{"id":652,"date":"2017-02-24T17:23:24","date_gmt":"2017-02-24T09:23:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/?page_id=652"},"modified":"2025-11-12T19:58:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T11:58:41","slug":"apo-island-tour-diving-and-snorkeling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/en\/resort\/activities\/apo-island-tour-diving-and-snorkeling\/","title":{"rendered":"Apo Island Tour (Diving and Snorkeling)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-926 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_0612-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_0612-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_0612-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_0612-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_0612.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>APO ISLAND TRIP IN BANCA<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_929\" style=\"width: 560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-929\" class=\"wp-image-929 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/DJI_0257-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/DJI_0257-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/DJI_0257-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/DJI_0257-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-929\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">default<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong><em>Apo Island<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;is one&nbsp;of the world\u2019s best known community-organized marine sanctuaries, and as such it has been well documented by the global science community. The project was started in 1982, and led to the creation of hundreds of other marine sanctuaries in the Philippines. It is home to over 650 documented species of fish and estimated to have over 400 species of corals.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Visitors and tourists pay a fee to&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-927 size-large alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Apo-Island-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Apo-Island-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Apo-Island-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Apo-Island-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/>enter Apo Island and to snorkel or dive in the marine sanctuary; these fees are used to keep the sanctuary clean and in good condition.<\/p>\n<p>The island is only 3 km in diameter and 120 m at its highest point, where a light house stands. There is a white stone beach, 250 m long, and an unusual vibrant coral reef.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-928 size-large alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Apo-Island-2-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Apo-Island-2-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Apo-Island-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Apo-Island-2-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The other parts of Apo Island have rocky beaches which are a resource for all kinds of large fish species. There is a hiking trail to the lighthouse on the top of the island where you can see a variety of fruit trees. There is no motorized traffic like cars or motorbikes found on the Island.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Sharing Boat with Divers:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2000 pesos per pax (Apo Island Entrance fee Included)<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-924 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_3907-652x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_3907-652x1024.jpg 652w, https:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_3907-191x300.jpg 191w, https:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_3907-768x1206.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_3907.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Private Boat Option 1: No Pack Lunch<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 80px;\" width=\"673\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"203\"># of Pax<\/td>\n<td width=\"122\">2<\/td>\n<td width=\"63\">3<\/td>\n<td width=\"72\">4<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">5 \u2013 more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"203\">Rates\/ Pax&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PHP<\/td>\n<td width=\"122\">6,315<\/td>\n<td width=\"63\">4,350<\/td>\n<td width=\"72\">3,440<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">2,840<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Inclusions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Entrance Fees (150 pesos\/pax)<\/li>\n<li>Boat transfer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-925 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_0513-1024x721.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_0513-1024x721.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_0513-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_0513-768x541.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/IMG_0513.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Private Boat Option 2: Pack Lunch<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 71px;\" width=\"686\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"229\"># of Pax<\/td>\n<td width=\"73\">2<\/td>\n<td width=\"90\">3<\/td>\n<td width=\"64\">4<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">5 \u2013 more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"229\">Rates\/ Pax&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PHP<\/td>\n<td width=\"73\">6,965<\/td>\n<td width=\"90\">5,090<\/td>\n<td width=\"64\">4,200<\/td>\n<td width=\"108\">3,450<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Inclusions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lunch on the boat<\/li>\n<li>Marine Fees<\/li>\n<li>Boat transfer<\/li>\n<li>Snorkeling equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Itinerary<\/strong>: (this schedule is flexible for your best comfort)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">09:00 &#8211; Depart from the resort to Apo Island<br \/>\n09:30 &#8211; Snorkelling Swim from the boat<br \/>\n12:00 &#8211; Lunch on the boat<br \/>\n13:00 &#8211; Relaxation time<br \/>\n15:00 &#8211; Depart from ApoIsland<br \/>\n15:30 &#8211; Arrival in the resort<\/p>\n<p>Be aware that if the tide is low, our boat can\u2019t reach the shore so you might have to swim a few meters if you want to get on the Island. It\u2019s always a good idea to bring booties or slippers to protect your feet, extra towels, extra t-shirt or wind coat!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; APO ISLAND TRIP IN BANCA Apo Island&nbsp;is one&nbsp;of the world\u2019s best known community-organized marine sanctuaries, and as such it has been well documented by the global science community. The project was started in 1982, and led to the creation<span class=\"ellipsis\">&hellip;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/en\/resort\/activities\/apo-island-tour-diving-and-snorkeling\/\">Read more &#8250;<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- end of .read-more --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":43,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"full-width-page.php","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-652","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/652","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=652"}],"version-history":[{"count":67,"href":"https:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/652\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1168,"href":"https:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/652\/revisions\/1168"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/43"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thalattaresort.com\/m\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=652"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}