Per person for 7 nights — flights, hotel, dive ops, and gear-bag fees included. Typical trip lands around $2,825. Anyone can quote you a cheap flight; this is what the trip costs.
Prime months: Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · Nov · Dec.
Macro & muck-diving prime — nudibranchs, blackwater
Boat-based (bangka outrigger) macro and muck diving in the Verde Island Passage; top sites include Beatrice Rock, Mainit Point, Twin Rocks, and Secret Bay; renowned for nudibranchs, seahorses, and wonderpus; 75–84°F water, 15–20m visibility Nov–May; most sites suit Open Water divers, with currents at Beatrice/Mainit requiring Advanced.
Also known for: Gulugod Baboy ridge trek — beginner-friendly hike with panoramic views over Balayan Bay
Mabini Shrine Museum — Visit the birthplace of Filipino hero Apolinario Mabini in nearby Tanauan.
Tingloy Island Day Trip — Boat over to this quiet island for beaches, fishing villages, and local life.
Anilao Wet Market Food Tour — Browse fresh seafood stalls and try local Filipino street food in the market.
Taal Volcano Hike — Day trip to hike one of the world's smallest active volcanoes inside a lake.
Firefly Watching on the River — Evening boat ride along mangrove rivers to see wild firefly colonies light up.
The all-in above is the typical price. A few times a year, Anilao fares drop 25–50% below that. StokedFare watches dive destinations from your home airport 24/7 and pings you the second one crosses that line — free.