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17 Days / 16 Nights
Availability : Year-round
Panglao Airport
Puerto Princesa
Tour Details

With this tours, you will visit the most beautiful attractions in Bohol, Dumaguete, Cebu, and Palawan.

Starting from Bohol you will witness the amazing colors of the landscape of Chocolate Hills, and get up close with the world’s smallest primate – the Philippine Tarsier. You will have plenty of time to explore and see Panglao island ‘s incredible marine life and enjoy the white sand beach. 

The journey continues to Dumaguete where you will discover the mystical island of Siquijor, swim with the turtles in Apo Island, search for dolphin and finally visit the stunning Manjuyod Sandbar.

Proceed to Oslob where you can have the unique opportunity to swim with the Whale Sharks, which are the largest fish on the planet.

After Cebu, your journey will take you to Palawan, dubbed as the most beautiful island in the world, known for its pristine islands and beaches, and for the Underground River, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.

Highlights

  • Be mesmerized by the landscape of the Chocolate Hills – a series of majestic grassy hillocks that span far into the horizon.
  • Discover the mystical island of Siquijor, also known as “the Island of Fire” . Aside from the reputation as a place of magic and sorcery, Siquijor Island is also famous for its attractions such as beaches caves and waterfalls.
  • Visit Apo Island, a tiny 12-hectare volcanic island, known for having some of the best diving and snorkelling in the Philippines.
  • Explore Coron’s stunning underwater landscape made up of vibrant corals and the most biologically diverse marine region in the world.
  • Explore El Nido's Bacuit Bay and swim in secluded lagoons surrounded by beaches and high limestone cliffs.
  • Venture by boat, through a massive cave on the longest Underground River in the world. This is one of the most exciting experience in the Philippines’ most beautiful island.

Brief Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive Bohol - Panglao Island
Day 2
Bohol's Chocolate Hills
Day 3
Panglao Island
Day 4
Ferry to Dumaguete
Day 5
Apo Island
Day 6
Siquijor Island
Day 7
Manjuyod Sandbar
Day 8
Dumaguete - Oslob
Day 9
Oslob - Kawasan Falls
Day 10
Cebu - Fly to Coron
Day 11-12
Coron
Day 13
Coron - El Nido
Day 14-15
El Nido
Day 16
Underground River
Day 17
Depart Puerto Princesa

What's Included

  • Accommodation for the nights listed in the itinerary
  • Meals as per travel itinerary
  • Activities as per the itinerary
  • Internal transfers as per travel itinerary
  • Entrance fees and ferry tickets
  • English speaking guide
  • Internal flights
Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Bohol - Panglao Island

Upon arrival in Bohol Tagbilaran you will be met at the airport and transported to your hotel in Panglao Island.

Hotel check-in: from 2.00pm. The rest of the day is free at leisure.

Overnight at the Henann Resort Alona Beach or equivalent.

Day 2Bohol Countryside Tour & Chocolate Hills

After breakfast at the hotel depart for Bohol Countryside Tour.

Pay a visit to the historical Blood Compact Shrine and learn the story behind its name. Continue to Baclayon Church, the oldest church in Bohol made from coral stones.

Enjoy a Filipino-style lunch cruise on the Loboc River and discover the verdant forest of Bohol aboard at a floating restaurant.

Visit the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary, which was built to protect the tarsiers, one of the world’s smallest primate.

After the Tarsier, drive thought the Bilar Man-made forest, a beautiful mahogany forest stretching in 2 kilometers long.

Arrive at the Chocolate Hills area and walk up to the observation point. Enjoy the panoramic view of the hills. The Chocolate Hills consist of 1,268 rounded hills with an altitude ranging from 40-120 meters. The Hills are covered in green grass that turns brown (like chocolate) during the dry season, hence the name.

After the tour, transfer to your hotel in Panglao Island, Bohol.

Overnight at the Henann Resort Alona Beach or equivalent.

BREAKFAST | LUNCH

Day 3Dolphin Watching - Panglao Island Hopping

Early in the morning, you will be collected from your hotel and taken on Panglao Island Hopping and Dolphin Watching Half-Day Tour.

This trip will take you to the water around Pamilacan Island in search of dolphins and whales. From the boat, you will observe these gentle marine mammals (sighting is not guaranteed).

Proceed to Balicasag Island where you can enjoy the amazing coral reef. The reef surrounding the island is a great snorkeling spot with many turtles, tropical fishes and beautiful corals.

On the return journey, you will visit Virgin Island, which consists of a long and winding spectacular white sand bar.
After the tour return to Alona Beach and transfer to your hotel

Overnight at the Henann Resort Alona Beach or equivalent.

BREAKFAST | LUNCH

Day 4Ferry to Dumaguete

Transfer to the Tagbilaran port for boarding the ferry to Dumaguete. Sail to Dumaguete Port via Ocean Jet.

Upon arrival in Dumaguete, transfer to your hotel.

Overnight at Atmosphere Resorts & Spa

BREAKFAST

Day 5Apo Island

After breakfast depart for a day trip to Apo Island. Proceed to Turtle Point for snorkeling.

Lunch at the Apo Island Beach Resort. After lunch second round of snorkeling or hike Habagat trail or walk thru the village.

After the tour transfer to your hotel.

Overnight at Atmosphere Resorts & Spa

BREAKFAST | LUNCH

Day 6Siquijor Island

Discover the mystical island paradise of Siquijor, also known as “the Island of Fire” which refers to the eerie luminescence produced by swarms of fireflies nestled among the foliage of molave trees. A 50-minute fastferry trip from Dumaguete takes you directly to the capital town of Siquijor.

