Chocolate Hills only In Bohol, Philippines.
by Jett1020
Nov 28, 2021
🔥 Must-See Highlights
1. **"Harry Potter" Magical Hills**
- **Chocolate Hills** turn cocoa-brown in dry season—1,268 cone-shaped hills create epic drone shots! Rent an ATV for movie-worthy adventure.
- **Best photo spot**: Take the right path at the viewpoint to avoid crowds.
2. **Adorable Tarsiers**
- **World’s smallest monkeys** with eyes half their face size! No flash in the sanctuary. Arrive before 9 AM for best sightings (₱60 ≈ $1).
3. **Jellyfish Island Hopping**
- **Balicasag Wall**: Snorkel along a 3,000-meter underwater cliff, 90% chance to spot turtles!
- **Virgin Island**: Crescent sandbar emerges at low tide—mirror-like reflections + fresh sea urchins ($0.15 each!).
- **Pamilacan Island**: Cruise with wild dolphins🐬 (90% success rate).
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**🚀 3D2N Itinerary**
**Day1: Land Adventures**
- AM: Chocolate Hills ATV → Tarsier Sanctuary
- PM: **Loboc River lunch cruise** (₱450 ≈ $8) with jungle views + cultural dance.
**Day2: Island Hopping**
- 6:00 AM dolphin chase → Balicasag snorkeling → Virgin Island sandbar → **Firefly river tour** (₱500 ≈ $9) at night.
**Day3: Chill or Thrill**
- Relax: **Alona Beach** sand massage + sunset mango shake🍹
- Adventure: **Napaling Reef** 10m cliff jump into crystal water!
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**🍽️ Foodie Picks**
- **Seafood**: Alona Night Market’s **garlic butter lobster** (~$14 feast).
- **Desserts**: **Bee Farm**’s flower salad + honey ice cream with cliffside views.
- **Local Bite**: Century-old **Gerarda's crispy pork knuckle**—crunch to die for!
-- **💡 Pro Tips**
- **Visa**: 7-day visa-free for US/JP/Schengen holders; else apply in advance.
- **Transport**: Direct flights to Bohol (4.5h from Chengdu) or Cebu ferry (2h).
- **Budget**:
- Budget: ¥2500 (hostels + buses)
- Comfort: ¥5000 (4-star hotels + private boat).
- **Avoid**: Fake "eco donations"! Test snorkel gear for leaks.
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> **"Cheaper than Maldives, quieter than Phuket—Bohol is Southeast Asia’s last paradise!"**
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