{"id":11595,"date":"2019-05-23T16:45:17","date_gmt":"2019-05-23T08:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/?p=11595"},"modified":"2019-06-21T18:58:15","modified_gmt":"2019-06-21T10:58:15","slug":"bohol-travel-exciting-countryside-and-island-hopping-tours-await-on-the-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2019\/05\/23\/bohol-travel-exciting-countryside-and-island-hopping-tours-await-on-the-island\/","title":{"rendered":"BOHOL TRAVEL: Exciting Countryside and Island Hopping Tours Await on the Island"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"BOHOL TRAVEL | Philippine Primer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XW9F0XVTM0I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Philippines, like a treasure box, conceals a collection of gems yet to be fully discovered. From Batanes, which serves as Luzon\u2019s glittering crown, to Siargao, a tear-shaped pearl at the tip of Mindanao, the Philippines does not lack for riches known to man. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Among these islands is one patiently waiting to be rediscovered\u2013\u00a0a gold buckle at the heart of Visayas which has retained its glorious peace amid aftershocks of storms and earthquakes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is the island of <strong>Bohol<\/strong>, the 10th largest island in the Philippines with islets and municipalities carrying their own mysteries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11600\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Bohol_Bohol-Beach-Club.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Bohol_Bohol-Beach-Club.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Bohol_Bohol-Beach-Club-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Bohol_Bohol-Beach-Club-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE Bohol Beach Club<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Join Philippine Primer as we take you on a journey to divulge the great wonders of Bohol\u2013 a balm to the soul.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Tour to the Countryside<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">1. Chocolate Hills<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Carmen, Bohol<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11601\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Chocolate-Hills-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Chocolate-Hills-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Chocolate-Hills-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Chocolate-Hills-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/em><\/strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The Chocolate Hills quietly transition from green to brown in time for summer.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One thing that will always serve as an identity of Bohol in Cebu is the undying, glorious <strong>Chocolate Hills<\/strong> in <strong>Carmen<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To know more about it, you need to go to Carmen which is <strong>approximately an hour and 30 minutes away<\/strong> from <strong>Bohol-Panglao International Airport<\/strong> and <strong>approximately an hour away<\/strong> from Bohol\u2019s capital city of <strong>Tagbilaran<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11602\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Chocolate-Hills.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Chocolate-Hills.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Chocolate-Hills-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Chocolate-Hills-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Drive your way to the Chocolate Hills surrounded by all these wonders!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reaching the natural monument, you need to go up a flight of stairs consisting of exactly 214 steps to reach the viewing deck. Upon your last step up, a panoramic view of Chocolate Hills that stretch towards the towns of Sagbayan and Batuan can be seen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11603\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Chocolate-Hills_Bohol.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Chocolate-Hills_Bohol.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Chocolate-Hills_Bohol-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Chocolate-Hills_Bohol-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>People gather on the view deck to witness nature&#8217;s masterpiece.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Upon estimate, the cone-shaped hills, which resemble literal chunks of chocolate, are over 1,200 in number! <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The hills are actually covered by grass, which gives it a green color in the wet season. During the dry season, especially from late November to May, the grass dries up and gives the hills their trademark chocolate color.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Just six minutes from the Chocolate Hills viewing deck is <strong>Chocolate Hills Adventure Park (CHAP)<\/strong> for adrenaline junkies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Also Read: <a href=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2016\/03\/05\/chocolate-hills-2\/\">The Chocolate Hills in Carmen Remains a Picturesque Landmark of Bohol<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11604\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Carmen_Bohol.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Carmen_Bohol.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Carmen_Bohol-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Carmen_Bohol-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>The Rush Bike Zipline (Php 450)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Chocolate Hills Information<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><strong>Address:<\/strong> Chocolate Hills Complex, Loay Interior Road (Chocolate Hills Adventure Park), Camanayon, Brgy. Buenos Aires, Carmen, Bohol<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><strong>Operating Hours:<\/strong> 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m (CHAP); 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Chocolate Hills Complex)<br \/>\n<strong>Website:<\/strong> chocolatehillsadventurepark.com (CHAP)<br \/>\n<strong>Entrance Fee:<\/strong> CHAP- Php 60; Chocolate Hills Complex- Php 60 (Adult); Php 10 (children ages 10 &amp; below); Senior Citizen discounts apply. Please bring ID.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>2. Bohol Tarsier (Tarsier Conservation Area)<\/em><br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Bilar, Bohol<br \/>\n<\/span><\/em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11605\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Bohol-Tarsier.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Bohol-Tarsier.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Bohol-Tarsier-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Bohol-Tarsier-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Visit Bohol Tarsier to fill your knowledge of the wide-eyed tarsiers.