[2025 Baclayon Attraction] Travel Guide for Pamilacan Island (Updated Jun)

Bohol 5D4N Classic Itinerary Recommendations Day 1: Arrival + Alona Beach Relaxation - Transport: Fly to Tagbilaran Airport or take fast ferry from Cebu (OceanJet, ~2hrs) - Stay: Near Alona Beach (hotel recs below) - Activities: Afternoon: Beach stroll & massage (~₱300/hour) Evening: Live music at Hey Jude Bar with mango shake Day 2: Classic Land Tour (Chocolate Hills + Tarsier + Loboc River) - Private van: ₱2500-3000/day (group sharing available) - Route: 1. Chocolate Hills (₱50 entry): Best at sunrise for drone shots 2. Tarsier Sanctuary (₱60): Arrive before 9am to avoid crowds 3. Baclayon Church (UNESCO site): Gothic ruin photography 4. Loboc River Lunch Cruise (₱450): Buffet on bamboo raft with cultural shows Day 3: Island Hopping (Balicasag + Virgin Island) - Group tour: ₱800-1200/pax (includes snorkel gear) - Highlights: • Balicasag Wall snorkeling (90% turtle spotting chance) • Virgin Island sandbar (appears at low tide, insta-worthy) • Bring waterproof phone case, buy fresh sea urchins onboard (₱20 each) Day 4: Niche Experiences Option A: Pamilacan Island (uncrowded freediving paradise) Option B: Anda Beach (white sand + secret caves) Night: Firefly watching at Loboc River (~₱500) Day 5: Departure/Extension Optional: Oslob whale shark encounter (requires 3am start) Top Accommodation Picks Luxury | Amorita Resort | Cliff infinity pool, private beach access | ¥1500+ Boutique | Bluewater Panglao | Moroccan-themed Instagram spots | ¥600-800 Budget | Alona Vida Beach Resort | Prime location, great value | ¥300-400 Family | South Palms Resort | Coconut grove beach, kids' club | ¥900-1200 Must-Eat List 1. Seafood feast: Alona night market (try Alona Hidden Dream's garlic butter lobster) 2. Filipino cuisine: Gerarda's (century-old restaurant, crispy pata pork knuckle) 3. Viral dessert: Molly Bistro's honey-glazed banana with ice cream 4. Hidden gem: Sisa Bakeshop's local favorite coconut bread Pro Tips Transport: • Tricycles ₱50-100/short ride, private vans save money • Motorbike rental ₱400-500/day (IDP required) Internet: Globe SIM at airport (~₱200 for 5GB) Safety: • Avoid isolated beaches at night • Watch for rip currents when snorkeling Photography spots: • Chocolate Hills viewpoint side path (avoids crowds) • Virgin Island sandbar end during low tide (mirror effect) Budget Estimates (per person) Backpacker: ¥2500-3500 (hostels + public transport) Mid-range: ¥5000-6000 (4-star hotels + private tours) Luxury: ¥8000+ (private dive boats + resorts) Content Creation Ideas 1. Tarsier eye close-ups (ultimate cuteness) 2. Film traditional dances on Loboc River cruise 3. Create "Bohol Scam Alert" guide (fake eco-donations etc.)

### 📍 **3-Day, 2-Night Itinerary** **Day 1: Explore the Land** ✅ **Chocolate Hills**: 1,268 cone-shaped hills that turn "chocolate brown" in the dry season. This was a filming location for *Harry Potter*! Rent an ATV and race around for a thrilling experience! ✅ **Tarsier Sanctuary**: See the world's smallest monkey, which is active at night. Remember to keep your voice down. ✅ **Loboc River Floating Restaurant**: Cruise through the rainforest on a bamboo raft while enjoying a buffet and live music from a local band. It costs only CNY 50 per person—great value! **Day 2: Island Hopping and Diving** 🌊 **Balicasag Island**: - **Diving at Balicasag Sanctuary**: See an underwater cliff with a 3,000m drop! Spot sea turtles and sardine storms! - **Virgin Island**: A white sandbar appears at low tide. The fishermen selling sea urchins are super friendly! 🐬 **Pamilacan Island** (Highly Recommended): 90% chance of seeing wild dolphins! The coral reefs are also great for snorkeling! **Day 3: Relax on a Secret Beach** 🏖️ **Alona Beach**: White sand and coconut trees. Order a mango shake and watch the sunset in the evening. 🤿 **Napaling Reef**: A must-visit for freedivers! Jump off the 10m platform straight into the crystal-clear sea! 1. **Transportation**: Take a shared taxi from Tagbilaran Airport to Alona Beach (PHP 150 per person). 2. **Diving**: Negotiate a group rate for Balicasag. Scuba diving costs approx. CNY 200 per dive. 3. **Accommodation**: We recommend staying near Alona Beach. Hostels cost CNY 80 per night, while 5-star hotels cost CNY 500+. "Bohol is a treasure—more untouched than Boracay and more convenient than Coron!

