2023 BOHOL TOURIST SPOTS AND THINGS TO DO IN BOHOL + ITINERARY

BOHOL LAND TOUR: RESERVE HERE

• Tour Length:

• 9 hours entire day tour (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Tour Inclusion: Driver, Shared AC transportation/Van
• Excluded: Entrance Charges + Meals + Drinks + Private bills. See beneath.

IMPORTANT: Most inexpensive Bohol Land excursions don’t embrace the doorway charges + the lunch buffet price on the Loboc River Cruise Buffet Lunch. So, double verify that together with your journey company earlier than reserving. Now should you’re reserving by the hyperlink above, the *Bohol Land Tour talked about the aforementioned charges are NOT included.  So, on prime of the Bohol Land Tour price, put together the next quantity per individual:

• Common ₱850 ($15.35) Senior ₱600 ($10.82) – Loboc River Cruise Lunch Buffet
• ₱150 ($2.71) – Tarsier Conservation Entrance Price
• ₱100 ($1.81) locals, ₱150 ($2.71) foreigners – Chocolate Hills Entrance Price

TRAVEL REMINDER: Additionally verify together with your tour operator whether or not you can be picked up at your lodge or you should go to a sure pick-up location.

• 1.2. BOHOL LAND TOUR BY PRIVATE CAR

 In case you have sufficient price range, and also you don’t need to be a part of different vacationers. You may guide a personal tour on your group or hire a automotive to discover the island. I extremely suggest this of you’re a group of 3-4 individuals. You may guide hire a automotive by the hyperlink beneath.

BOHOL PRIVATE CAR RENTAL (WITH DRIVER): BOOK HERE

• 1.3. BOHOL LAND TOUR BY MOTORCYCLE/SCOOTER

For these with thirst for journey a motorcycle journey in Bohol countryside is unforgettable. In case you are a solo traveler and you know the way to drive and you’ve got a driver’s license, you possibly can hire a bike/scooter to discover Bohol, you possibly can observe the Bohol vacationer spots listed on this weblog. Bike/scooter rental in Bohol sometimes begins at ₱300 ($5.42) to ₱500 ($9/03) per day, gasoline not included, good for 1-2 individuals. Try my pattern Bohol itinerary beneath.

• 1.4. DIY BOHOL LAND TOUR (By Public Transport)

In case you are the adventurous kind and you might be on a price range, doing a DIY Bohol Land Tour is feasible. I included the way to get to a number of the Bohol vacationer spots right here by public transport, see Entry. You would need to take a mix of  native bus, jeepney, and tricycle.  I normally DIY at any time when I solo backpack, however I opted to hitch a bunch tour as a result of doing a DIY Bohol tour is sort of a problem because the public transportation in Bohol is fairly unreliable, this can take up extra time. Fairly probably, you gained’t be capable to cowl all the highest sights listed above in a day. Additionally, tricycle is fairly costly in Bohol, even for a brief distance trip (5-10 minutes), you’ll probably be charged ₱100 ($1.81) to ₱200 ($3.61). It’s like you might be renting the whole tricycle. That’s the unhappy factor about Bohol. I requested some resort staff in the event that they’re charged the identical as they’re locals, they stated sure, sadly. I hope the native authorities can do one thing about this, maybe imposed a fare tariff. I’ve learn numerous complaints from different vacationers about this.

BOHOL LAND TOUR ATTRACTIONS

The picturesque Chocolate Hills is the poster boy of Bohol province attracting 1000’s of vacationers yearly. Reportedly, round 1,260 hills to 1,776 hills which might be truly conical-shaped limestone mounds clad in grass peppered throughout a sprawling space. In line with the plaque on the viewing deck, “ They had been fashioned by the uplift of coral deposits and the motion of rain water and erosion ages in the past.”

There are 2 areas the place you possibly can view the Chocolate Hills.

