Cebu, Bohol & the Visayan Reefs

Cebu · Bohol · Panglao · 6 nights

Six nights from Cebu to Panglao, paced around the days that matter.

The Journey

Six nights across three stops: Cebu for two nights, Bohol for two and Panglao for two. Every transfer between them is private and timed around the day's plan.

The days are built around Cebu City History, Chocolate Hills and Tarsiers and Beaches and the House Reef. Each one is set out below with what you will see, how you get there and which meals are included.

The defining moment of this route: the Chocolate Hills and the tarsiers of Bohol. Your travel specialist can add a night, swap a day or change the order before you book.

Signature Highlights

The Chocolate Hills and the tarsiers of Bohol
Cebu City History
Chocolate Hills and Tarsiers, Bohol
Beaches and the House Reef, Panglao

Day by day

Your Itinerary

7 days

01
Day 1 · Cebu
Arrival in Cebu
Arrive at Mactan-Cebu International, 30-60 minutes by road depending on your base and transfer privately to your base. Time today to walk the historic centre around Magellan's Cross and the basilica.
- Private transfer via Mactan-Cebu International
- Walk the historic centre around Magellan's Cross and the basilica
- Time to settle in before dinner
Meals:
D
02
Day 2 · Cebu
Cebu City History
Magellan's Cross, the Basilica del Santo Niño, Fort San Pedro and the Taoist temple, covering the Spanish arrival in 1521 and what followed.
- Magellan's Cross and Santo Niño basilica
- Fort San Pedro
- Carbon market or Taoist temple
Meals:
BL
03
Day 3 · Bohol
Cebu to Bohol
Cross from Cebu by fast ferry or fly into Panglao. On arrival, settle on Panglao and swim off Alona or Dumaluan beach.
- Cross from Cebu by fast ferry or fly into Panglao
- Settle on Panglao and swim off Alona or Dumaluan beach
- Timings reconfirmed locally the day before
Meals:
B
04
Day 4 · Bohol
Chocolate Hills and Tarsiers
The 1,200-odd conical hills that brown in the dry season, the tarsier sanctuary where the animals are wild and quiet is enforced, and the man-made mahogany forest.
- Chocolate Hills viewpoint
- Tarsier Conservation Area (no flash, no touching)
- Loboc river lunch cruise
Meals:
BL
05
Day 5 · Panglao
Bohol to Panglao
Cross the bridge from Bohol or fly directly into Panglao. On arrival, settle by the beach and swim before sunset.
- Cross the bridge from Bohol or fly directly into Panglao
- Settle by the beach and swim before sunset
- Timings reconfirmed locally the day before
Meals:
B
06
Day 6 · Panglao
Beaches and the House Reef
Alona for the boats and bars, Dumaluan and Momo for quiet sand, with snorkelling straight off the beach on the island's fringing reef.
- Dumaluan or Momo beach
- House reef snorkelling
- Sunset on Alona
Meals:
B
07
Day 7 · Panglao
Departure from Panglao
A last swim before the short transfer to the airport. Private transfer to Bohol-Panglao International in good time for your onward flight.
- A last swim before the short transfer to the airport
- Late check-out arranged where the hotel allows it
- Private departure transfer
Meals:
B

Inclusions

Handpicked luxury accommodations across the journey
Daily breakfast; select lunches and dinners as noted
Private airport transfers and inter-city ground movement
Curated experiences and reserved access as listed
24×7 on-trip concierge from our India desk

Not included

International airfare unless explicitly mentioned
Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
Meals and experiences not listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Anything of a personal nature (spa, minibar, laundry)

Transfers

Private arrival and departure transfers with a named driver
Moves between stops by private car, rail, ferry or domestic flight, as shown day by day
Timings reconfirmed with you the evening before each transfer

Visa & Documentation

Visa guidance provided by our documentation desk
Recommended to hold passport valid for 6+ months
Digital pre-arrival forms handled on your behalf where possible

Common Questions

When is the best time for Cebu and Bohol?+

December to May, the dry season. June to November can bring heavy rain and typhoons.

How do we get from Cebu to Bohol?+

By fast ferry, about two hours, from Cebu City to Tagbilaran.

Are the tarsiers easy to see?+

Yes, at the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary in Corella, where the animals are protected. Visitors stay quiet and do not use flash.

How far in advance should we book?+

Three to four months ahead gives the widest choice of rooms and guided days, and more for school holidays, festivals and peak season. Shorter notice is often possible; ask and we will check live availability.

Can the itinerary be customised?+

Yes. Every journey is a starting point: add or remove nights, swap a day's plan, change hotels or reorder the route, and your travel specialist re-plans the whole trip around it.

What is the payment schedule?+

Your quote sets out the deposit that confirms the booking and the date the balance is due. Both depend on the hotels, airlines and guides involved, so they are agreed with you before you pay anything.