9-Day Foodie Itinerary for Malapascua Island

  • Day 1: Arrival and Island Exploration
    From Cebu City to Malapascua Island via ferry - 3 hours

    Upon arrival, take some time to explore the island and its beautiful beaches. Stop by Lighthouse Beach, Bounty Beach, and Langub Beach. For dinner, try the local seafood at Blue Corals Beach Resort.

  • Day 2: Shark Diving and Market Visit
    From Blue Corals Beach Resort to Thresher Shark Divers - 10 minutes (1.2 km)

    Start the day off with an early morning shark-diving experience with Thresher Shark Divers. Afterward, head to the local market and try some street food such as lechon and biko. End the day with dinner at Malapascua Cocina, serving delicious Filipino cuisine.

  • Day 3: Beach Hopping and Sunset Dinner
    From Malapascua Cocina to Guimbitayan Beach - 15 minutes (3.6 km)

    Take a relaxing day to explore some of the island's beautiful beaches such as Guimbitayan Beach, Calanggaman Island, and Bugtong Bato Beach. End the day with dinner and a beautiful sunset view at Thresher Cove Resort and Restaurant.

  • Day 4: Island Hopping and Lunch Buffet
    From Thresher Cove Resort and Restaurant to Logon Beach Resort - 10 minutes (2.9 km)

    Join an island-hopping tour and visit some of the nearby islands such as Carnaza Island and Gato Island. Enjoy a delicious lunch buffet at Sunrise Resort and Restaurant. End the day with a relaxing massage at Tepanee Beach Resort.

  • Day 5: Scuba Diving and Seafood Dinner
    From Tepanee Beach Resort to Sea Explorers Malapascua - 5 minutes (1.6 km)

    Start the day with an exciting scuba diving experience with Sea Explorers Malapascua. Afterward, satisfy your hunger with some delicious seafood at Mr. Kwiiz Seafood Restaurant, known for its grilled fish and shrimp dishes.

  • Day 6: Island Tour and Filipino Dinner
    From Mr. Kwiiz Seafood Restaurant to Malapascua Island Tour - 5 minutes (1.1 km)

    Take a tour around the island and visit some of the local attractions such as the Malapascua Light House and the Evolution Dive and Beach Resort. End the day with a traditional Filipino dinner at Jasmin's Restaurant.

  • Day 7: Spa Day and BBQ Dinner
    From Jasmin's Restaurant to Ocean Vida Resort - 5 minutes (1.2 km)

    Take a relaxing day off and enjoy some spa treatments at Ocean Vida Resort. In the evening, try some delicious BBQ dishes at Mangrove Oriental Resort.

  • Day 8: Yoga and Sunset Dinner
    From Mangrove Oriental Resort to Daranak Yoga and Wellness Center - 7 minutes (1.1 km)

    Start the day with a yoga session at Daranak Yoga and Wellness Center. Enjoy the sunset with dinner and drinks at the beachside Thresher Shack.

  • Day 9: Departure Day
    From Thresher Shack to Malapascua Ferry Terminal - 10 minutes (2.0 km)

    Say goodbye to the island and head back to the ferry terminal for your departure.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Thresher Shark Divers (4 hours, PHP 5,000)
  • Malapascua Cocina (1 hour, PHP 500)
  • Thresher Cove Resort and Restaurant (2 hours, PHP 1,500)
  • Island-hopping Tour (6 hours, PHP 1,500)
  • Sunrise Resort and Restaurant (1.5 hours, PHP 1,000)
  • Tepanee Beach Resort (1 hour, PHP 1,500)
  • Sea Explorers Malapascua (4 hours, PHP 4,500)
  • Mr. Kwiiz Seafood Restaurant (1.5 hours, PHP 1,200)
  • Malapascua Island Tour (4 hours, PHP 1,000)
  • Jasmin's Restaurant (1 hour, PHP 500)
  • Ocean Vida Resort (3 hours, PHP 2,000)
  • Mangrove Oriental Resort (1.5 hours, PHP 800)
  • Daranak Yoga & Wellness Center (2 hours, PHP 500)
  • Thresher Shack (2 hours, PHP 1,000)

  • Total Estimated Costs: PHP 21,500

Transportation

Getting around Malapascua Island is easy by foot or bicycle, but island-hopping tours require a boat. Ferries from Cebu City to Malapascua Island are available and cost around PHP 400 per person for a one-way trip. Transportation costs vary depending on the mode of transportation and distance.

Useful Tips

If you have extra days in Malapascua Island, you can visit some of the nearby attractions like Kalanggaman Island, Bantayan Island, and the Ogtong Cave. For travelers with fewer days, they can skip some of the island tours and activities and focus on their preferred activities such as scuba diving, food tours, and beach hopping.

Airports

Malapascua Island is accessible through the Cebu-Mactan International Airport (CEB). The airport is located in Lapu-Lapu city, Cebu province, and is approximately 2 hours away from Malapascua Island via ferry.

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