The excursion begins with a rolling tour of the St Francis de Assisi Bell Tower and San Juan de Capilay spring, before visiting a local healer to witness a ‘bolo-bolo’ session. You will then proceed to the historical town of Lazi and marvel at the century-old St Isidore Labradore Church and Convent. Quick drive through the quaint coastal town of Enrique Villanueva and Larena. Lunch is at Triad, with a panoramic view of Siquijor.

Head back to the pier in Siquijor by mid-afternoon for your return ferry to Dumaguete.

After the tour head back to Dumaguete.

Overnight at Atmosphere Resorts & Spa

BREAKFAST | LUNCH

Day 7Manjuyod Sandbar

Early morning, proceed for Dolphin Watching. Then continue to Manjuyod Sandbar and Talabong Mangrove Forest.

After the tour head back to your hotel in Dumaguete.

Overnight at Atmosphere Resorts & Spa

BREAKFAST | LUNCH

Day 8Dumaguete - Oslob

Transfer to Sibulan port for the ferry to Liloan port. Upon arrival at Liloan port, transfer to your hotel in Oslob.

Overnight in Oslob at the Down South 118 Beach Resort or equivalent.

BREAKFAST

Day 9Oslob Whale Sharks Watching - Kawasan Falls

Proceed for a quick briefing and registration at Tan-awan, then set off in search of the whale sharks. When we locate them, you can enter in the water and swim with them for a limited time of 30 minutes. To be underwater with these enormous, gentle creature is one of the ultimate bucket-list experiences.

Return to the mainland and proceed to Badian which is the jump off to the trekking to Kawasan Falls. Walk for about 20-30 minutes to the base of Kawasan Falls.
Kawasan Falls is a beautiful three-stage cascade with clear turquoise water. It’s the perfect place for a cool and refreshing dip.

Lunch at Kawasan before heading back to Cebu. Arrive in Cebu around 5.00pm.

Overnight at the Marco Polo Plaza or equivalent.

BREAKFAST | LUNCH

Day 10Cebu - Fly to Coron

Transfer to Cebu airport for your flight to Coron Busuanga.

Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at leisure.

Overnight at the Two Seasons Bayside Hotel or equivalent.

BREAKFAST

Day 11Coron Island

Venture to Coron Island in a motorized bangka boat for a full day.

The first stop will be Kayangan Lake where you can swim in the dazzling crystal clear waters, then head to the scenic Twin Lagoons that are surrounded by towering limestone formations.

Snorkel the fabled Coral Garden, home to one of one the best snorkeling and most pristine reefs in Coron.
After the snorkeling, proceed to CYC Beach and Beach 91 for lunch and relaxing time.
Back on board, and proceed to Skeleton Wreck, a Japanese ship that rests at a depth of 5m ranging to 22m at the deepest.

Overnight at the Two Seasons Bayside Hotel or equivalent.

BREAKFAST | LUNCH

Day 12Coron Island Hopping

Set sail off the coast of Coron and after 1.5hr boat ride arrive at Malcapuya Island. Enjoy the beautiful beach with powdery white sands and the turquoise waters.

Board the boat and head to Banana Island. After lunch, swim and snorkel in the turquoise water until you board the boat to another island.

Venture lastly to Bulog Dos Island and walk upon clear aquamarine ocean waters on the long winding sandbar.

Overnight at the Two Seasons Bayside Hotel or equivalent.

BREAKFAST | LUNCH

Day 13Ferry to El Nido - Nacpan Beach

Transfer to Coron port and depart to El Nido with Jomalia fast ferry at 7.00am. Sail to El Nido for about 4-5 hours

Upon arrival in El Nido you will be driven for about 45 minutes through rural countryside to the stunning Nacapan Beach.

Nacpan is a four-kilometre-long unspoiled stretch of powdery golden sand and pristine azure waters.
Swim at this postcard–perfect slice of paradise or laze under a shade of the coconut trees or walk to the Twin Beach in the southwest tip, where Nacpan meets with the smaller Calitang Beach.

Late afternoon transfer to your hotel in El Nido.

Overnight at the Casa Kalaw Resort or equivalent.

BREAKFAST | LUNCH

Day 14El Nido Island Hopping (Tour A)

Discover El Nido’s most beautiful natural landmarks on this popular full-day boat trip. Visit multiple islands and beaches including the stunning Miniloc Island’s Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island and 7 Commandos Beach.
Picnic lunch in Shimizu Island.

Snorkel among tropical fish, soak up the sun on the beach, or explore the lagoon by kayak. Head back to El Nido town around mid-afternoon and transfer to your hotel.

Overnight at the Casa Kalaw Resort or equivalent.

BREAKFAST | LUNCH

Day 15El Nido Island Hopping (Tour C)

Sail to some of the most scenic islands with secluded beach of Bacuit Bay such as Secret Beach, Hidden Beach, Matinloc Shrine, Tapiutan Island, and Helicopter Island.

Once on the islands, spend your time snorkeling among colorful tropical fish and relaxing on clean sandy beaches.
Picnic lunch in Tapiutan Island.

Overnight at the Casa Kalaw Resort or equivalent.

BREAKFAST | LUNCH

Day 16El Nido - Underground River

Early morning at 4.30am-5.00am you will be driven for about 5 hours to Sabang (with private vehicle).

Upon arrival proceed the registration area at the wharf and wait for your assigned boat.

When it’s your turn take a short boat ride to entrance beach of the Underground River National Park.
Then hop on a park-operated canoe equipped with a search light, and wind your way down the Underground River.
During the 1.5 kilometer cruise you will see stunning formations of stalactites and stalagmites.

Overnight at the Sheridan Beach Resort & Spa

BREAKFAST | LUNCH

Day 17Depart Puerto Princesa

Breakfast and check-out before 12.00hrs.

Transfer to Puerto Princesa airport for your flight to your next destination

BREAKFAST

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