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Things to do at and around Donsol Whale Shark Interaction Center

Explore 2 researched experiences available here and at nearby places connected through Malama. Activity details can change, so confirm current arrangements when booking.

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Donsol Whale Shark Interaction

A regulated, boat-based encounter with wild whale sharks in Donsol waters. The interaction is natural and non-feeding, and sightings are never guaranteed.

Booking: Confirm current availability locally.
Guide: Use the current authorized guide or operator where required.
Weather: Weather and current local conditions apply.
Participation: Follow the trained Butanding Interaction Officer's briefing, keep the required distance, and do not touch, block or chase a whale shark.
Authorization: Use the current Donsol registration process and a trained interaction officer. Current rules limit boat group size and interaction time and prohibit artificial feeding.
Seasonality: Current tourism guidance identifies November through June as the interaction season; weather, daily conditions and animal presence still determine each trip.
Launch / meeting point: Confirm the current registration, briefing and boat-departure arrangement in Donsol.

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Ogod River Firefly Cruise

An evening, locally arranged river cruise in the Donsol area to observe fireflies in their natural riverside habitat.

Booking: Confirm current availability locally.
Guide: Use the current authorized guide or operator where required.
Weather: Weather and current local conditions apply.
Participation: Follow the boat operator's safety briefing and low-light wildlife-viewing guidance.
Authorization: Use a current local operator and follow local river and wildlife rules.
Seasonality: Weather, river conditions and local operating arrangements affect availability and viewing conditions.
Launch / meeting point: Confirm the current Donsol or Ogod meeting and departure point with the operator.