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Here is the perfect 3 day bohol itinerary for you! The Chocolate Hills, the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary, Panglao, Loboc and more!
Have you been planning on visiting the Philippines for a while now and have finally come around to researching your trip? Then you will know the internet is saturated with information on this topic. That’s why my husband Phil and I have created this up to date Blog Post Extravaganza to help make planning your trip to the Philippines super easy. This comprehensive guide will breakdown the Must See’s in Bohol but also link to our other Must See’s in the Philippines. These include Moalboal, Coron, Siquijor, Nacpan and Port Barton (notice El Nido is not on that list – click here to find out why). The posts are packed to the brim with everything we learnt on our month long trip and include some super helpful time and money saving tips. Why visit Bohol Our main reason for visiting Bohol was to see the Tarsiers. I adore David Attenborough documentaries and one day i saw an episode that showcased these tiny marsupials. They huge eyes and 360 degree rotating heads which is so cute. I was hooked and had to take the chance to see them in the wild. Bohol is also known for the Chocolate Hills and it is quite a spectacular sight. You will also find far more to offer in Bohol including white sandy beaches with turquoise ocean, lush jungles with rivers flowing through them. A short ferry ride from Cebu City, Siqujior or Dumeguete and you will arrive at Tagbilaran City on Bohol. Most people will jump aboard a Tricycle or Bus at the port and head straight out to neighbouring Panglao Island to begin their adventure. Alona Beach is the popular tourist town here with its hotels and beach clubs, but we opted to stay a short distance away near White Beach for a quieter experience. Bohol is a great place to explore by scooter, many people take their scooters from Panglao Island to the famous sites of Bohol. These include the Chocolate Hills and to see our new favourite creatures, the Tarsiers. The ride on your scooter is a journey in itself and very easy to enjoy aboard 2 wheels. Expect day trips to take several hours, but the views along the way make the journey even more enjoyable. What to do in Bohol The main sights are easily located along the way to the The Chocolate Hills, many tourists reasons for coming to Bohol. White Beach If you want super clear turquoise water and a white sandy beach that isn’t too crowded then aim to stay near White Beach on Panglao Island. It’s far enough away from the busy Alona beach, but close enough if you want to hop on your moped and grab some dinner. There is a vast array of restaurants near Alona. Tarsiers Our first stop on our Bohol Island day trip was the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary located in Corella. Tarsiers are these tiny nocturnal primates, like sit in the palm of your hand tiny. With cute bug eyes and the ability to turn their heads over 180 degrees. They are an endangered species and a MUST SEE when in Bohol, if only because they are so darn cute! After a lot of research, as we do when visiting any animals abroad, we learnt that the only official not for profit Sanctuary is the one located in Corella. (Tarsier Sanctuary Rd, Corella, Bohol, Philippines). There are several “Sanctuaries” located in Bohol who run profitable businesses aimed at tourists who are unaware of their unethical practices. Ones where they do not have the Tarsiers welfare at the heart of the business. Be it nets keeping them from roaming freely, making noise and using camera flashes or keeping these nocturnal animals awake. Tarsiers are temperamental creatures and can get easily stressed and when they do so they resort to suicide. They require several hectares of space PER Tarsier, quiet surroundings, like to live alone and reproduce poorly in captivity. At the sanctuary in Corella the Tarsiers are free to roam in the protected area which consists of dense forest. The guides are extremely knowledgeable and only talk in whispers and no camera flashes are allowed. We recommend visiting first thing in the morning – we actually arrived 30 minutes before opening and they allowed us inside. This is perfect timing as the Tarsiers are still awake before the go to sleep for the day. The entrance fee is only 60 Pesos ( that’s under £1). Loboc Carrying on from Corella you will pass Loboc, known for the floating restaurants that blast music as you float down the river. Our host in Siquijor advised us against these floating tourist traps due to the effect they are having on the riverbed. The large boats are causing damage to the river banks and are becoming an environmental problem for the area. It is a good place to stop for some quick photos and a bite to eat being half way to the Chocolate Hills from Panglao Island. You then travel on to the Bilar Man Made Forest. An amazing stretch of road to travel on your scooter. The shade provided by the 2km long stretch of Mahogany Trees is a welcome addition. Be careful of careless tourists standing in the middle of the road trying to get photos, there are plenty of bends here and it can be a dangerous place. Chocolate Hills Your next stop will be Bohol’s famous Chocolate Hills – named because of the colour they turn during the hot season and their contrast to the thick jungle around them. This is a hotspot for bus tours and very busy but there is plenty of room to snap some photos of the geological phenomenons. Although we only spent about 10 minutes admiring the hills at the top after such a long journey, we do think it was worth seeing as they are so unique. Pangas Falls On our return journey, our guest-house host recommended Pangas Falls, a short hop off the main road back from the Chocolate Hills. This was the perfect way to cool off…..well, I forgot my bikini but Phil took advantage of the cool waters and jumped from the top of the falls into the water below. There is a small entrance fee payable to the locals where they