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» Alona Beach
 
The underwater world around Alona Beach, Panglao Island, with the bio-diversity of an intact coral reef, has an international reputation of the highest order.

A submarine world of countless fish. The sea here supports the widest range of coral types. However we can give general indications only as to the special features of individ...more details »


» Apo Island
 
When it comes to classic Indonesian islands mystique, Java is undeniably a truly extraordinary island. With a human history dating back a million years to lquote Java Man quote , this island of more than 115 million people oozes an exotic culture of time honoured traditions embedded in a dramatic landscape of hillsides sculptured by a thousand yea...more details »

» Balicasag
 
A 23-day trek crossing the island of Seram in Indonesia quote s Spice Islands on foot. Difficult, tough, challenging and arduous at times - incorporating a hard, non-technical, scramble to the 3027m summit of Mount Binaia.

It is suitable only for those who are both physically and mentally fit.Passing through Manusela National Park (famed fo...more details »

» Batangas
 
The nearest diving haven from Manila, Batangas is only two and a half hours from Manila by car. It is also considered the jump-off point for new and experienced divers to other exciting dive destinations. The area offers superb first-hand introduction to the exciting world of diving.

BATANGAS DIVING SEASON: Although diving here is possible all ye...more details »


» Bohol
 
The diving season in Bohol is year-round. Expect some monsoon rains between July and September. But it is generally too far south to be affected by the rainy season typhoons.Cabilao Island - This eight-square-kilometer island jutting out into the waters of the Cebu Strait and the Bohol Sea is the convergence point of hammerheads sharks, tunas, dol...more details »

» Borocay
 
A palm fringed, sugar fine white sand and crystal clear water island paradise located at the northern tip of Panay Island. Aklan can be reached via Philippine Airlines and Air Philippines flights to Kalibo. A leisurely 1 hr and a half flight from Manila to Kalibo airport then a 2 hour landrive from Kalibo to Caticlan and 15 minute boat ride from Ca...more details »

» Coron
 
Cambodian culture took a heavy beating under the rule of the Khmer Rouge, during which traditional artisans and performers were often singled out for persecution. But under more stable times the nation's rich and complex culture has had a chance to blossom once more.

Though the days of the Khmer empire have long gone, an era which rivalled Rome i...more details »


» El Nido
 
The most striking feature of El Nido is its scenic landscape - massive limestone islands of varying shapes and sizes scattered about the sparkling sea. The limestone cliffs of El Nido were naturally carved out of extensive and thick layers of coralline deposits. They formed 250 million years ago in the shallow sea covering the area that North Vietn...more details »

» Malapascua
 
Malapascua Island has something for all divers, so come and dive the best kept secret of the Philippines - indeed of South East Asia. The Philippines is the new Thailand, but with much better diving and without the crowds! So make your next scuba diving trip to Malapascua!

Malapascua diving offers: the only daily thresher shark sig...more details »


» Mindoro and Luzon
 
The island of Mindoro has several points of interest: The Apo Reef is considered the Diving Mecca of the Philippines; the Ambulong Island, which has attractive white sand beaches or visit Mount Iglit, a reservation area and game sanctuary for Tamaraws or wild water buffaloes and the Busuanga River where rare Philippine Tamaraws are hunted. Oriental...more details »

» Moal Boal
 
This small group expedition takes us up river to the homeland of the remote Kenyah and Punan Dayak tribes, the Apo Kayan. This is an area rarely visited by outsiders, deep as it is in the heart of East Kalimantan quote s (Borneo) jungle. It offers an opportunity for real Borneo Explorer experience, negotiating rivers with their rapids and t...more details »

» Negros Oriental Diving
 
Negros is an island of dramatic contrast. It has the cooler mountain plateau of Tablas in the south and is dominated in the north by the massive volcanoes Mount Silay (1,534 m) Mount Mandalagan (1,880 m) - both inactive and the active Mount Kanlaon (2,465 m).

Apo Island is site of the Negros Oriental Marine Conservation Parkmore details »


» Palawan
 
In 1944, US Admiral Bull Halsey had the task of checking out the Japanese firepower in preparation for the US landing on Leyte.

To find safe passage for an aircraft carrier, he sent reconnaissance aircraft to photograph the Linapacan Straits and the Calamian Group of islands.

This resulted in a mapping officer noticing that some of th...more details »


» Pandan Island
 
Pandan Island is a small private island with its own little beach resort, a perfect Robinson place for nature lovers, bon vivants and scuba divers. Located two kilometers off the west coast of Mindoro Island, central Philippines, Pandan Island offers scuba diving at it's finest, a back to nature atmosphere, lots of privacy and the peaceful culture ...more details »

» Panglao
 
Bike and trek through landscapes of rice paddies, rubber plantations and virgin rainforest.

Visit the Orang Utan rehabilitation project at Bukit Lawang, see sunset by tranquil rivers and trek to the summit of the still active Mt. Sibayak.

Explore Lake Toba, the largest lake in S.E. Asia, created by the world quote s biggest ever volcanic erupt...more details »


» Puerto Galera
 
The very sound of the name conjures up images of Spanish galleons and ancient Chinese junks laden with silk and spices. More so does the sight of the island with its beautiful harbor. Countless coves and beaches outdo each other for the city-weary traveller. No wonder then that so many local and foreign visitors tend to overstay in Puerto Galera. ...more details »

» Sangat Island Reserve
 
An extraordinary resort concept which will change the way travelers think about and enjoy vacations by providing guests with a relaxing natural experience as an antidote to their stressful 'high-tech' everyday life.

The resort has ten exclusive, individual cottage-style accommodations, all based on local architectural style using local materials....more details »


» Siquijor
 
Of the many species of the Bird of Paradise there are approximately 20 species found along the Mt.Giluwe Range. Although some of these species can be seen at Kumul Lodge there are still many that are not found there due to altitude.

For instance the black, white, and the brown species of bird of paradise are found around the Gia area, which i...more details »


» Sulu Sea
 
A dive destination in the "massively exciting" range, diving the Sulu Sea is only accessible from liveaboards between mid Mar - early Jun.

Most liveaboards depart from the capital of Palawan, Puerto Princessa, though at the beginning of the season it is possible to join cruises departing from Puerto Galera, Cebu and other Philippine h...more details »


» The Coron Wrecks
 
In 1944, US Admiral Bull Halsey had the task of checking out the Japanese firepower in preparation for the US landing on Leyte.

To find safe passage for an aircraft carrier, he sent reconnaissance aircraft to photograph the Linapacan Straits and the Calamian Group of islands.

This resulted in a mapping officer noticing that some ...more details »


» Tubbataha Reefs
 
Tubbataha Reef is situated almost in the middle of The Sulu Sea with the islands of Palawan to the west and Panay, Negros and Mindanao to the east. The 33,200 hectare site was declared a National Marine Park in 1988 and a World Heritage Site in 1994. Thanks to local efforts, illegal fishing and coral collection have been stamped out and the ...more details »