in the sanctuary, to ensure safety. Also, make sure to observe precautionary measures to preserve its rich marine life.
There on the island, we met Kinkin. He is a local of the island who owns a small restaurant, simply named after him. It's right on the beach, where the turtle sanctuary is located. The restaurant offers authentic Filipino foods at an affordable price. He is such a cool guy who supports the local government of Negros Island in protecting the Apo Island Turtle sanctuary from mass tourism. To do so, they limit tourists from visiting the island.
How do we get from Apo Island to Dumaguete City?
From Apo Island back to Malatapay Wharf, we took a small Banca. The banca trip lasted for almost 45 minutes. Then, we took another 24 kilometer-ride by a minivan to head back to Dumaguete City, Negros province. The weather was rough, and the entire transfer was quite challenging. It was such a relief for all of us to finally arrive in Dumaguete.
Google My Maps Southern Visayas Island of Negros Adventures: Day 7-8
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What are the Best Accommodations in the Central Visayas Region?
You have no reason to worry when it comes to finding cozy and affordable accommodation when you travel to the Central Visayas Region. The rapid growth of Central Visayas tourism in the past decade has brought a great leap in infrastructure and public transportation. Because of the influx of foreign visitors in the region, municipalities and cities have established a wide array of accommodations to ensure a comfortable visit for local and foreign guests.
Day 8: How do we Explore the Manjuyod White Sandbar in Negros?
How do we Get from Bais City to Dumaguete by Public Bus?
As we decided to cut our trip short, we took the same banca again to go back to the pier in Bais, North of Dumaguete as it was a roundtrip island adventure. From there, we rode a public bus from Bais City to head back to Dumaguete City. The bus trip lasted for almost 2 hours and was around 37 km. This is the most affordable option to travel from Bais City to Dumaguete City.
On the local and provincial buses in the Philippines, you usually find signs of their destination in the front window (right side of the windshield) next to the entrance door.
When we finally arrived, I ran into the next bar because I really had to use the restroom. Of course, we ended up spending some time in restaurant Allegre, enjoying some good drinks. The restaurant is located on Dumaguete’s beachfront, near Rizal Boulevard. Ultimately, we stayed there for dinner and had delicious and affordable pizza and chicken wings.
What are the Top Things to do in Negros Province?
Are you wondering why tourists keep on coming back to Central Visayas? There are a lot of activities, places to visit, and foods to try will keep you busy during your stay in Negros Province. Here are some of the top things to see and do in the province’s capital, Dumaguete:
Google My Maps Philippines Travel Diary: Day 1 to Day 51
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Philippines Adventure Tours from Day 1 to Day 51
We went to a lot of places and experienced many unforgettable adventures during our visit to the Philippines. Here is a complete overview of the Philippines Travel Diary experience for our 51 Days trip to the different destinations in the Philippines in 2017:
Day 1-2: Manila Adventure Tours
Day 3-4: Bantayan Island Adventure Tours
Day 5-6: Cebu City & South Cebu Adventure Tours
Day 7-8: Southern Visayas Island of Negros Adventure Tours
Day 9-11: Siquijor Island Adventure Tours
Day 12-14: Guimaras Island Adventure Tours
Day 15-17: Gigantes Island Adventure Tours
Day 18-20: Philippine Visa Extension & Food Tours in Metro Manila
Day 21-23: Puerto Princesa Adventure Tours
Day 24-25: El Nido Adventure Tours
Day 26-27: El Nido Motorbike Adventure & Puerto Princesa Island Hopping Tour
Day 28-29: Baguio City Adventure Tours
Day 30-31: Sagada Adventure Tours
Day 32-33: Buscalan, Kalinga Adventure Tours
Day 34: Banaue, Batad Rice Terraces Adventure Tours
Day 35-36: Pangasinan Adventure Tours
Day 37-38: Hundred Islands National Park Adventure Tours
Day 42-47: Metro Manila Adventure Tours
Day 40-41: Leyte Eastern Visayas Adventure Tours
Day 48- 50: The Bamboo Paraiso Beach Resort & Hundred Islands Adventures
Day 51: Best Tour in Pangasinan & Back to Manila
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SUMMARY: Southern Visayas Island of Negros Adventures
Check out our Southern Visayan Island of Negros travel guide blog to get more extensive insider tips and must-visit destinations in Negros Island.
Moving on to our next destination (Day 9-11), we will visit the mystical island of Siquijor for the next few days of this Philippine adventure.