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The Growing Philippine Tourism in Bohol

The Philippine tourism is enjoying an expanse growth as more places in the country are developing to become main tourist attractions among the local and foreign travelers alike. The Philippines is a culturally and historically rich nation and takes pride of its major attractions on nature, beaches, and historical landmarks.

The Philippine Tourist Attractions in Bohol

The Philippines is endowed with white beaches with crystal, clear and clean water that are a major attraction in different archipelagos of the country. Philippines beaches offer a tranquil respite to those who wants to enjoy a relaxed getaway closer to nature. The White beach in Boracay Island has been the center of the Philippine’s tourism with thousands of tourist visits each year. The Island of Boracay is crawling with visitors from foreign to local tourists every month.

Palawan beaches also created a distinctive beauty and attraction for being less commercialize with more preserved natural beauty to boast. Divers usually visit the place because of its known hot dive spots. Cebu beaches also provide glorious and tranquil beaches to adore.

One of the astonishing growths in the Philippine tourism is evident in Bohol. Known for its richness in cultural heritage, Bohol has its own line of tourist attractions. It has become one of the most visited places in the Visayan provinces of the Philippines. The Philippine’s Department of Tourism is promoting Bohol for its land history and natural beauty.

There are different places to visit in Bohol each with distinctive beauty and thrill. Bohol beaches are also scattered throughout the oval shape island of Bohol. It has small islets and offshore and among the popular is Panglao Island, famed for its unpolluted, clean beach waters. There are also a number of resorts in Panglao Island to accommodate the growing numbers of tourists visiting the island.

The Loboc River Cruise is becoming popular too. It is a boat ride tour along the Loboc River on a motorized floating restaurant boat with a 45-minute ride along the cool vegetations of the river. There will be a brief stop over to the Busai Falls. A seafood feast is served during the cruise.

A common stop over during a land trip cruise in the island is at the Blood Compact Site. It is the landmark where the blood compact between the Filipinos and Spaniards transpired. Another famous place to visit in Bohol is the Chocolate Hills. These are mounds of hills that look like chocolate hence the name Chocolate hills. It also offers a panoramic view to enjoy watching. Two of the highest hills have resorts to provide accommodations to the visiting tourists in the area.

The Tarsier sanctuary is another favorite destination in Bohol tours. You can see the world’s smallest primate here – the tarsiers. The antiquated Clarin Home is another place commonly included in the island tour itinerary in Bohol.

Bohol is abounding with natural beauty and cultural heritages that are well preserved and historically rich which become the main attractions in the Philippine tourism in Bohol Island.

Chocolate Hills, Philippines – Bohol Nature Tours Services

Coming To The Philippines

In coming to the Philippines, it could be an easy trip going to Manila, the capital city due to frequent flights from any countries. It could also be possible to land at the Cebu International Airport.

Tourist That Arrives In Manila Going To Bohol

At the Domestic Airport or any ticketing office in Manila, it is very simple to book a flight at the Philippine Airlines office or PAL ticketing outlets and Cebu Pacific office or ticketing outlets for flights going to Tagbilaran City, Bohol.

Airport

Tourists that arrived in Tagbilaran via the airport are being met by the representative of Bohol Nature Tour. . . The representative will be holding a Welcome note with the name/s of the guests. . . The guest then will be introduce to the tour driver. Upon loading the guests and the baggages to the car, the tour driver will then proceed to the reserved hotel or resorts either in the city of Tagbilaran or in the island of Panglao.

Pier

Tourists that arrived in Tagbilaran via the pier are being met by the representative of Bohol Nature Tour. . . The representative will be holding a Welcome note with the name/s of the guests. . . The guest then will be introduce to the tour driver. Upon loading the guests and the baggages to the car, the tour driver will then proceed to the reserved hotel or resorts either in the city of Tagbilaran or in the island of Panglao.

Tourists from Cebu has an option to arrive in Bohol via the port of Tubigon thereby easy to have the tour start in Sagbayan Peak, and the next spots are Chocolate Hills, Hanging bridge, Tarsier and the Floating Restaurant in Loboc. Later in the day to stay in any of the resorts in Panglao or hotels in Tagbilran City. Therefore, the representative from Bohol Nature Tour or Tour Guide will meet the tourist in the port of Tubigon.

