This week we travel from Siquijor to Apo Island. For a day trip only, but yet it’s enough to impress ;) Keep on reading for all the places I visited! All information is to be found down below.
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--TOUR TO APO ISLAND--
Was arranged through Coco Grove.
From my hotel (Garden Bungalows resort) they called to Coco Grove. Because the tour is busy, they want you to pass by the resort and confirm (pay) your booking the day before. Don’t forget to do so! Or they might give your spot to someone else…
Price when I visited: just under 1900 pesos per person, including lunch. Excluding transport to Coco Grove on Siquijor where the tour starts.
You need to be there 7.30 in the morning, or 7.00 if you want breakfast here first. Breakfast is quite nice here! And big, it will definitely get you full till lunch ;)
You can also reach Apo Island from Dumaguete or Dauin, which is actually a shorter boatride. What I liked about Coco Grove is that they have a resort on the island, where you have your lunch. It’s a secluded little beach, perfect to relax for an our or so!
--SLEEP IN SIQUIJOR OR APO ISLAND--
►Coco Grove - https://goo.gl/MkZ5p7
There are quite a lot of resorts and hotels, small and big. Most suggested online is Coco Grove. I haven’t slept here, but my tour to Apo island was organized through this place. It looked great! Really good. You won’t be disappointed staying here I am sure. Though for my taste maybe a bit big, which is why I stayed in the place down below.
►Garden Bungalows Resort - https://goo.gl/KpSS3h
I loved this place! If you want something more personal, go for Garden Bungalows. A resort with 4 places only, and a pool in between. Of course situated in a lovely garden. The owner and members of the resort took me (and other guests) to some amazing places, I wouldn’t have found myself! You can arrange motorcycles and a tour over the island with them as well.
► Apo Island
There are a few homestays on the island, if you’re on a budget.
The resort linked to Coco Grove is this one:
http://www.apoislandresort.com/
And then there’s this one as well:
http://www.apoisland.com/
--EAT IN SIQUIJOR--
►Ustory
Quiet, at the beach, romantic. Very good choice. Eat here at least one night.
►Saki
Japanese restaurant up the hill. Hidden gem! They also have rooms for rent.
Eat here at least one night ;)
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This teeny tiny little heaven over here is Apo Island. Easily reached from Dumaguete, but today we’ll go from Siquijor. Starting our journey early in the morning, at Coco Grove.
Apo island is a small community, with less than a thousand inhabitants. It’s best known for being a Marine Sanctuary, the second oldest in the entire country. Protecting the wonders under the surface since 1985, this place served as an example for hundreds of other sanctuaries throughout the Philippines.
There are too many good reefs here to see on just one day trip. Because the whole area is basically full of them!
And because swimming makes you hungry, we get head back to a little hidden lagoon. Just enjoy the crystal blue waters and fine sand, with a good plate of food!
Back on the shore, there is an other surprise for us. Cause the owner of our hotel takes us to this little hidden gem up the hill. Great to experience sunset over the island. And if you’re up for some funky drinks..!
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