also rent buoyancy aids. As you are leaving Pangas falls you will drive past a beautiful wooden bridge that overlooks rice paddies. It is worth stopping if only to take in the nature and capture a couple of photographs. The route that we took has a driving time of 4 hours and is over 160km. It is a long day and some like to split the trip up by stopping in Loboc overnight. We wanted to stay by the beach so opted for the longer day. Where to stay in Bohol Bohol Garden Homes – based on Panglao Island this budget accommodation was simply fantastic. Set in expansive lush tropical gardens near White Beach, Angel the host showed us true hospitality. We took the Bamboo Hut option which was set at the back of the gardens. They have new scooters on site which you can rent for the duration of your stay and offer great sightseeing advice. Where to eat in Bohol Shaka Bohol – a Vegetarian restaurant serving hip and tasty food in the busy Alona Beach area. It’s more on the expensive side for the Philippines, but it’s a nice place to eat and offers tasty grub. Villagios Pizza – If you stop in Loboc for a break on your way to the Chocolate Hills then visit this cute street side pizzeria for some tasty and affordable Pizza. How to get to Bohol We caught the ferry from Larena in Siquijor to Tagbilaran in Bohol. You can easily catch a tricycle to the ferry terminal in Larena and pick up your pre bought online tickets from the ticket booth there. We chose Ocean Jet and the ticket cost 728php per person. How long to spend in Bohol We spent 3 nights in Bohol and thought this was the ideal amount of time to spend there. Looking to visit more places in the Philippines? 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Are you planning a trip to Bohol? These are the top things to do in Bohol and Panglao. From waterfall hunting to the most beautiful beaches, this guide has it all!
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1. Bohol / Chocolate Hills The Chocolate Hills are a geological formation in the Bohol province of the Philippines. There are at least 1,260 hills but there may be as many as 1,776 hills spread over an area of more than 50 square kilometres. They are covered in green grass that turns brown during the dry season It is called the Chocolate Hills not because it's made of chocolate but because of its color. In the rainy season, the grass blanketing the hills gives them a soft and lush appearance. While in the summer, the vegetation dies off and turns to a chocolatey brown hue, giving them their name. The main viewing point of the Chocolate Hills is the government-owned Chocolate Hills Complex in Carmen, Bohol, about 55 km (34 miles) from the regional capital Tagbilaran. 2. Batad Batad is a village of fewer than 1500 people, situated among the Ifugao rice terraces. It is perhaps the best place to view this UNESCO World Heritage site. The landscape is truly stunning and the nearby waterfall offers a lush swimming point (if you have the energy to hike there and back, around 1 hour each way) Batad is a village of fewer than 1500 people, situated among the Ifugao rice terraces. It is perhaps the best place to view this UNESCO World Heritage site. The landscape is truly stunning and the nearby waterfall offers a lush swimming point (if you have the energy to hike there and back, around 1 hour each way) The Ifugao Rice Terraces are the priceless contribution of Philippine ancestors to humanity. Built 2000 years ago and passed on from generation to generation, the Ifugao Rice Terraces represent an enduring illustration of an ancient civilization that surpassed various challenges and setbacks posed by modernization 3. Mt. Pulag Mount Pulag is Luzon's highest peak at 2,928 metres above sea level, third-highest mountain in the Philippines, and the 26th-highest peak of an island on Earth. It is second-most prominent mountain in the Philippines, it is a dormant volcano. Mount Pulag is a 10.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Kabayan, Benguet, Philippines that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking. Mt. Pulag National Park is the highest peak in Luzon and is the second highest mountain in the Philippines with an elevation of 2,922 m. above sea level. ... Its wildlife includes threatened mammals such as the Philippine Brown Deer, Northern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat and the Luzon Pygmy Fruit Bat 4. Boracay Boracay is a small island in the central Philippines. It's known for its resorts and beaches. Along the west coast, White Beach is backed by palm trees, bars and restaurants. On the east coast, strong winds make Bulabog Beach a hub for water sports. Nearby, the observation deck on Mount Luho offers panoramic views over the island. Offshore, coral reefs and shipwrecks are home to diverse marine life. Boracay is famous for its pristine white beaches, thrilling water activities and great nightlife experiences. ... Boracay is famous for its beaches and nightlife while Palawan is famous for its lagoons and beaches The best time to visit Boracay is during the dry season, which starts in November and runs through April. Called the 'Amihan season' this period brings with it, the cold, northeast wind across the island. Humidity and rainfall remain low, and the sea water is perfect for swimming, diving, and other activities. 5. Coron Coron, officially the Municipality of Coron, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 51,803 people. Coron is best known for world-class World War II-era wreck diving, the island also offers limestone karst landscapes, beautiful beaches, crystal-clear freshwater lakes, and shallow-water coral reefs. Coron is a separate group of islands from the main Palawan island. Coron is the third-largest island in the Calamian Islands in northern Palawan in the Philippines. The island is part of the larger municipality of the same name. It is about 170 nautical miles (310 km) southwest of Manila and is known for several Japanese shipwrecks of World War II vintage.
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