Wednesday, 29 June 2016

Ticao Island - Enjoy Diving, Horse-Riding, or Simply Relax...


Horse Riding at Ticao Island

Part of the Masbate province, Ticao Island is a great base from which to enjoy either Diving or Horse-Riding.

You can hire a horse on an hourly basis or “Own A Horse” for the entire duration of your stay.

This allows you unlimited horseback riding and also are able to groom and care for your horse with the assistance of a personal guide.

Ticao Island Diving

Ticao Island Resort is close to a number of dive sites. Some, like the Manta Bowl, is the cleaning and feeding station of the Oceanic Manta.

The surrounding waters are plankton rich with a constant current, which attracts Thresher Sharks, Hammerheads, Whale Sharks, and Tiger Sharks.

Ticao Island Resort’s Dive Centre is SSI Accredited and its diving tutors have PADI and/or SSI certifications.

Courses offered include:

PADI Discover Scuba Diving/ SSI Try Scuba Diving (3 hours)
PADI or SSI Open Water Diver Course (3 to 4 days)
PADI or SSI Advanced Open Water Diver Course (2 days)
PADI Rescue Diver Course/SSI Respond Right Course (4 days)
SSI Dive Guide Course
PADI or SSI Dive Master Course

Accommodation on Ticao Island

There are nine air conditioned Cabanas along the white sandy beach, all made using native materials.

They are close to the restaurant and bar, as well as the diving/activity centre.

Read more about Ticao Island HERE >>

Images © Nigel Sutherland