13-Day Beautiful Countryside, Islands & Highlands Tour to Bohol & Cebu from Manila

Chocolate Hills, Bohol
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Description

Summary

Tour starts
Manila, Philippines
Starting time
Flexible
Duration
13 days
Ending place
Manila, Philippines
Languages:
English
Difficulty:
Easy
Available:
All year
Minimum age:
None

Description

Travel to two of the Philippines' top tourist destinations, Bohol and Cebu Islands, in this 13D12N Philippine tour package from Manila. This package will take you from Bohol to Cebu and is inclusive of day tours to rivers, forests, islands, beaches, a flower farm, historical sites, and one of the country's most popular attractions, the Chocolate Hils. This Cebu-Bohol tour package also comes with roundtrip flights from Manila, a 20kg baggage allowance, airport transfers, a ferry ride from Bohol to Cebu, 12 nights of accommodations, and daily breakfast. 

After arriving at Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport, you'll head to your hotel in Manila to check in and rest before your flight to Bohol. The next day, you'll make your way back to the airport so you can board your flight to Bohol Airport. Once there, you'll be picked up and brought to your hotel, where you will stay for 5 nights.

While in Bohol, you can take advantage of 2 complimentary day tours. The first one, scheduled for day 3, will take you to the famous Chocolate Hills, Loboc River, Albuquerque Church, the Tarsier Conservation Center, and the Bilar Man-Made Forest. You'll have a day's rest before going on your second tour on day 5. This tour will bring you to Bohol's Balicasag and Virgin Islands for snorkeling and island-hopping. If you're lucky, you might see dolphins swimming just beneath the water's surface along the way!

You'll have one more free day in Bohol before heading to Cebu via a ferry ride. After arriving there, you'll head to your hotel in Cebu and check in for 6 nights. You also have 2 free day tours in Cebu. On day 8, you'll explore Cebu City and Mactan Island and visit historical and cultural sites, including Lapu-Lapu Monument, Magellan's Cross, and Basilica Minore Del Sto. Niño de Cebu, while on day 10, you'll visit picturesque tourist spots like the Sirao Flower Farm and the Temple of Leah. 

You have free time for the rest of your stay in Cebu, but you can book an add-on Cebu Moalboal Sardine Run, Pescador Island & Turtle Bay Tour for day 12. Booking this tour will allow you to experience a sardine run on the waters of Pescador Island and possibly see turtles off of Turtle Bay.

On day 13, take advantage of the free breakfast before checking out of the hotel. Your airport transfer will make sure you catch your flight back to Manila, ending your vacation package to the Philippines.

Enjoy 13 days of exploring Bohol and Cebu when you book this Philippine travel package. Check the availability by choosing a date.

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Included

1 night accommodation in a comfort level hotel or similar in Manila
5 nights accommodation in a comfort level hotel or similar in Bohol
6 nights accommodation in a comfort level hotel or similar in Cebu
One-way airfare from Manila to Bohol and Cebu to Manila via Philippine Airlines with 20KG baggage allowance
Economy class seat inclusive of 20kg baggage allowance per person
One-way tourist-class sea transfer from Bohol to Cebu via OceanJet with 50kg baggage allowance per person
Roundtrip land transfers in Manila
Roundtrip land transfers in Bohol
Roundtrip land transfers in Cebu
Daily breakfast
Day 3 - Bohol Countryside Tour Chocolate Hills to Loboc River Cruise Lunch with Hotel Transfers
Day 5 - Bohol Island Hopping Private Tour to Balicasag & Virgin Islands with Dolphin Watching & Transfers
Day 8 - Cebu City Top Attractions Tour with Transfers
Day 10 - Cebu Highlands Vista Private Tour with Transfers
Complimentary Wi-Fi Access inside hotel premises
Complimentary access to hotel facilities and amenities

Activities

Island Hopping
Hotel + Flights + Transfers
Sightseeing

Daily itinerary

Day 1
Aerial view of roads in Manila

Day 1 - Day 1: Arrival in Manila + Check-in

Once you arrive at the Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport, your assigned transfer will pick you up and bring you to your hotel in Manila to check in for 1 night, marking the start of your Philippine holiday package.

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Day 2
Panglao Island, Bohol

Day 2 - Day 2: Arrival in Bohol + Check-in

After checking out of the Manila hotel, you will be transferred to the airport so you can catch your flight to Bohol and continue your multi-day tour. Your transfer in Bohol will bring you to the hotel that you will stay in for 5 nights.

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Day 3
Chocolate hills, Bohol

Day 3 - Day 3: Bohol Countryside Attractions & Chocolate Hills Sightseeing Tour with Loboc River Cruise

Today's your chance to see one of the top tourist attractions in the country, the Chocolate Hills! Before visiting the viewing deck of the hills, you'll also visit Albuquerque Church, the Tarsier Conservation Center, and the Bilar Man-Made Forest. For lunch, you will enjoy it while on a relaxing cruise down Loboc River.

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Day 4
Loboc River Cruise, Bohol

Day 4 - Day 4: Free Time

Take advantage of the free breakfast and the facilities at the hotel. Explore the island on your own or prepare for another day of touring tomorrow.

