The best travel route for El Nido, Boracay, Moalboal, Siquijor, Bohol, and Camiguin is to go:
- El Nido
- Boracay
- Moalboal
- Siquijor
- Bohol
- Camiguin
Here’s how!
🛬 Getting to El Nido
Direct Flights
✈️ Direct from Manila | 1.5 hours | (Air Swift)
via Puerto Princessa
✈️ Flight from Manila or Cebu to Puerto Princessa | 1.5 hours | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Air Asia)
🚐 Van or bus to El Nido | 5 – 6 hours | (book online)
Notes:
- Direct flights to and from El Nido are expensive, which is why a lot of travelers prefer to fly into Puerto Princessa instead.
- There are countless vans and buses going from Puerto Princessa to El Nido, it’s very easy to get on one.
- Many vans can also pick you up at your hotel in Puerto Princessa.
- If you want to see schedules or book in advance, you can book a van from the airport, the terminal, or even at your hotel here.
📋 El Nido Sample Itinerary
Sample only! See my El Nido travel guide for more info
Day 1: Tour A
Get php200 off Tour A when you book online here!
🚣 Swim and Kayak in Big Lagoon
🤿 Snorkel on Shimizu Island
🙊 Explore Secret Lagoon
🏖️ Chill or play volleyball in 7 Commandos Beach
Day 2: Explore Land Spots
🕸️ Taraw Cliff Canopy Walk and Spiderwebs (book online)
💦 Dip in Nagkalit-kalit Waterfalls
⛱️ Chill and watch the sunset in Nacpan Beach
Day 3: Tour C or Scuba Diving
Get php200 off Tour C when you book online here!
🚁 Helicopter Island
⛩️ Matinloc Shrine
🏖️ Secret Beach
🏖️ Talisay Beach
🏖️ Hidden Beach
➡️ El Nido to Boracay
Fastest Way
✈️ Direct flight from El Nido to Caticlan | 1 hour | (Air Swift)
🛺 Tricycle to Caticlan Jetty Port | 10 minutes
🛥️ Ferry to Boracay | 15 minutes
🛺 Tricycle or HoHo bus to hotel | 10 – 15 minutes
Notes:
- Only one airline flies the El Nido – Boracay route, and flights are quite expensive, which is why many prefer alternative routes.
- If you don’t want to commute from Caticlan Airport to your hotel in Boracay, you can book a van transfer here.
- There are countless tricycles waiting outside the Caticlan airport ready to take you to the port. There are countless ferries at the port ready to take you to Boracay Island. And there are countless tricycles waiting at the Boracay port to take you to your hotel. This is a very easy route to commute.
- There is a Hop-on Hop-off bus that can take you anywhere on Boracay island. Get a card here.
via Puerto Princessa to Manila or Cebu
🚐 Van or bus to Puerto Princessa Airport | 5 – 6 hours | (book online)
✈️ Flight to Manila or Cebu | 1 hour | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Air Asia)
✈️ Flight to Caticlan | 1 hour | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Air Asia)
🛺 Tricycle to Caticlan Jetty Port | 10 minutes
🛥️ Ferry to Boracay | 15 minutes
🛺 Tricycle or HoHo bus to hotel | 10 – 15 minutes
Notes:
- There are dozens of vans and buses going from El Nido to Puerto Princessa airport. You can check schedules and book online here.
- Even though there are two flights in this route, it usually comes out cheaper than flying direct to Boracay.
📋 Boracay Sample Itinerary
Sample only! See my Boracay travel guide for more info
Day 1: Explore the Island
Get a hop-on hop-off bus pass here or hire a tricycle for the day
⛱️ White Beach
⛵ Bulabog Beach
🌊 Ilig-Ilagan Beach
⛩️ Gateway Arch
🦪 Puka Shell Beach
Day 2: Water Activities
Samples only! There are a lot more activities in Boracay. Pick and choose which water activities you want to try!
🧑🚀 Helmet Diving
🛸 UFO Boat
🚤 Jet Ski
Day 3: Chill in White Beach and D’Mall
➡️ Boracay to Moalboal
Best Route
🛺 Tricycle or HoHo bus to Boracay port | 10 – 15 minutes
🛥️ Ferry to Caticlan Jetty Port | 15 minutes
🛺 Tricycle to Caticlan Airport | 5 minutes
✈️ Flight to Cebu | 1 hour | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Air Asia)
🚕 Taxi to South Bus Terminal | 30 – 45 minutes
🚌 Bus to Moalboal | 2 – 3 hours
Notes:
- If you don’t want to commute from your hotel to Caticlan airport, you can book a van transfer here.
- There are countless tricycles and ferries in these areas, so commuting is super easy.
- Boracay has a Hop-on Hop-off bus that travels the entire island. You can grab a card here.
- South Bus Terminal doesn’t have an official schedule. However, there are buses leaving for Moalboal roughly every 30 minutes.
📋 Moalboal Sample Itinerary
Sample only! See my Moalboal travel guide for more info
Day 1:
🐟 Watch the sardine run in Panagsama
🐢 Snorkel with the turtles in Panagsama
⛰️ Enjoy the view in Osmena, Kandungaw, or Casino Peak
🏖️ Chill, swim, or watch the sunset in White Beach
Day 2:
🏊 Go canyoneering in Badian
⛱️ Swim or watch the sunset at Lambug Beach
Day 3: (Oslob)
🦈 Swim with the whale sharks
💦 Visit Tumalog Falls
➡️ Moalboal (Cebu) to Siquijor
Fastest Route
🚌 Bus to Bato Port | 1.5 hours
🛥️ Ferry to Tampi | 30 minutes
🚌 Bus to Dumaguete City Port | 40 minutes
🛥️ Ferry to Siquijor | 40 minutes | (book online)
Notes:
- This route sounds complicated, but countless buses and ferries ply this route, so it’s very easy.