• Chocolate Hills Complicated in Carmen – That is authorities owned viewing deck positioned in Carmen. The images above had been taken in Carmen. In case you are becoming a member of a Bohol Countryside group tour or non-public land tour, that is the place that’s normally included within the tour itinerary.
•  Entrance Price: ₱100 ($1.81) locals, ₱150 ($2.71) foreigner
• Location: Carmen, Bohol
• Entry: If you wish to do a DIY Chocolate tour, it’s potential, however can take up numerous time as a result of native transportation in Bohol is unreliable. Anyway, right here’s the way to do it: make your technique to Dao Bus Terminal in Tagbilaran. In case you are staying in Alona Seashore, you possibly can trip a tricycle to take you there. Tricycle fare is about ₱200 ($2.61) relying or trip a habal-habal (bike) for about ₱50 ($0.90). Negotiate and agree on the value earlier than boarding as a result of tricycles in Bohol are fairly costly.  When you attain Dao Bus Terminal, take a bus to Carmen. Journey time is roughly is roughly 1.5 hours and bus fare for non-ac bus is ₱85 ($1.53). Get off on the Chocolate Hills Journey Park. Register and pay the charges. Experience the free shuttle to the viewing deck.

• Sagbayan Peak – This lesser-known Chocolate Hills viewing deck is positioned inside a mountain resort in Sagbayan, Bohol.
•  Entrance Price: ₱80 ($1.44)
• Entry: From Tagbilaran, there are vans for rent that may take you to Sagbayan Peak. In any other case, should you rent a automotive in Bohol, you possibly can embrace this in your itinerary.

For first timers, one of many prime issues to do in Bohol is the Bohol River Cruise, the place you’ll get to trip on a big boat and cruise alongside emerald inexperienced river of Loboc whereas feasting on luxurious native dishes. The buffet meal onboard the floating restaurant sometimes consists of; Asian noodles, grilled fish, dried fish, lechon kawali, rice cake, salad, humbang Nangka, salted egg shrimp, fruits, soup, and lemonade.  And essentially the most thrilling a part of the Bohol river cruise tour is the cultural present of the native dance troupe the place vacationers can be a part of and dance Tinikling, a Filipino dance. There are additionally singers onboard serenading you whereas eating. Tipping is beneficial.

If you happen to guide the Bohol Land Tour or Countryside Tour, that is normally included within the tour bundle. Nonetheless, the buffet lunch price is often EXCLUDED, so you need to pay this individually. When you arrive on the Loboc River Resort, you need to line up and pay for the buffet meal. You’ll get a ticket the place your desk quantity is written. Be sure to preserve it and present it to the workers upon boarding the floating restaurant boat.

Close by the Loboc River is one other charming outdated church referred to as Loboc Parish Church. If you happen to nonetheless have time throughout your tour, drop by for a fast exploration and picture op.

• Lunch Buffet Price: Grownup ₱850 ($15.35) , Senior  ₱600 ($10.83)
• Open Hours: Every day 9:30 AM -2:30 PM
• Length: 45 minutes to 1 hour
• Location: Población Sawang, Loboc, Bohol
• Entry: If you wish to DIY the Loboc River Cruise, right here’s how: Make your technique to Dao Bus Terminal in Tagbilaran, Bohol. From there, take a bus to Loboc and get off on the Loboc River Cruise advanced close to the Loboc Parish Church. Bus fare is roughly ₱30 ($0.54) and journey time is about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

LOBOC RIVER STAND UP PADDLE: RESERVE HERE

• TARSIER CONSERVATION SANCTUARY 

The Philippine tarsier (Carlito syrichta) is an endemic tarsier, one of many smallest primates on the earth, that may be present in Bohol.  The tarsier is one other well-known vacationer attraction in Bohol. There are 3 tarsier sanctuary that you would be able to go to in Bohol, nonetheless, it’s extremely beneficial to go to the Philippines Tarsier Conservation Sanctuary in Corella as an alternative, as a result of it is a non-profit group that protects tarsiers of their pure atmosphere. That means, they aren’t put in cages, they’re free to remain or go away the sanctuary. The opposite tarsier conservation facilities in Bohol allegedly put the tarsiers in cages, and allow them to out in the course of the day for vacationers.

• Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary
• Entrance Price: ₱150 ($2.71)
• Open Hours: Every day 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Location: Tarsier Sanctuary Street, Corella, Bohol

• Bohol Tarsier Conservation Space
• Entrance Price:  Common ₱150 ($2.71), Pupil ₱150 ($2.53), Senior ₱130 ($2.34)
• Open Hours: Every day 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Location: Bilar, Bohol

• Bilar Bohol Enchanted Zoological and Botanical Backyard
• Entrance Price:  Adults ₱150 ($2.16), Kids 6-9 yr. ₱95 ($1.71),  beneath 6 yr. Free
• Lunch Buffet: ₱350 ($6.31)
• Open Hours: Every day 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Location: Población, Bilar, Bohol

One other well-liked vacationer spot in Bohol that’s a part of the countryside tour is the Bilar Man-made forest. This space was truly a part of the reforestation undertaking some 50 years in the past had been crimson and white mahogany bushes are planted alongside the roads stretching from Loboc to Bilar. There’s no entrance price to take a photograph or cease right here however watch out. Many autos and native buses move by this highway and so they’re fairly quick.

• Entrance Price: Free
• Open Hours: 24/7
• Location: Laoay Inside Street, Bilar, Bohol

• BACLAYON CHURCH AND MUSEUM

Baclayon Church (Immaculate Concepcion of the Virgin Mary Parish) in Baclayon, Bohol is one other prime vacationer attraction in Bohol. It was declared as a Nationwide Cultural Treasure and Nationwide Historic Landmark. The present church was constructed out of coral stones in 1727 by the Jesuits. However in October 2013, a powerful earthquake destroyed the façade of Baclayon Church. The church was reopened 5 years later after the restoration work.

• Entrance Price: Church is FREE, Museum is ₱50 ($0.90)  
• Location: Baclayon, Bohol

• BLOOD COMPACT SHRINE (SANDUGO)

The Legazpi-Sikatuna Blood Compact (Sandugo) is named the primary treaty of friendship between Miguel Lopez de Jaena, a Spanish Intruder, and the chieftain of Bohol – Datu Sikatuna that came about in Bohol on March 1565. At the moment, a Blood Compact Shrine stands on the situation the place the Sandugo  occurred and is one among prime visited Bohol vacationer spots.

• Entrance Price: FREE
• Open Hours: 24 hours
• Location: J.P. EK Inting Avenue ,Tagbilaran Metropolis

• SEVILLA TWIN HANGING BRIDGE

The newly constructed Sevilla Twin Hanging Bridge has simply reopened July this yr. The 40-meter lengthy and 25 meters excessive hanging bridge is manufactured from woven bamboo slats and gives a scenic view of the emerald inexperienced Sipatan River. On the opposite aspect of the bridge, native promote souvenirs and refreshments.

• Entrance Price: ₱50 ($0.90)  
• Location: Sevilla, Bohol

Different Land Tour Points of interest in Bohol:

• SIKATUNA MIRROR OF THE WORLD

This newest vacationer attraction in Bohol, also called Bohollywood which was opened in phases again in 2018 and anticipated to be accomplished by 2024. Sikatuna Mirror of the World and Botanical Backyard is a sprawling park speckled with scaled-down model of world-famous landmarks such because the Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty in New York, Christ the Redeemer in Brazil,  Golden Gate Bridge of California, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Merlion of Singapore, amongst others. You too can dine at their café contained in the Acropolis. The park can also be house to a Botanical Backyard with orchids and palm bushes.

• Bohol Countryside Tour with Mirror of the World: BOOK HERE

• Location: Libjo, Sikatuna, Bohol
• Open Hours: Every day 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Entrance Price (Day Time Use) 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM:
• Common – ₱150 ($2.71)
• Senior – ₱120 ($2.16)   
• Kids – ₱50 ($0.90)
• Entrance Price (Night time Time Use) 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Common – ₱170 ($3.07)
• Senior – ₱135 ($2.43)   
• Kids – ₱50 ($0.90)
• Entry: At Dao Built-in Bus Terminal in Tagbilaran, take a bus certain for Sikatuna. Inform the driving force you might be headed to Sikatuna Mirror of the World. Get off at Sikatuna Public Market. Experience a tricycle or habal-habal to Sikatuna Mirror of the World at Brgy. Libjo.

This can be a fairly well-liked collapse Dauis, Bohol. It’s lighted inside by the holes in its ceiling, revealing the stalactites and stalagmites hugging the turquoise lagoon. You may go for a swim right here for an additional price.

