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Bohol Breezes: Embrace Island Serenity!

A full day across Bohol’s icons, from the Blood Compact Shrine and Baclayon Church to the Chocolate Hills, with lunch on a Loboc River cruise.

Overview

About this day tour

Bohol sits a fast-craft ride east of Cebu and packs the Philippines’ most recognisable countryside into one loop: the historic Sandugo shrine and 18th-century Baclayon Church on the coast, the shaded Bilar mahogany forest, the 1,200-plus Chocolate Hills of Carmen and a floating lunch on the Loboc River. Boat tickets, terminal and entrance fees, a licensed guide and air-conditioned transport are all arranged.

  • Meals
  • Boat ticket
  • Transport
  • Tour guide
  • Entrance fees
DurationDay tour
DepartureCebu City pier
DestinationBohol & Camotes
StatusAvailable now
Itinerary

Day by day

MorningCebu to Tagbilaran
  • Fast craft from Cebu to Tagbilaran (two-way tickets included)
  • Meet your licensed tour guide and air-conditioned vehicle
  • Blood Compact Shrine and Baclayon Church
MiddayCountryside loop
  • Bilar Man-Made Forest
  • Chocolate Hills viewing complex
  • Lunch on the Loboc River cruise
AfternoonPasalubong and return
  • Aproniana Souvenir Shop
  • Transfer to the pier for the fast craft back to Cebu
What’s covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Inclusions

  • Two-way boat ticket
  • Terminal & entrance fees
  • Licensed tour guide
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Lunch at Loboc River

Exclusions

  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities not in the itinerary
Places & guide

Where you’ll go

A short guide to every stop in this package.

1
Blood Compact Shrine

Monument in Tagbilaran marking the 1565 Sandugo, the blood compact between Datu Sikatuna and Spanish explorer Miguel López de Legazpi, one of the first treaties of friendship between Filipinos and Spaniards.

2
Baclayon Church

One of the oldest coral-stone churches in the Philippines, completed in 1727 by Jesuit missionaries, with a museum of religious relics beside it.

3
Bilar Man-Made Forest

A two-kilometre stretch of densely planted mahogany trees along the Loay–Carmen road, a favourite photo stop for its cool, shaded canopy.

4
Chocolate Hills

More than 1,200 grass-covered limestone mounds spread across central Bohol; they turn chocolate brown in the dry season and are viewed from the Carmen complex.

5
Loboc River

A jade-green river where floating restaurants cruise upstream to Busay Falls while guests enjoy a buffet lunch and live serenades.

6
Aproniana Souvenir Shop

Bohol’s well-known pasalubong stop for peanut kisses, calamay, ube and other local delicacies and handicrafts.

Know before you go

Your Philippines travel guide

Practical tips for Philippines, from entry rules to what to eat. General guidance for a Philippine traveller — rules and prices change, so confirm the latest before you fly.

Entry requirements

Domestic: a valid ID

For local flights and ferries you need a valid government-issued ID and your booking. Foreign visitors from most countries enter visa-free for 30 days with a passport valid 6+ months and an onward ticket.

Money

Philippine peso (₱)

Carry cash for island towns, tricycles, market stalls and entrance fees — ATMs can be scarce on smaller islands. Cards and GCash work in resorts and cities. Tipping around 10% or loose change for guides, drivers and boatmen is customary.

Weather & what to pack

Tropical; check the season

Expect hot, sunny days most of the year, with the drier months roughly November to May. Pack swimwear, reef-safe sunblock, a hat, light quick-dry clothes, sandals and a rain layer for afternoon showers.

Getting around

Boats, vans and Grab

Islands are reached by ferry or banca boat, and your package includes transfers plus a private van and boat where needed. In Cebu, use the Grab app for city rides. Keep small bills for tricycles and habal-habal.

Language

English widely spoken

English is an official language and understood almost everywhere, so you will have no trouble. Locals speak Cebuano here — Maayong buntag (good morning) and Salamat (thank you) always earn a smile.

Culture & etiquette

Warm and easygoing

Filipinos are famously friendly and a smile goes far. Dress modestly in churches, cover up away from the beach, and ask before photographing people. A polite “thank you” is always welcome.

Safety & health

Friendly; usual care

The tourist areas here are welcoming and safe; take normal care with valuables and board only registered boats with life vests. Drink bottled water on the islands and bring any personal medicine. Emergency hotline: 911.

Connectivity

Globe/Smart SIM + GCash

Buy a Globe or Smart tourist SIM at the airport for data; signal can drop on remote islands, so download your maps offline. GCash is handy for payments, and resorts and cafés usually have Wi-Fi.

Must-see sights & food

Beaches, lechon & more

Chase white-sand beaches, island-hopping and snorkeling, Bohol’s Chocolate Hills and tarsiers, and Palawan’s lagoons. Feast on Cebu lechon, fresh seafood, kinilaw, sweet mangoes and halo-halo to cool down.

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