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Day 5
Virgin Island, Bohol

Day 5 - Day 5: Bohol Panglao Island Hopping & Snorkeling Tour to Balicasag and Virgin Island

If you're lucky, you might be able to see dolphins during your tour today! Before heading to the islands, you'll visit the dolphin's playground and go dolphin watching. After the encounter, you'll head to Balicasag Island, a popular spot in Bohol for snorkeling, and then to Virgin Island, a beautiful sandbar surrounded by clear blue waters.

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Day 6
balicasag Island, Bohol

Day 6 - Day 6: Free Time

This is your last full day in Bohol, so visit the other attractions you've wanted to see, and don't forget to shop at local stores for souvenirs!

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Day 7
Skyline of Cebu City

Day 7 - Day 7: Arrival in Cebu + Check-in

You'll board a ferry that will bring you to Cebu. Your accommodations in Cebu will be waiting for you. There, you'll check-in for 6 nights.

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Day 8
Magellan's Cross, Cebu

Day 8 - Day 8: Cebu City and Mactan Private Day Tour

To learn more about the history of Cebu and the Philippines, you'll visit historical sites, including the Lapu-Lapu Monument, Magellan's Shrine, and Magellan's Cross, which will give you an idea of how the Spanish colonial era started in the Philippines. You'll also visit the Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House, the Basilica Minore Del Sto. Niño de Cebu, the Alegre Guitar Factory, and the Taoist Temple.

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Day 9
Cebu City, Philippines

Day 9 - Day 9: Free Time

You can explore Cebu on your own. Sample the Cebuano dishes at the local restaurants and eateries, and if you have the chance, try the famous Cebu Lechon!

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Day 10
Temple of Leah Cebu

Day 10 - Day 10: Cebu Flower Farm, Temple of Leah, Tops Lookout Private Tour

Ready your cameras or phones as you'll be visiting picturesque spots today. Your first stop is the Sirao Flower Farm, known for its rows upon rows of beautiful and colorful blooms. You'll also see gorgeous overlooking views of Cebu when you visit West 35 Eco Mountain Resort and Tops Lookout before heading to your last stop, the Temple of Leah, which is home to photogenic Romanesque structures.

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Day 11
Fort San Pedro, Cebu

Day 11 - Day 11: Free Time

Cebu has plenty of other tourist attractions, and you can visit them on your own today. Whether you want to explore the outdoors or immerse yourself in history, you'll definitely find something to do.

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Day 12
Kawasan Falls and Badian Canyoneering, Cebu

Day 12 - Day 12: Free Time + Add-on Tour

You have another free day today, and if you want to make the most of it, you can book an add-on tour to Moalboal. If you book this tour, you'll head to Pescador Island, where you can snorkel, see turtles, and experience being in the middle of a sardine run.

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Day 13
Taoist Temple Cebu

Day 13 - Day 13: Checkout + Departure

Have breakfast, pack your belongings, and check out of the hotel. Your transfer will take you to the Cebu Airport so you can catch your flight to Manila, ending your Philippine vacation package.

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What to bring

Passport (Valid for 6 months from date of departure)
Personal drinking water and or snacks
Personal medicine
Extra money in Philippine Peso Currency

Good to know

Tours and Itinerary - Please wear appropriate clothing based on the itinerary. Please also be aware that your itinerary may have to be rearranged to fit your arrival date and time better. For any services i.e. meals, sightseeing etc. not utilized on your tour package, we, unfortunately, cannot offer refunds.

Other Important Notes - Bring cash as not all establishments accept credit or debit cards, and ATMs can be limited.

Travel Requirements - Guests are solely responsible for meeting the passport & visa conditions of the country of travel. We do not accept any responsibility if the passenger cannot travel because of any passport or visa issue, and the cancellation policy will be applicable as per the booking terms.

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Flights by Philippine Airlines

Philippine Airlines' high-technology aircraft are equipped with advanced cabin air systems. This enables continuous infusion of clean air across the cabin and High-Efficiency Particulate Air filters (HEPA filters) that remove viruses, bacteria and other contaminants with 99.99% efficiency.

Your Flight Details

This package includes a round trip economy class airfare from Manila. PR2773 Manila (Manila) - Tagbilaran (TAG)| Terminal: NAIA 2 PR1860 Cebu (CEB) - Manila (MNL) | Terminal: Mactan - Cebu International Airport

Completing your Traveler Details

Philippine Airlines flight e-tickets will be issued as soon as all Traveler details are submitted online. IMPORTANT: Once booked, please check your email to complete the Philippine Airlines online form within 24 hours of booking. For questions and assistance, please email booking@guidetothephilippines.ph.

Hotel Categories

This package is inclusive of hotels during your trip in Manila, Bohol and Cebu. Guide to the Philippines curates only the best hotel options for your budget so you can enjoy your trip and worry less about finding a place to stay.

See our accommodation levels below and our preferred accommodation partners for each day in the daily itinerary.

Comfort - 2-3-star accommodation

Quality - 4-5-star accommodation

For all categories, bookings for one person will be arranged in single rooms, bookings for two or more people will share a twin/double, and odd number groups will always be allocated a single room. If you are travelling in a group, but prefer a single room, please make separate bookings. Teenagers and children will be arranged in the same room with parents. If additional room(s) is needed, additional costs will incur.

Guide to the Philippines will provide you with the best available accommodation at the time of your booking from our preferred partners. If our preferred partners are fully booked at the time of your booking, we will find another suitable accommodation for you of similar level.

We always do our best to accommodate special requests, which may incur additional costs. Press choose a date to find availability.

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