A long weekend spent in Cebu-Bohol Trip can be short, but it is possible to do a lot of things with this tight schedule. With pre-booking and organizing your itinerary well, your trip will surely be an awesome and worthwhile experience.
Here are some of the outdoor activities you can do and be included in your itinerary:
1. Canyoneering in Kawasan Falls
PhP1200/pax (25USD)
Kawasan Falls is located in Badian, which is a southern part of Cebu. It is a three-hour drive from city center of Cebu. It is advisable to just rent a car or taxi to go here for a more comfortable travel to the destination.
Canyoneering is a water sports and an outdoor activity which includes swimming, hiking and cliff diving. We had fun doing this activity as a highlight in our Cebu itinerary. Do not miss out this in your itinerary.
Attire
aqua shoes
(or any non-slippery footwear for water)
rash guard
(or any non-slippery footwear for water)
rash guard
Taxi to Badian
approx. 3-hr travel time
approx. 3-hr travel time
PhP3000 (65USD)
2. Go to Alona Beach (Bohol)
This is your last stop from Tubigon route and your entry point for dolphin watching and island hopping for snorkeling. From Tubigon ferry terminal, you shall go to the popular tourist spots in Bohol. It includes the chocolate hills, tarsier sanctuary, man-made forest, Lobo river and zipline.
There are several restaurants and establishments not only along the sea shore but also along the roads going to the said beach for tourists to have fun and dine in. So be sure to explore the Alona beach at night.
3. Dolphin Watching and Snorkeling in Balicasag Island (Bohol)
Tips and reminders
It is advisable to go there early in the morning to avoid the crowded area in the island. 6am is an ideal time to leave Alona Beach. Best time to see and spot the dolphins is from 7am-8am. During holidays or long weekends, expect a big crowd in the snorkeling area. This is why it is important for you to leave early for these activities.
Fees
Boat rental to Balicasag Island and dolphin area
PhP2,500 -max 10 pax (54USD)
PhP2,500 -max 10 pax (54USD)
Entrance to Balicasag Island
PhP200/pax (5USD)
PhP200/pax (5USD)
4. Zip line
Loboc Eco-Tourism Adventure Park
PhP350 (7.5USD) : round-trip of separate lines
Loboc Eco-Tourism Adventure Park
PhP350 (7.5USD) : round-trip of separate lines
For me, this zip line is the highlight of this trip. If you are a nature lover and adventurous, you will surely love this activity. At the middle of the zip line, you will pass over the Loboc
river. It is a wonderful view up there.
5. Loboc river cruise
with lunch buffet
PhP450/pax (10USD)
with lunch buffet
PhP450/pax (10USD)
With its emerald calm river, it is really a relaxing experience here in Loboc river for two hours. Just appreciate the wonders of nature and the calmness of the area. In terms of the lunch buffet, the food was not too bad as well, but do not expect too much. The price is reasonable enough. It is still a buffet plus a river cruise.
6. Visit the Bilar Man-Made Forest
No entrance fee for this sight because it is just located along the road and there are blind curves, so be sure to be careful and to be cautious of the passing fast vehicles in this area.
7. Visit the Chocolate Hills
PhP50 (1USD)
PhP50 (1USD)
This is the most popular tourist place in Bohol, so expect a lot of people here and it gets a little crowded. But it has a majestic view up there, do not miss out to see these hills. Do not forget to cover up (protect yourself from the sun) and hydrate well.
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| These hills, approximately 1,500 in number, turn to chocolate brown during the dry season. |
8. Visit the Philippine Tarsier & Wildlife Sanctuary
PhP60/pax (1.5USD)
PhP60/pax (1.5USD)
Tarsier is an animal which is nocturnal, so being quiet during your visit will surely help you to be able to spot them and not to disturb them as well in their natural habitat.
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| Philippine Tarsier |
The Philippine Tarsier is one of the smallest species of monkeys in the world and their heads are able to turn 360 degrees so that this primate can see behind it without moving its body.
As a summary of what you can expect in a Cebu-Bohol trip, here is the travel video below:
Terminal fee
PhP25/pax
PhP25/pax
*there are two routes for your Bohol trip:
Tagbilaran and Tubigon. You choose one and go from one point and go back to Cebu from the other point.
Tagbilaran and Tubigon. You choose one and go from one point and go back to Cebu from the other point.
Tagbilaran (Bohol) to Cebu
PhP800/pax (Business Class) (17USD)
PhP800/pax (Business Class) (17USD)
Terminal fee
PhP20/pax
PhP20/pax
*book your ferry tickets ahead of time, specifically the ferry from Tagbiliran to avoid very long queue and expensive ticket during weekends/public holidays.
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