A 5-Day Whirlwind Tour of the Philippines—Your Detailed Guide
by OliverChamberlain97
Mar 18, 2025
📝Useful information!
In my opinion, some points of the route can be combined, this will save your time, but will turn your vacation into a run. Decide what interests you more.
📍 Itinerary Overview
Day 1:
- Whale Shark Watching
- Bohol Tarsier Conservation Area
- Chocolate hills
Day 2:
- Chocolate farm
- Pangas falls
- Firefly Watching
🚩 Sightseeing Route:
Day 1.
1. VicTour's Recreational Hub
Early in the morning we go to the whale shark observation point. The place is not so popular yet and there is an opportunity to quietly watch the sharks.
2. Bohol Tarsier Conservation Area:
a) Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary
b) Bohol Tarsier Conservation Area
After watching the sharks, you can go to one of the reserves where the thrusters are kept. Be polite and don't make noise!
3. Chocolate Hills Complex
Chocolate Hills Adventure Park
Come here without rushing and spend more time, there are many entertainments in the area - quad biking, observation decks, a rope park.
Day 2.
1. Chocolate farm
Absolutely unique and interesting experience. I recommend going for half a day and taking a full tour with cooking experience. By the way, the tour can be purchased on the tripcom service.
2. Pangas falls
On the way back you can stop by the waterfall, cool off, and spend some active time.
3. Firefly Watching
There are quite a few places on the Island to watch fireflies, I personally recommend this spot - There are few tourists here, there is an opportunity to observe phytoplankton.
- Maribojoc Mangrove Firefly Watching
🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions:
- Whale shark watching
- Firefly watching
- Chocolate farm
🚇 Transportation:
The most convenient way to travel is to rent a car or motorbike. You can also always order a car with a driver.
I recommend getting around on your own, traffic on the island is predictable and safe.
📷 Photo Spots:
- Chocolate Hills - Free Viewpoint
- Chocolate Hills Complex
🍜 Local Cuisine
- Lechon
The House of Lechon
🏠 Accommodation
- Panglao Chocolate Hills Hostel & Resort
The hotel is located on Panglao Island, which is convenient to combine travel with a beach holiday.
💡 Tips
- rent a car, it will give you a lot of new emotions, plus you will be more mobile and will be able to cover more interesting places!
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