✅ Tour Summary
Title: Bohol Day Tour with Round Trip Transfers from Cebu
Location: Starts from Cebu City and travels to Bohol
Duration: Full-day (approximately 12–13 hours round trip)
🚐 Inclusions
- ✅ Hotel pick-up and drop-off (from Cebu City or Mactan hotels)
- ✅ Round-trip ferry transfers between Cebu and Tagbilaran, Bohol
- ✅ Air-conditioned land transfers in Bohol
- ✅ Lunch at a local restaurant (usually during the Loboc River cruise)
- ✅ Entrance fees to attractions included in the itinerary
- ✅ Licensed English-speaking tour guide
📍 Itinerary & Highlights
Here’s what’s typically covered in this Bohol countryside tour package:
- Blood Compact Shrine – Historic monument commemorating the 1565 blood compact between Miguel López de Legazpi and Datu Sikatuna.
- Baclayon Church and Museum – One of the oldest churches in the Philippines, built in the 18th century.
- Tarsier Sanctuary – Encounter one of the world’s smallest primates, native to Bohol.
- Loboc River Cruise with Buffet Lunch – Enjoy a floating restaurant experience with live local music.
- Man-made Mahogany Forest – A scenic drive through a 2-km stretch of densely planted mahogany trees in Bilar.
- Chocolate Hills – Bohol’s geological wonder with 1,200+ cone-shaped hills over a 50 km² area.
- Optional: Butterfly Conservation Center, Python sanctuary, or souvenir shopping stops depending on time.
⛴️ Ferry Info (Cebu ⇄ Bohol)
The tour typically uses fast ferries such as Oceanjet or SuperCat. Departure from Cebu is early morning (between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM), returning by 7:00 PM–8:00 PM. Travel time is approximately 2 hours each way.
- Oceanjet and SuperCat Tourist Class
- Sample timing: 6:00 AM Cebu ➜ 8:00 AM Tagbilaran | Return: 5:30 PM–6:00 PM Tagbilaran ➜ 7:30 PM–8:00 PM Cebu
- Fares: Around ₱950–₱1,030 round trip per adult (included in tour)
💬 Reviews Summary
- Tour Rating: Frequently receives 4.5–5 stars
- Pros: Efficient itinerary, scenic river cruise, Chocolate Hills experience
- Cons: Long day; can feel a bit rushed at each stop
✨ Travel Tip
To avoid delays, travelers are advised to stay in Cebu City proper the night before and be ready for early hotel pickup (around 5:00–6:00 AM). Ferry boarding cut-offs are strict.
📌 Final Note
This day tour is perfect for travelers who want a full overview of Bohol’s highlights but are based in Cebu. It’s ideal for those with limited time but wanting a rich cultural and nature experience.