Among the more than 7,000 islands in the Philippines, Bohol Island is one of the most diverse islands, offering exciting mountain and sea adventures‼️ 🏝️｜Basic Information Bohol Island consists of the main island, Panglao Island, and smaller islets. Most land attractions are on the main island, while the airport and beaches are on Panglao Island. 🛺｜Island Transportation There are three main modes of transport: 🔸Tutu car: The most common, fits 4 people per car, negotiate around 50P per person for trips within 8 km. 🔸Motorbike: Renting a motorbike for self-driving is very cost-effective, 300P per day. 🔸Car: Includes sedans and vans. Grab is not available on the island; for chartered cars or taxis, negotiate at a 30% discount. 🏨｜Accommodation Options The island mainly offers homestays, with some resort hotels: 🔹For full dining, entertainment, and easy sea access: stay near Alona Beach on Panglao Island, well-developed with complete facilities. ⚠️The closer to the beach, the noisier it gets. 🔹For a relaxing vacation and hotel lounging: stay near Dumaluan Beach on Panglao Island, quieter with fewer people, featuring Bohol’s most beautiful beach. 🔹For in-depth land exploration: stay near Loboc River on the main island, known as the "Amazon of the East," with fun boat rides and paddleboarding. 🤹‍♀️｜Leisure and Entertainment 1️⃣ Diving 🔺Napling Sardines: Half-day tour. You can see them just by snorkeling. From January to October, there is a stable fish storm, a miniature version of Moalboal. 🔺Lila Whale Sharks: Requires early start, half-day morning tour. You can see them from the boat and snorkel alongside them. Although fewer in number than Oslob, the distance is much closer. 2️⃣ Island Hopping Day Tour 6:30 AM dolphin watching → Pamican Island snorkeling → Balicasag Island snorkeling → Virgin Islands → Return at 4:30 PM ⚠️The sandbar at Virgin Islands only appears after the afternoon low tide, so plan to visit after 2 PM. 3️⃣ Land Day Tour 9:30 AM departure → Baclayon Church → Loboc River cruise & buffet lunch → Tarsier Sanctuary → Chocolate Hills & ATV → Return at 4:00 PM ⚠️Avoid these spots: Blood Compact Monument, Hinagdanan Cave, Butterfly Farm, Man-made Forest, Firefly watching at night. 4️⃣ Sand & Water Activities The island has four major free beaches: 🔺Alona Beach: The busiest and most commercialized, the sand is not very clean, but water activities are abundant, including parasailing, jet skiing, and banana boat rides available anytime. 🔺Dumaluan Beach: Fine white sand, well-maintained area in front of the resort hotels, perfect for relaxing. 🔺Dojio Beach: Newly opened resort, wide beach, quiet with few people. 🔺MoMo Beach: Less developed. 🍤【Food Highlights】 ✅Cebu Night Market - Lechon (roast pig) with crispy skin dipped in liver sauce 🐖 - Magical combo of mango dipped in shrimp paste (Bagoong), a fiery and icy taste sensation ❌Manila trendy restaurants (personally find them a bit pricey and lacking freshness) ✅Bohol Island Hidden Menu - "Popping Candy Coffee" at the Tarsier Café - Loboc River bamboo raft lunch, fried bananas with chili sauce 🌶️ ⚠️【Personal Tips】 ⛔️Safety first: Stay away from political areas, avoid going out alone at night ⛔️Sun protection: Start with SPF 130+ ⛔️Travel curse: Bring seasickness medicine ready

