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Don't go to Bohol Island in April-May because it's just too beautiful

Bohol Island Travel Guide: 🚗 How to get to Bohol Island? 1. From Manila - ✈️ By air: Manila → Tagbilaran Airport (1.5 hours), then take a taxi to Alona Beach (about 30 minutes) - 🚢 By ferry: Manila → Tagbilaran Port (slower, not recommended) 2. From Cebu (most common route) - 🚢 Fast ferry (2 hours): OceanJet or SuperCat, from Cebu Pier 1 → Tagbilaran Port (fare about 800-1000 PHP) - ✈️ By air (30 minutes): Cebu → Tagbilaran (suitable for those in a hurry) 🏝️ Must-visit attractions in Bohol 1. Chocolate Hills - Features: 1,268 cone-shaped hills that turn brown like chocolate during the dry season - Activities: Take photos from the viewing deck, ATV off-road adventures - 📍 Location: About 1.5 hours drive from Tagbilaran 2. Tarsier Sanctuary - Features: World's smallest primates with adorable big eyes - Note: No flash photography allowed, maintain silence - 📍 Location: Corella town, about 30 minutes from Tagbilaran 3. Alona Beach - Features: Bohol's most vibrant beach with white sand, clear water, and lively nightlife - Activities: Swimming, sunset bars, starting point for island hopping 4. Balicasag Island - Features: World-class diving spot with a drop-off wall, sea turtles, and jack fish schools - Activities: Snorkeling/diving (recommended with day tour groups) 5. Virgin Island - Features: Crescent-shaped sandbar that appears during low tide, perfect for photos - Activities: Island hopping (usually visited together with Balicasag Island) 6. Loboc River - Features: River cruise through tropical rainforest with buffet meals on board - Recommendation: Take the lunch cruise to enjoy the scenery while dining 🤿 Diving & Water Activities Recommendations ✅ Balicasag Wall — Coral reefs, sea turtles, schools of fish ✅ Pamilacan Island — Whale sharks, dolphins (seasonal) ✅ Night diving (near Alona Beach) — Fluorescent plankton 🍽️ Food Recommendations 1. Bohol Bee Farm - Organic restaurant, recommended honey-roasted chicken and ice cream 2. Alona Beach seafood BBQ - Fresh lobster, crab, grilled fish at reasonable prices 3. Filipino specialties - Roast suckling pig (Lechon), mango shake, Halo-Halo (dessert) 🚗 Transportation Options - Rent a motorcycle (about 400-600 PHP/day, good for independent travelers) - Charter/shared van (day tour about 2000-3000 PHP/vehicle) - Tricycle (50-100 PHP for short distances) 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations Luxury Resorts - Amorita Resort (Alona Beach, private beach) - Henann Resort Alona Beach (swim-up rooms) Value Hotels - Alona Vida Beach Resort (good location, moderate price) - Moon Fools Hostel (backpacker hostel) 📌 Travel Tips ✔ Visa: Philippines visa required in advance (7-day visa-free for holders of US/Schengen/Japan visas) ✔ Internet: Recommended to buy local SIM card (Globe or Smart) ✔ Tipping: 10-20 PHP tip for restaurants/drivers ✔ Sun protection: Strong UV rays, high SPF sunscreen + hat essential 🎯 Recommended Itinerary (3 days, 2 nights) Day 1: Chocolate Hills + Tarsier Sanctuary + Loboc River Cruise Day 2: Balicasag Island diving + Virgin Island sandbar Day 3: Relax at Alona Beach + lunch at Bohol Bee Farm
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Posted: Apr 26, 2025
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