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Bohol Tarsier <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">in <strong>Villa Aurora, Bilar, Bohol<\/strong> is one of the only few tarsier conservation areas certified by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to take care of the rare Philippine Tarsiers since July 2016.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11606\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Bohol-Tarsier-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Bohol-Tarsier-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Bohol-Tarsier-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Bohol-Tarsier-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Expect\u00a0some sleepy tarsiers when you visit during the day.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A total of 8 tarsiers can be seen at Bohol Tarsier, with others being bred in captivity. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The trees where you can find them are marked with signs that say, \u201cSilence Please,\u201d so make sure that you\u2019ll keep your voices toned down throughout the short tour, as tarsiers are usually asleep during the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Also Read: <a href=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=5351&amp;action=edit\">Bohol Tarsier Conservation Area: Peculiar Creatures and Where to Find Them<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11639\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Bohol-Tarsier_Philippine-Primer-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Bohol-Tarsier_Philippine-Primer-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Bohol-Tarsier_Philippine-Primer-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Bohol-Tarsier_Philippine-Primer-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please bear in mind that taking photos extremely close to the tarsiers are prohibited; camera flashes are also a no-no, so it is better to keep a safe distance or have your photos taken by the tour guides inside the conservation area so as to not distract the tarsiers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Bohol Tarsier Information:<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Address: <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Villa Aurora, Bilar, Bohol<strong><br \/>\nOperating Hours: <\/strong>8 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Entrance Fee:\u00a0<\/strong>Php 60 (Adult); Php 50 (Student)<br \/>\n<\/span><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><br \/>\n3. Loboc River Cruise<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong>Loboc, Bohol<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11607\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Loboc-River-Cruise-Floating-Restaurant.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Loboc-River-Cruise-Floating-Restaurant.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Loboc-River-Cruise-Floating-Restaurant-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Loboc-River-Cruise-Floating-Restaurant-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Cruise and dine together for a leisurely afternoon.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It might not be as grand as Venice&#8217;s grand canal cruise in Italy, but this long river cruise in <strong>Poblacion Ondol, Loboc<\/strong>, is one relaxing activity ideal for families who want to have a great time dining and sightseeing in Bohol. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Known as a floating diner which will tour you along the turquoise waters of one of the country\u2019s cleanest rivers, this cruise resembles that of a grand barrio fiesta with a buffet served for all to feast upon while onboard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11608\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Loboc-River-Cruise_Bohol.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Loboc-River-Cruise_Bohol.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Loboc-River-Cruise_Bohol-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Loboc-River-Cruise_Bohol-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Enjoy the buffet table!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What\u2019s more is that while on tour along the river, local musicians play novelty music, amplified by the tour\u2019s climax- a cultural celebration at the far end of the river.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Also Read: <a href=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/?p=936&amp;preview=true\">Loboc River Cruise Lets You In On A Secret: Bohol Is Simply Romantic<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11609\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Loboc-River-Cruise-cultural-performance.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Loboc-River-Cruise-cultural-performance.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Loboc-River-Cruise-cultural-performance-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Loboc-River-Cruise-cultural-performance-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Dance with some talented local artists as a welcome treat to Bohol!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So if you\u2019re up for one memorable festivity to sample the hospitality of Boholanos, be sure to ride the long cruise in Loboc, Bohol with your friends and family!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Loboc River Cruise Information<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Address: Poblacion, Ondol, Loboc, Bohol<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Operating Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Cruise Rate: Php 550 per person (inclusive of entrance fee, buffet, and maintenance &amp; security charges)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong><br \/>\n<em>4. Blood Compact Shrine<\/em><br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Tagbilaran City, Bohol<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11610\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Blood-Compact_Bohol.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Blood-Compact_Bohol.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Blood-Compact_Bohol-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Blood-Compact_Bohol-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Learn about the historic blood compact by visiting this shrine.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The\u00a0Filipino characteristic of being hospitable should never be mistaken for weakness, for while Filipinos welcome all and sundry, their trust is still earned the hard way. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is proven when Datu Sikatuna, a native chief of the Island of Bohol, preferred the act of Blood Compact or Sandugo instead of signing an agreement with General Miguel Lopez de Legaspi upon the general\u2019s expedition in 1565. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Sandugo or blood compact is the traditional equivalent of what we know now as \u201cdiplomatic relations\u201d. It is done by drawing a small cut in the arm of two opposing entities. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The blood is then placed in cups with wine. This mixture is equally divided between the two and drank to a finish in front of their subordinates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Also Read: <a href=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2017\/07\/08\/the-blood-compact-shrine-in-bohol\/\">The Blood Compact Shrine in Bohol: An Immortal Piece of Philippine History<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11611\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Shrine_Bohol.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Shrine_Bohol.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Shrine_Bohol-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Shrine_Bohol-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Raise your glasses up for years of diplomatic relations.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This historical moment is immortalized in bronze sculpture by Boholano National Artist, the late Napoleon V. Abueva. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Blood Compact Shrine Information<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><strong>Address:<\/strong> Tagbilaran East Rd., Bool District, Tagbilaran City<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><strong>Landmark:<\/strong> Ocean Suites Boutique Hotel\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong><em>5. Baclayon Church &amp; Museum<\/em><br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Baclayon, Bohol<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11612\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Baclayon-Churchs-white-painted-stone-coral-walls.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Baclayon-Churchs-white-painted-stone-coral-walls.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Baclayon-Churchs-white-painted-stone-coral-walls-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Baclayon-Churchs-white-painted-stone-coral-walls-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Baclayon Church is at its pure glory, looking like a white pearl washed from the sea.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Immaculate Concepcion Church of Baclayon, prominently known simply as Baclayon Church, is one of Bohol\u2019s greatest sacred treasures of all time. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The church\u2019s roots can be traced back to 1596, established by Father Gabriel Sanchez and Father Juan de Torres, the first Spanish Jesuit priests to set foot in Cebu.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11619\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Baclayon-Churchs-altar-and-painted-ceiling.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Baclayon-Churchs-altar-and-painted-ceiling.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Baclayon-Churchs-altar-and-painted-ceiling-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Baclayon-Churchs-altar-and-painted-ceiling-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt\">Inside, the altar and the traditional pulpit where the priest conveys his preaching stands out with designs resembling royalty.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With these in mind, it is, therefore, a necessity to tour Baclayon Church which often starts with a roundabout in its museum. The church also holds<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0masses for the public every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11620\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Baclayon-Church-ceiling-painted-by-artists-from-Manila-Zamboanga-and-Cebu.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Baclayon-Church-ceiling-painted-by-artists-from-Manila-Zamboanga-and-Cebu.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Baclayon-Church-ceiling-painted-by-artists-from-Manila-Zamboanga-and-Cebu-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Baclayon-Church-ceiling-painted-by-artists-from-Manila-Zamboanga-and-Cebu-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt\">Looking up, the ceiling, although unpreserved, was made new with a huge painting made by Filipino artists from Manila, Zamboanga, and Cebu. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For those who would want to attend the mass, do not forget to wear modest clothing and to have your voices toned down to a whisper as a sign of respect. For those wearing shorts, shawls are available inside the church.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Baclayon Church &amp; Museum Information<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Address: Bohol Circumferential Rd., Baclayon, Bohol<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Visiting\u00a0Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Museum)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Entrance Fee: Php 50 (Museum tour)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><br \/>\n<\/span><strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Tour Around Panglao Island<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong>1. Dauis Church<br \/>\n<\/strong>Dauis, Bohol<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11614\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Dauis-Church_Bohol.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Dauis-Church_Bohol.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Dauis-Church_Bohol-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Dauis-Church_Bohol-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dauis\u00a0Church showcases neo-gothic and neo-classical architecture.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Dauis Church, also known as the\u00a0Church of Our Lady of the Assumption<strong>,\u00a0<\/strong>was named a\u00a0National Historical Landmark\u00a0by the\u00a0National Historical Commission.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">It\u00a0was built in 1697 by priests of the Jesuit Order and in 1753, Fr. Joseph Nepomuceno, S.J., built a convent in the church complex which became the official residence of the Jesuits from Loboc.<\/p>\n<p>Visitors who come to the church will find it relaxing to stroll around the church complex as it provides that much-needed boost of energy. It is also noteworthy that you can view the sea from the garden at the back of the church.<\/p>\n<p>Try attending the daily morning masses at Dauis Church every 6:30 a.m. to revel at the beauty of this centuries-old masterpiece.<\/p>\n<p><em>Also Read: <a href=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2019\/04\/19\/dauis-church-in-bohol-a-national-historical-landmark-of-the-philippines\/\">Dauis Church in Bohol: A National Historical Landmark of the Philippines<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dauis Church Information<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>Circulado St., Poblacion, Dauis, Bohol<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em><strong>Visiting\u00a0Hours:<\/strong> 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>2. Hinagdanan Cave<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><em>Panglao Island, Bohol<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11613\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Entrance-to-Hinagdanan-Cave_Bohol.