• Open Hours: Every day 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Entrance Price (Common): ₱50 ($0.90)
• Entrance Price (Kids): FREE for six years outdated and beneath
• Swimming Price: ₱75 ($1.35)
• Parking Price: ₱20 ($0.36)

2. CHOCOLATE HILLS ADVENTURE PARK

In case you are itching to strive different out of doors adventures in Bohol other than the countryside tour and water actions, then strive the actions at Chocolate Hills Journey Park. The park is filled with adventures just like the Bike Zipline (The Rush) the place you possibly can bike midair, about 150-feet above land and soak within the scenic view of Chocolate Hills. Different actions right here embrace the surf zipline, tree prime rope problem, Tarzan swing, Spiderman wall problem, tree prime rope problem, and extra. 

• CHOCOLATE HILLS ADVENTURE PARK: DISCOUNTED TICKETS HERE

• Entrance Price: ₱100 ($1.80) per individual
• Bike Zip: ₱600 ($10.82)
• Wave Runner: ₱600 ($10.82)
• Tarzan Swing: ₱340 ($6)
• Final Journey: ₱1,200 ($21.64)

• Open Hours: Every day 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
• Location: Camanayon, Brgy.Buenos Aires, Carmen, Bohol
• Entry: Head to Dao Bus Terminal in Tagbilaran. Take a bus to Carmen and get off on the Chocolate Hills Complicated. Journey time is roughly is roughly 1.5 hours and bus fare for non-ac bus is ₱85 ($1.53). Get off on the Chocolate Hills Journey Park. Register and pay the charges.

3. BOHOL ISLAND HOPPING

Peppered with powdery white sand seashores lapped by turquoise sea and flanked by attractive marine reserves, the island of Bohol is an ideal vacation spot for swimming, island hopping, snorkeling, and diving.  So, don’t neglect to pack your swimwear and snorkeling gear. One of many must-try actions when touring to Bohol is Panglao Island Hopping.

The Bohol island hopping tour sometimes begins at Alona Seashore, the place outrigger boats (Most 15 passengers) anticipate vacationers round 6:30 AM. Decide up for excursions normally begin at 5:30 AM – 6:00 AM. The explanation why the tour begins fairly early is due to the upper likelihood of recognizing dolphins swimming and enjoying within the sea.

*The cheaper excursions don’t sometimes embrace lunch and snorkel gear + information.

About 20 minutes away from Alona Seashore, the island hopping boat will take you close to the spot the place dolphins swim and play. Usually boats gained’t go very close to the dolphins to keep away from disturbing them.

• 3.2. BALICASAG MARINE ISLAND SANCTUARY

Subsequent cease is Balicasag Island, the snorkeling spot recognized for turtles. You may swim with the turtles right here and colourful fishes. Vacationers can purchase meals/meals for lunch in Balicasag Island and take it to the following cease. At Balicasag Island, you possibly can snorkel by yourself or get a information with a small boat to take you to the snorkeling websites.

If you happen to decide to get a information, you can be transferred to a small boat (most passenger 3) with 1 information to take you to the snorkeling space. You should register and pay for the snorkeling gear rental. Higher should you convey your individual snorkeling gear to avoid wasting you a couple of bucks. There are 2 snorkeling areas, and you’ll snorkel for half-hour most at every spot. So, you might be given roughly 1 hour for snorkeling in Balicasag Island.

• Masks and Snorkel: ₱150 ($2.71)
• Information/Small Boat: ₱250 ($4.51)

• 3.3. VIRGIN ISLAND SANDBAR

The final cease for Island Hopping in Bohol is Virgin Island, a sandbar.

4. BEACH HOPPING

One of many the explanation why Bohol is a vacationer magnet as a result of its exudes with dramatic coastlines and white sand seashores. This bountiful island is peppered with palm-fringed white sand seashores. In case you have one other day to spend in Bohol, you possibly can chill out and take a dip in its azure water.

• ALONA BEACH: The most well-liked and most photographed seashore of Bohol, the place most island hopping in Panglao originate. Hugged by powdery sand and turquoise water, its coast is peppered with resorts that by no means stopped increasing. Draw back is, this may be overly crowded in the course of the dry season and dotted with island hopping boats. In the course of the wet season, it’s not that picturesque and the waves make it annoying to swim.

• DUMALUAN BEACH: One other palm-fringed white sand seashore in Bohol that’s peppered with resorts alongside its shoreline is Dumaluan Seashore. Different vacationers desire this seashore than Alona Seashore as a result of it has lesser crowd. There’s additionally a preferred free diving web site close by – the Bohol Aircraft Wreck, simply roughly 10 minutes away from South Palms Resort.

