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Hotel
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Tour Guide
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Entrance Pass
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Return Airport Transfer
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100% Private Tour
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| TRIP OVERVIEW |
| Discover two of the Philippines’ most captivating destinations on this 5-day Cebu and Bohol adventure. Explore Cebu’s historic landmarks and scenic highlands, journey through Bohol’s beautiful countryside, cruise along the famous Loboc River, marvel at the Chocolate Hills, encounter the tiny Philippine tarsier, and complete your holiday with an unforgettable island-hopping experience. |
| HIGHTLIGHTS |
✔ Cebu & Bohol Adventure — Experience heritage, scenic landscapes, wildlife and tropical islands.
✔ Cebu Scenic Highlands — Visit Sirao Flower Farm, Temple of Leah and enjoy panoramic views.
✔ Cebu Heritage Tour — Explore Magellan’s Cross, Basilica del Santo Niño and historic landmarks.
✔ Bohol Countryside — Discover historic sites, churches and beautiful countryside attractions.
✔ Loboc River Cruise — Enjoy a relaxing river cruise with Filipino buffet lunch.
✔ Chocolate Hills — Marvel at Bohol’s world-famous natural landscape.
✔ Balicasag Island Adventure — Enjoy dolphin watching and explore beautiful tropical waters.
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| SKETCH ITINERARY |
D01: Arrival In Cebu
D02: Cebu City & Highland Vista Tour (B,L)
D03: Cebu – Bohol Countryside Tour & Loboc River Cruise (B,L)
D04: Bohol Island Hopping Adventure (B,L)
D05: Travel Back To Cebu And Depart (B)
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| DETAILED ITINERARY |
| DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN CEBU
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Welcome to Cebu, Philippines! |
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Upon arrival at Mactan-Cebu International Airport, meet and greet our local representative who will assist you with your arrival. |
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Transfer comfortably to your hotel and proceed with check-in. |
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The remainder of the day is free at leisure. Relax at the hotel after your journey or explore Cebu at your own pace. |
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Cebu is one of the Philippines’ major tourism destinations, combining history, beaches and islands, mountain viewpoints, food, and urban attractions. Cebu City is particularly significant historically because of its connection to the Spanish arrival and the beginnings of Christianity in the Philippines. |
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Overnight in Cebu |
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| DAY 02: CEBU CITY & HIGHLAND VISTA TOUR (B, L)
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Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing for a full-day exploration combining Cebu’s fascinating history, cultural landmarks and spectacular highland scenery. |
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Begin your journey through Cebu’s scenic uplands before heading into the historic heart of the city. |
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Enjoy the colourful surroundings of Cebu’s famous Sirao Flower Farm, a hillside flower gardens which offer's a beautiful landscapes and plenty of photo opportunities. |
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Visit Temple of Leah an impressive Roman-inspired structure built as a symbol of enduring love. Its grand architecture and elevated location provide beautiful views of Cebu. |
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Next stop is Tops Lookout or La Vie in the Sky (either of this depends on weather). |
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Tops Lookout is primarily a panoramic viewpoint. It’s best for wide views of Cebu City, Mactan, and the surrounding area, especially around sunset and at night. |
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La Vie in the Sky is more of a French-inspired restaurant/café and photo destination, with elaborate European-style interiors and elevated city views. It’s better if you want to combine sightseeing with a meal or drinks. |
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Explore more by visiting Magellan’s Cross one of Cebu’s most important historical landmarks, commemorating the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines. The site commemorates the cross traditionally associated with Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition and the introduction of Christianity to Cebu in 1521. Today, the cross is housed inside a small stone pavilion with a distinctive painted ceiling depicting the planting of the cross and the baptism of Cebu’s early Christian converts. |
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Visit Basilica Minore del Santo Niño one of the country’s oldest and most significant Roman Catholic churches. The basilica houses the revered Santo Niño de Cebu, a statue of the Child Jesus traditionally associated with Ferdinand Magellan’s 1521 expedition. The present church dates largely from the 18th century, although the original church on the site was established much earlier. |
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See the Heritage of Cebu Monument an impressive sculptural tableau depicting significant moments and personalities from Cebu’s rich history. The dramatic sculpture includes scenes connected with Rajah Humabon, Ferdinand Magellan, the Battle of Mactan, Christianity’s arrival in Cebu, and other periods of Cebuano history. |
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Step back in time and discover the lifestyle, architecture and traditions of Cebuano families during the Spanish colonial period by visiting Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House or Casa Gorordo Museum |