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Entrance-to-Hinagdanan-Cave_Bohol.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Entrance-to-Hinagdanan-Cave_Bohol-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Entrance-to-Hinagdanan-Cave_Bohol-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Entrance to Hinagdanan Cave<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Hinagdanan Cave\u00a0<\/strong>takes its name from the Cebuano word \u201chinagdanan\u201d which translates to \u201claddered\u201d. A farmer was said to have found the cave by accident.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11621\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Hinagdanan-Cave_Bohol.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Hinagdanan-Cave_Bohol.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Hinagdanan-Cave_Bohol-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Hinagdanan-Cave_Bohol-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Glorious rock formations gather inside the cave.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Inside the cave, you will find stalagmites, one of the features the cave is prominent for. You will also find a small lagoon filled with saltwater since the cave is located near the sea.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11622\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Cave-Hinagdanan_Bohol.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Cave-Hinagdanan_Bohol.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Cave-Hinagdanan_Bohol-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Cave-Hinagdanan_Bohol-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>The lagoon inside the cave reflects the rock formations inside.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">While the lagoon also has its high tide and low tide, visitors are still allowed to swim in the lagoon provided that the water is not too high during the day. Your guide, who will help you during the tour, will also inform you of the best time to visit the cave.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Also Read: <a href=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2017\/07\/09\/hinangdanan-cave-in-panglao-island-bohol\/\">Hinagdanan Cave in Dauis, Bohol is an Underground Wonder of Nature<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Hinagdanan Cave Information<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Address: <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Bingag, Dauis, Panglao Island, Bohol<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><strong>Operating Hours:<\/strong> 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><strong>Cave Tour Rates:<\/strong> <strong>Entrance Fee<\/strong> &#8211; Php 50 (adult); <strong>Swimming<\/strong> &#8211; Php 75<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong><em>3. Nova Shell Museum<\/em><br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Panglao Island, Bohol<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11615\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Nova-Shell_Bohol.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Nova-Shell_Bohol.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Nova-Shell_Bohol-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Nova-Shell_Bohol-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>If you love shells, you&#8217;ll love Mr. Hora&#8217;s collection.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Nova Shell Museum\u00a0<\/b>boasts an amazing collection of seashells that come from different parts of the world, not just in the seas of the Philippines.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The collection was founded by\u00a0<b>Mr. Quirino Hora\u00a0<\/b>who, in the pursuit of his passion for collecting shells, has two shells named after him. The shells in his collection are worth decades of exploration.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The three big clams on display, for example, are thousands of years old as you can count the age of clams in denominations of centuries.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11616\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Nova-Shell-Museum_Bohol_Philippine-Primer.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Nova-Shell-Museum_Bohol_Philippine-Primer.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Nova-Shell-Museum_Bohol_Philippine-Primer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Nova-Shell-Museum_Bohol_Philippine-Primer-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">These huge clams are eye-catching to say the least.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The museum offers guided tours where the guides will give guests a run through of the collection before taking them to the souvenir shop.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Also Read: <a href=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2019\/04\/20\/nova-shell-museum-in-panglao-bohol-one-of-the-biggest-shell-collections-in-the-world\/\">Nova Shell Museum in Panglao, Bohol: One of the Biggest Shell Collections in the World<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11617\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Nova-Souvenir_Bohol.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Nova-Souvenir_Bohol.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Nova-Souvenir_Bohol-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Nova-Souvenir_Bohol-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Don&#8217;t forget to stop by their souvenir shop, in case you want to do some shell shopping!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Nova Shell Museum Information<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><strong>Address:<\/strong> Poblacion Proper, Poblacion, Panglao Island, Bohol<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><strong>Operating Hours:<\/strong> 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><strong>Entrance Fee:<\/strong> Php 50 (Adult)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em><strong>4. Alona Beach<br \/>\n<\/strong>Panglao Island, Bohol<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11627\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Bars-and-other-restaurants-along-Alona-Beach.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Bars-and-other-restaurants-along-Alona-Beach.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Bars-and-other-restaurants-along-Alona-Beach-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Bars-and-other-restaurants-along-Alona-Beach-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Alona Beach has a dual personality of being a relaxing place by day and a party popper at night.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">On the creamy white sand of Alona Beach, you will find dive shops, restaurants, and hotels with superb beach views. Diving and snorkeling are popular activities in this area.