Bohol: Island Hopping

Jetlag? Shake that off in Balicasag. Here, palm trees tower in contrast with the multi-colored beach umbrellas. And the immaculate white beaches beckon, this is a piece of paradise you must have. Balicasag is your typical circular tropical island surrounded by white to crystal to deep blue gradient in your color palette. The aquamarine water hides the islands greatest spectacles: its dive sites, among the world’s best. For starters, its snorkeling sites are gorgeous and will allow you to see your first clown fish. Swim into a swarm of feeding jackfish, and gape at an occasional grumpy grouper shying its way from the party. With popularly rated dives sites around the island, one can have Divers Haven, Turtle Point, Cathedral Wall, Royal Garden and the Black Forest, just take your fill. And when you’re done with it, leave only footprints.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Alona Beach, Philippines

This is the Starting Area of the Trip

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Balicasag Reef, Philippines

The boatmen will take you to the spot where dolphins swim around the area. About 20 - 30 minutes and you'll reach the destination. Once you get close to the dolphins, the engine of the boat will be turned off, so the dolphins won't be driven away. Of course, you can't swim with them, they're too fast. Some dolphins even jumped out of the water. It was really amazing to see dolphins swimming in the wild.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Balicasag Island, Balicasag Island, Bohol Province, Visayas

After watching some dolphins, and about 20 - 30 minutes of boat ride again, We arrived in Balicasag Island. It's an island popularly know for diving and snorkeling activities. This is where Balicasag Island Dive Resort is. The island has a light tower in the middle of it. There are also places here that you can eat lunch. Immediately went snorkeling in the fish sanctuary.

The shallow area of the snorkeling spot where you can feed the fishes, is quite rocky because of the corals so you actually need to wear an aqua shoes. The tour guide will be taking you to different spots where colorful fishes can be seen.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Virgin Island, Philippines

Last stop on the tour is at "Puntod" Island, also know as Virgin Island. It is a small uninhabited crescent shaped island. From far, you might see some people that looked like walking in the water because the island also submerge a little in the water.

After some pictures and swimming, back to Alona Beach in Panglao

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Isola di Francesco, Philippines

Isola di Francesco, a mere ten-minute boat ride from Panglao proper, is a great destination for those who wish to retreat, reflect, and pray in harmony with the lapping of the waves and the chirping of the island’s resident birds.

Upon arrival, you are greeted by the welcoming arms of a huge statue of St. Pio of Pietrelcina.

A chapel was opened in the island last year and there’s a holy mass said every 23rd day of the month.

In March, Isola opened another avenue for people to get in touch with the Creator – Isola di Francesco’s Nature’s Art Museum.
And for every item that is being displayed in the museum, there is only one rule.

“Everything must be made by God. You can clean, frame, and arrange to make it presentable; but you cannot alter anything, even the color must be original,” explains Isola owner and utmost St. Pio devotee, Mr. Ramon Rodriguez.

And to everyone’s amazement, the museum is filled with items that speak of the grandeur of God and His Creation.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 9 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We will pick up any locations as long it is possible and you give us the information.

Airports

• Tagbilaran Airport, Philippines

Ports

• Bohol Panglao International Airport
• Tagbilaran City Seaport

Cancellations and refunds: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Included

• Lunch (optional- selected packages only
• Hotel/port pickup and drop-off boat ( it depends on the Location)
• Local guide
• Bottled water
• Lunch
• Entry/Admission - Alona Beach
• Entry/Admission - Virgin Island
• Entry/Admission - Balicasag Reef
• Entry/Admission - Isola di Francesco

Not Included

• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Gratuities

Facilities