Visayan Islands: Cebu, Bohol & Panglao — 6 Days

Fast-ferry island route through the central Philippines, featuring coastal drives, river cruises, and wildlife watching across three islands.

This six-day journey moves through the Visayan region by inter-island ferry and overland transfer, connecting three distinct islands in the central Philippines. The itinerary begins in Cebu City with visits to the Basilica Minore de Santo Niño and Magellan's Cross, then travels by fast craft south through Cebu's coastal landscape toward the island's terminus at Santander. From Cebu, a ferry crossing carries travellers to Tagbilaran in Bohol, where the route encompasses the Chocolate Hills, Baclayon Church, and a river cruise on the Loboc. The final component includes a dolphin-watching expedition before the return journey to Manila. Accommodation is provided in mid-range hotels and resort properties; transfers, guides, and boat passages are included throughout.

Highlights

  • Basilica Minore de Santo Niño and Magellan's Cross in Cebu City
  • Coastal drive along Cebu's southern route via Carcar, Badian, and Santander
  • The Chocolate Hills geological formation in Bohol
  • Baclayon Church and Blood Compact historical marker
  • Loboc River cruise with lunch at a floating restaurant
  • Dolphin-watching expedition in Bohol waters

Day by day

1Fast Craft to Cebu: Basilica and Magellan's CrossMagellan's Cross · Manila to Cebu City · hotel · Basilica Minore de Santo Niño
Board a fast craft from Manila to Cebu City. After hotel check-in, visit the Basilica Minore de Santo Niño and Magellan's Cross.
2Cebu Southern Coastal Drive: Carcar to SantanderCebu's southern coastal road · Carcar and Badian · Montebello Hotel
An overland route traverses Cebu's southern coastal road, moving through the towns of Carcar and Badian toward Santander, the southernmost tip of the island. The drive passes through varied coastal and agricultural terrain, with stops at each settlement. Accommodation is arranged at Montebello Hotel or a comparable facility in the Cebu area.
3Cebu to Tagbilaran: Ferry Transit and Bohol ArrivalTagbilaran · fast craft terminal · Tagbilaran and the adjacent island of Panglao · local restaurant · resort accommodation in the Bohol area
A transfer to the fast craft terminal precedes a ferry crossing to Tagbilaran, the capital of Bohol. On arrival, a tour of Tagbilaran and the adjacent island of Panglao follows, with lunch at a local restaurant. The day concludes with a transfer to the resort accommodation in the Bohol area.
4Bohol: Chocolate Hills, Baclayon Church, and Loboc RiverChocolate Hills · Baclayon Church · Loboc River · Blood Compact marker · Lobo village · Bohol Beach Club or similar resort
A full-day sightseeing tour of the Chocolate Hills includes nearby Baclayon Church. The Blood Compact marker commemorates an alliance between Spanish and indigenous leaders. En route back to the resort, stop in Lobo village to board a floating restaurant for lunch and a cruise along the Loboc River. Overnight at Bohol Beach Club or similar resort.
5Bohol Dolphin WatchingBohol waters
Morning dolphin-watching expedition. Afternoon and evening free for rest or independent exploration.
6Departure: Return to Manilaairport
The morning remains free until 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. . .
  • Englist or German or French or Spanish or Italian.

Not included

  • Domestic air ticket is not included.