The best travel route for Bohol and Siargao is to go:
- Bohol
- Siargao
Hereβs how!
π¬ Getting to Bohol
From Manila
βοΈ Fly directly into Panglao Airport | 1 hour | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Air Asia)
via Cebu City
βοΈ Fly into Cebu City
π Taxi to Pier 1 | 30 – 45 minutes
π₯οΈ Ferry to Tagbilaran Pier | 2 hours | (book online)
Notes:
- Countless ferries ply the Cebu City to Bohol route. OceanJet is the most popular for tourists since it’s fast and docks in Tagbilaran (which is the closest to the tourist zone).
- You can book ferry tickets to Tagbilaran on the spot, but you can also book online.
π 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.
π« Chocolate Hills
π²Manmade Forest
π Tarsier Sanctuary
π’ Loboc River Cruise
βͺ Baclayon Church
Day 2: Island Hopping
Book anywhere in Alona Beach, or online here.
π¬ Dolphin watching area (morning only)
β±οΈ Virgin Island sandbar
π Snorkel in Balicasag reef
π’ Turtle watching in Balicasag Island
Day 3: Panglao Tour
Rent a motorbike and go DIY, or book an organized tour here.
π¦ Hinagdanan Cave
βͺ Dauis Church
β±οΈ Dumaluan Beach
π¦Bohol Bee Farm
β‘οΈ Bohol to Siargao
Via Cebu (flight)
π₯οΈ Ferry to Cebu City | 2 hours | (book online)
π Taxi to Cebu Airport | 30 – 45 minutes
βοΈ Flight to Sayak Airport, Siargao | 1 hour | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines)
π Van to General Luna | 45 minutes | (book online)
Notes:
- This is the fastest and easiest way to get to Siargao from Bohol.
- General Luna (the main tourist town in Siargao) is about 45 minutes away from Sayak Airport. You can get on a shared van on the spot, or book ahead here.
Via Cebu (ferry)
π₯οΈ Ferry to Cebu City | 2 hours | (book online)
π₯οΈ Ferry to Surigao City | 10 hours | (book online)
π₯οΈ Ferry to Dapa, Siargao | 1.5 hours | (book online)
πΊ Tricycle or van to General Luna | 25 minutes
Notes:
- This route is slower and cheaper, which is why many slow travelers prefer this route.
- There are two companies plying the Cebu City to Surigao City route, Starlite Ferries and Cokaliong Shipping. Starlite Ferries departs from Pier 3, while Cokaliong leaves from Pier 1.
- Both companies leave every day except Saturday. Cokaliong at 7 pm and Starlite at 9 pm. Schedules are subject to change, but you can see updated schedules and book online here.
- There are multiple ferries plying the Surigao to Dapa route. Most tourists ride the Evaristo and Sons fast craft, which leaves 3x a day. Check the schedules and book a ticket online here.
π Siargao Sample Itinerary
Sample only! See my Siargao travel guide for more info
Day 1: Explore the Island
Rent a motorbike here and go DIY, or book an organized tour here
π© Jump into the green waters of Sugba Lagoon
πͺ¨ Visit the Magpoponko Rock Pools
π¦ Jump into the Tayangban Cave Pool
π£ββοΈ Explore the Maasin River
π΄ Pictures at the Coconut Tree Viewdeck
Day 2: Island Hopping
Book a tour anywhere in General Luna or online here
β±οΈ Visit the Virgin Island sandbar
π€Ώ Snorkel and eat lunch on Daku Island
π΄ Chill on Guyam Island
Day 3: Surf and Chill
π Learn how to surf in Cloud 9 beach
π₯ Eat fruit bowls in Shaka Cafe
π Enjoy pizza in Kermit Siargao
Optional: ଳ Swim with jellyfish and explore Sohoton Cove (book online)
π« Exit From Siargao (General Luna)
Via Manila
π Van to Sayak Airport | 45 minutes | (book online)
βοΈ Flight to Manila | 2 hours | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines)
Via Cebu (flight)
π Van to Sayak Airport | 45 minutes | (book online)
βοΈ Flight to Cebu | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines)
Via Cebu (ferry)
πΊ Tricycle or van to Dapa Port | 25 minutes
π₯οΈ Ferry to Surigao City | 1.5 hours | (book online)
π₯οΈ Ferry to Cebu City | 10 hours | (book online)
π Taxi to Cebu Airport | 30 – 45 minutes
βοΈ Flight to Manila or outside the country
Notes:
- This route is slower and not that much cheaper, but many slow travelers prefer this route.
- There are two companies plying the Surigao City to Cebu City route, Starlite Ferries and Cokaliong Shipping.
- Both companies leave every day except Sunday. Starlite at 9 am and Cokaliong at 7 pm. Schedules are subject to change, but you can see updated schedules and book online here.
- There are multiple ferries plying the Dapa to Surigao route. Most tourists ride the Evaristo and Sons fast craft, which leaves 3x a day. Check the schedules and book a ticket online here.
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