Budget-Friendly Cities | Welcome to Bohol Island!
by Isaac_Green38
Apr 23, 2025
🌊 The hidden glass sea secret of the Philippines, even more worth it than the Maldives! ✨
Truly breathtaking!! This treasure island in the Philippines is a paradise for diving enthusiasts and vacation lovers alike—glass sea, Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, sardine storms… you can unlock numerous experiences in one trip, with excellent value for money!
🌟【Must-Visit Attractions】 🍫 Chocolate Hills During the dry season (February to May), 1,268 cone-shaped hills turn brown, resembling a giant chocolate array! This is a filming location for "Harry Potter," perfect for aerial photography📸 🎫 Ticket: 50 PHP ⏰ Best time: Early morning at sunrise when it’s less crowded and the light is soft
🐒 Tarsier Sanctuary The world’s smallest primate, only palm-sized! With huge, adorable eyes, remember to stay quiet and no flash photography allowed~ 🎫 Ticket: 60 PHP ⏰ Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
🐠 Balicasag Island Snorkeling One of the top ten dive spots in the Philippines! The underwater drop-off is 3,000 meters deep, where you can see sea turtles, jackfish storms, and coral reefs. Snorkeling here lets you encounter giant sea turtles 🤿 Recommended activities: drop-off diving and turtle watching
🏖️ Virgin Island A crescent-shaped white sandbar that appears at low tide, like a fairyland! You can buy freshly caught sea urchins from fishermen (20 PHP each), super fresh and sweet 📸 Photo spot: The end of the beach offers a mirror-like reflection effect
🚤 Loboc River Cruise Enjoy a Filipino buffet on a bamboo raft while admiring tropical rainforest scenery, with local band performances—a super chill experience 🎫 Ticket: 450 PHP/person
🌅【Itinerary】 Day 1: Arrival + Alona Beach • Stay near Alona Beach, evening beach walk + massage (300 PHP/hour) • Dinner with a seafood feast, garlic butter lobster highly recommended🦞 • Nightlife: Hey Jude Bar for live music
Day 2: Island hopping (Balicasag + Virgin Island) • Boat charter price: 800-1200 PHP/person • Morning dolphin watching + Balicasag snorkeling • Noon photo session at Virgin Island + eat sea urchin • Afternoon Napaling Reef to see the sardine storm
Day 3: Land tour (Chocolate Hills + Tarsier Sanctuary + Church) • Car rental cost: 2500-3000 PHP/day • Route: Chocolate Hills → Tarsier Sanctuary → Baclayon Church → Loboc River lunch • Evening visit to Bee Farm for ice cream and sunset viewing
🍴【Food Recommendations】 🦞 Alona Hidden Dream: Must-try garlic butter lobster 🍖 Gerarda's: Century-old restaurant, crispy pork knuckle is amazing 🍦 Bohol Bee Farm: Organic ice cream and flower salad 🍍 Street stalls: Fresh mango shakes and grilled bananas
🏨【Accommodation Options】 💎 Luxury: Amorita Resort (cliffside infinity pool) ¥1500+/night 🌈 Design style: Bluewater Panglao (Moroccan style) ¥600-800/night 💰 Best value: Alona Vida Beach Resort (prime location) ¥300-400/night
💡【Useful Tips】 1️⃣ Visa: Visa-free for 7 days with US/Japan/Australia/Canada/Schengen visas; otherwise, a tourist visa is required 2️⃣ Transportation: Tricycles cost 50-100 PHP per short trip; motorcycle rental 400-500 PHP/day 3️⃣ Internet: Buy Globe SIM card at the airport, 5G data plan about 200 PHP 4️⃣ Payment: Bring enough cash! Most places don’t accept cards 5️⃣ Sunscreen: Use high SPF + physical sunscreen to protect coral, avoid chemical sunscreens
Bohol Island is truly a treasure suitable to visit all year round, with clear waters, low costs, and tons of activities~ Tag your friends and plan a spontaneous island trip! 💙
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