SOUTHERN BORDERS CONNECTION
Day 01 : Arrival in Tagbilaran, Bohol
Arrive Panglao Airport or Tagbilaran Port.
Meet and transfer to Bohol Beach Club.
Check-in and overnight stay.
Day 02 : Chocolate Hills - Loboc River Cruise (B/L)
Breakfast in the resort.
The tour starts with a visit of the blood compact marker, then the Baclayon church and museum. Proceed to the magnificent Chocolate Hills passing through the manmade mahogany forest and a short stop to have an eye to eye encounter with the tarsier . Onboard a motorized boat, cruise Loay/Loboc river where lunch will also be served.
Overnight at Bohol Beach Club.
Day 03 : Ferry Bohol - Dumaguete (B)
Early breakfast in the resort
Morning transfer to ferry terminal to take the trip to Dumaguete.
Arrive Dumaguete, and transfers to Hotel Essencia or similar.
Overnight accommodation.
Day 04 : Dumaguete City - Siquijor Journey (B/L)
Breakfast in the hotel
Tour Dumaguete City which dubbed as the City of Gentle People. Points and sites are Silliman University, earthen wares pottery and weaving piña cloth. Pass the welllandscaped Freedom Park, public market and Cathedral Bell Tower. Lunch at Lab-as Restaurant by the Sea.
After lunch, transfer to Dumaguete Pier for ferry to Siquijor. Transfer to Cocogrove Beach Resort.
Overnight accommodation.
Day 05 to 06 : At leisure (B)
Breakfast in the resort.
Enjoy this mystical island that is very much simple and unspoiled, comparable to Boracay when undiscovered.
Overnight accommodation.
Day 07 : Siquijor/Sumilon Island (B/D)
Breakfast in the resort.
Transfer by boat for Dumaguete. Upon arrival, short drive to take the boat to Sumilon Island. Check-in at Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort. This resort is located on tranquil waters of the southeastern tip of mainland Cebu, which remains Cebu’s best kept secret. Natural lagoon, cave, crystal clear waters, sandbar, mangroves are some of the interesting offers of the place.
Dinner and overnight accommodation
Day 08 : Whaleshark Interaction (B/D)
Breakfast in the resort.
Onto the town of Oslob, onboard a boat, swim and have a chance to a closer encounter with these friendly mammals.
Dinner and overnight stay at Bluewater Sumilon Resort.
Day 09 : Real Island Escape Experience (B/D)
Breakfast in the resort
Day at leisure. Your choice of island activities - kayaking, trekking, snorkeling or simply laze to enjoy real nature.
Dinner and overnight stay at Bluewater Sumilon Resort.
Day 10 : Kawasan Falls (B)
Breakfast in the resort.
Explore the breathtaking beauty of Kawasan Falls on this guided tour. Immerse yourself in the lush greenery as you trek through the jungle to reach the falls (optional canyoneering) Return to the hotel in the afternoon.
Overnight sta at Bluewater Sumilon.
Day 11 : Cebu City Tour
Breakfast in the resort. Check-out and transfer to Cebu City. Sightseeing tour of Cebu. Tour of Cebu City will let you trace history, from the Spanish inspired fort San Pedro to the relic cross of Magellan and the Basilica of Sto. Niño. Then drive thru oldest street onto Beverly Hills for a panoramic view of the entire city.
***Visit to Beverly Hills/Taoist Temple is not advisable for 10 persons and above
Dinner and overnight accommodation at Bluewater Maribago Resort.
Day 12 : Cebu - Manila or extension
Breakfast in the resort.
At leisure until transfer – out to Manila To connect to your International flight.
End of the Tour
Our services include :
- 2 nights with breakfast at Bohol Beach Club
- 3 nights with breakfast at Coco Grove Resort, Siquijor
- Overnight with breakfast at Unwnd Hotel or similar
- 4 nights with breakfast/dinner at Bluewater Sumilon
- 1 night with breakfast at Bluewate Maribago
- Airport/ferry terminals transfers per itinerary
- Full day Bohol Chocolate Hills with Loboc rivercruise + lunch onboard (Private land Tour and rivercruise)
- Dumaguete City tour with lunch
- Falls Tour
- Whaleshark Interaction by boat in Oslob
- Half day Cebu City Tour
- Ferry Bohol/Dumaguete/Siquijor/Dumaguete/Sumilon
- English speaking guide during the tours
Our services do not include :
- International flight
- Separate cost of airfare Manila/Tagbilaran, Dumaguete or Cebu/Manila approx US$280.00
- Other meals and services which are not indicated in the program
- Early check-in and late check-out charges from the hotels
- Personal insurance
- Expenditure of a personal nature such as incidental deposits, drinks, souvenirs, laundry & tipping etc.
Accomodation :
- 2 nights with breakfast at Bohol Beach Club
- 3 nights with breakfast at Coco Grove Resort, Siquijor
- Overnight with breakfast at Unwnd Hotel or similar
- 4 nights with breakfast/dinner at Bluewater Sumilon
- 1 night with breakfast at Bluewate Maribago
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