Tagbilaran City, Bohol Travel Information

Tagbilaran is the capital and a component city of the island paradise of Bohol. It is situated some 630 kilometers southeast of Manila and 72 kilometers south of Cebu City. Tagbilaran lies on the southwestern part of the province, and has a total land area of 3,270 hectares, including about thirteen kilometers of coastline. MORE INFO

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Also included; a whole day Whale & Dolphin Watching Tour with Island Hopping to Pamilacan and Balicasag Islands with activities such as an unguided Pamilacan village tour and Balicasag island exploration, swimming and snorkeling (please bring/rent own gear).
Pamilacan Island, home to 235 local families today, served as a watch station against the intrusion of pirates and enemies of the Spanish colonizers, as evidenced by the 200-year-old Spanish fort on the northeast side of the island. Things to do here; take some time out for an unguided exploration the coastal village, enjoy lunch by the beach prepared by the local folks, pick your own private spot to enjoy the unspoiled white sand beaches and cool, crystal blue waters of this beautiful island paradise.
Hop on to the neighboring Balicasag Island, a flat, circular island covered with palm trees and flowering bougainvillea shrubs surrounded by a white beach. Roughly about 25 hectares, you can take an enjoyable walk around it in 45 minutes! It’s pretty much as you would imagine a deserted tropical island although it isn’t that deserted with about 100 families, mostly fishermen and shell sellers comprising the local community. On the south side of Balicasag is 400 meters of successfully protected marine sanctuary and around it, you'll find some of the best diving locations in the Philippines.
Don’t miss one of Bohol’s biggest attractions, the Dolphin & Whale Watching tour with a Pamilacan Island side trip, before hopping on to Balicasag Island for an enjoyable swimming and snorkeling experience. This island hopping special is packaged with a 3D/2N stay the resort of your choice, with daily breakfast, one time lunch by the beach, all transfers (port, tour, boat) and all entrance fees , charges and government tax included.
An early morning Dolphin & Whale Watching tour begins a whole day of sun, beach, and island hopping adventure. A visit to the coral island of Pamilacan where you can experience the simple joys of island living is next on the itinerary. Cap it off by island hopping to Balicasag, famous for its lush coral gardens, perfect for snorkeling.
Pamilacan Island, home to 235 local families today, served as a watch station against the intrusion of pirates and enemies of the Spanish colonizers, as evidenced by the 200-year-old Spanish fort on the northeast side of the island. Things to do here; take some time out for an unguided exploration the coastal village, enjoy lunch by the beach prepared by the local folks, pick your own private spot to enjoy the unspoiled white sand beaches and cool, crystal blue waters of this beautiful island paradise.

Hop on to the neighboring Balicasag Island, a flat, circular island covered with palm trees and flowering bougainvillea shrubs surrounded by a white beach. Roughly about 25 hectares, you can take an enjoyable walk around it in 45 minutes! It’s pretty much as you would imagine a deserted tropical island although it isn’t that deserted with about 100 families, mostly fishermen and shell sellers comprising the local community. On the south side of Balicasag is 400 meters of successfully protected marine sanctuary and around it, you'll find some of the best diving locations in the Philippines.

Package Itinerary:

Day 1:
- Tagbilaran Airport or Seaport Pick Up to Resort/Hotel.
- Present Hotel Voucher upon check in for your booking reference.
- Spend the day at your leisure.

Meals: None
Transfers: Airport pick up
Notes:
- Approximate travel time from airport:
  Tagbilaran City hotels & resorts: 5-10 minutes
  Panglao Island hotels & resorts: 30-45 land travel
- Please contact front desk for early breakfast arrangements (may be arranged as packed breakfast)


Day 2:
- 7:00 - Breakfast
- 8:00 - Chocolate Hills & Countryside Tour begins

• Blood Compact Site (Tagbilaran City) - Visit the spot where the Spaniards and Filipinos fostered friendly relations through blood compact. This place is considered the First Seed of the United Nations and the first treaty between the brown and white race.
• Baclayon Church (Baclayon) - Behold a 16th century stone church along with its religious relics. This church is considered as one of the oldest stone churches in the Philippines.
• Loay Backyard Industry (Loay) - Observe the local craftsmen as they make bolos, other metal crafts and nipa leaves into roofing materials.
• Clarin Ancestral House (Loay) - Visit an old Boholano home, declared by the National historical Institute as a heritage site. The Clarin Family’s antique collection is also on display.
• Loboc-Loay River Cruise (Loboc) – Lunch will be served while you take a leisurely cruise in one of Bohol’s favorite tourist stop-over, the frequently filmed Loboc River. Enjoy the lush riverside greenery, nipa palm plantation and sometimes even ducks swimming by the river side.
• Tarsier Encounter (Loboc) - See the smallest primate in the world in a sanctuary along the Loboc River.
• Ati Tribe Riverside Community Visit
• Man Made Forest (Bilar)
• Chocolate Hills (Carmen) – Climb one of the chocolate hills and feast your eyes on the breathtaking view of one thousand two hundred sixty eight (1,268) haycock hills which turn brown during dry season. These hills are considered one of the wonders of the world.
• Shopping – (optional) Shop for souvenirs and local delicacies.

Meals: Breakfast & River Cruise Buffet Lunch
Other Inclusions: Tour Transfers and all Entrance Fees.
Notes:
- Your Tour Guide will be waiting for you in the lobby. Front Desk will inform you as soon as your guide arrives.
- Depending on tour movement, the whole day tour will begin at 8:00AM and end at 4:00 PM.
  You will be back in the hotel/resort before 5:00 PM.

Day 3:
- 5:00 AM - Breakfast
- 5:45 AM – Tour Departs

- Dolphin & Whale Watching Tour
- Pamilacan Island Sidetrip
- Pamilacan Unguided Village Tour
- Lunch served by the Pamilacan Isalnd locals
- Island hop to Balicasag Island
- Swimming & Snorkeling

Package Inclusions:

• 4 Days/3 Nights at the resort of your choice.
• Daily Breakfast.
• Roundtrip Transfers (seaport or airport – resort & vice versa).
• Whole day Bohol Countryside Tour on the 2nd day.
  - Air-conditioned Transfers during the tour.
  - Tour Guide (during the tour).
  - All Entrance Fees (for tour stops) .
  - One (1) Set Lunch per person while on a River Cruise at Loboc.
• Whole Day Dolphin & Whale Watching Tour with Pamilacan Island & Balicasag Island Hopping on the 3rd day.
  - One (1) Set Lunch per person prepared by island locals right by Pamilacan Island’s beach.
  - Unguided Pamilacan Village Tour.
  - Swimming and snorkeling (bring own mask) in Balicasag Island’s (no time limit)
  - Your own Pump Boat Transfers with Spotter for this tour.
• Government Tax & Service Charge included.