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Also Read: <a href=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/bohol\/list-must-try-restaurants-in-bohol\/\">LIST: Must-Try Restaurants in Bohol<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">If going underwater isn&#8217;t your thing, you can also sunbathe, get a massage, or simply take a stroll as you admire the beach.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11626\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Alona-at-Night.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Alona-at-Night.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Alona-at-Night-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Alona-at-Night-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Alona Beach at night<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Nightlife at Alona Beach is also something to experience, as fire dancing can also be found here.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Alona Beach Information<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Address: <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Alona Beach, Brgy. Tawala, Panglao Island, Bohol<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Island Hopping Tour<br \/>\n<\/span><\/em><\/b><em><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Balicasag, Panglao, and Virgin Island<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Panglao Island<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11625\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Panglao-Island-Dolphin-Watching_Bohol.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Panglao-Island-Dolphin-Watching_Bohol.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Panglao-Island-Dolphin-Watching_Bohol-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Panglao-Island-Dolphin-Watching_Bohol-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE Bohol Beach Club<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">One of the\u00a0highlights of any island tour in Bohol is Panglao Island itself, where you can have the chance to meet friendly and energetic dolphins. This activity is usually the first in the tour as it is easiest to spot the dolphins early in the morning when the water is cool. Be sure to get up early as there is a greater chance of seeing the dolphins between 5 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p><em>Also Read: <a href=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2019\/04\/21\/bohol-island-hopping-a-guide-to-diving-sites-and-must-see-spots\/\">Bohol Island Hopping: A Guide to Diving Sites and Must-See Spots<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Balicasag <span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Island<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11623\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Balicasag-Island_Bohol_BBC.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Balicasag-Island_Bohol_BBC.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Balicasag-Island_Bohol_BBC-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/05\/Balicasag-Island_Bohol_BBC-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE Bohol Beach Club<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">After your encounter with the dolphins, take a 40-minute boat ride from Alona Beach to Balicasag Island. Divers and snorkelers are a common sight in the waters of\u00a0this island as the marine life is extraordinary,<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">You may choose to have lunch on the island; bring or buy your own ingredients and have them cooked on the island through a local custom called &#8220;paluto&#8221;, which costs around Php 300.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/bohol\/barwoo-in-panglao-bohol-a-tropical-asian-bistro-serving-korean-inspired-dishes\/\">Barwoo in Panglao, Bohol: A Tropical Asian Bistro Serving Korean-Inspired Dishes<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>3. Virgin Island\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10846\" src=\"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/03\/VirginIsland_05.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/03\/VirginIsland_05.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/03\/VirginIsland_05-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/03\/VirginIsland_05-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">This long stretch of white sand is Instragrammable!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">On Virgin Island, you will find one hectare of sandbar that will make you feel like you are in paradise. It is the perfect spot for your Instagram beach photos. You can also walk in the shallow beach and admire the crystal clear waters where you\u00a0may find colorful starfish.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">You may also find Isola di Francisco here, where you can relax and have a little bit of quiet time after the tour.\u00a0On the island, you\u2019ll find a small museum that displays natural objects that depict the beauty of God\u2019s creations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>How to get here<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">If you want to\u00a0check all your bucket list of things to do in Bohol, then better approach a tour provider who\u00a0will take you to these beautiful spots on the island!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">The spots featured here are included in the tours provided by <strong>Bohol Tours and Nature&#8217;s Wonder Travel &amp; Tours, Inc.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Bohol Tours and Nature\u2019s Wonder Travel &amp; Tours <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">is a tour agency in Tagbilaran City, Bohol which champions tourist satisfaction by offering services such as countryside and island hopping tours, hotel reservations, accommodation transfers, and application for tourist visas among others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">For a complete list of their itinerary, you may visit their website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.boholtourism.com.ph\">Bohol Tourism Philippines<\/a>\u00a0or check out their details below:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Details<br \/>\nAddress: 0573 N.A.J. Bldg., CPG North Ave., Tagbilaran City, Bohol<br \/>\nOperating Hours: <\/strong>9 a.m. to 5 p.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Contact Information:<\/strong>\u00a0038-422-8321 \/ 0926-750-4755<br \/>\n<strong>Website:\u00a0<\/strong>www.boholtourism.com.ph<br \/>\n<strong>E-mail Address:\u00a0<\/strong>boholtourismphilippines@gmail.com<br \/>\n<strong>Facebook:\u00a0<\/strong>www.facebook.com\/BoholTourismPhilippines<br \/>\n<strong>Instagram:\u00a0<\/strong>@boholtourismphilippines<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>A version of this appeared in Philippine Primer Japanese (Vol. 133) and English (Vol. 38) magazines.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a vacation spot that is not as crowded as Siargao or Boracay, then Bohol is just the right place for you. Visit the 10th largest island in the Philippines, the gold buckle at the heart of Visayas. 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