First time in Bohol and got only few days or a weekend in Bohol?
Try Countryside Tour and Panglao Inland and Island Hopping?.. {DIY} for backpackers ?
If you got 4 days to spent in bohol you can go further to Anda, Candijay and More ?
Based on our Experienced Travel Tips ??
• Cheapest pasalubong shopping area is on Sipatan Hanging Bridge (Peanut Kisses as low as Php 160 per 16pcs) Tshirts as low as Php 90 you can still haggle depending on the quantity of your purchase of course
• You really can’t swim in alona beach .. You may want to try the Dumaluan Beach much better just got to Dumaluan Beach Resort Php 25 per pax (The Sand is comparable to white beach in boracay) still boracay white beach is the best though :P)
• I mapped out must see places #wheninbohol We suggest to start as early as 7am and go to the farthest place in this case the Chocolate Hills which is in Carmen about an Hour and half drive from panglao island
➡ https://drive.google.com/open?id=1iiWvwJPnl6nupbw6qkVS2aBKtRs&usp=sharing
• Don’t forget download bohol island on your googlemap offline. (IT’S FREE)
• Rent a Motorycle (Php as low as 400 (If coming from panglao island) along the way on tagbilaran area you can rent for Php 350 except gas of course…It is good for solo or a pair …
• For group of 3 or more you can rent a car for Php 1800 with driver. (Not included entrance fees etc..)
• I don’t want to call the Panglao Island Hopping a SCAM but hey if i where you it’s not worth it HAHA! (First plan is not really to go here but the boyfriend seems wanted to try it out …even bloggers been there already warn us hahaha for the sake of his aerial shot’s we did it so yeah ok i am happy for him! 😀
• Entrance Fee to Balicasag Island is only Php 200 pesos don’t be deceive to the middle man saying the captain will be the one to hand it over to the collectors (Php 50 for convenience fee HAHA we learn our lesson)
• Try also Mag-aso Falls if time still permits (One of must visit place when we get back again to bohol)
What To See on Countryside Tour?
• Blood Compact Site
• Baclayon Church
• Prony ( The Python in Albur)
• Loboc Church
• Loboc River Cruise ( LUNCH will be serve during the River Cruises) or Laoay River Cruise
• Tarsier
• Man-made Forest
• Butterfly Garden
• Chocolate Hills in Carmen
• Sipatan Hanging Bridge
• Ship haus
What To See on Panglao Inland Tour?
• Hinagdanan Cave
• Bohol Bee Farm
• St Agustin Church
Sadly for our short stay 3D2N. More like 2 Days & 2 Nights.
Day 1
How to get to Panglao Island without taking whole tricycle (Php 250-350 one way) or Taxi (Php 300-Php350 one way)?
Walk outside until you saw intersection from Tagbilaran Airport to Island City Mall (Dao Terminal – Php 20 per pax (tricycle)
From Dao Terminal ride a Tawala/Panglao bound jeep — Php 25 per pax
Fyi: Travel Time is about and hour ride … compared to a whole tricycle which can take you for about Php 30 minutes. (But hey it’s cheaper! :D)
Check-in Moonfools hostel (They have Promo for off peak 50% for the second night) 1250 per night 625 per night Security deposit: 100 per person (You will get this back upon checkout
Lunch at alona hidden resort (Damn Service Sucks, Food Bland ?) Php 120 Combo Meal with Drink
Dessert at buzz cream malungay ice cream ? Php 50 per scoop
Day 2
Woke up early (7am) for the Countryside and Panglao Inland tour Via Motorcycle
Follow the Map
➡ https://drive.google.com/open?id=1iiWvwJPnl6nupbw6qkVS2aBKtRs&usp=sharing
Best to end the day to chill and swim at Dumaluan Beach.
Day 3
Filipino Time Sucks! Call time should be 6am so that we can start early to see (Wild Dolphin) they appear around 7am only but the middleman sucks again so i won’t recommend him we pick up (6:45am) via van and drop us on front of St. Agustin Church this happen when the boats can’t dock on alona beach area prepare to habal (Php 50 for 2) or tricycle (Php 150) to go back to alona area if you stay there….Tour ends 12 noon… Worst Island Hopping Ever HAHA! (I won’t recommend)
Paid 400 per pax (Virgin Island SandBar (HighTide when we get there), Balicasag Island Entrance 250 per pax not worth it. It’s actually Php 200 pesos only but we got trick lol. One more thing locals seems to be pushy that you should try their Pawikan watching, marine sanctuary hopping for Php 200 – 300 per person) Fellow travellers that we met on the boat also did not recommend it because yeah you can see fishes but you can swim from the shore no need to ride a mini banka also they didn’t even see a single pawikan when they get there because it’s almost noon time.
Breakdown of Expenses Per Pax
Day 1
Airport to Island City Mall (ICM) – Php 20
ICM to Panglao Island(Tawala/Panglao Bound Jeep) – Php 25 per pax (1 hour travel)
Accommodation for 2 nights at Moon Fools Hostel (Php 938 per pax)
Dinner at Alona Hidden Resort (Php 120)
Dessert at Buzz ice cream (Php 50)
Day 2
Motorcycle Rent (400) + 78(1st Gas) + 68(2nd Gas)
Entrance Chocolate Hills – Php 50
Souvenir (Keychain, Purchase, Bracelet for 3) – Php 50
Tarsier Conservation Entrance Fee- Php 60
Sipatan Hanging Bridge Entrance Fee – Php 20
Peanut Kisses – Php 160
Loboc River Cruise (Buffet + Fees)— (Php 450
3rd Gas — Php 50
Hinagdanan cave fee — (Php 50) + 5 Motorcyle Parking
Bohol Bee farm tour —Php 30
Buzz Ice cream – Php 50
Dumaluan Beach Resort – Php 25 per pax +25 (Parking)
Day 3
(400 each) Island Hopping
Balicasag Island – 250
Virgin Island – Free
Habal habal back to alona — Php 25
Alona to airport — Php 200 (Whole Tricycle) We haggled
Terminal Fee — 100
Airfare = Php 220 per pax ? (Airasia Piso Sale Last Year)
Actual Expense = Php 3345 per pax