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5 Day itinerary in Philippines, Asia

Say hello to Cebu City and Bohol!

You are heading to the Central Visayas, an archipelago in which you can hop from an island to another island and have extraordinary encounters. You can indeed swim with the whale-sharks, see a school of sardines and observe amazing coral reefs. Waterfalls, tropical jungle, coconut trees, sand bars b... Read More

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By Jennylene, Brian Jan, Jela Mae and Kevin

Overview

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GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Cebu City

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Hiking

Visit markets

Meet local people

Indigenous culture

Travel with Purpose

Outdoors & Nature

Classic Sights

Food & Drink

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Mount Manunggal

2

Casa Gorordo Museum

3

Tarsier Sanctuary

4

Chocolate Hills

Itinerary

Mid-Range ($$) expand_more

Day 1

place Cebu : Welcome to the Queen City of the South

WELCOME TO CEBU! Cebu Province is in the middle of the Visayas Region. This is one of the main cultural and economic hubs of the Philippines. Cebu is the oldest city of the country, also called Queen City of the South. Once you are done and ready to go, the driver will take you to your hotel, The Henry Hotel, where you will be staying for the night. The Henry Hotel Cebu provides a beautiful interlude from the hustle and bustle of life in the city. The quirky and pop-art inspired interiors will take you to an artistic trip, bringing together comfort and a one-of-a-kind hotel experience. Later in the afternoon, you will head to Circa 1900, a restaurant located in an old local and typical house that is more than a century old to have your dinner.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: The Henry Hotel Cebu
Day 2

place Cebu - Bohol : Visit of Cebu City and transfer to Bohol

Get yourself ready and be hydrated as you will be climbing the 3rd highest peak of the island, Mt. Manunggal. It is the site of the crash of the presidential plane named "Mt. Pinatubo", which killed President Ramon Magsaysay and twenty-four others on March 17, 1957. After this hike, you will go for a lunch in Lakeview Le Jardin and be amazed with the beautiful flowers. Lakeview Le Jardin is a botanical garden that treats its guests with a scenery of the gardens filled with colorful plants and a view of the lake through the mountains. If you prefer to taste the delicacy of Cebu, you can have your lunch at a place where you can try the famous Lechon Baboy (roasted pork). After lunch, you will visit La Vie in the Sky, where you will be able to enjoy an overview of Metro Cebu where you will go back. Then, you will make a stop by the Taboan market before visiting the heart of the city starting with the Casa Gorordo Museum, the Magellan’s Cross and the Basilica Minore del Sto. Nino, the oldest church in the Philippines and in Asia. After crossing the Plaza Independencia and entering the Fort San Pedro, you will then proceed to the port and ride a fast craft bound to Tagbilaran, Bohol. Upon arrival at the pier of Tagbilaran, a vehicle will be waiting for you to take you to your resort: Loboc River Resort. a charming resort along the Loboc river made of elevated bungalows. 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, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Loboc River Resort
Day 3

place Discover the rest of Bohol

You will have a real taste of Bohol experience. Listed below are the places you are about to visit: - Loboc Eco-tourism Adventure Park (optional) : a 520m long zip-line, 120m above the Loboc river, - Tarsier Sanctuary : watch the smallest primate in the world. - Chocolate Hills, - Bilar man-made forest - River-Cruise on a floating restaurant, - Baclayon or Alburquerque church - Blood compact. Late in the afternoon, you will arrive in Panglao, Bohol and you will check in at Amorita Resort, where you will be staying for two nights.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: Amorita Resort
Day 4

place Free day or discover Pamilacan Island with Dolphin watching (optional)

Today is your FREE DAY! but you will be given the option to explore Pamilacan Island and witness those beautiful dolphins. If you opt for this adventure, you will discover Pamilacan, a small and traditional 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: Amorita Resort
Day 5

place Bohol - Cebu : Back to CEBU

In the morning before leaving, you might want to take a chance to discover some of Panglao's famous spots such as Hinagdanan Cave and for lunch, before going to the pier, don't miss a chance to visit Bohol Bee Farm, a resort with an organic farm that allows them to serve the products they are growing in their own garden. The driver will pick you up at the resort bring you to the pier of Tagbilaran where you will board the Ocean Jet. It takes 2 hours to reach Cebu. From there, your transfer to the airport (or any other destination within Cebu city) will be taken care of.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • The Henry Hotel Cebu
  • Loboc River Resort
  • Amorita Resort

Meals expand_less

  • Dinner (1)
  • Breakfast (4)
  • Lunch (2)

Transport expand_less

  • Van
  • Banca
  • Fast Craft

Activities expand_less

  • Dolphin Watching
  • Day Tour

Not Included expand_less

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

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