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Old 04-11-2008, 11:42 PM
lonely_planet
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Default Re: Apo Island

Went to Apo Island a week ago and here are some (hopefully helpful) info as of April 5, 2008:

Getting to and from Apo Island
Cebu to Dumaguete
Ceres Bus
Php 190 (Aircon) + Barge Php 60
Schedule:
6 AM
10 AM
1 PM
3 PM
6 PM

Php 168 (Non-AC) + Barge Php 60
Schedule: 730 AM

Dumaguete to Cebu:
Aircon
430 AM
645 AM (or 845 AM...not sure which)
10 AM
1215 PM
345 PM

Non Aircon 1030 AM


From Dumaguete to Malatapay, you can take the bus to Bayawan, just ask the driver to drop you off at Malatapay. Fare Php 20

Pumpboat from Malatapay to Apo Island:
Good for 5 pax Php 1500
Good for 8 pax Php 2500
Rates are for day trip only. If overnight, add Php 200

Apo Island Fees
General Admission Php 100 (Adult) (If you're from Neg Or province, rates are cheaper)
Scuba Diving within marine sanctuary Php 300 per person per dive
Scuba Diving outside the sanctuary Php 200 per person per dive
Snorkeling within the sanctuary Php 50
Camping Php 50 per day

Accommodations: (See websites for room rates)
Apo Island Beach Resort
www.apoislandbeachresort.com

Liberty Community Lodge
www.apoisland.com

Food: You can opt to order at the resorts, or go to the town where there are many sari-sari stores. You can ask them to cook for you for a fee.



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