06 Jan 2023
Wonderful place for awesome experiences. Have fun with the sardine run!! Have leisurely walk/swim with a pawikan. Appreciate the corals. Have a canyoneering rush!
Pros
Friendly people
Affordable - php500 per pax package for the sardine run+pawikan+coral and php1500 per pax for canyoneering (includes lunch). Package includes rent for basic gear (snorkel and life vest) and 2 expert guides who happen to be brothers and are safety focused and take really good underwater pictures (contact: Charlie Tundag 09557280005)
You can rent extras - gopro @php500, fins for snorkeling , footwear for canyoneering
Shower area available - with minimal pay (manage expectations - think outdoor rustic)
Cons
Jellyfish!!!! And more jellyfish!!!!
Notes
Better to do this first before going to sumilon/oslob; if planning on renting a gopro and having more underwater photoexperienced guides - negotiate to have them also for the sumilon island snorkeling and oslob butanding/whale shark experience (the oslob gopro were dated and the guides there had limited expertise in taking pics)
Best to have your own gear ie snorkel, fins, mojos/footwear
If planning for all activities to be done in a day - start early!!!
There are canteens/food establishments by the sardine run area
Lockers are available for a minimal fee
When planning an overnight - check in before sundown as navigating can be tricky (narrow dark and winding roads with dead ends)
Be prepared for jellyfish stings
Lots of affordable/budget lodging (for oslob - we highly recommend castroverde homestay with its free unending coffee and drinking water, hammocks for outside relaxation and friendly and helpful staff; for moalboal - Oyo RN Guesthouse had a clean room for us even when we booked really late at nivht)