Whale Sharks and the Temple of Simala / Aginid Falls
Description:
I'll pick you up at 5am from the hotel. Departure early, as you need to have time to swim with the sharks, even if there is a queue.
The road takes 3-4 hours depending on traffic jams.
On the way to the sharks we can stop at the largest fish market in Karkar. You will see traditional piglets on a spit called Lechon, and we will also be able to buy unusual seafood for lunch, such as stingray, moray eel, shells and much more.
Upon arrival in Oslob, you will change into a bikini and go to a briefing. I will tell you how to swim with sharks, how not to be afraid and how to take cool photos so that you can be clearly seen against the background of sharks. Photo shooting is included in the cost of the tour. And now the most important thing! 30 minutes with whale sharks! You will swim in the open sea with wild whale sharks. It feels amazing. They're huge and very kind. They don’t have teeth by nature, so they can’t suck or bite you.
After snorkeling with sharks, you will already have a delicious seafood lunch. You will taste Sigang soup on shrimp, chicken marinated in banana ketchup, Sisig roast, as well as parrot fish and more.
Well, now at your choice we can go to the waterfalls of Aginid or to the temple of Simala.
The waterfall Aginid is 5 levels, which you need to climb directly on the water. It’s a strange feeling to walk without sliding up a waterfall. On the second level, for ease of lifting, holes are made in the stone for hands and feet.
Many people say that this waterfall is cooler in emotions and sensations than sharks.
As an option, we can go to the temple of Simala. A place where pilgrims come from different parts of the Philippines. Everyone comes to ask Mother Mary about the most secret. And, as practice shows, all this comes true. The proof is a huge museum of gifts to Mama Mary. According to tradition, everyone who has a request comes true brings letters of thanks and small gifts. Someone wanted to become a pilot and brought their epaulettes, someone wanted to get a visa to America and brought a photocopy. The museum is huge and clearly shows that everything really comes true in this place.
The price includes:
Car with driver, entrance tickets, lunch, drinks, Russian guide.