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Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House is the better choice if you want an old-world, rustic experience and atmospheric photos. Dating to the Spanish colonial period, it contains antique furniture, religious objects, household items and traditional architectural features. |
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Step back in time at Casa Gorordo Museum, a historic house museum in Cebu City, Philippines, showcasing the lifestyle, culture, and domestic traditions of a prominent Cebuano family during the Spanish colonial period. The ancestral house was built in the 19th century and later became the residence of the Gorordo family. Today, it preserves period furniture, household objects, religious artifacts, and architectural features that reflect Cebu’s cultural heritage. |
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Visit Cebu Taoist Temple, a peaceful hillside temple showcasing Chinese-Filipino heritage, colorful traditional architecture, ornate dragon designs, and panoramic views of Cebu City. |
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Enjoy a Panoramic City Drive passing some of Cebu’s notable city landmarks, including: |
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Colon Street - Cebu’s historic downtown thoroughfare, traditionally recognized as the Philippines’ oldest street and today a lively center for local shopping, commerce and everyday Cebuano city life. |
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Fuente Osmeña Circle - an iconic Cebu City landmark featuring a historic fountain and lively urban park at the heart of the city. |
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Cebu Provincial Capitol Area - an iconic 1930s government landmark featuring grand neoclassical architecture, a distinctive central dome, and one of Cebu City's most recognizable civic spaces. |
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Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant during the tour. |
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After an exciting day of sightseeing, transfer back to the hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure. |
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Overnight in Cebu |
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| DAY 03: CEBU – BOHOL COUNTRYSIDE TOUR & LOBOC RIVER CRUISE (B, L)
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Enjoy an early breakfast at the hotel, followed by check-out. |
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Transfer to Cebu Port and board a fast craft ferry for the approximately 2-hour journey to Bohol. |
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Bohol is an island province near Cebu and one of the Philippines’ best destinations for combining nature, wildlife, countryside scenery, beaches, and historical attractions. |
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Upon arrival at Tagbilaran Port, meet our local representative and proceed directly for a memorable Bohol Countryside Tour followed with Loboc River Cruise Lunch. |
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Visit Blood Compact Shrine, the monument commemorating the historic Sandugo or blood compact between Datu Sikatuna and Spanish explorer Miguel López de Legazpi, symbolizing friendship between the Boholanos and Spaniards. |
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Discover Alburquerque Church formally known as Santa Monica Parish Church is one of Bohol’s historic churches and admired with its heritage architecture and religious significance and known for its traditional Spanish-colonial-era architecture, religious artwork and historic interiors. |
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Loboc River Cruise by Floating Restaurant- is one of Bohol’s most popular countryside-tour experiences. It takes place along the Loboc River, surrounded by dense tropical vegetation and coconut trees. The experience typically involves a leisurely cruise aboard a floating restaurant, with a Filipino buffet lunch and harana (live music) or cultural entertainment. The cruise usually lasts around one hour, although you should allow more time for boarding, dining, and queues. |
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Meet one of Bohol’s most famous residents — the tiny Philippine tarsier at Tarsier Conservation Area. Observe these fascinating nocturnal primates in a protected environment while learning about conservation efforts. |
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Feel the cool breeze at Bilar Man-Made Forest, through this beautiful stretch of towering mahogany trees, one of Bohol’s most photographed roadside attractions, a reforestation of the government from 1958 to present. |
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Marvel at Bohol’s iconic natural wonder - Chocolate Hills. More than a thousand cone-shaped limestone hills spread across the countryside that turn chocolate-brown during dry season, creating one of the most distinctive landscapes in the Philippines. |
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Visit Baclayon Church, the historic Church of the Immaculate Conception, one of Bohol’s most significant Spanish-colonial churches, renowned for its centuries-old coral-stone architecture, religious heritage, and historic interiors. |
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Optional: |
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> Entrance to the Baclayon Museum may be included at an additional charge of PHP 150 per person, subject to change. |
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Stop at Aproniana Gift Shop for locally made delicacies, souvenirs and “pasalubong” to bring home for family and friends. |
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Enjoy a fun stop at Sikatuna’s Mirror of the World featuring miniature and replica-inspired landmarks from different parts of the world, providing plenty of memorable photo opportunities. |
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After the countryside tour, transfer to your hotel and proceed with check-in. |
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Overnight in Bohol |
