Bohol is like a condensed version of the entire country, which is why this bountiful province is always on the list of must-visit places for first-time travelers in the Philippines. Whether you are looking to get a tan at white sand beaches or dive into the colorful underwater, be mesmerized by the sprawling Chocolate Hills or simply indulge on a relaxing river cruise, visit elegant archaic churches or conquer thrilling adventures, say it and most likely Bohol has it!

This Bohol travel blog aims to serve as a guide for first time travelers in Bohol. I’ll discuss the sample Bohol Trip Itinerary, Places to See in Bohol and Bohol Island Hopping Tour which I experienced during my solo Bohol tour last 2015.  My first Bohol trip though was back in 2012 with Cebu and Bohol bloggers.  We visited the not-so-usual places to see in Bohol, places that you don’t often see on Bohol trip blogs.

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HOW TO GET TO BOHOL

 MANILA TO BOHOL

Several airlines fly between Manila and Tagbilaran Airport in Bohol such as Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Airasia.

RESERVE TAGBILARAN AIRPORT TRANSFER HERE

CEBU TO BOHOL BY FASTCRAST/FERRY 

RESERVE CEBU-BOHOL FASTCRAFT TICKET HERE 

Bohol is just a short ferry ride from Cebu. Several fast crafts travel daily between Cebu City and Tagbilaran and Cebu City and Tubigon.

CEBU-BOHOL FERRY/FASTCRAFT SCHEDULE

2Go FERRY SCHEDULE TAGBILARAN (BOHOL) TO CEBU AND CEBU TO TAGBILARAN (BOHOL)

PORT: PIER 1 CEBU CITY

OCEANJET FASTCRAFT SCHEDULE: CEBU TO BOHOL (TAGBILARAN) AND  BOHOL (TAGBILARAN) TO CEBU

PORT: PIER 1 CEBU CITY

CEBU TO TAGBILARAN (BOHOL) SCHEDULE VIA LITE FERRY

PORT: PIER 1 CEBU CITY

FERRY SCHEDULE CEBU TO TUBIGON (BOHOL)

VIA LITE FERRY/SHIPPING

PORT: PIER 1 CEBU CITY

FERRY SCHEDULE MANDAUE (CEBU) TO TUBIGON (BOHOL)

VIA LITE FERRY/SHIPPING AT QUANO WHARF

BOHOL TO DUMAGUETE

RESERVE BOHOL TO DUMAGUERE FERRY TICKET HERE

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GETTING AROUND BOHOL

Tagbilaran is the capital of Bohol and the main point of entry (by plane and ferry).  Public transportation are unreliable and only leave once full (not to mention the frequent stops).  But if you really want to take a bus you can head to the Integrated Bus Terminal in Dao.

Alternatively to get to Alona Beach or Dumaluan Beach where most beach-front accommodations are located, you can charter a tricycle (expect to pay Php 250/USD 5.05 – Php 500/ USD  10), van or taxi.  If you are alone, talk to other tourists so you can share the expenses.  Or if you’re really on a budget and you don’t need to stay near the beach, just look and book a room at hotels in Tagbilaran. Most hotels also arrange pick-up/transfer for guests for an extra fee. Do inquire at your hotel upon booking a room.

BOHOL TOURS

Country Side Tour – Chocolate Hills, Tarsier, Manmade Forest, Loboc River Cruise, Sandugo Site, Butterfly Garden, Hanging Bridge and Python Sanctuary

RESERVE BOHOL COUNTRYSIDE TOUR HERE

Island Hopping Tour – Dolphin watching, snorkeling in Balicasag Island and Virgin Island

CHECK TOUR PACKAGE RATES HERE

Panglao Island  Tour – Hinagdanan Cave, Dauis Church and Miracle Well, Sea Shell Museum, Bohol Bee Farm, Panglao Church and Watch Tower, Alona Beach

BOOK PANGLAO ISLAND LAND TOUR HERE

Danao Extreme Adventure – Whole day in Danao Adventure Park. Activities include The Plunge, Spelunking, Village Tour, Offroad buggy, river kayak and roof climb.

RESERVE DANAO ADVENTURE PARK PRIVATE TRANSFER HERE

Firefly Tour – Dinner plus firefly tour at Loboc River

Catigbian DATE Park Tour – I did this tour back in 2012, where we tried the activities in DATE Park in Catigbian. You can read my blog here.

PLACES TO SEE SEE IN BOHOL

Here’s a list of places to see in Bohol.

