LOVE Apo Island 🇵🇭| Dauin | from Siquijor | Philippines
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- čas přidán 2. 07. 2024
- This week we travel from Siquijor to Apo Island. For a day trip only, but yet it’s enough to impress ;) Keep on reading for all the places I visited! All information is to be found down below.
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-TOUR TO APO ISLAND-
Was arranged through Coco Grove.
From my hotel (Garden Bungalows resort) they called to Coco Grove. Because the tour is busy, they want you to pass by the resort and confirm (pay) your booking the day before. Don’t forget to do so! Or they might give your spot to someone else…
Price when I visited: just under 1900 pesos per person, including lunch. Excluding transport to Coco Grove on Siquijor where the tour starts.
You need to be there 7.30 in the morning, or 7.00 if you want breakfast here first. Breakfast is quite nice here! And big, it will definitely get you full till lunch ;)
You can also reach Apo Island from Dumaguete or Dauin, which is actually a shorter boatride. What I liked about Coco Grove is that they have a resort on the island, where you have your lunch. It’s a secluded little beach, perfect to relax for an our or so!
-SLEEP IN SIQUIJOR OR APO ISLAND-
►Coco Grove - goo.gl/MkZ5p7
There are quite a lot of resorts and hotels, small and big. Most suggested online is Coco Grove. I haven’t slept here, but my tour to Apo island was organized through this place. It looked great! Really good. You won’t be disappointed staying here I am sure. Though for my taste maybe a bit big, which is why I stayed in the place down below.
►Garden Bungalows Resort - goo.gl/KpSS3h
I loved this place! If you want something more personal, go for Garden Bungalows. A resort with 4 places only, and a pool in between. Of course situated in a lovely garden. The owner and members of the resort took me (and other guests) to some amazing places, I wouldn’t have found myself! You can arrange motorcycles and a tour over the island with them as well.
► Apo Island
There are a few homestays on the island, if you’re on a budget.
The resort linked to Coco Grove is this one:
www.apoislandresort.com/
And then there’s this one as well:
www.apoisland.com/
-EAT IN SIQUIJOR-
►Ustory
Quiet, at the beach, romantic. Very good choice. Eat here at least one night.
►Saki
Japanese restaurant up the hill. Hidden gem! They also have rooms for rent.
Eat here at least one night ;)
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-TEXT IN THE VIDEO-
This teeny tiny little heaven over here is Apo Island. Easily reached from Dumaguete, but today we’ll go from Siquijor. Starting our journey early in the morning, at Coco Grove.
Apo island is a small community, with less than a thousand inhabitants. It’s best known for being a Marine Sanctuary, the second oldest in the entire country. Protecting the wonders under the surface since 1985, this place served as an example for hundreds of other sanctuaries throughout the Philippines.
There are too many good reefs here to see on just one day trip. Because the whole area is basically full of them!
And because swimming makes you hungry, we get head back to a little hidden lagoon. Just enjoy the crystal blue waters and fine sand, with a good plate of food!
Back on the shore, there is an other surprise for us. Cause the owner of our hotel takes us to this little hidden gem up the hill. Great to experience sunset over the island. And if you’re up for some funky drinks..!
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An other amazing place here in the far south of the Visayas :D
READ the descriptionbox for all the places I visited. Where to eat, sleep and tour :)
ALSO leave your comments down below! I got SO MANY warm welcomes under last video about Siquijor - it made me smile for days :D It's one of the main reasons to love my YT channel :) So if you want to speak out, feel free to do so!
With love,
Gretl
I just want u to know that ur so gorgeous .. Like gorgeous islands in d philliphines.. Take care dear
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Dutch Nomad Couple theres a lot hidden paradise in our country..im here in uae and i travel from different asian country and i can compare it..it cannot beat the beauty of our country except manila
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Lovely island... As lovely as you
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So beautiful video!! Because of your video i am so excited to explore apo island😍thanks!!
