6-Day Bohol and Cebu Adventure with Apo Island and Kawasan Falls

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Swim with whale sharks early in the morning
• 02 See endangered tarsiers at a sanctuary in Bohol
• 03 Cruise the Loboc River with lunch included
• 04 Watch fireflies on an evening boat cruise along the Abatan River
• 05 Snorkel with sea turtles around Apo Island
• 06 Climb waterfalls at Aguinid Falls with helmets and ropes
• 07 Go canyoneering at Kawasan Falls
• 08 Relax at Red Rock Hot Spring and visit Pulangbato Falls

Embark on a 6-day adventure through Bohol, Dumaguete, Apo Island, and Cebu. Experience a captivating firefly boat cruise along the Abatan River, explore Bohol's iconic Chocolate Hills and endangered tarsiers, and enjoy a river cruise on the Loboc River. Continue with marine encounters around Apo Island, then add more adventure with waterfall climbing at Aguinid Falls, a visit to Pulangbato Falls and Red Rock Hot Spring, and canyoneering at Kawasan Falls before your transfer to Cebu airport.

Chocolate Hills' unique, mound-shaped formations are Bohol's most popular attraction.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Cities Cebu, Dumaguete, Panglao, Bohol, Cebu City, Apo Island, Tagbilaran

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Bohol and Abatan River Firefly Cruise

• When traveling from abroad to the Philippines, Manila is usually most tourists' first point of arrival.
• It is recommended that you avoid the capital altogether and instead simply use its airport as a layover en route to the island of Bohol.
• Upon arrival in the island's capital, Tagbilaran, we drive to the settlement of Panglao.
• This is our base from which to explore the island and where our lodge is located.
• We will be hanging out at Alona Beach.
• About 1,500 meters (1,640 yards) long and lined with palm trees, resorts, and shops, the white-sandy Alona Beach is popular both day and night.
• Your tour with us today starts officially at 5:15 pm.
• Please be in the lobby at this time, as your tour guide and driver should be waiting for you there.
• We are taken by vehicle to the Abatan River Community Life Tour.
• There, we go on a firefly boat cruise.
• You have probably never seen something like this before.
• The cruise starts shortly after arrival.
• Afterward, we return to our hotel.

2

Day 02

Whale Sharks, Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers, and Loboc River

• After swimming with whale sharks early in the morning, we explore Bohol Island.
• Specifically, we see Loboc River for a cruise, Tarsier Sanctuary, Chocolate Hills, Habitat Butterflies Conservation Center, Bilar Man-Made Forest, and Baclayon Church.
• Chocolate Hills' unique, mound-shaped formations are Bohol's most popular attraction.
• During the dry season, the grass-covered hills turn chocolate brown in color.
• This transforms the area into seemingly endless rows of chocolate kisses.
• Another highlight is a visit to a sanctuary to see endangered tarsiers.
• These primates can only be found on a few islands throughout Southeast Asia.
• Not least is a boat cruise along the Loboc River.
• Lunch is included in this boat cruise tour.
• Note that children under 4 years old are not allowed to swim with whale sharks.

3

Day 03

Boat Transfer to Dumaguete, Pulangbato Falls, and Red Rock Hot Spring

• From Tagbilaran, we relocate by boat to Dumaguete, a town best used as a base from which to explore the area.
• Have your swimming attire and a towel ready.
• The first stop on today's tour is Pulangbato Falls.
• The next stop is at Red Rock Hot Spring.
• We return to Dumaguete in the early evening.

4

Day 04

Apo Island Day Trip and Sea Turtle Encounters

• As a day trip from Dumaguete, we head to the port in Malatapay so we can take the boat ride to Apo Island.
• Big-eyed jacks, bump-head parrotfish, and sea snakes inhabit the reefs of the island.
• Nevertheless, the highlight for most tourists is the sea turtles.
• They get very close to swimmers and are pretty big.

5

Day 05

Cebu Transfer, Aguinid Falls, and Kawasan Canyoneering

• Today will be a long but exciting day nonetheless.
• From Dumaguete, we take a boat ride to Cebu Island and head straight to Aguinid Falls.
• This is a great place for climbing waterfalls, with a helmet and ropes, of course.
• Next, we drive to Kawasan Falls.
• There, we have lunch, which is included on today's tour.
• Kawasan Falls is a destination popular specifically for canyoneering.
• After that thrilling tour, we drive to Cebu City and sleep there for the evening.
• Note that children under 6 years old are not allowed to go canyoneering at Kawasan Falls.
• Also note that children under 7 years old are not allowed to go canyoneering at Aguinid Falls.

6

Day 06

Departure Transfer to Cebu Airport

• Transportation will be arranged for you to reach the airport in Cebu.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Lodging
• Male or female tour guides
• Tours in English
• All ground and water transportation
• All activities in the itinerary below
• All entry fees
• Your own on-call concierge
• Breakfasts
• Lunches x 2

What's Not Included

• Any airfare
• Alcohol
• Travel insurance
• Terminal fee and luggage fee at the port in Dumaguete
• Any government-imposed visa fees
• Anything not mentioned in the itinerary

What to bring

• Lockable waterproof backpack (to bring onto the boat)
• Waterproof case for your identification card and credit cards (when swimming)
• Water shoes
• Adapters for your electronic devices

Know before you go

• Although airfare is not included in the price, we will find you the flights you need. Just ask.
• All participants must book travel insurance within 72 hours of booking this tour. At a minimum, such insurance must cover cancellations, medical expenses, evacuations, flight loss or delays, and 24/7 assistance.
• 1-2 persons for one room: $840
• 3-4 persons for two rooms: $1,680
• 5-6 persons for three rooms: $2,520
• 7-8 persons for four rooms: $3,360
• 9-10 persons for five rooms: $4,200
• International airfare is included for VIP members only - ask us for details.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Bohol, Philippines

Tour start

Bohol, Philippines

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.