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| DAY 04: BOHOL ISLAND HOPPING ADVENTURE (B, L)
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Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before an early morning pick-up for an exciting day exploring the beautiful waters and islands surrounding Panglao and Bohol. |
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Board your boat and begin your Bohol Island Hopping Tour. |
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Cruise for Dolphin Watching through the open waters in search of playful dolphins in their natural habitat. |
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Please note: Dolphin sightings are subject to natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed. |
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Discover Balicasag Island one of Bohol’s best-known island destinations, famous for its clear waters, coral reefs and rich marine environment. The island is especially popular for snorkelling and diving. |
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Explore Balicasag Marine Sanctuary the beautiful waters surrounding Balicasag, renowned for its diverse marine ecosystem, coral formations and tropical sea life. |
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Weather and tidal conditions permitting, visit Virgin Island Sandbar a picturesque white-sand sandbar surrounded by shallow turquoise waters, offering beautiful tropical scenery and photo opportunities. |
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Drop by at Isola di Francesco to experience the peaceful atmosphere of this spiritual island retreat, created as a place for reflection and prayer. The island is associated with St. Pio of Pietrelcina and offers a tranquil setting surrounded by the sea. |
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Enjoy lunch during the island-hopping excursion. |
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After a wonderful day at sea, return to the mainland and transfer back to the hotel. |
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Enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure. |
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Overnight in Bohol. |
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Note: Island-hopping destinations, dolphin watching and marine activities are subject to weather, sea, tidal and local operating conditions. The itinerary may be adjusted for guests’ safety and comfort. |
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| DAY 05: TRAVEL BACK TO CEBU AND DEPART (B)
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Enjoy an early breakfast at the hotel, followed by check-out. |
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Transfer to Tagbilaran Port, Bohol, and board the fast craft ferry for your return journey to Cebu. |
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Upon arrival at Cebu Port, meet our local representative and transfer to Mactan-Cebu International Airport for your departure flight back to your country of origin. |
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Note: Please allow sufficient time between the ferry arrival and your international flight to accommodate port procedures, land transfer and airport check-in. |
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Depart the Philippines with wonderful memories of Cebu’s fascinating heritage, Bohol’s spectacular countryside, the iconic Chocolate Hills and the beautiful tropical islands of Panglao. |
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| TRIP GALLERY |
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| DOLPHINE PLAYGROUND...
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| BLOOD COMPACT SHRINE...
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| BACLAYON CHURCH...
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| APRONIANA GIFT SHOP...
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| TOPS LOOK OUT...
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| FLOATING RESTAURANT LOBOC RIVER...
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| MAGELLAN'S CROSS...
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| TARSIER CONSERVATION...
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| ALBURQUERQUE CHURCH...
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| BASILICA DEL STO NINO...
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| PROVINCIAL CAPITOL SITE...
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| THE HERITAGE OF CEBU...
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| FUENTE OSMEÑA CIRCLE...
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| SIKATUNA MIRROR OF THE WORLD...
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| TAOIST TEMPLE...
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| COLON STREET...
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| BALICASAG ISLAND...
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| ISOLA DI FRANCISCO...
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| MAN-MADE FOREST...
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| SIRAO FLOWER FARM...
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| VIRGIN ISLAND SANDBAR...
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| BALICASAG MARINE SANCTUARY...
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| CHOCOLATE HILLS...
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| TEMPLE OF LEAH...
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| YAP SAN DIEGO HOUSE...
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| 5 DAYS CEBU - BOHOL DISCOVERY...
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| WHY BOOK NOW? |
- 20% Savings for Online Products
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| INCLUSION |
- Meet & Greet Services
- Return Airport Transfers
- Hotel Stay as Indicated
- Meals as per Itinerary
- Tours as per Itinerary
- English Speaking Guide
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| EXCLUSION |
- Flight Ticket & Taxes
- Optional Travel Insurance
- High Season Surcharge
- Optional Tour Tips
- Personal Expenses
- Any item not stated under 'Inclusions'
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