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Donsol is in Sorsogon.

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By plane from Manila to Legaspi then bus or private pick-up to Donsol.

By land from Manila via bus direct to donsol (daily) or via Legaspi.

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• Whale Sharks. Whale sharks, locally known as butanding, gather in the area six to nine months a year (November - June), with the numbers peaking from March to April. The largest fish in the world can grow up to 12 meters in length, and weigh many tons. They're considered a vulnerable species, and are protected in the Philippines.

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• Whale Shark Interaction. Swimming with whale sharks. Register at the Visitor's Center [1] located at Barangay Dancalan. Shark watchers are assigned a Butanding Interaction Officer and have to follow strict guidelines[2] through out the interaction. You may also contact your donsol hotel for bookings.

• Firefly Watching. A nightime boat trip through the mangroves to see the tiny lighted creatures cover whole trees. contact your Donsol hotel for bookings or info@giddysplace.com or call +63 (917) 848-8881 / +63 (2) 425-2627.

• Scuba Diving. Try the Manta Bowl or San Miguel Island Dives in Ticao or the muck dive in Donsol. Contact your Donsol hotel for bookings or info@giddysplace.com or call +63 (917) 848-8881 / +63 (2) 425-2627.

• Kayak Tours. Explore the calm OGOD River via Kayaks and enjoy lunch or a snack at the jump off point. Contact Giddy's Place for bookings at info@giddysplace.com or call +63 (917) 848-8881 / +63 (2) 425-2627.

• ATV Tours. Explore Donsol on an ATV (All Terrain Vehicle). Contact Giddy's Place for bookings at info@giddysplace.com or call +63 (917) 848-8881 / +63 (2) 425-2627.

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• Frontier Scuba, fdivers@mozcom.com, [3]. Leads guided whale shark tours every year from February to May with experienced naturalists as guides. Tours start in Manila and include domestic flights, resort accommodation and meals.

• Philippine Adventures, info@philippineadventures.com, [4]. Provides tailor-made packages to Donsol for international tourists wishing to see the Whale Sharks.

• Giddy's Place, info@giddysplace.com, [5]. A Hotel which provides tour packages for Donsol (Whalesharks, island hopping, firefly tour, Kayak tour, ATV tours, scuba diving) and surrounding areas (Mayon Volcano, San Benon Hot Springs, etc) complete with accommodation and transfers from the Legaspi Airport or Legaspi Bus Terminal. Only place in Donsol that accepts Credit Cards. Contact +63 (917) 848-8881 or +63 (2) 425-2627.
• '''Whaleshark Adventure & Tours''', Donsol, Sorsogon, [6]. Fundive Asia Dive Center. Try to contact FUNDIVE ASIA just across of Donsol Tourism Office. Mobile +63 921 929 3811, +63 906 801 6852. http://www.donsolwhaleshark.multiply.com , provide tour packages for Donsol & Ticao (Scuba diving, Whaleshark interaction, island hopping, firefly watching & river tour, Mt. Mayon etc.)  edit

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Various resorts near the beach and homestays in town are available.

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Gimagaan, Donsol, Sorsogon Mobile: (+63) 0935 965 7840 Email: donsolbayresort@gmail.com Room rates (for year 2010) Airconditioned room + daily breakfast for 2 pax (1 double bed and 1 single bed, toilet & bath, balcony) - Php 1,700 (1 double bed, toilet & bath, balcony) - Php 1,500 Family room (2 bedrooms, 1 toilet & bath, balcony) - Php 2,500 Villas Room (2 double bed,toilet & bath, kitchen, balcony)- Php 2,000 Facilities: restaurant, swimming pool, dive shop, souvenir shop, shuttle service free use for the guest from resort to Donsol town proper

Amor Farm Beach Resort Dancalan, Donsol, Sorsogon Mobile: +63 910-4762176, +63 910 4586140 E-mail: lyn_amor0122@yahoo.com, rasyl_r_amor@yahoo.com Room rates (as of March 2009) Airconditioned rooms (king-size bed, en suite toilet and bath) - Php 1,500 Fan room (1 single bed and 1 double bed, en-suite toilet and bath) - Php 1,000

Amor Farm Beach Resort has a nicely landscaped garden with a lot of nice places to share a beer. Attached restaurant has an ok menu. It is walking distance from the butanding visitor's center.

Viton Beach Resort Dancalan - Donsol - Sorsogon - Philippines Annie P. Buenaagua contact numbers: 09279126313 09216904399 +63 0921 929 3811 email -annie buenaagua@yahoo.com Room rates - Php 3000

Directly next to the Butanding center. Considered to be the nearest place to stay in the area near the jump-off point for whaleshark interaction.

GIDDY'S PLACE

Clemente Street, Donsol Sorsogon The Only Hotel in town. Just opened April 2009 and only one open even off-season Contact : +63 (917) 848-8881 / +63 (2) 425-2627 www.giddysplace.com or info@giddysplace.com

Check out Facebook groups - Giddy's Place to see more information and packages

All rooms airconditioned with two twin beds on Solid wooden beds and individual Spacious bathrooms with hot shower and hair dryer. Individual ref with minibar and complimentary Coffee, Tea and bottled water. Nice Crisp Linens, Hotel Quality Towels, Veranda in most rooms. 24 hour reception and security. Full Bar and Restaurant open until 1AM Full Service Spa 8 Deluxe Rooms and 2 Family Rooms Available

Only place with Cable TV and Personal Ref in each room w/ complimentary bottled water. Only Place with FREE Wifi (reception and Bar)

Published rates are at 2,700 a night (good for two) (PROMOTIONAL RATE for Off Season is 1,800 inclusive of breakfast for two until October 2009)

BACKPACKER Non-Aircon Rooms available at 500 per bed per night (double deck bed per room) - Shared Bath and Shared Toilet (separate)

Only place in Donsol that accepts credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, JCB). Everywhere else is cash basis and nearest ATM is an hour away.

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