Comments on: Travel Expenses: Donsol 2008

By: wendy

wendy — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 03:20:40 +0000

hi nina is it possible to go to donsol and visit the butanding this coming august?

By: Bernadette Pineda

Bernadette Pineda — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:25:25 +0000

Hi Nina,

Thanks for the info. WE plan to go there this June, is this a good time or not at all to have encounter with the butanding? Is there a train going there?

Best regards,

Bernadette

By: nina

nina — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 06:49:18 +0000

In reply to Aimee.

Hi Aimee, July isn’t really the best time for whale shark watching in Donsol. You can definitely try, but be sure to allot at least 2 days because there is no guarantee that you’ll be able to see them on your first try (even during the peak months).

From the Legazpi airport, you can hire a van to take you directly to Donsol. Or if you’re on a budget, you can ride a tricycle to take you to the transport depot, where you can ride a commuter van to Donsol.

By: Aimee

Aimee — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 22:53:39 +0000

Hi Nina,

I have a few questions. My friends and I are going to Donsol this July to see and have an encounter with the whale sharks. Do you think we still spot a butanding during those days?

I have booked a plane ticket to Legazpi and I wonder how do we get a van that will bring us to Donsol? Is there a van or bus terminal near Legazpi airport? Or do you know anyone we can hire?

Thanks! =]]

By: jakersfakers

jakersfakers — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 07:43:10 +0000

hey nina, great post. my friends and i are planning to go there this end november, just wondering did you also visit mt mayon? are there guided tours/vans for that in the region? thanks!

By: takz

takz — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:22:56 +0000

for callisto,
donsol before the whaleshark tourism is just a sleepy coastal fishing town .
we dont have shopping centers here..we already have this year good restaurants that can serve sumptuous meals for tourists.. both in the resorts and in the town..
anyone who wants further inquiry ,, you can contact me by mail.. takz78@yahoo.com
cp..9217435677
thanks and c u guys here in our town.. have a good time!!!!

By: callisto

callisto — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:38:23 +0000

hey nina,

its been months since you went to donsol so you’re probably sick of replying to comments. but i cant seem to find the answer anywhere…either that or the answer is a flat-out no…but im feeling hopeful so im going to ask anyway…is there anything else there to do? none of the sites give information on the shopping or food… please reply. im hoping to go to donsol with my family before i run off to uni…

thanks,
cj

By: Chloe

Chloe — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:02:05 +0000

Hi Nina,

I happened across your website. Nice to read about your Donsol whale watching experience.

I am considering making a trip there sometime in March next year, after a liveaboard dive trip to the Tubbataha Reefs. However as i will most probably be travelling solo and being a girl and not a local filipino, i am apprehensive about how safe or smooth the trip to Donsol would be for me. What advice would you offer? What are the pre-arrangements or bookings that i can possibly make first online before i am actually there so that i wouldn’t feel so lost?

My liveaboard trip part is more or less settled and taken care of. I would most likely end up last in Manila and i suppose i would have to take a plane to Legazpi from there?

Do you think i may have problem getting people to share boat with me while in Donsol? Are there any cheap and safe accomodation nearby the whale watching area? I would like to cut cost wherever possible. How many days would you say is enough to stay in Donsol so that i would definitely go away with sightings of whale sharks?

Appreciate any advice or information from you. You could send me an email. Thank you and God bless 🙂

By: nina

nina — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:06:15 +0000

Freeze: Okay, that is just extremely annoying! Sana matuloy na talaga kayo soon! 🙁

By: freeze

freeze — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:25:25 +0000

Nina, my trip was unbelievable! see my blog, I’m still up for Donsol 3!

By: nina

nina — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:35:04 +0000

Haha, ganun? Ask for our guide, BIO Jun 😀 And good luck on your next trip! Gusto ko rin nga bumalik eh, pero siguro next year na 🙂

By: freeze

freeze — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:07:00 +0000

hi nina! yep, you got it right.

wow you have a long story to tell. I’ll write my own hopefully next month, we are so eager to go back. Now, we know better. We have to book a more experienced guide in advance. The tourist center declined when I asked them but apparently, it is possible. ;D

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By: nina

nina — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 08:59:54 +0000

Ajay and Dyanie: Pictures coming up! But I wasn’t able to take any photos of the whale shark though 🙁

Ferdz: Uy, have fun in April! Take lots of photos of the whale shark ah 😀

Lizeth: The firefly tour is just a boat ride up the river right after sun down. May mga trees right by the river na sobrang pinupuntahan ng mga firefly. Para syang tree na may Christmas lights.

Estan: Ehehe, magastos lang talaga ako. Haha. Pero you’re right, walang tatalo sa libre!