Bohol Itinerary, Philippines

Bohol Vacation Checklist

Bohol is one of the provinces in the Philippines, located in the Central Visayas region. All the tourist sites are accessible by tricycle/jeepney and van. Hiring a van for a one-day city tour is a smart choice; if you consider the time and travel going to different places you can save ample time to get to these places. Let's go!

Advantages: Hired Van

-Time Management for travelers who has a few day's stays.

-A number one choice for groups and partners who likes a hassle-free city tour.

-Slight difference in expenses but worth the saved time and security as well.

-All tourist spots will be visited as long as you're not too obsessed with taking too many pictures.

- I recommend for your first-day book a day tour, pick-up transfer from the ferry terminal or from the airport to different tourist spots. Then on the next day, you can plan your next move, at least give yourself a day to familiarize the place before going on your own tour.

Advantages: Going on your own 
- Great for Solo travelers or just Backpacking in Bohol.

- It wouldn't be fun if you don't get lost. To avoid such read blogs ahead of time and research for possible routes and fares.

- Time-consuming yet you'll never know what's in store for you. Great for people who have a sense of Adventure and keep a positive vibe all day long.

- Meet different kinds of people along the way and definitely, you're bidding skills will be put to the test.

-Choose what you like to visit, bear in mind that time management is important to meet your checklist and number one thing let lose you're on a vacation! Smile, laugh, and enjoy every step of the way.

How to get there: ( by air or by sea ) Updated 2019

By Air

For Locals: Book a domestic flight bound for Bohol. There are direct flights to Bohol from most parts of the country. 

For foreigners: Some airlines offer direct flights to the province. If you can't find a flight to Bohol, stopover at Cebu (Mactan-Cebu International Airport) then book your domestic flight to Bohol. 

Another alternative if you want to save some money, you can take a ferry from Cebu to Bohol.

From the Mactan-Cebu International Airport:

You can take a cab going to Pier 1, Cebu Pier Area.  The estimated fare is 250 PHP – 350 PHP, depending on traffic.  

Alternatively, if you're familiar with Uber and/or Lyft, then you can download and use the mobile app, Grab, to book your transportation. 

If you have luggage have your cab enter the ferry terminal for a fee of 10 PHP. Take note the ticketing office is outside the ferry terminal gates.

By Sea: I personally trust Oceanjet and Supercat ferry operators. Both have daily trips.
There are two ports: Tagbilaran Port or Tubigon Port. Save your worries and take the Tagbilaran Port.

Option 1.Ferry from Cebu Pier to Tagbilaran Port: ( Tagbilaran is the capital city of Bohol )
Boat Fare: 500 PHP - 1,200 PHP
Travel time: 2- 3 hours

Option 2.Ferry from Cebu Pier to Tubigon Port:

Boat Fare: 200 PHP - 300 PHP
Travel time: 2 - 3 hours
From Tubigon Port to TagbilaranCity by Van: 90 PHP - 120 PHP
Travel time: 1 hour

Terminal Fee: 25 PHP

Prices may have changed.  Please check the ferry operators for more information.

From Tagbilaran Port: Book ahead of time for city tours. 

Van tours: 2,500 PHP - 3,500 PHP

Pre-arranged pick-up transfer from your resort/hotel or take a tricycle. Tricycle fare: 30 PHP -100 PHP

Take a cab or van if you're going straight from Tagbilaran Port to Panglao Island

Cab fare: 300 PHP - 1,000 PHP

Tricycle fare: 250 PHP - 350 PHP

Motorcycle fare: 150 PHP - 250 PHP

Travel time: 20 minutes - 45 minutes

Tips

- Power outlets: are commonly type A, with standard voltage 220 V and frequency 60 Hz.  Be sure to bring a universal plug adapter!

- Money matters:  We recommend getting your currency exchanged via Western Union (WU) since you'll get a better rate than at the airport.  You can send your travel budget to yourself and pick up the exchanged amount at the local WU.

- Convenient phone apps:  Grab for transportation.

Survival Terms

- CR is the term for the toilet

- Salamat means "thank you"

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3 days itinerary in Bohol

First Day

We had the hired van as we're traveling in a group and just visiting Bohol for a short time. Rate: 2,500 PHP for 5 people. We shouldered all the Entrance Fees for the tour.

Bohol Tourist Spots: Entrance Fee:

• Chocolate Hills, Carmen, Entrance Fee: 50 PHP

• Man-Made Forest, Bilar, Entrance Fee: Free

• Tarsier Encounter, Entrance Fee: 50 PHP

• Butterfly Conservation Center, Entrance Fee: 50 PHP

• River Cruise w/ Buffet Lunch and Harana, Entrance Fee: 50 + 350 (buffet)= 400 PHP

- Ati Tribe Entrance Fee: Free, but they'll appreciate tips/donations

• Baclayon Church & Museum, Baclayon, Entrance Fee: 25 Php (for the museum)

• Blood Compact Site, Tagbilaran City, Entrance Fee: Free

• Python Sanctuary, Albur, Entrance Fee: 10 PHP
• Panglao Island - Dumaluan Beach Resort 

• Hanging Bridge

• Sagbayan Peak

Pension House rate for an overnight stay at Tagbilaran City:

900 PHP per night, plus an additional 300 for an extra person with a mattress.

Second Day

We only had our city tour with a hired van for a day, the next day we're on our own.

Whole Day at E.A.T Danao Adventure Park

At night we went to Panglao Island

Third Day

Panglao Island - Dumaluan Beach Resort 

Chill all day long on the beach

Have fun and be safe ^__^

Do you want more adventure?

If you still have more days to spare why not go to Oslob and see the famous whale shark or also known as "Butanding."

Where am I going next?
My next adventure is to the Land of Smiles and that's no other than Amazing Thailand.