5 Days Cebu and Bohol Tour

The Best Philippines Tour for the First-time Travelers

Explore the islands of Cebu and Bohol in a short 5 days trip including visiting its popular attractions. During your vacation, you'll first spend days exploring Magellan’s Cross, the oldest Fort San Pedro, etc of Cebu. Then, you can easily take a Cebu to Bohol ferry ride and enjoy Bohol's resorts, beaches, and iconic attractions like the Chocolate Hills and Loboc River.

Travel Route: Cebu - Bohol

Day: 5

Best for: First-timers

Tour Type: Escorted private tour with personal tour guide and vehicle

Highlights

Experience the buildings and historical sites in a cultural atmosphere of Cebu

Explore Magellan’s Cross which housed in a chapel and planted there by Portuguese and Spanish explorers. And visit the oldest Fort San Pedro.

Explore the scenic roads and hotspots of Bohol’s

Go on a quick adventure in Bohol by cruising along the Loboc River, enjoying the dishes at floating restaurants, and viewing the iconic landscape of the Chocolate Hills.

Travel with Local Guides and Worry-free Transfer

Travel with a local English-speaking guide who knows the destination as their hometown. Also, private local transfer based on your group size will make your journey hassle-free.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Cebu arrival

Welcome to Cebu!

Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Mactan Cebu International Airport and take you to your hotel.

Stay overnight in Cebu.

Day 2: Cebu City Tour

After breakfast, you will start with a Cube city tour that takes you to explore Magellan’s Crosswhich is housed in a chapel and planted there by Portuguese and Spanish explorers.

Then, you will head to visit Fort San Pedro, which is the oldest and smallest fort in the Philippines. Here, you are able to visit the museum inside the fort that holds several preserved Spanish artifacts, such as paintings, sculptures, old photographs and items, and documents.

If possible, you are suggested to visit Ayala Center and enjoy your first dinner in Cebu. The center offers retail, dining, and entertainment options that are unparalleled in the city.

Stay overnight in Cebu.

Magellan's Cross holds a very big part of the history of Cebu.

Day 3: Cebu to Bohol

After breakfast, you will head to the pier for a 2 hour ferry ride to Bohol, one of the most visited destinations in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines.

Upon arrival, your guide will be waiting for you in the port to escort you to the hotel. The rest of the day you are able to freely arrange your time to explore the island.

Stay overnight in Bohol.

Day 4: Bohol Tour

After breakfast, you will head to Albur Church. It is also known as Santa Monica Parish Church of Alburquerque and Alburquerque Church. You’ll be able to appreciate the neo-Gothic facade, huge rectory, and ceiling murals of the church on your visit.

Then you will transfer to Loboc River, where a scrumptious plated lunch is waiting for you in one of its floating restaurants. Relax and enjoy the sights as you cruise along the river while the locals present a folk performance for your entertainment.

After the cruise, you’ll head to the Tarsier Conservation Area where you can see the tiny animals with large eyes. Please make sure not to use flash photography or make too much noise to avoid startling the cute animals.

Finally, you will visit Chocolate Hills, which is one of the most popular tourist spots not only in Bohol but in the whole Philippines. Thousands of green and brow-open hillocks dot the landscape as far as the eyes can see, truly a natural wonder that can only be seen in Bohol.

Stay overnight in Bohol.

Tarsier Conservation Area, an eco-tourism destination in Bohol.

Day 5: Bohol Departure

Say goodbye to Philippines.

You are free to arrange your time until the guide transfer you to the airport.

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Service Included

Private English-speaking tour guide

All entrance ticket fees for sightseeing listed in the itinerary

Private van for land transportation

Meals as specified in the itinerary

Hotel accommodation

Governmental taxes

Service Excluded

International air tickets

Visa Handling fee, visa stamp fee

Meals as not listed in the itinerary

Tips and gratitude to the guide and driver

Surcharge for public holidays (if any)

Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks, etc.

The Philippines Travel Restriction

As of April 1, 2022, the Philippines is fully open to international travelers who have been fully vaccinated. In addition to the necessary tourist visa, you will only need to provide the vaccination certificate and travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage.

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