Averilla Y Arellano has four high quality double-storey private villas, each with 3 queen sized Filipino style beds, a private jacuzzi room with massage table, and full bathroom. Views of sea and island from its own balcony There is a shared pool centered between all villas and the main house consists of industrial kitchen and dining area. Complementary Breakfast 10 mins to Donsol Tourism Center Maximum 6 people per cabin Our place is fully secured and only residents and staff are allowed in the property. This would give the visitors peace of mind, enjoying the holiday. ------------------------------------------------------ FAQ 1) How do I get to Donsol from overseas country? You fly to Manila airport. Take a connecting domestic flight, either PAL or Cebu Pacific. There are daily flights from Manila to Legazpi. Travel by road from Legazpi to Donsol. The trip takes about 1 hour and 15 mins 2) How do we get from Legazpi airport to Donsol and our villas? There are 2 ways you can get to our place. We can arrange an airport pick up for you in a private van and take the hassle out of you having to catch public transport. This is an airport pick up to our villa. You can take public transport - tricycle ride (2 persons per tricycle with minimum baggage storage) from the airport to the Transport Terminal in Legazpi, take a public van (takes 15 passengers per van), arrive at Donsol, then take another tricycle (2 persons) to our place. 3) Can we drop by the supermarket and shops in Legazpi before heading off to Donsol? Yes. If you use our private van, the driver can take you to the shops, ATMs and any nearby places. There are no extra costs. You only pay the cost of transport from Legazpi to Donsol. 4) Can you assist in booking for the activities? Yes, we would like to make sure that the guests visiting us enjoy the short precious time in Donsol, tell us what you want to do and we will provide you with the quotes for the activities you choose. If you need suggestions on what activities are available, we are happy to give you some suggestions. 5) Do you provide meals at the villas? Yes we provide 3 meals a day if you wish to dine in. We prepare home cooked meals and use the fresh local produce and of course the fresh catch from the sea nearby. Squid, fish, King Prawns, crabs are common dishes we serve. 6) Is cooking allowed in the villa? No. There are no cooking facilities in the villa. However, we have a commercial kitchen that caters for meals. The kitchen is solely for private use unless prior arrangement to use the kitchen is arranged during off peak seasons. 7) Can our stay be extended when we are there? Yes you can if there is a vacancy at that time. 8) What is the best time to visit Donsol for whale sharks? Whale sharks season is between Nov and May each year. The best month is between February and May. Whale sharks sighting can be between 5 and 12 per day in March and April. 9) What other activities can we do in nearby Donsol? There is scuba diving at Manta Bowl in Ticao and San Miguel islands, Firefly watching in Donsol or Ogod river, Picnic at waterfalls in San Rafael or Tuba, snorkeling in nearby beaches. Averillya u arellano provides our guests free use of paddle boat in the Bay of Gimagaan and stand up paddle for leisure. If you have more time, we recommend a visit to Bulusan Lake National Park, Sorsogon; 2 hours drive from Donsol. 10) If we are driving from Manila, how do we get to Donsol? Drive from Metro Manila Skyway, S Luzon Expy, Pan - Philippine Hwy/AH26, Rolando R. Andaya Hwy and Pan - Philippine Hwy/AH26 to San Fernando ______________________________________ Latest Tripadvisor review of Whale Sharks sightings “Wow, wow, wow. swam with 5 Whale Sharks ” 5 of 5 starsReviewed 1 week ago via mobile Get there early. After paying fees at tourist centre for boat (3500php between 6 plus BIO guide & reservation fee) watch a short video then wait to be called to a BIO and his boat. Very quickly we managed to spot, enter water and snorkle with Whale Shark and what an amazing experience it was. I would recommend this in preference to Oslo as your experiencing these in their natural environment with much less interference from us pesky humans. We got very close to these amazing creatures but it's difficult not to considering you drop into water whilst boat is slowing down by a WS then fin out with your guide. I looked down and was directly above one which I wasn't sure I should have been altho I moved aside very quickly so not to disturb or get near it's coadal fin. Visited March 2016 The guests have access to the entire property facilities, including outdoor pizza oven, outdoor kids pool and a sizable fresh water pool for swimming The dining hall is open for guest use. The lounge is for guests to relax and listen to music, read your favourite book or watch a DVD. We have an open plan in the main house where guests can walk in and out the lounge and dining hall. We are there to meet and greet the guests and for guests to mingle. The property is located in the village of Gimagaan. There are no traffic and it still remains a traditional village lifestyle. All houses are built in timber and concrete blocks with anihaw roofing material. Locals sit outside the house in the evening enjoying the chat with the neighbours. Visitors are welcome to join in the conversation To get around, mainly by walking the beach and internal roads. Transport by tricycles and motorbikes is available. Private van can be booked for travel outside the village We provide tricycle transport to the Tourism centre and Dive Centre where you book your activities to swim with the whale sharks, diving trips etc There are many dive spots that can be accessible through booking with the Dive Shop Please check out the link belowhttp://www.sharkdivingphilippines.com/donsol-diving.html