9 Days in Malapascua Island: A Perfect Itinerary for Beach Lovers

  • Day 1: Arrival in Malapascua Island
    From Cebu City by bus and then a ferry ride (4 hours)

    Welcome to Malapascua Island! Check in to your hotel and stroll around for a while to explore the island’s beautiful beaches.

  • Day 2: Island Hoping Tour
    Boat Ride to different islands (6 hours)

    Take a boat ride and head to different beautiful islands where you can snorkel and watch beautiful coral reefs, there are many island hoping tours upon reaching the island to choose from.

  • Day 3: Scuba Diving
    At a diving center on the island (4 hours)

    Malapascua Island is famous for its diving sites, especially the Monad Shoal where Thresher sharks can be seen early in the morning.

  • Day 4: Cliff Jumping at Bantigue Cove
    15-minute boat ride from the island (1 hour)

    Bantigue Cove is famous for its crystal clear waters and cliff diving, perfect for adrenaline junkies.

  • Day 5: Visit to the Lighthouse
    20-minute tricycle ride from the island (45 minutes)

    Visit the beautiful light art exhibit and relish the scenic view of the island from the top of the lighthouse.

  • Day 6: Snorkeling at Gato Island
    Boat ride to Gato Island (3 hours)

    Gato Island is famous for its sea snakes and a variety of sea creatures which can be seen up close through snorkeling.

  • Day 7: Beach Day at Langub Beach
    15-minute boat ride from the island (1 hours)

    Take a boat ride to the white sanded beaches of Langub Beach and relax while indulging in a cool beverage.

  • Day 8: Visit the Lapus-Lapus Beach
    10-minute walk from the island’s center (30 minutes)

    Lapus-Lapus Beach is famous for hosting ‘Reggae Nights’ and is an excellent beach filled with local charm, perfect for a laid-back day.

  • Day 9: Departure from Malapascua Island
    Return boat and bus ride to Cebu City (4.5 hours)

    Take your memories of the beautiful island with you before bidding goodbye!

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Lighthouse (30 mins, free)
  • Bantigue Cove Cliff Jumping (2 hours, free)
  • Island Hoping Tour (6 hours, 2000 PHP)
  • Scuba Diving (4 hours, 3000 PHP)
  • Boat ride to Gato Island (3 hours, 1000 PHP)
  • Langub Beach (4 hours, free)
  • Lapus-Lapus Beach (3 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs (for activities): 6000 PHP ($120 USD)

Transportation

Getting around on the Malapascua Island is quite straightforward. Different transportation modes are available, including motorcycles, tricycles, and boats, available from most hotels. Rented bicycles are also a great option at your disposal. Taxis always provide the commute to and from the port to the mainland. The transport cost is quite low and economical for tourists.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can explore the neighboring towns of San Remigio, Sante Fe, and Bantayan Island. Do not forget to carry insect Repellent and sunscreen as the temperature on the island can get quite high. So, it would be best to wear comfortable clothes.

Airports

The Malapascua island has no airport. The nearest commercial airport is the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB). Daily flights are available from Manila, Cebu, Philippine cities, and foreign countries. The distance to Cebu City is about 130 kilometers, and the travel time is around 5 hours.

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