Entry: If coming from Alona Seashore space, take a tricycle to Dumaluan Seashore. Fare is roughly ₱150 ($2.71), good for 2-3 individuals. If you’ll undergo the resort, there’s an entrance price of at the very least ₱100 ($1.80) for seashore entry relying on the resort. For South Palms Resort, you possibly can avail of the resort day use. E-book by the hyperlink beneath.

Listed here are the opposite seashores of Bohol:

• KALIPAYAN BEACH BAY
• BIKINI BEACH
• MOMO BEACH
• DOLJO BEACH
• BAGOBO BEACH
• PANGLAO BEACH

5.BOHOL RESORT DAY TOURS

In case you have an additional day in Bohol and also you need to go swimming or chill out and lounge in resort, you possibly can guide a day tour by the hyperlink beneath.

6. BOHOL FREE DIVING

Plunge into the turquoise waters of Bohol and uncover the marine sanctuary and free diving websites dotting the island. Right here’s a number of the well-known free diving websites in Bohol now:

And a rising free diving web site in Bohol now’s Napaling Crack/Napaling Level (Cliff Dive) greatest recognized for its “Sardine Run” expertise that may be seen at shallow depths. However what makes Napaling Crack an Instagram favourite is its reef wall with crack clad by colourful comfortable coral and sponges.  This free diving web site is located at Tangnan, Panglao Island. This can be a fairly well-liked spot now so count on many vacationers (particularly on weekends and holidays) lining as much as dive down the Napaling Crack.

Napaling Level Diving Tour: RESERVE HERE

• Entry: DIY Napaling Crack – Hire a tricycle or motorcycle or automotive to take you to one of many 3 resorts that has entry to Napaling Crack/Napaling Level. Journey time is about Quarter-hour solely. Tricycle fare is roughly ₱300 ($5.41) to ₱400 ($7.11) one-way.  You’ll pay across the identical quantity should you hire a motorcycle/scooter for the whole day (gasoline not included). Put together round ₱400 ($7.21) to free dive in Napaling Crack/Napaling Level.
• There are 3 resort entry factors: Molave Cove Resort, Almira Diving Resort, and Panglao Kalikasan Dive Resort. These resorts have stairs resulting in the snorkeling space on the foot of the cliff.
• Alternatively, you possibly can guide free diving excursions at Napaling Level with native tour operators, charges normally begin at ₱1,850 ($33.37).
• Resort Entrance Price: ₱100 ($1.80)
• Napaling Crack: ₱200 ($3.61)
• Environmental Price: ₱100 ($1.80)
• Carry a tour information with you when free diving.

One other beginner-friendly free diving web site is Bohol Aircraft Wreck.  It’s one of many well-liked Bohol vacationer spots thus far. If you happen to’ve booked a free diving tour. That is normally a part of the Balicasag Island dive itinerary without spending a dime divers. The Bohol Aircraft Wreck is located close to South Palm Resort, about 10-minutes away. Oftentimes, visibility is claimed to be poor, so handle your expectations. Strive to do that early within the morning.

*Most resorts within the space although will cost entrance price for entry to the resort resulting in the seashore.

 7. BOHOL DIVING

Bohol Marine Triangle, which incorporates Balicasag, Pamilican, and Panglao, is reportedly one of many richest marine biodiversity on the earth boasting of sea turtles, manta rays, whale sharks, and kaleidoscopic marine life. If you wish to go diving or be taught diving in Bohol, this province is filled with dive outlets. You may stroll in or guide forward by the hyperlink beneath.

8. BOHOL WHALE SHARK WATCHING

Some of the unforgettable journey experiences is an encounter with the light giants – the whale sharks. And unknown to many vacationers, you possibly can truly expertise that in Taug, Lila, Bohol. It’s stated that the most effective time for whale shark watching within the Philippines is round December to Could as a result of that is the season when these light giants are migrating naturally. So, you’ll get a better likelihood of seeing them.

For a hassle-free whale shark watching tour with Loboc River Cruise, you possibly can guide by the hyperlink beneath.

