May 7 – May 21 2011 Philippinnes, Negros Oriental & Cebu, OTHER, Philippines

discover shipwrecks, cliffs covered with sponges, colorful corals, gorgonians, turtles, sharks, rays, and even the very rarely seen exotic fishes like spanish dancer, harlequin ghost-pipefish, camouflaged frogfish and fire gobies. thanks to the convergence of the nutrient rich waters of the pacific ocean, south china sea and celebes sea, you will be a spectator to an aquatic symphony of over 2,000 species of marine fish as well as more than 800 out of the 1000 known coral species in the world.

the republic of the philippines (filipino: republika ng pilipinas) is an archipelago in south-east asia consisting of 7,107 islands located between the philippine sea and the south china sea, east of vietnam, and north of sabah and borneo.

the philippines is an archipelago abundant in nature, rich in culture, and filled with pleasant discoveries. experience the philippines, its 7,107 islands, its natural wonders, colorful history and warm, engaging people. over a hundred ethnic groups, a mixture of foreign influences and a fusion of culture and arts have enhanced the uniqueness of the filipino race and the wonder that is the philippines.

trip includes

thresher reef shark – philippines dive trip

* airfare from atlanta
* 6 night dive package at puravida resort, dumaguete including:
o 6 nights deluxe room double occupancy
o 5 days of diving (up to 4 dives a day)
o tanks, weights
o all meals (beverages not included)
o boat transfer to kasai village including more dives
* 7 night dive package at kasai village, cebu including:.
o 7 night ocean front rooms double occupancy
o 6 days of diving (3 boat dives, unlimited shore diving)
o tanks, weights
o all meals (beverages not included)

price:

* $5,299* estimated
* *final price set when we get the airfare in july. ask me about the payment schedule

want to go for free???

yes i said free! one lucky traveler will be randomly ed at the pre-trip meeting and well hand them a full refund! you will have a 1 in 8 chance (unless we add spots) to win a trip of a lifetime.