COUNTRYSIDE TOUR

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Tarsier Conservation Center

Loboc River Cruise

Loboc Eco-Tourism Adventure Park

Chocolate Hills

Bilar Man-made Forest

Baclayon Church

Blood Compact Shrine

Butterfly Garden

Python Sanctuary

PANGLAO ISLAND LAND TOUR

RESERVE PANGLAO LAND TOUR HERE

Hinagdanan Cave

Sea Shell Museum

Bohol Bee Farm

Panglao Church and Watch Tower

Dauis Church and Miracle Well

Alona White Beach

PANGLAO ISLAND HOPPING TOUR

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Dolphin Watching

Balicasag Island

Virgin Island

ADVENTURE TOURS

E.A.T Danao Extreme Adventure

Catigbian D.A.T.E Park

Sidetrips and Optional Activities:

Zipline and Cable Car

Bohol ATV Adventure

Clarin Ancestral House

Cloribel’s Ancestral House (permission needed beforehand)

D-Original Osang’s  Homemade Pastries

Dauis Jewelry Makers (handmade)

HOW TO TOUR BOHOL

BY TOUR PACKAGE

I availed of a Bohol tour package for my  countryside tour.  It was a group tour so I was with other tourists (mostly foreigners) on a van.  This is a good option if you are traveling alone. Personally, I’d skip some  tourist spots included in the countryside tour (e.g. python and butterfly garden) nevertheless you can buy souvenirs and pasalubong there at reasonable prices.

RESERVE COUNTRYSIDE TOUR HERE

BY VAN/CAR

For those traveling in groups, you can save a few bucks by renting a car or van. Rates start at Php 2,500 / USD 50 with driver for car and Php 3,000 / USD 60.58  for van.  But there is no Bohol private tour guide, you have to hire one or go for a tour package.

 BY TRICYCLE

The Bohol Countryside Tour can also be done with a tricycle.   I have yet to read a Bohol travel blog using tricycle for their Bohol tour.  I’d like to try this in the future.

BY MOTORBIKE

Bohol countryside can also be explored by motorbike. Rentals usually start at Php 300 / USD 300 per day, gasoline not included.  Make sure you have a helmet and a map.  You can also hire a habal-habal (motorcycle) with driver for your tour.

BY BOAT/ ISLAND HOPPING

For my island hopping tour, a tout along Alona Beach (they’re usually holding cardboards with tour packages photos and rate) offered me PHP 800/ USD 16.15 for this part of Bohol tour.  I made an initial payment of PHP 300/ USD 6.  But I was late, so the boats left already.  You need to wake up really early for the tour, the island hopping usually starts at 6:00 AM.   If you are traveling in a group, best to just charter a boat for island hopping, boat is good for 1- 5 persons and 6 -1 0 persons, you can book below:

RESERVE PANGLAO ISLAND HOPPING TOUR HERE

WHERE TO STAY IN BOHOL

Bohol abounds with all types of accommodations, I stayed at Henann Resort Bohol recently. Most visitors chose to stay in Alona Beach or Dumaluan Beach.

HIGH-END

Henann Resort Alona Beach

Alona Beach, Tawala, Panglao Island, Panglao Island, Bohol

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MIDRANGE

Alona Vida Beach Resort

Alona Beach, Panglao Island, Bohol

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Panglao Regents Park

Ester A. Lim Drive, Tawala, Panglao, Panglao Island, Bohol

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Alona Northland Resort

Ester A. Lim Drive, Panglao Island, Bohol

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BUDGET

Moon Fools Hostel

Tawala, Panglao Island

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Dormitels PH Alona Beach

Alona Beach, Barangay, Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines

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WHERE TO EAT IN BOHOL

Sea Breeze Cafe
Henann Resort Bohol
Alona Beach, Panglao

They accept walk-in guest.

Lunch Buffet (12:00 PM – 2:30 PM) PHP 585.60 / $11.82 (Adult rate)/ PHP 292.80/ $5.91 (kid rate 5-9 years old)
Dinner Buffet (6:00 PM – 10:00 PM) PHP 854/ USD 17.24 (Adult rate) / PHP 427/ $8.62 (kid rate 5-9 years old)

The Buzz Café (owned by Bohol Bee Farm) Alona Beach, Bohol Bohol Bee Farm Organic food Tagbilaran

Seafood found along Alona Beach (the one fronting Buzz Cafe is cheap and good)

Saffron Restaurant Amorita Resort, Alona Beach Panglao

Giuseppe Pizzeria and Sicilian Roast Near Alona Beach,Serves Italian dishes Tawala, Panglao Island

Garden Café

Operated by the Bohol Foundation for the Deaf and Disabled for 25 yrs

Tagbilaran

Gerarda’s Restaurant

Filipino dishes

Tagbilaran

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