Bohol Whale Shark Watching (With Loboc Cruise): BOOK HERE

Bohol Whale Shark Watching (With Countryside Tour): RESERVE HERE

• Whale Shark Watching and Snorkeling in Bohol
• Open Hours: Every day 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Location: Lila, Bohol
• Entrance Price (Locals): ₱700 ($12.63) per individual
• Entrance Price (Foreigners): ₱1,500 ($27.05) per individual

*Don’t contact the whale sharks. Don’t feed them. Don’t put on sunscreen, deodorant, or fragrance when swimming the whale sharks.

9. WATERFALLS HOPPING

Bohol is oozing with pristine waterfalls that’s devoid of vacationers, since they’re not sometimes included within the Bohol Countryside excursions. Listed here are a number of the waterfalls that may be reached from Tagbilaran or Panglao for roughly half-hour to 1 hour.

Although this waterfall is surrounded by a dense jungle, it’s not that prime, solely about 8-meter tall. It’s a preferred swimming spot for the locals and the pure pool that served as a swimming space has been developed. Take warning when strolling down the steps as a result of it’s slippery. If you wish to swim right here, put on life vest offered by the resort for security causes. There are bathrooms and altering rooms however they’re not that well-maintained.

• Location: Antequerre, Bohol
• Open Hours: Sunday to Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Closed on Saturday
• Entrance Price: ₱50 ($0.90)
• Entry: By motorcycle/scooter or automotive rental it’s roughly half-hour’ drive from Tagbilaran or about 1 hour from the primary vacationer strip of Panglao. Comply with Google Maps.

One other enchanting waterfall in Bohol is Camugao Falls, a tall waterfall surrounded by dense jungle. It takes about 10-Quarter-hour’ stroll to succeed in the cliff from the doorway, however be additional cautious as the steps right down to the bottom of the waterfall can get slippery. Not like the Magazine-aso Falls, Camugao Falls is sort of tall and surrounded by a canyon. You may cliff dive right here however make certain the touchdown is obvious of rocks and particles on your security.

• Location: Brgy.San Isidro, Balilihan, Bohol
• Open Hours: Sunday to Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Closed on Saturday
• Entrance Price: ₱25 ($0.45)
• Parking Price: ₱20 ($0.36)
• Entry: By motorcycle/scooter or automotive rental. Comply with Google Maps.

10. FIREFLY WATCHING

Cruise alongside the Abatan River at night time and witness the dramatic scene of fireflies.

•  Bohol Firefly Watching (with South Farm Tour): BOOK HERE

11. HILLTOP 360 VIEW PARK

That is my favourite viewing park of Chocolate Hills and the mountains of Bohol. It’s truly a park with fairly cringe design to be trustworthy, however the scenic view right here is unparalleled. We simply stumbled upon this place throughout our drive in Bohol, trying to find the government-owned viewing deck, and after we entered and noticed the view of its environment, it was jaw-dropping.

We went to Hilltop 360 View Park pre-pandemic. So, I’m unsure if it’s nonetheless open as a result of I can’t discover any up to date details about it. Their FB web page is inactive. I attempted texting their quantity however no response. I checked social media posts and newest images I might discover was again in 2021. So, should you occur to know if this place is already closed, please go away a remark beneath or non-public message me on Instagram. Thanks!

12. ANDA BOHOL BEACHES

About 3 hours’ drive from Tagbilaran and Panglao is Anda, Bohol.  This bucolic city is peppered with palm-fringed white sand seashores devoid of luxurious trappings. It’s a pleasant place to simply chill out on the seashore and luxuriate in delicate pleasures just like the altering coloration of the sky and clouds at sundown. Right here’s 2 of my favourite seashores in Anda, entrance is free for each seashores.

• Quinale Seashore
• Talisay Seashore

For extra images and mode particulars on Anda seashores and different sights on this city, click on the hyperlink beneath to learn my Anda Journey Information.

 ALSO READ: ANDA BOHOL TRAVEL GUIDE

13. ANDA CAVE POOLS

As a result of Anda, Bohol is believed to be made largely of limestones, the geological actions time beyond regulation, together with heavy rains and climate, finally fashioned the cave swimming pools. You’ll be stunned that the city is definitely peppered with a few cave swimming pools. However since our time was restricted, we solely visited Cabagnow Cave Pool. For extra particulars, try my separate journey information on Cabagnow Cave Pool.