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Great! Thanx so much 😀 will work on more coming up 😀
Nice to see again your amazing videos TravelGretl...the true lover of the Philippines!!! Cute blue star fish and turtles.. 💖
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The water is so clear just like the Carribean.
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Haha, sorry :) It takes time indeed... next one will also be needed to wait for I am afraid!
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Thanx! Invested in better camera gear for my job - which makes this vids also better. And of course DJI was kind enough to deliver the drone I bought this time (last trip I ordered it but it wouldn't come) so killer combo ;) haha - thanx for sticking around with me :)
Travel Gretl watching Philippine vlogs like yours makes me feel home. U inspired me a lot.
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Thanx! It was my first time out flying with the drone again, after not having done it for a long time here... I was pretty nervous and made the shots too bright at the beginning ;) haha, drone shots will improve over this trip :D And also I borrow some shots from @bangsbucketlist - she is a DRONE SHOT BAD ASS - I am telling ya!
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COOL! I love to be a Foreig-NOY :D
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this is the reason why your videos are popular. thanks again Gretl. safe trip everywhere not only in the philippines.
:D Thanx Kai :)
you were right, you should have stayed much longer...just relaxed, enjoy the views not a worry in the world
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Thanx Robert :)
Beautiful as always i hope the video is longer.... ur vlog is always very informative very journalism style
:D Trying to keep it interesting and not dragging, so keep it short and sweet :) YT wants it to be longer too though ;) their algarhytm promoted longer content...
Travel Gretl it's always interesting even if it's longer ur videos are professionally done and tour voice over is soothing to listen
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How cool :D Love it she was part of the journey too this way :D We're getting closer to the Guimaras vids and Islas de Gigantes and Antique :D Looking forward to edit those ;) :)
Yey! I'm hoping to finish my Korea vlog this week then I'll start with the videos from our trip :😀
Welcome back to the Philippines mam! Dosed all the FUN because IT'S MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES! Mabuhay!
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First time I was recognized since I subscribed from you. :) Thank you!
you made the island look better....
Thank you!!! 😘😘
Hi Gretl! Your work is amazing. I feel like I’m actually travelling with you. I’m from Western Visayas and will visit Dumaguete, Apo Island and Siquijor this May. 🙂 please keep your videos coming ❤️
Thanx so much :D Will do :)
3:16 is the best part. Look at that tail s/he's so happy to meet you 😍😍
Loved this! I'm a new subbie! I'm a Filipina myself but I haven't been to Apo as I live in the South. I hope you can visit Siargao island next! It's one of the must-sees in PH. Great content btw Gretl. Xx
Thanx so much! I heard more talk about Siargao 😊😊 would love to end up there one day 😀
Would definitely go back to Apo Island, camped there 3 days. Enjoy your stay Travel Gretl!
:D Cool! You did what I wish I did - stay longer :D
So many things to do, so little time - stay safe! :)
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your vlog os very informative...and it's like I'm watching discovery chanel....😁
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Now ur subscriber 😊
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Thanx!!! I do agree - regular upload is by far the biggest 'problem' on my channel... how do you keep such quality up and put something online every day?! If i could solve that - yt's algarhytm would love me so much more 😉😁
Just visit also in siargao,philippines
One day 😀😀😀 hopefully - hear good stories 😁
I would love to stay in Apo for at least two days! .. I wish this vlog is a little bit longer as well. :D
😊😊 will try to make some longer vids as well 😊 this was one day only - so did not feel confident about the material I cut out!
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Thanx so much :D Great you're here, welcome!
I like the way your videos showing your adventure...I like your voice very professional...I have been in Apo Island but wasn’t able to see the Turtles 🐢 the waves and water too high... We also stayed in Coco Grove in Siquijor the owner Mike very nice...
