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Cebu and Bohol With Time

Snorkel, explore the countryside, and spend time by the sea.

  1. 1Mactan, Cebu
  2. 2Panglao, Bohol

From, per person~US$1,440

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Best Dec to Apr

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Enjoy Mactan’s comfortable resorts and four nights on Panglao, with time to see Bohol beyond a day trip. Private guides explain the history and countryside sights, while free afternoons leave time to rest.

Length
8 nights
Route
Mactan, Cebu, Panglao, Bohol, Mactan, Cebu
Best time
Dec to Apr
Ideal for
First-time visitors who enjoy nature and comfortable resorts

Why you'll love it

  1. Four nights together on Panglao
  2. Private guided visit to Cebu’s historic sights
  3. Chocolate Hills and a responsible tarsier sanctuary visit
  4. Private boat trip to snorkel at Balicasag
  5. A night in Cebu before flying home

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Mactan

    Meet your private driver at Cebu airport. Check into your Mactan resort and spend the rest of the day settling in.

    • Stay: 4-5 star waterfront resort on Mactan
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 20-45 minutes

  2. Day 2

    Explore Historic Cebu

    Visit Cebu’s older streets with a private guide, including Fort San Pedro and the area around Basilica del Santo Niño. Enjoy a Filipino lunch, then return to the resort for the afternoon.

    • Stay: 4-5 star waterfront resort on Mactan
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 45-90 minutes each way into Cebu City; outing lasts 5-6h

  3. Day 3

    Beach and Pool Time

    Spend a free day at the resort beach and pool. Take your time over breakfast and choose where to have lunch, with no long drives planned.

    • Stay: 4-5 star waterfront resort on Mactan

  4. Day 4

    Take the Ferry to Bohol

    Drive to Cebu’s port and take the fast ferry to Tagbilaran. Your driver meets you in Bohol and takes you to Panglao, where you have the afternoon free.

    • Stay: 4-5 star beachfront resort on Panglao
    • Getting there: Private drive, 1-1.5h; ferry check-in, approximately 1h; scheduled fast ferry, approximately 2h; private drive, 30-45m; allow 5-6h overall

  5. Day 5

    See Bohol’s Hills and Tarsiers

    Drive inland to see the Chocolate Hills and visit the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary near Corella, keeping quiet around the animals. Have lunch by the river near Loboc, with breaks during the drive. Return to the resort for a quiet evening.

    • Stay: 4-5 star beachfront resort on Panglao
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 4-5h driving across a 7-8h outing

  6. Day 6

    Snorkel at Balicasag

    Have an early breakfast, then take a private boat to Balicasag. Snorkel in the allowed areas with an accredited local guide. Return to Panglao for lunch and a free afternoon.

    • Stay: 4-5 star beachfront resort on Panglao
    • Getting there: Private road transfer as needed; boat, approximately 30-45 minutes each way; outing lasts 4-5h

  7. Day 7

    A Free Day on Panglao

    Enjoy a full day at the resort and nearby shore, with time to read, swim and sit down for a meal. If the weather changes your boat plans, you can use today for that trip.

    • Stay: 4-5 star beachfront resort on Panglao

  8. Day 8

    Return to Mactan

    Take a daytime ferry back to Cebu, with private car rides at both ends. Have a final dinner and stay at your Mactan hotel tonight before tomorrow’s departure.

    • Stay: 4-5 star waterfront hotel on Mactan
    • Getting there: Private drive, 30-45m; ferry check-in, approximately 1h; scheduled fast ferry, approximately 2h; private drive, 1-1.5h; allow 5-6h overall

  9. Day 9

    Fly Home From Cebu

    Have breakfast before your driver takes you to Cebu airport. Book your international flights into and out of Cebu, usually with a connecting flight from India.

    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 20-45 minutes; arrive around 3h before departure

Where you'll stay

  1. 3 nights · days 1 to 34-5 star waterfront resort on Mactan
  2. 4 nights · days 4 to 74-5 star beachfront resort on Panglao
  3. 1 night · day 84-5 star waterfront hotel on Mactan

When to go

  1. Jangood time to go
  2. Febgood time to go
  3. Margood time to go
  4. Aprgood time to go
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Decgood time to go

Best from Dec to Apr. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Eight nights in 4-5 star hotels, two people sharing a room
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private airport and port transfers
  • Return tickets on scheduled fast ferries, business class where available
  • Private visit to Cebu’s historic sights with guide and lunch
  • Private Bohol countryside trip with guide, entry fees and lunch
  • Private Balicasag boat trip, permits, local guide and snorkelling equipment

Not included

  • International flights
  • Domestic flights if travelling through Manila
  • Visa or entry-document costs, if needed
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals other than those listed, and drinks
  • Optional activities, personal expenses and tips

Good to know

  • Prices start at about ₹135,000 per person, with two people sharing a room, excluding international flights. Festive dates cost more.
  • Ferries between islands run at set times and are shared with other passengers. Your vehicles are private, and rough seas can change ferry plans.
  • Balicasag limits visitor numbers, so arrange permits early. Do not touch wildlife, and stay quiet during tarsier visits.

Before you go to Philippines

Capital:
Manila
Languages:
English, Filipino
Currency:
PHP

Questions

How many days is the Cebu and Bohol With Time trip?

8 nights and 9 days: Mactan, Cebu, Panglao, Bohol, Mactan, Cebu.

How much does it cost?

From ₹1,35,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

Dec to Apr.

What is included?

Eight nights in 4-5 star hotels, two people sharing a room, Daily breakfast, Private airport and port transfers, Return tickets on scheduled fast ferries, business class where available, Private visit to Cebu’s historic sights with guide and lunch, Private Bohol countryside trip with guide, entry fees and lunch, Private Balicasag boat trip, permits, local guide and snorkelling equipment.

What is not included?

International flights, Domestic flights if travelling through Manila, Visa or entry-document costs, if needed, Travel insurance, Meals other than those listed, and drinks, Optional activities, personal expenses and tips.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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