• Cabagnow Cave Pool
• Entrance Price: ₱20 ($0.36)
• Parking Price: ₱20 ($0.36)

ALSO READ: HOW TO GET TO CABAGNOW CAVE POOL

Different cave swimming pools in Anda:

• Tibaw Cave Pool
• Cateres Cave Pool
• Combento Cave Pool

14. CADAPDAPAN RICE TERRACES

If you happen to fancy the outside and taking off-the-beaten path, the sleepy city of Candijay will shock you with pure and man-made sights. Right here, you’ll discover the picturesque Cadapdapan Rice Terraces.

• Entrance Price: ₱50 ($0.90)

ALSO READ: CANDIJAY BOHOL TRAVEL GUIDE

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15.CAN-UMANTAD FALLS

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One of many tallest waterfalls in Bohol is present in Candijay. That is close to Cadapdapan Rice Terraces.

• Open Hours: 7:00 AM -5:00 PM
• Entrance Price: ₱50 ($0.90)
• Tour Information: Not required however out there, in case you might be alone and wish somebody that will help you together with your images or movies. Or should you simply need to assist the area people, you possibly can rent a neighborhood information.

 

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16.CANAWA COLD SPRING

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Canawa Spring is a turquoise spring in Candijay, Bohol. You are able to do this as a aspect journey whenever you go to Cadapdapan Rice Terraces and Can-umantad Falls. It’s about Quarter-hour away by motorcycle. The doorway shouldn’t be notably attractive as you will note a man-made swimming space.  However should you go additional, you’ll see the undeveloped half below the tree with a transparent turquoise water, excellent for a fast dip.

• Entrance Price: ₱20 ($0.36)

 

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17. ASIN SA TIBUOK

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 A Filipino artisanal salt made in Bohol with a pointy, smoky style. That is executed by soaking coconut husks in seawater for a number of months and burning them right into a pile. It’s normally executed from December to Could. You may go to the Asin sa Tibuok workshop in Alburquerque, Bohol. The Manongas household revived this historic sal-making custom in 2010 after it has disappeared within the 80’s. To order Asin sa Tibuok contact Veronica Salupan at +63907 1680 961.

 

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18. DAUIS GOLD MAKERS

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There’s extra to see in Dauis other than Hinagdanan Cave. Do you know that Dauis has gold jewellery makers? Sure. There’s an historic custom right here the place the ladies create hand-crafted gold jewellery utilizing the standard stamping approach.

You may even purchase the Dauis gold jewellery on-line now. Upon analysis, I discovered the web retailer named: Ermalaplatera, that creates jelwelry in Dauis. You may verify them on Instagram at @erma.laplatera.

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19. OTHER PLACES TO VISIT IN BOHOL

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• President Carlos P. Garcia Heritage Home
• Clarin Ancestral Home
• Cloribel’s Ancestral Home (Dauis)
• D’Unique Osang’s House-Made Pastries
• Catigbian D.A.T.E Park

 

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BEST TIME TO VISIT BOHOL

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Finest time for me to go to Bohol is round January to March earlier than the height season. The climate is sort of okay throughout these months, not too sizzling, and lesser crowd in contrast should you journey throughout April to Could, which is the summer season season within the Philippines.

 

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WHERE TO STAY IN BOHOL:

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New accommodations and resorts are arising like mushrooms in Bohol. Right here’s a number of the beneficial locations to remain in Bohol by earlier company.

BUDGET HOTELS

 

 

 

 

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MIDRANGE HOTELS

 

 

 

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LUXURY HOTELS

 

 

 

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HOW TO GET TO BOHOL

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There are a number of methods to get to Bohol.

 Manila to Bohol – From Manila, there are a number of airways flying to Bohol reminiscent of Cebu Pacific, Airasia, and Philippine Airways.

Cebu Metropolis to Bohol – From Cebu Metropolis, there are fastcraft to Bohol (2 hours) and ferry (4 hours). You may verify the Cebu-Bohol-Cebu fastcraft and ferry schedule by the hyperlink beneath.

 Siquijor to Bohol – From Siquijor, you will get to Bohol by ferry. There are 2-3 departures per day. Journey time is roughly 2 hours.

Camiguin – From Camiguin, there’s a ferry to Bohol with 1-2 departures per day. Transit time is roughly 4 hours.

