Donsol Whale Shark

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When to go to Donsol: activities like SCUBA diving with manta rays, firefly watching, kayaking, tours, etc. are good all year, but whale shark interaction is best December through May (though there are usually sightings November through June).

Booking a hotel in Donsol: it is advisable to contact one of the listed accommodations to get the best deal unless already included in a tour package. Certain resorts host activities like whale shark interactions and firefly tours, so be sure to inquire with your place of stay first before signing up for a service elsewhere.

USEFUL TIP: watch out for fraudulent websites that pretend to be the listed resorts. Also, some tour operators fail to pay their proposed hotel their dues, which can cause raise some issues. Be safe: check with the hotels below and/or ask your tour operator for the hotel name and call their number from below.

Amor

Address: Dancalan, Donsol
Manager: Sylvia Amor
Number: +63 (909) 518-1150
* Open December through May
* Closed June through November unless pre-booked (restaurant closed)

Casa Bianca

Address: Dancalan, Donsol
Manager: Rafi Belmonte
Number: +63 (906) 309-9372
Email:
* Open December through May (closed otherwise)

Giddy's Place

Website: http://www.giddysplace.com
Address: 54 Clemente Street, Town Center of Donsol
Manager: Raymond Yap
Number: +63 (917) 813-2494 / +63 (2) 425-2627
Email:
* Hotel, restaurant, bar, and spa open all year-round

Vitton

Address: Dancalan, Donsol
Manager: Annie (same as Woodlands)
Number: +63 (927) 912-6313
Email:
* Open December through May (closed otherwise)

Woodlands

Address: Dancalan, Donsol
Manager: Annie (same as Vitton)
Number: +63 (927) 912-6313
Email:
* Open December through May
* Closed June through November unless pre-booked (restaurant closed)

More on Donsol

Accommodation Reviews (TripAdvisor)
Whale Sharks (HubPages)
Butanding Festival Photos (Giddy's Place)
Beautiful Donsol Photos (Danielle Caceres-Bricheno)
Butanding Experience and Protection (Travel-Philippines)
Sudsod / Night Fishermen by the Sand Bar (Onanie on Flickr)
Donsol (Wikipedia)
Map (Google Maps)
Video (YouTube)

Donsol and Nearby Activities

Day and Night Activities (kayak, dine, bar, etc.) (Giddy's Place)
Fireflies at Night by Ogod River (Pic from Calvin's Hub)
Mayon Volcano (Wikipedia)
Manta Ray and Scuba Diving (e-Philippines)
CWC Wakeboarding (CWC)

Just Some of the Things to Do in Donsol
- dive with manta rays;
- watch fireflies at night;
- kayak the river;
- visit nearby islands for snorkeling;
- get a glimpse into local life and livelihood (e.g. sleep early, rouse early, some catch shrimp in the dark of the night by attaching lanterns or flashlights to their heads to attract shrimps and fish- "sudsod");
- eat the spicy local food along with Filipino favorites;
- sightsee;
- sing karaoke at Shanley's or Giddy's Place;
- eat and drink at the Butanding Restaurant & Bar (by Giddy's Place) or Barracuda Bar (by Vitton);
- interact with whale sharks (sightings usually Nov-June, with higher chances of interaction Dec-May)

Questions? Donsol Accomodation Not Yet Included?
Feel free to email us at info@donsolwhaleshark.com. We love to answer your questions, and keep our list up-to-date and comprehensive