Visayas, Leyte and Malapascua
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A safari through three main Philippine areas: Visayan Islands, Leyte, and Malapascua. Malapascua is an island in the Visayan Sea, separated from the northern tip of Cebu Island by a shallow strait, famous for thresher sharks at Monad Shoal. The six-day program starts from Southern Leyte with its whale sharks, continues through Leyte and Panaon islands, Olango, and concludes with two days at Malapascua. Main dive sites: Monad Shoal, Kemod Shoal, White Tip Alley, The Cave, Nudibranch City on Gato Island, Dona Marilyn wreck, and Lighthouse wreck near Leyte.
What You'll See
Conditions
Season
November–May
Visibility
15–30 meters
Water Temperature
26–30°C
Level
From Open Water
Duration
5 nights
Useful Information
Best Season
March–June (Tubbataha), November–May (general dry season)
Visa
Visa-free entry for up to 30 days for Russian citizens
How to Get There
Flights via Manila. To Tubbataha — from Puerto Princesa (Palawan).
Climate
Tropical, 26–34°C
Currency
Philippine Peso (PHP)
Time Zone
UTC+8