March has always been our
time to travel. It’s the start of the
summer and its Neo’s Mama and Papa’s anniversary month. We need to celebrate. And we do it by traveling to create memories.
Sometime last June 2015,
Cebu Pacific had an online sale and we grabbed cheap airfare tickets to
Tagbilaran. Since we were so busy due to
work, planning our Bohol getaway took a back seat. It was only early March that we were able to
book our hotel and tours.
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Someone’s traveling again.
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Our itinerary was 4 days/3 nights stay. And it goes something like
this:
1st
Day: After lunch travel from Manila to
Tagbilaran. We arrived at Tagbilaran
airport around 3PM. We then walked
100meters and reached Marcelina’s Guesthouse.
We booked it for our last stay in Bohol.
After which, we hailed a tricycle that brought us to Panglao. We haggled and were offered Php200 for almost
an hour ride to Panglao.
Some
websites says tricycle drivers asked for Php500 from Tagbilaran to
Panglao. So how did we get a lower rate?
(1) We walked 100 meters away from the airport and (2) my mom is a Cebuana and
I can converse well in the Cebuano dialect which is the same dialect they use
in Bohol. And pronto! They think we are locals! J
We offered Php50 additional tip to the driver though.
Upon arrival at Panglao, we
checked in at our Panglao resort, Bohol Divers Resort. After dropping our things at the room
assigned to us, we changed our clothes and explored Alona Beach, Panglao
Island. We were offered a lot of times
to try Island Hopping. We begged off
after knowing that the boat ride will take some 1hour to an island. Neo will not be able to endure that
long. We spend our afternoon just
savoring the view of Panglao.
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Aw…the beach…
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2nd
Day:
Our second day was solely devoted to the beach. We swam the whole morning and walked back and
forth Alona Beach the whole afternoon. It
was such a wonderful relaxing day.
3rd
Day:
Our third day was dedicated in touring the city. I searched about this and found some blogs
suggesting a do-it-yourself commute to save money. May I counter-suggest that you don’t do this
and use the van-for-hires that offer city tours? It may cost more but will save you a lot of
time.
In one day we were able to go tour (1) Bohol Bee Farm, (2) Hinagdanan Cave, (3) Dauis Church, (4) Blood Compact [old site], (5) Baclayon Church, (6) Bohol Wildlife Park, (7) Blood Compact [real site], (8) Loboc River tour and lunch, (9) Tarsier Conservatory, (10) Habitat Bohol, (11) Chocolate Hills, (12) took some photos of The ShipHaus, (13) Bilar Manmade Forest, and lastly (14) Bamboo Hanging Bridge. This van-for-hire fetched us from Panglao, toured us the whole day, and brought us to Tagbilaran. Very convenient and very sulit!
In one day we were able to go tour (1) Bohol Bee Farm, (2) Hinagdanan Cave, (3) Dauis Church, (4) Blood Compact [old site], (5) Baclayon Church, (6) Bohol Wildlife Park, (7) Blood Compact [real site], (8) Loboc River tour and lunch, (9) Tarsier Conservatory, (10) Habitat Bohol, (11) Chocolate Hills, (12) took some photos of The ShipHaus, (13) Bilar Manmade Forest, and lastly (14) Bamboo Hanging Bridge. This van-for-hire fetched us from Panglao, toured us the whole day, and brought us to Tagbilaran. Very convenient and very sulit!
It was only 6PM when we were brought to Marcelina’s Guesthouse. We then opted to go to the mall/market area. Toured quite a bit, ate dinner, and then went back to the guesthouse to rest.
4th
Day: It’s an early flight back to Manila for
us. But since we were billeted some
100meters away from the airport, there is no need to rush and wake up too
early. Bye, bye Bohol! We had a great time!
That sums up our Bohol 2016
itinerary. Hope it helps you when you
plan to go to Bohol! J
Panglao is one the nicest beach I've been to! Sexy ni mommy! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, sis! :)
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