Find the best things to do and tourist spots to visit in this beautiful island.
Bohol, considered to be one of the most beautiful destinations in the country, deserves a global recognition. With it being a haven of nature’s treasures, this lovely province should definitely be on your travel bucket list.
But more than the beautiful ecological attractions, Bohol also has a rich culture that tourists and locals alike have fallen inlove with. Bohol has balanced the air, water, and land attractions together with its rich history.
From the Chocolate Hills, Floating Restaurants, Prisine White Sand Beaches, read this guide to help you plan your next Bohol getaway.
HOW TO GET TO BOHOL
There are an estimate of 6 ferries that could take you to Bohol if you’re from Cebu.
From PIER 1:
| SUPERCAT | |
| Bohol to Cebu | Cebu to Bohol |
| 5:50 | 5:50 |
| 8:15 | 8:15 |
| 11:00 | 11:00 |
| 13:15 | 13:15 |
| 15:35 | 15:35 |
| 17:45 | 18:00 |
| OCEAN JET | |
| Bohol to Cebu | Cebu to Bohol |
| 6:00 | 5:10 |
| 7:05 | 6:00 |
| 8:20 | 7:00 |
| 9:20 | 8:00 |
| 10:40 | 9:20 |
| 11:40 | 10:40 |
| 13:00 | 11:40 |
| 14:00 | 13:00 |
| 15:20 | 14:00 |
| 16:20 | 15:20 |
| 17:00 | 16:20 |
| 17:40 | 17:40 |
| 18:30 | 18:40 |
| LITE SHIPPING | |
| Bohol to Cebu | Cebu to Bohol |
| 12:00 | 7:00 |
| 00:00 | 19:00 |
From PIER 3;
| LITE FERRIES 88 | |
| Bohol to Cebu | Cebu to Bohol |
| 10:00 | 7:00 |
| 16:00 | 13:00 |
| 22:00 | 19:00 |
| 4:00 | 1:00 |
| FASTCAT | |
| Bohol to Cebu | Cebu to Bohol |
| 5:00 | 1:30 |
| 10:30 | 7:30 |
| 17:30 | 13:30 |
| 22:30 | 20:00 |
| M/V STARCRAFT | |
| Bohol to Cebu | Cebu to Bohol |
| 6:00 | 5:15 |
| 6:30 | 5:45 |
| 7:00 | 6:30 |
| 7:45 | 7:00 |
| 8:30 | 7:30 |
| 9:20 | 8:00 |
| 10:00 | 8:30 |
| 11:00 | 9:45 |
| 11:45 | 10:30 |
| 12:30 | 11:10 |
| 13:30 | 11:35 |
| 14:00 | 12:30 |
| 15:00 | 13:15 |
| 15:30 | 14:00 |
| 16:00 | 15:00 |
| 17:00 | 15:30 |
| 17:45 | 16:30 |
| 18:15 | 17:00 |
| 18:45 | 17:30 |
| 19:45 | 18:45 |
MODES OF TRANSPORTATION
Being a Boholano myself, I would highly recommend you rent your own car or motorcycle for your tour. Not only can you customize your own tour, you also get the luxury of time to stay in the spot for your convenience.
There are a lot of cheap options you could avail for your transportation.
- Rent a motorcycle – P300 to P600 per day (depends on your haggling skills).
- Rent a car -P1500 to P3000 per day.
Though a moto-taxi, or a tricycle is also a good option because you get to bring your luggage with you while enjoying the breeze of Bohol.
DIY ITINERARY
As previously mentioned, you can always avail of the customized tours by the tour services, but we strongly suggest you rent your own motorbike to visit the spots you like to visit yourself.
- BOHOL MUSEUM
More than anything, we have to make sure we learn the brief history of the place we’re visiting.
Entrance Fee: P10
Location: Old Capitol Building, Tagbilaran City
- BLOOD COMPACT
Also a historical site, this is where you’ll appreciate the culture of Bohol even more.
Entrance Fee: FREE
Location: Tagbilaran East Road, Bool District, Tagbilaran City
- BACLAYON CHURCH
Considered to be one of the oldest churches in the Philippines, your visit to Bohol won’t be complete without dropping by.
Entrance Fee: P50 for Museum Tour
Location: Bohol Circumferential Road, Baclayon, Bohol
- RIO VERDE FLOATING COTTAGE
If you have already tried the Loboc Floating Cottage, this new attraction also offers the same, but in a different location making it a new experience worth trying.
Fee: P700
Location: Poblacion Ubos, Loay, Bohol
- LOBOC RIVER
Apart from the floating cottage, you can also experience the hanging bridge in Loboc.
Entrance Fee: FREE
Location: Loboc, Bohol
- LOBOC FLOATING RESTAURANT
Photo by 賴銘堃
Yes, Bohol has a lot of rivers and Boholanos have taken it up a notch by offering cottages to tour you around the river while savouring good food.
Entrance Fee: P550
Location: Loboc, Bohol
- BOHOL TARSIER CONSERVATION AREA
Who wouldn’t want to witness these tiny creatures? No one.
Entrance Fee: P60
Location: Villa Aurora, Bilar, Bohol
- CHOCOLATE HILLS
If you’ve only seen these in postcards, it’s about time you feast your eyes with this beauty.
Entrance Fee: P50
Location: Carmen, Bohol
- PANGLAO BEACH
Though you have a lot of options, it’s still better to be in a place where it all started, Dumaluan Beach Resort.
However, if you wish to have your mini-Boracay experience, Alona Kew is where you should be.
Truth be told, the aforementioned are only some of the places you could visit. There are A LOT of tourist spots in Bohol you could discover. From being a top of a hill to underwater activities, Bohol could offer you everything. You just have to make sure that you stay in Bohol for more than a day or two to make the most out of your experience.
WHERE TO STAY
There are a lot of options you could choose from. If you wish to live like a local, you can stay somewhere in Tagbilaran City so you could go to the wet markets, walk on the streets, and go shopping. Tagbilaran City also has hostels and hotels you could choose from.
On the other hand, if you wish a beachfront or a more relaxed stay, you can choose some resorts in Panglao. You can either go to Momo Beach House, Dumaluan Beach Resort, or Bohol Beach Club.
However, if you wish to be in a more posh hotel, you can also book a room for a night or two at Amorita Resort, Hennan Beach Resort, Bluewater, Eskaya, or South Palms to name a few.
Because of the booming tourism of Bohol, the options on where to stay have also grown immensely. Hence, wherever you wish to stay, either in the Northern or Southern part of Bohol, it’s not going to be hard for you.
We can’t wait to read about your Bohol adventure. Make sure to tag us on your next trip!
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