City Tour

A package tour includes the Cathedral church of Tagbilarn City, the Bohol Museum, at the Malls of Tagbilaran, the City Hall of Tagbilaran and the Bohol Provincial Capitol.

Beach Tour – Panglao

Tour at the Bohol Bee Farm, the resorts at the white sand beaches in Alona Kew, Alona Tropical, Lost Horizon Resorts, ISES, Bohol Divers Resorts and the Hinagdanan Cave in Dauis and the Panglao Island Nature Resort.

Chocolate Hills Tour

A package tour that pass to the historical Blood Compact site marker at Baranggay Bool, Mansasa, The Baclayon Church and Museum in Baclayon, (first town after Tagbilaran City), Python Snake at Alburquerque, the Tarsier in Loboc, Loboc Church and Museum, Cruise at the Loboc river with the floating restaurant going to Busay water falls (served buffet lunch while cruising and with singer serenading). The Hanging bridge plus the added attraction of Buko King peeling off coconut with his bare teeth. The Man-Made-Forest (Huge Mahogany tree plantation). Butterfly Dome in Bilar. The Chocolate Hills in Carmen town.

Sagbayan Peak Tour

A package tour includes going to the Mag-aso Falls in Antiquera. It is also in Antiquera that the famous souvenir crafts and weaving are made and being displayed. It will also go to the historical site of Punta Cruz in Maribojoc town. Up until it reaches the Sagbayan Peak (another version of Chocolate Hills) facing the island of Cebu.

East Side Tour

A package tour that includes the Heritage Residence of former Senator Clarin. Passing to the beautiful ocean view surrounding the new road installed under the administration of President Gloria Arroyo. At the town of Valencia, the Badiang, water falls supplying water at the two swimming pools. Up until reaching the Roxas Park with swimming pool in Garcia Hernandez.

Bohol Landmarks/Spots

Tagbilaran City = The capital of Bohol

Bohol Museum = Located in C.P.G road under the establishment of Provincial capitol office.

Cathedral Church = Located in front of Plaza Rizal facing the provincial capitol office. Saint Joseph is the patron of the Church

City Hall = Location of the new City Hall office is in Dao district.

Provincial Capitol = Located in front of Plaza Rizal facing the Cathedral Church of Tagbilaran City.

Blood Compact = A marker of the friendship treaty between Boholano chieftain Datu Sikatuna and Spnish conquestadores Miguel Lopez de Legaspi which occurs way back in the year 1565.

Baclayon Church and Museum = Baclayon church was established in 1595 by Jesuit priests Fr. Juan De Torres and Fr. Gabriel Sanchez and in 1727 the stone church was built and considered the oldest Stone church in the Philippines.

Python Snake = Located in the town of Alburquerque.

Sen. Clarin Ancestral Residence = The ancestral residence of former Sen. Clarin located in the town of Loay.

Loboc = It is an interior town and considered one of the oldest town in Province. Founded by Jesuit priests, Fr. Juan De Torres in 1602. Distance of 24 km from the capital city of Tagbilaran and about 35 minutes travel time.

Loboc Church and Museum = Considered one of the oldest church in the province and the original paintings remain intact. Museum is located adjacent to the church and the relics, clothes, and history of the Loboc children’s choir are reserved.

Tarsier = Primate like monkey with a soft furry body and a slender limbs. It has a goggled like eyes adopted for the animal’s nocturnal lifestyle.

Loboc-Floating Restaurants = Floating restaurant which served lunch with a folk singer serenading while cruising the Loboc river going to the Busay mini water falls and passing the nature scenery and back to its dock in ii front of Loboc church

Hanging Bridge = A hanging bridge located about 1 kilometer from the main highway going to Sevilla. It is secured with a cable wires up to the other end of the canal.

Buko King = A man at the edge of the Hanging bridge peeling-off coconut with his bare teeth with a very limited time.

Man-Made-Forest = Huge mahogany plantation planted 1.5 metes apart located at the end part of Loboc and partly in the town of Bilar.

Chocolate Hills = One of the world’s wonder. Thousand cone-shaped hills of about 100 feet high with grassy covering that turn chocolate brown during dry season.

Mag-aso Falls, Antiquera = Waterfalls found in Antiquera.

Punta Cruz, Maribojoc = Old lighthouse still from Spanish occupation an still existing as it served as a navigation landmark.

