Chocolate Hills · Panglao · Loboc River · Anda · Balicasag
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Multiple daily sailings from Cebu port. OceanJet and Lite Ferries run this route. Ferry crossing plus private taxi transfer direct to your hotel in Panglao or Tagbilaran.
↺ Round trip availableLand at Mactan-Cebu International, get picked up, taken to the ferry port, cross to Bohol, and a driver meets you at the other end. Door to door.
Hotel pickup and taxi to Tagbilaran port included. Via Dumaguete with a short ferry hop across to Siquijor. Journey ends at Siquijor terminal.
↺ Round trip availableHotel pickup and overland transfer to Jagna port included. Long but scenic crossing to Camiguin. Journey ends at Benoni terminal.
↺ Round trip availableThe iconic 1,268 geological hills, tarsier sanctuary, Loboc River cruise, Baclayon Church, and man-made forest. Most popular day tour in Bohol — book early in peak season.
Boat out from Panglao to Balicasag for world-class snorkelling and diving over the coral wall. Stop at Virgin Island sandbar on the way back. Half or full day.
Alona Beach, Dumaluan Beach, Doljo. Dive shops for PADI courses and fun dives. Some of the best reef diving in the Visayas, right off the coast.
Floating lunch cruise on the Loboc River in the afternoon, then return after dark for the firefly-watching boat. One of Bohol's most magical experiences.
The classic Visayas triangle. Fly into Cebu, ferry to Bohol for Chocolate Hills and diving, hop to Siquijor for waterfalls and beaches, loop back to Cebu.
Add Camiguin onto your Bohol trip. White Island, Katibawasan Falls, hot springs, and the sunken cemetery. Far fewer tourists than Bohol — feels like the Philippines 20 years ago.
Bohol connects to more islands than most people realise. Here are the most popular onward hops from Bohol:
Dry season runs December to May — best weather but busiest. June to November is quieter, cheaper, and still beautiful, though expect afternoon rain. Typhoon risk is low in the Visayas compared to Luzon. Peak season is Christmas through Easter.
Most tourists base in Panglao (Alona Beach area) — closest to diving, ferries, and nightlife. Tagbilaran is the city, cheaper but less scenic. Anda is the quiet eastern coast. Loboc is inland, on the river, perfect for nature lovers.
Philippine Peso (PHP). ATMs in Tagbilaran and Panglao — bring cash for smaller places. Globe or Smart SIM from the airport or any mall. Grab doesn't work well in Bohol — use habal-habal (motorbike taxis) or arrange transfers through your hotel.
Don't book the first ferry — it's always the most crowded. Don't skip Anda just because it's far from Panglao. Don't assume you can wing it in peak season without bookings. Don't take a tricycle from Tagbilaran port — arrange a transfer in advance, it's cheaper and faster.
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