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12-Day Ultimate Cebu, Bohol and Negros Getaway

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Overview

Over the course of 12 wonderful days in the Philippines archipelago, you'll be visiting three famous islands: Cebu, Bohol and Negros.

Your Cebu island hopping tour will take you to some of the most spectacular locations in the archipelago. Every destination will be filled with amazing experiences and activities giving you new stories to tell upon your return.

From diving with sea turtles, canyoning experience to stunning white beaches, these three regions of the Philippines have it all and will be certain to satisfy your adventurous soul.
Outdoors & Nature
Sightseeing
Diving
Beach & Sea
Adventure
Culture & Arts
Cruising

Itinerary

Day 1

A Morning in Moalboal

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A Morning in Moalboal

Start your Cebu island hopping tour bright and early to see some of the essentials of Moalboal. You'll be picked up from your previously arranged hotel and take out to sea to swim with sardines! An unforgettable experience that introduces you to the true power of nature. In the late morning, you'll head to Kawasan Falls where you can swim and explore at your leisure. You'll have lunch here before heading to your hotel to relax.

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    Accommodation

    Sole E Mare Beach Resort3 star

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    Activities

    Sardine Run in Moalboal

    Kawasan Falls

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Moalboal

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    Meals

    Lunch

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    Destinations

    Moalboal

    Alegría

Day 2

Canyoneering and Falls

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Canyoneering and Falls

Another early start will take you on an adrenaline-pumping journey through Alegria. You'll stop for lunch and then discover Aguinid Falls, taking some time to relax and enjoy the beauty of this spot. On your way to Santander, you'll have the option to stop at another waterfall or the Cuartel Ruins. You'll check into your hotel by mid-afternoon and then have the rest of the day and evening to relax.

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    Accommodation

    Ging-Ging Hotel and Resort3 star

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    Activities

    Alegria Canyoneering Adventure

    Aguinid Falls

    Tumalog FallsOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Moalboal to Oslob

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Moalboal

    Alegría

    Samboan

    Oslob

Day 3

Whale Shark Encounter and Off to Dumaguete

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Whale Shark Encounter and Off to Dumaguete

Today, you'll wake up early once more, this time for the once-in-a-lifetime experience of swimming with whale sharks! After your amazing adventure with these wonderful gentle giants, you'll head to the sandbar to relax for the remainder of the morning and have some lunch. Then, you'll check out the Oslob Ruins before heading to Dumaguete, your next destination.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Essencia3 star

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    Activities

    Snorkelling with Whale Sharks in Oslob

    Sumilon Island Sand Bar

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Oslob to Liloan Port

    Ferry from Liloan to Dumaguete

    Private Driver from Dumaguete to Hotel Essencia

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Oslob

    Central Visayas

    Dumaguete

Day 4

Sandbars and Dolphins

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Sandbars and Dolphins

Today, you'll enjoy a relaxed morning at the Manjuyod Sandbar before heading out in search of dolphins! This is a memorable experience that is made perfect by the stunning surrounds that will effortlessly take your breath away. In the afternoon, you'll make your way back to the hotel to relax. Upon arrival, you may want to head to the swimming pool to relax or head into the city to explore.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Essencia3 star

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    Activities

    Manjuyod Sand Bar

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Essencia to Capiñahan Fishing Pier

    Boat from Capiñahan Fishing Pier to Manjuyod Sand Bar

    Boat from Manjuyod Sand Bar to Capiñahan Fishing Pier

    Private Driver from Capiñahan Fishing Pier to Hotel Essencia

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Dumaguete

    Brgy. Campuyo; Manjuyod

Day 5

Apo Island and Craft Shopping

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Apo Island and Craft Shopping

Today, you'll make your way to Apo Island for a morning of snorkelling! Aside from a close encounter with the turtles, you can skin dive and delight in the sight of coral beds and reefs stretching to as long as you can see in the crystal-clear waters. You'll have lunch on the island before gradually making your way back to the hotel with a few stops at some local craft shops to get a feel for the trades that thrive here.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Essencia3 star

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    Activities

    Apo Island Tour and Bacong

    Negros Oriental Arts & Heritage

    Senior San Agustin Chapel

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Essencia to Malatapay Wharf

    Boat from Malatapay Wharf to Apo Island

    Boat from Apo Island to Malatapay Wharf

    Private Driver from Malatapay Wharf to Hotel Essencia

    Private Driver from Senior San Agustin Chapel to Hotel Essencia

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Dumaguete

    Dauin

    Bacong

    Mabinay

Day 6

Siquijor Coastal Tour

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Siquijor Coastal Tour

Today, you'll take the ferry to Siquijor to explore this stunning island for the day. You'll stop by many waterfalls and beaches where you'll have plenty of time to relax and enjoy, perhaps taking a few opportunities to swim before catching the ferry back to the hotel. You'll explore Isla del Fuego from coast to coast and unravel the wonders the island is keeping hidden from its mysterious history. In the evening, you'll return to your hotel.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Essencia3 star