Thanks again for a wonderful videos....👍
Oh damn!!! So you need to go back then? :D
Yeah, one of these days....😘👍
I watched the commercials shown before heading to ur videos . I guess a way of supporting ur cool contents
Cool! That is the best way to support for free, with just a bit of your time and attention :D Thanx for that :) Most people find the commercials just annoying, but if YT'ers like me can make money (even little money, it's not much) they can keep on creating content :)
Travel Gretl i just watched a 3 min long commercial. The 2 seasons coron ad
The water so clear, so nice to snorkeling around !!! You know what you might a be TV host somehow perhaps if you've been invited to hit the Philippines TV show series. You look like a professional documentary commentator. Anyway, just wanna say welcome back!!!
Thanx so much 😀😀 I do host in the Netherlands but would love to host in the Philippines as well 😊 should work on my Tagalog then maybe 😁😉
Haha, you just need a few Tagalog words then you may skip into it if you really hard to speak. I just love your story telling...😀keep it up! 👍
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I like that Praying Mantis, hahahaha!....Just kidding Gretl....
New subscriber here!
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Always great video. Don't forget Panay and visit our native Aetas in Nagpana Btac.Viejo. You may travel to our undiscovered zigzag mountains of San Rafael. 😊
Yes! I went to Panay :D Not to the places you mentioned though I think... to Tibiao and Culasi (Mararison) :)
Travel Gretl
Thanks Gretl...yes I saw your video in Panay. Great adventures. I feel like traveling with you 😊Even we Filipinos can't afford island hopping even though some of those islands we see next to other islands. Negros occidental/ oriental are next to Guimaras but never been there. Besides we don't know anybody there.😅
i swear, the way you create your vids nowadays (*i.e. editing, cinematography, narration, etc.) can be considered top notch 👍i mean you can give "the travel channel" a run for their💲💵 money lol
Thanx so much 😊😊😊😘😘😘
Another great vlog. I am actually planning to visit Apo Islnd and wondering if I should stay on the island or do a day trip from Siquihor. After watching this I am convinced that I should stay at least for two days on Apo island. Thank you!
Cool! Yeah, stay there a bit longer please. It's quiet and relaxing here, and I am very sure there are so much more good reefs I haven't seen right now :) I suspect we did not even see the best reefs in our tour to be honest ;)
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Visit to the north Gretl, Cagayan valley to babuyan island, Ilocos Norte and sur🛫🛬🚍
Great video! Planning on visiting Apo Island via Coco Grove in November so this has been very informative. How far in advance did your hotel call Coco Grove to reserve your spot? I see you paid the day before. Thanks in advance!
I went in Apo island a month ago.
Amazing!
I think i might have seen you in Dauin at Mike's resort a month ago.
Was it you?
It was!!!! Wauw 😃 did I see you too? (Yt won't show reactions to reactions so please let me know in a new reaction!)
Dauin is the next vid coming up 😊😊
Yeah i think you briefly saw me. Since i wasnt sure it was you i didnt have the gut to say hi :( i was a black man eating at a table by the beach. You were standing by the bar speaking to someone. I doubt u remember :) anyway keep up with the videos 😉
Pls visit siargao, sohoton cove, enchanted river, britania group of islet and tinuy- an falls. These are located at Surigao del norte and hinatuan and bislig. Thank you.
Thanx! I did hear about them, and about them being great places :) This time I finished my travels already :(
The itinerary will be: Dauin (and attractions around Dumaguete) Sipalay, Guimaras, Isla de Gigantes and Antique!
Awesome Gretl. You've captured Apo so well. I've been here several times throughout the years. How did you like the little town of Dumaguete by the way? (If you checked it out lol)
I only passed through! I stayed in Dauin 😊😊😊😊
what time did your tour finish?
2nd
:D
Nice vid again..
Thanx :)
Ohhh ur forehead turning redish..take care urself .stay safe and godbless
Yeah! I put my sunblock on too careless... very true! You also can see it in the Siquijor video ;) haha - I looked at the shots and thought.... oh shit! I did use factor 30 or 150 (they sell that in the Philippines.... insane!) for the rest of the trip ;)