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10 Day itinerary in Philippines, Asia

Beaches of Visayas

Welcome (Mabuhay) to the heart of the Philippines called the Visayas Region. People living in this tropical archipelago are very proud of their culture that was built up along centuries of various influences. Filipinos have an Asian soul, a westerner spirit and their heartbeat follows the latino rhy... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Cebu City

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Visit markets

Meet local people

Indigenous culture

Travel with Purpose

Outdoors & Nature

Classic Sights

Food & Drink

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Virgin Island (Bantayan)

2

Santiago bay and Bukilat Cave in Camotes

3

Chocolate Hills and the tarsiers in Bohol

4

Alona Beach in Panglao

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Cebu - Camotes : Arrival in Cebu and transfer to Camotes

Cebu is the eldest city of the country, also called Queen City of the South. Economically speaking, the city is very active in terms of exports and BPO. Upon arrival in Cebu Mactan International Airport, your driver will be waiting for you outside the terminal to take you to the pier 1 of Cebu city where you will board the fast craft (Ocean Jet) bound to Camotes Island, it takes less than 2 hours to reach this destination. A vehicle will wait for you at the pier of Poro to take you to your resort. Overlooking the beach and equipped with 2 swimming pools and 1 restaurant, it is one of the best places in the island. You can easily go down on the beach and try the local food or order a drink.

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Santiago Bay Garden & Resort
Day 2

place Camotes : Day tour to discover the Island

Today is a fun adventure for you as you will be exploring the beauty of Camotes! After having your breakfast, you will get in a multicab to visit the best spots of these islands: Mangodlong rock, Paraiso Cave, Lake Danao, Tulang diot Sand bar or snorkeling, Timubo Cave, Baywalk, Buho Rock, Bukilat Cave and Busay Falls. Don’t forget your swimsuit and your sunscreen! Camotes is actually a group of 3 main islands (Poro, Pacijan and Ponson) and 1 small islet (Tudela). The legend has it that when the Spaniards arrived and asked the locals the name of their island, they replied “Camote” as they were cultivating their field and thought they were asked about their crop.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Santiago Bay Garden & Resort
Day 3

place Camotes : Free day

You will be having your free day for today! You are free to sleep in, relax and enjoy any of the 2 pools of the resort, the beach. If you want to go around, it is easy to rent a motorcycle at the gate of the resort.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Santiago Bay Garden & Resort
Day 4

place Camotes - Bantayan : Transfer to Bantayan

You will be leaving the resort after breakfast and Camotes to go back to Cebu Island. You will take the ferry bound to Danao. Upon arrival, your driver will meet you and you will head North. It takes less than 2 hours to reach Hagnaya, the entry port to Santa fe, in Bantayan. Bantayan is a small island located in the north of Cebu. People really enjoy this lively island made of 3 municipalities: Santa Fe, Bantayan and Madridejos. Upon arrival, a vehicle will be waiting for you to accompany you to Amihan Beach Cabanas, your resort for the next three nights. You can start enjoying the beach, walk around and check the neighborhood. You may rent a bicycle or a motorbike to go around and visit the Octong Cave, for instance. If you enjoy nightlife, people usually hang out in the center of Santa Fe, just a ride of tricycle away, in MJ Square.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Amihan Beach Cabanas
Day 5

place Bantayan : Island hopping in Hilantagaan and Virgin Island

Today, you will be leaving early after breakfast and you will take a Bangka, the traditionnal fishermen's boat, to go to a couple of neighboring islands, so put on your swimsuit and don’t forget your sunblock and your snorkeling gear! Lunch will be served in Virgin island, prepared by our crew while you visit the island. You will be amazed by the white sand beach and the crystal clear water. You may swim in these beautiful island or you may try cliff jumping, if you are brave enough to do so. You will be heading back to Bantayan in the afternoon, and on the way, you will make a last stop by some very large lagoons, the Balidbid lagoons. And then, you will be free to enjoy the nightlife of Bantayan.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Amihan Beach Cabanas
Day 6

place Bantayan : Free Day

Another day, another Free Day! You are free to sleep in, relax and enjoy the beach. If you want to go around, it is easy to rent a motorcycle or a bicycle. You might want to take this opportunity to discover the rest of the island including the municipality of Bantayan, its church, and its market as well as the Ruins, Sandira Beach, etc.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Amihan Beach Cabanas
Day 7

place Bantayan - Bohol : transfer to Loboc

In the morning, you will take the ferry back to Cebu Island. From there, you will go down to Cebu city to board another fast craft bound to Tagbilaran, the capital city of Bohol Island. Upon arrival at the port of Tagbilaran, a vehicle will be waiting for you to take you to the Loboc River resort where you will spend the night. Loboc River Resort is a charming resort along the Loboc river made of elevated cottages. You will have your diner facing the river in a calm and romantic atmosphere. After dinner, you will embark on a short cruise to see the fireflies in the Talisay trees.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Loboc River Resort
Day 8

place Bohol - Panglao : Discover Bohol

You will have the chance to discover the mesmerizing Bohol, as you will be visiting the famous tourist spots of this province. You will have a whole day of visits as follows : - Loboc Eco-tourism Adventure Park (optional) : a 520m long zip-line, 120m above the Loboc river, - Corella Tarsier Sanctuary : watch the smallest primate in the world. - Bilar Man-Made Forest, - Chocolate Hills, - River-Cruise on a floating restaurant, - Baclayon or Alburquerque church, - Blood compact You will arrive in Panglao late in the afternoon and check in at your resort, South Palms Resort, where you will spend the next two nights.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: South Palms Resort Panglao
Day 9

place Panglao : Free Day or Dolphin watching and Pamilacan Island (optional)

Another free day to enjoy! Once again, you will be given an option to tour around Pamilacan Island. If you opt for this adventure, you will discover Pamilacan, a small and traditionnal fishermen’s island. At sunrise, you will take a banca and on your way, you might see some dolphins ! You can do some snorkeling in their marine sanctuary or enjoy a hilot massage by the beach. Don’t hesitate to take a walk to visit the island. You will be back in Panglao later in the afternoon where you can either relax or go to Alona Beach, the famous tourist spot where most hotels, restaurants, bars, dive shops are located.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: South Palms Resort Panglao
Day 10

place Panglao - Cebu : Back to Cebu

You will be leaving early and you will head to the port of Tagbilaran to take the Ocean Jet bound to Cebu. If you still have time, you may visit some of Cebu's tourist attractions; Basilica Minore del Santo Niño, the oldest church in the Philippines and in Asia, and SM City for some shopping. If you want to buy some souvenirs, you may head to Kultura. The driver will send you to the airport of Mactan, and drop you off at the terminal 2 (international flights) at least 3 hours before your flight

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Santiago Bay Garden & Resort
  • Amihan Beach Cabanas
  • Loboc River Resort
  • South Palms Resort Panglao

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (9)

Transport expand_less

  • Van
  • Multicab
  • Boat

Activities expand_less

  • Island Hopping
  • Snorkeling

Not Included expand_less

  • International Flights
  • Tips
  • Meals (unless explicitly mentioned otherwise)
  • Drinks
  • Terminal fees and luggage fees for boat trips
  • Porters

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