Philippines: Leyte, Cebu & Bohol — 7 Days

Ferry-linked island tour of Tacloban, Cebu and Bohol with cave systems, colonial churches and coastal cruises

This seven-day tour moves through three major islands of the central Philippines, beginning in Tacloban on Leyte, where Spanish colonial landmarks and the Sohoton Cave system anchor the first days. A ferry crossing to Cebu follows, along with countryside drives through Carcar and Argao. The itinerary closes on Bohol, known for its Chocolate Hills formation, churches, and the Loboc River valley. Accommodations range from city hotels to beachfront resorts. Most days include guided sightseeing; an early-morning dolphin-watching excursion on the Cebu-Bohol leg and a floating restaurant cruise on the Loboc River are included activities. A multilingual guide (English, German, French, Spanish, or Italian) is provided for groups of four or more paying guests.

Highlights

Sohoton Cave system on Leyte with visits to Basey mat weaving workshops
Sto Niño Basilica and Magellan Cross in Cebu city, plus the Skywalk observation experience
Dolphin watching by motorized boat off the coast of Cebu
Chocolate Hills geological formations and Baclayon Church on Bohol
Floating restaurant cruise on the Loboc River in Bohol's valley

Day by day

1Arrival in Tacloban and City OrientationTacloban · Sto Niño Shrine · MacArthur Monument

Arrival flight lands in Tacloban, capital of Leyte province. After transfer to the hotel, a city tour includes visits to the Sto Niño Shrine and the MacArthur Monument.

2Sohoton Cave and Basey Mat WeavingSohoton Cave system · Basey mat-weaving workshop

A full-day excursion to the Sohoton Cave system, with a stop at a Basey mat-weaving workshop to observe traditional techniques.

3Ferry Crossing to Cebu and City TourTacloban to Ormoc · Ormoc · Basilica Minore de Sto Niño · Magellan Cross marker · Skywalk observation platform

Morning drive from Tacloban to Ormoc, where a ferry crosses to Cebu. The afternoon includes a city tour covering the Basilica Minore de Sto Niño, the Magellan Cross marker, and access to the Skywalk observation platform overlooking the city. Dinner follows at the hotel.

4Countryside Tour of Cebu ProvinceCebu Province · Carcar · Argao

A full-day countryside drive visits the towns of Carcar and Argao, moving through agricultural areas and colonial-era architecture in the province's interior. Evening return to the city hotel.

5Dolphin Watching and Cebu-Bohol CrossingCebu · coastal waters · the resort

An early-morning motorized boat departure from Cebu pursues dolphin sightings in coastal waters. The group returns to the resort for breakfast. The remainder of the day is unscheduled, allowing rest or independent exploration before the transfer to Bohol.

6Bohol: Chocolate Hills, Churches and River CruiseChocolate Hills · Baclayon Church · Loboc River valley · Bohol Beach Club or a comparable resort

Full-day sightseeing on Bohol begins with the Chocolate Hills, a geological formation of rounded limestone domes covering several thousand hectares. The itinerary includes Baclayon Church and the Blood Compact historical marker. En route to the resort, the group stops in Loboc to board a floating restaurant for lunch while cruising the Loboc River valley. Overnight at Bohol Beach Club or a comparable resort.

7Departure from BoholBohol · Manila

Free time until the transfer to the airport for the flight back to Manila.

Included

Accommodations as indicated / Meal as indicated / Transfer and
Sightseeing tours / Boat rides / A separate * multi-lingual guide is
provided for a minimum of 4 full paying person. . .
English or German or French or Spanish or Italian

Not included

Domestic air ticket is not included.