Sagbayan Peak = Another version of Chocolate hills. At this site the island of Cebu is visible.

Badiang Falls, Valencia = Waterfalls that supply water into two swimming pools facing the seaside located in the town of Valencia.

Roxas Park, Garcia Hernandez = Park and swimming pool with nature scenery located in Roxas Park, Garcia Hernandez town.

Hinagdanan Cave = Cave with cold water located in Dauis.

Panglao White Sand Beaches = white and fine sand.

Panglao Island = small island connected with two bridges to the mainland of Bohol. It has two municipalities namely Dauis and the center of the island is Panglao Municipality.

Chocolate Hills Tour

Car – One up to three persons, fully air-conditioned

Inclusion:

Entrance fees at all tour spots

Meals at Loboc Floating Restaurant cruising the Loboc River

Mineral water per pax

Snacks at Clarin Ancestral Home in Loay town

1 person = P3,200 solo pax

2 persons = P1,960 per pax

3 persons = P1,544 per pax

Option: Bohol Nature Tour offers Budget Tour

>For the entire Chocolate Hills Tour 1 up to 3 pax – only Entrance Fees included in the package. Meals and snacks excluded.

P2,940

Van – Minimum of 3 up to 12 persons, fully air-conditioned

Inclusion:

Accredited Tour Guide

Entrance fees of all tour spots

Meals at Loboc Floating Restaurant cruising the Loboc River

Mineral water per pax

Snacks at Clarin Ancestral Home in Loay town

3 persons = P2,280 per pax

4 persons = P1,825 per pax

5 persons = P1,552 per pax

6 persons = P1,370 per pax

7 persons = P1,240 per pax

8 persons = P1,143 per pax

9 persons = P1,067 per pax

10 persons = P1,006 per pax

11 persons = P 956 per pax

12 persons = P 915 per pax

Option: Bohol Nature Tour offers Budget Tour

>For the entire Chocolate Hills Tour 3 up to 12 pax – Tour guide and entrance fees are included in the package. Meals and snacks are excluded.

P5,580

Coaster – Minimum of 10 up to 24 persons, fully air-conditioned

Inclusion:

Accredited Tour Guide

Entrance fees of all tour spots

Meals at Loboc Floating Restaurant cruising the Loboc River

Mineral water per pax

Snacks at Clarin Ancestral Home in Loay town

10 persons = P1,326 per pax

11 persons = P1,248 per pax

12 persons = P1,182 per pax

13 persons = P1,127 per pax

14 persons = P1,079 per pax

15 persons = P1,038 per pax

16 persons = P1,002 per pax

17 persons = P 970 per pax

18 persons = P 942 per pax

19 persons = P 916 per pax

20 persons = P 893 per pax

21 persons = P 873 per pax

22 persons = P 854 per pax

23 persons = P 837 per pax

24 persons = P 821 per pax

Option: Bohol Nature Tour offers Budget Tour

>For the entire Chocolate Hills Tour 12 up to 24 pax – Tour guide and entrance fee are included in the package. Meals and snacks are excluded.

P9,700

Bus – Minimum of 20 up to 40 persons, fully air-conditioned

Inclusion:

Accredited Tour Guide

Entrance fees of all tour spots

Meals at Loboc Floating Restaurant cruising the Loboc River

Mineral water per pax

Snacks at Clarin Ancestral Home in Loay town

20 persons = P1,175 per pax

21 persons = P1,140 per pax

22 persons = P1,110 per pax

23 persons = P1,080 per pax

24 persons = P1,055 per pax

25 persons = P1,031 per pax

26 persons = P1,010 per pax

27 persons = P 990 per pax

28 persons = P 970 per pax

29 persons = P 955 per pax

30 persons = P 936 per pax

31 persons = P 920 per pax

32 persons = P 910 per pax

33 persons = P 895 per pax

34 persons = P 880 per pax

35 persons = P 870 per pax

36 persons = P 860 per pax

37 persons = P 850 per pax

38 persons = P 840 per pax

39 persons = P 830 per pax

40 persons = P 820 per pax

Option: Bohol Nature Tour offers Budget Tour

>For the entire Chocolate Hills Tour 20 up to 40 pax – Tour guide and entrance fees are included. Meals and snacks are excluded.

P15,500