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    Activities

    Siquijor Coastal Tour

    Balete Tree

    Cambugahay Falls

    Salagdoong Beach

    Lazi Church

    Paliton Beach

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Essencia to Dumaguete

    Ferry from Dumaguete to Siquijor

    Private Driver from Siquijor to Siquijor

    Ferry from Siquijor to Dumaguete

    Private Driver from Dumaguete to Hotel Essencia

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Dumaguete

    Siquijor

    Lazi

    Maria

    San Juan

Day 7

Dumaguete City Tour

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Dumaguete City Tour

This full-day city tour takes you to the historical and cultural sites of Dumaguete, giving you the opportunity to get to know a little more about the city and the people that are in it. You'll also have some time to buy some souvenirs if you wish. You'll go on a guided tour of Silliman University courtesy of one of the campus ambassadors. You'll also visit the Dumaguete Belfry and St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Essencia3 star

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    Activities

    Liptong Woodland

    Subida Souvenirs

    Silliman University Tour

    Dumaguete Belfry

    St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Essencia to Hotel Essencia

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Dumaguete

    Valencia

Day 8

Ferry to Panglao + Cave Experience

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Ferry to Panglao + Cave Experience

Today, you'll embark on a ferry journey to Panglao. Your itinerary includes a visit to Hingadanan Cave for an unforgettable swimming experience before settling into your new accommodation.

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    Accommodation

    Lost Horizon Beach Dive Resort3 star

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    Activities

    Hinagdanan Cave

    Panglao WatchtowerOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Essencia to Dumaguete

    Ferry from Dumaguete to Tagbilaran City

    Private Driver from Tagbilaran City to Panglao Island

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Dumaguete

    Dauis

    Panglao

Day 9

Bohol Countryside Tour

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Bohol Countryside Tour

Explore the beauty of Bohol through visiting a series of monuments - some natural and some not! You'll start at the Blood Compact Monument before making your way to the Manmade Forest and meeting some Tarsiers! You'll hop on a cruise for lunch and explore a little more before finishing the day at the mesmerising Chocolate Hills, which look manmade but are in fact, completely natural!

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    Accommodation

    Lost Horizon Beach Dive Resort3 star

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    Activities

    Blood Compact

    Man-Made Forest

    Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary

    Loboc River Cruise with Lunch

    Butterfly Sanctuary

    Chocolate Hills

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Lost Horizon Resort to Lost Horizon Resort

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Panglao

    Tagbilaran City

    Loboc

    Corella

    Sevilla

    Carmen

    Central Visayas

Day 10

Island Hopping around Panglao

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Island Hopping around Panglao

today, you'll rise early to catch the dolphins before you spend the morning jumping from island to island. A little slice of paradise off the coast of Bohol, Virgin Island is a tiny island, encircled by a pristine beach with stunning white sand. Balicasag Island is an almost perfectly circular island and a must-see when in the Philippines. This really is paradise! In the afternoon, you'll head back to Cebu.

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    Accommodation

    Rublin Hotel Cebu

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    Activities

    Virgin Island

    Balicasag Island

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    Transportations

    Boat from Lost Horizon Resort to Virgin Island

    Boat from Balicasag Island to Panglao

    Private Driver from Lost Horizon Resort to Tagbilaran City Tourist Port

    Ferry from Tagbilaran City Tourist Port to Cebu City

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Panglao

    Central Visayas

    Cebu City

Day 11

Day Tour of Cebu

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Day Tour of Cebu

Today, you'll learn a little about the history of Cebu, both old and modern! Today's tour will take you around some of the most interest landmarks in the city, including the Temple of Leah - a beautiful symbol of love, and some colonial buildings and finish the fascinating Fort San Pedro. You'll also visit Cebu Taoist Temple, the Heritage of Cebu Monument and Magellan's Cross before returning to your hotel.

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    Accommodation

    Rublin Hotel Cebu

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    Activities

    Sirao Garden

    Temple of Leah

    Cebu Taoist Temple

    Heritage of Cebu Monument

    The Yap Sandiego Ancestral House

    Magellan's Cross

    Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu

    Fort San Pedro

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    Restaurants

    Ding Qua Qua Dimsum House

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Rublin Hotel Cebu to Rublin Hotel Cebu

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Cebu City

Day 12

Departure Day

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Departure Day

Sadly, this is the end of your Cebu island hopping tour. You'll have some free time in the morning before you are transferred to the airport for your departure.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Rublin Hotel Cebu to Mactan-Cebu International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Cebu City

Included in Price

  • 11 nights accommodation
  • 38 activities
  • 11 breakfasts and 8 lunches
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits

Notes

Price also includes the following:
1Way Ferry Ticket to Dumaguete(from South Cebu)
RT Ferry Ticket to Siquijor
1Way Ferry Ticket to Bohol(from Dumaguete)
1Way Ferry Ticket to Cebu(from Bohol)
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