- If you’re okay with riding tricycles, you can also take a tricycle from Bato Port to Liloan Port. The boats from Liloan Port dock in Sibulan Port, which is closer to Dumaguete than Tampi. From Sibulan, you can also take a tricycle or bus to Dumaguete Port.
- In theory, you can do this route in less than 3 hours. However, there’s bound to be some waiting time in the ports.
- Ferries from Bato to Tampi and Liloan to Sibulan alternate in schedule. There’s a boat leaving roughly every 45 minutes (if not in Bato, it’s in Liloan). There’s no need to book ahead.
- There are lots of ferries (both slow and fast) from Dumaguete to Siquijor per day. You can check schedules and book tickets at the port, or online here.
📋 Siquijor Sample Itinerary
Sample only! See my Siquijor travel guide for more info
Day 1: Explore San Juan
🤿 Snorkel in Tubod Marine Sanctuary
🟩 Swim in the green Lugnason Falls
⛲ Relax in Capilay Spring Park
🌅 Watch the sunset in Paliton Beach
Day 2: Explore Lazi
🌳 Foot spa in the Old Balete Tree
🧙 “Witch” jump shot in Hapitanan
💦 Jump into Cambugahay Falls
🦇 Swim through the Sambulawan Underground River
⛪ Visit the Lazi Church and Convent
Day 3: Explore the Mountains
⛰️ Visit the Mt. Bandilaan view deck (tallest point in Siquijor)
🦇 Go spelunking in Cantabon Cave
🍽️ Eat in Larena Triad Coffee Shop
🦋 Visit the butterfly sanctuary
🗺️ Try to find Cangbangag Falls
➡️ Siquijor to Bohol
Fast Boat
🛥️ Siquijor Pier to Tagbilaran Pier (OceanJet) | 2 hours | (book online)
🛥️ Larena Pier to Tagbilaran Pier (Apekop) | 2 hours | (book online)
Notes:
- Those are the two fast boat companies plying this route. The difference is their departure port. Siquijor Port is usually preferred by tourists since it’s closer to San Juan (the tourist zone).
- Schedules tend to change. You can check current schedules and book online here, or you can also check OceanJet’s and Apekop’s Facebook pages for updates.
Slow Boat
🛥️ Larena Pier to Tagbilaran Pier (Lite Ferries) | 3 hours | (book online)
Notes:
- Lite Ferries is the only regular slow boat on this route. They currently leave every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 7 pm. You can check their current schedule and book online here, or visit their Facebook page.
📋 Bohol Sample Itinerary
Sample only! See my Bohol travel guide (coming soon) for more info
Day 1: Countryside Tour
Rent a motorbike and go DIY, or book an organized tour here.
🍫 Chocolate Hills
🌲Manmade Forest
🐒 Tarsier Sanctuary
🚢 Loboc River Cruise
⛪ Baclayon Church
Day 2: Island Hopping
Book anywhere in Alona Beach, or online here.
🐬 Dolphin watching area (morning only)
⛱️ Virgin Island sandbar
🐠 Snorkel in Balicasag reef
🐢 Turtle watching in Balicasag Island
Day 3: Panglao Tour
Rent a motorbike and go DIY, or book an organized tour here.
🦇 Hinagdanan Cave
⛪ Dauis Church
⛱️ Dumaluan Beach
🍦Bohol Bee Farm
➡️ Bohol to Camiguin
Best Route
🚌 Bus from Tagbilaran to Jagna | 1.5 – 2 hours
🛥️ Ferry from Jagna to Balbagon Port, Camiguin | 4 hours | (book online)
Notes:
- The ferry from Bohol to Camiguin leaves from Jagna Port, which is 1.5 hours away from Tagbilaran, and roughly 2 hours away from Panglao.
- You can ride a bus from Tagbilaran City to Jagna in the Dao Terminal.
- The ferry is run by Super Shuttle, and it leaves every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. However, it’s a good idea to check here for the latest schedule, and check Super Shuttle’s Facebook page for notices.
via Cebu City
🛥️ Ferry to Cebu | 2 hours | (book online)
🚕 Taxi to Cebu Airport | 30 – 45 minutes
✈️ Flight to Camiguin | 1 hour | (Cebu Pacific)
Notes:
- This route is more expensive and not necessarily faster than by heading to Jagna. However, it is more convenient.
- There are a lot of boats from Bohol to Cebu. My personal recommendation for tourists is OceanJet. It’s the fastest boat from Tagbilaran, which is closest to the tourist zone in Panglao.
📋 Camiguin Sample Itinerary
Sample only! See my Camiguin travel guide for more info
Day 1: Mt. Vulcan
🪜 Climb the Walkway to the Old Volcano
⛪ Check out the Guiob Old Church Ruins
✝️ Visit the Sunken Cemetery
Day 2: White Sand Islands
⛱️ Visit the White Island sandbar
🐠 Chill and snorkel on Mantigue Island
💦 Marvel at Katibawasan Falls
♨️ Relax in Ardent Hot Spring
Day 3: Springs and Waterfalls
🏊♂️ Swim in Sto. Nino Cold Spring
💦 Check out Tuasan Falls
🥤 Swim in / drink the water in Bura Soda Water Park
🌅 Watch the sunset in Tongatok Cliff
Optional: ⛰️Climb Mt. Hibok-Hibok (fit people only)
🛫 Exit From Camiguin
To Manila
✈️ Fly direct to Manila | 1.75 hours | (Sunlight Air)
via Cebu City
✈️ Fly to Cebu City | 45 minutes | (Cebu Pacific)
✈️ Fly to Manila or outside the country
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