 

ALSO READ: CEBU-BOHOL-CEBU FERRY SCHEDULE AND FARE

  

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GETTING AROUND BOHOL

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 I already mentioned this above. There are 5 methods you will get round Bohol.

• By bus and jeepney – Buses and jeepney in Bohol are unreliable. They are going to eat up your time. However if you wish to lower your expenses, that is the best way to go.
• By tricycle – Tricycle is fairly costly in Bohol, a brief trip will value you ₱100 ($1.80) to ₱200 ($3.61).
• By automotive rental – I’d suggest this should you’re a bunch of 3-4 individuals, it can save you greater than becoming a member of a bunch tour that expenses per individual.
• By scooter rental – You may hire a motorcycle or scooter in Panglao or Tagbilaran beginning at  ₱300 ($5.41) per day. Fuel not included.
• By group tour or non-public tour – If you happen to’re a solo traveler or a celebration of two, it is a good choice, particularly if it’s your first time in Bohol because you’ll be capable to go to the highest vacationer spots in a day.

 

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WHERE TO EAT IN BOHOL

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 I don’t normally plan forward the place to eat after I journey. I dine wherever is close by after I’m hungry or wherever my ft take me. LOL However should you’re a foodie, listed here are some eating places that I’ve personally tried. I’m simple to please relating to meals although, my palate is barely choosy relating to Japanese meals.

 

• Paprika Restaurant – Newest restaurant I attempted in Bohol is Paprika Restaurant at Donatela Resort. They’ve okay meals, numerous selections. I particularly love their fish ala plancha, salmon pappilotte, and truffle pasta. I like their complimentary breakfast too, particularly the egg with hints of bacon. You may dine at al fresco at Paprika Restaurant and benefit from the view of the infinite sea.

 

• Saffron – That is the restaurant inside Amorita Resort. I attempted it years in the past.
• Giuseppe Pizzeria and Sicilian Roast
• Bohol Bee Farm Restaurant

 

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BOHOL ITINERARY (4 Days 3 Nights)

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Right here’s a pattern Bohol itinerary for 4 days 3 nights. That is good for first timers. Lodge, airfare, drinks, souvenirs, and different private bills not included.

I’ll write a separate Bohol Journey Information with itinerary and price range and can embrace different sights in Bohol for individuals who plan to return to Bohol and discover different locations.

 

DAY 1	Arrival in Bohol
	Lodge/resort check-in.
	Seashore-hopping.
	Alona Seashore. FREE.
	Tricycle to Hinagdanan Collapse Dauis. ₱200 ($3.61)
	Hinagdanan Cave. ₱50 ($0.90)
	Swimming Price. ₱75 ($1.35)
	Tricycle again to Panglao. ₱200 ($3.61)
	Dinner. ₱350 ($6.31)
Day 1 Bills	₱875 ($15.78)
DAY 2	Countryside Tour
08:00 AM	Begin of Bohol Countryside Tour ₱620 ($11.18)
	Blood Compact Shrine
	Baclayon Church
	Loboc River Cruise ₱850 ($15.33)
	Bilar Man-Made Forest
	Tarsier ₱150 ($2.71)
	Chocolate Hills ₱100 ($1.80)
04:00 PM	Finish of Tour. Again to lodge/resort. Clean up.
06:00 PM	Dinner. ₱400 ($7.21)
09:00 PM	Lights out.
Day 2 Bills	₱2,120 ($38.23)
DAY 3	PANGLAO ISLAND TOUR
05:30 AM	Begin of Panglao Island Hopping. ₱1,000 ($7.21)
	Masks and Snorkel: ₱150 ($2.71)
	Information/Small Boat: ₱250 ($4.51)
11:00 AM	Lunch. ₱400 ($7.21)
12:00 PM	Finish of Island hopping. Again to lodge. Clean up.
03:00 PM	Tricycle to Dumaluan Seashore. ₱150 ($2.71)
	Dumaluan Seashore. ₱100 ($1.80)
06:00 PM	Tricycle again to Panglao. ₱150 ($2.71)
07:00 PM	Dinner. ₱400 ($7.21)
09:00 PM	Lights out.
Day 3 Bills	₱2,600 ($36.07)
DAY 4	Departure
Whole Bills	₱5,595 ($90.08)