【Itinerary】📝 D-day (Cebu) 🏠: 8 Newtown Boulevard - Maribago Public Beach, take a crab bed to go diving 🤿, there are meals available on the boat - The rest of the time, just walk around, stop and stroll, experience tutuk rides, massages 💆 D-2 (Departure to Bohol) 🚢: OCEANJET (about 2 hours) The earliest timetable is available at 6:30am in the morning. For the most updated timetable, you should still go online to get the most accurate information. - After arriving in Bohol, you can take a van back to the hotel (it was more convenient for us as there were 6 of us). For the rest, you can refer to the transportation section above. - The roadside grilled chicken is delicious, and you can hang out at the beach D-3 (Whale Shark🦈-Sardine Storm🐟) Lila Whale Shark 🐳 - Depart at 5am in the morning, be sure to go early to avoid crowds 😅, lucky enough to see 4 whale sharks that day ⚠️: Flash light🙅, chemical skin care products🙅, flash light🙅, no feeding🙅, no touching🙅⚠️ Napaling Reef 🐟 - At noon, you can go to the nearby Napaling Reef Sardines Storm - There are also small caves there so you can find them and take cool photos D-4 (Balicasag Island) One of the best dive sites (2 dives) - 8am departure for island hopping and diving🤿 - You can watch the ocean waves and jack fish storms! - This is an underwater area protected by the United Nations D-5 (Pamilacan Island) (2 dives) - 8am departure for island hopping and diving🤿 - It feels similar to Balicasag 😅 D-6 (Playing around in the hotel) 🏠: Amorita Resort - I really think it's nice to spend a day here leisurely - You can walk along the beach and enjoy the resort facilities 🔅Firefly Loboc River - At night, you can experience crossing the river secretly to see fireflies and white birds sleeping 😴 D-7 - Pack your bags and say goodbye 👋 【Transportation】🚗 Cebu - Just take Grab. There are many coupons you can use. Bohol Island 1. No grab ❌ 2. You can rent a motorcycle and drive it yourself - The cost is about (200-400 pesos) per day 3. There are tutuk, within 5km, about (150-250 pesos) 4. You can also rent a van for a whole day trip (2000-3500 pesos) *It is highly recommended that you get the contact information of the locals, because you can directly call them and negotiate the price, which makes it easier to arrange the itinerary and time. ——In short, it’s better to compare the price with more people—— #YaoTogetherSeeTheWorld #YaoNotYaoTogether #PhilippinesTravelGuide #PhilippinesFreeTravel #PhilippinesItinerary #Bohol #Diving #DivingResorts #Cebu

Bohol, as a diving paradise and ecotourism destination in the Philippines, attracts tourists from all over the world with its unique natural landscapes and rich marine resources. Core Scenery and Experiences Chocolate Hills Geological Wonder Composed of 1,268 conical limestone hills ranging from 40–120m in height, the grass turns brown during the dry season, forming a "chocolate ball" landscape, which has been listed as a UNESCO Global Geopark candidate. The viewing platform is located in Carmen, and you need to climb 214 steps to reach the best viewing point. Tarsier Ecological Observation In the core protected area (Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary), you can observe the world's smallest primates up close. Adults are only 10 cm long, and their eyes are 1.6 cm in diameter. It is recommended to visit in the early morning or at dusk, when the tarsiers are most active. Recommended Marine Activities Balicasag Island Diving A world-class diving spot with a large fault, with a vertical drop of 900m, where you can see jackfish storms, sea turtle groups, and coral gardens. The snorkeling spot is only 50m from the coast, making it suitable for divers of all levels. Note that the protected area limits the flow of people to 300 per day, so it is recommended to arrive at the pier before 7:00 am. Pamilacan Island Whale Watching March–May is the best whale watching season, with short-finned pilot whales and spinner dolphins commonly seen. Local operators offer small speedboat (6–8 people) charter services, including snorkeling equipment and lunch. The journey takes approx. 1.5 hrs. Recommended Accommodation Alona Beach Resort Area Concentrated with high-end resorts such as Mithi Resort (with a private island) and Amorita Resort (cliffside pool), it is a 5-minute walk to the commercial area. Room rates in the off-season (June–October) are approx. 60% of those in the peak season. Loboc River Ecological Homestay The bamboo homestays along the river offer morning mangrove kayaking activities, and some include traditional Filipino massage services. We recommend the river view villa at Moon Fog Resort, which includes breakfast and dinner for approx. PHP 800 per person per night. Practical Travel Tips Transportation: The journey from Tagbilaran Airport to the main attractions is within 1 hr. It is recommended to charter a car (approx. PHP 2,000/day) or rent a motorcycle (PHP 400/day). Cuisine: Must-try specialties include roasted pig (Lechon), mango smoothies, and banana chocolate rolls (Turones). Season: December–May is the dry season, with seawater visibility of more than 30m; June–November has more showers but fewer tourists.