The best travel route for Boracay, Bohol, Camiguin, and Siargao is to go:
- Boracay
- Bohol
- Camiguin
- Siargao
Hereβs how!
π¬ Getting to Boracay
From Manila or Cebu
βοΈ Flight to Caticlan Airport | 1 hour | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Air Asia)
πΊ Tricycle to Caticlan Jetty Port | 10 minutes
π₯οΈ Ferry to Boracay | 15 minutes
πΊ Tricycle or HoHo bus to hotel | 10 – 15 minutes
Notes:
- 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 Kalibo
βοΈ Flight to Kalibo International Airport from Manila or Incheon
π Van or bus to Caticlan Jetty Port | 1.5 – 2 hours | (book online)
π₯οΈ Ferry to Boracay | 15 minutes
πΊ Tricycle or HoHo bus to hotel | 10 – 15 minutes
Notes:
- Kalibo Airport is farther away than Caticlan Airport, but it’s bigger, has international flights, and is usually cheaper to fly into.
- There are vans and buses waiting in the airport ready to take passengers to Caticlan. You can also book ahead here.
π 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
β±οΈ White Beach
β΅ Bulabog Beach
π Ilig-Ilagan Beach
β©οΈ Gateway Arch
π¦ͺ 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!
π§βπ Helmet Diving
πͺ Parasailing
π Sunset Cruise
πΈ UFO Boat
π€ Jet Ski
ποΈ Island Hopping
Day 3: Chill in White Beach and D’Mall
β‘οΈ Boracay to Bohol
Best Route
πΊ Tricycle or HoHo bus to Boracay port | 10 – 15 minutes
π₯οΈ Ferry to Caticlan Jetty Port | 15 minutes
πΊ Tricycle to Caticlan Airport | 5 minutes
βοΈ Flight to Cebu | 1 hour | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Air Asia)
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.
Via Manila
πΊ Tricycle or HoHo bus to Boracay port | 10 – 15 minutes
π₯οΈ Ferry to Caticlan Jetty Port | 15 minutes
πΊ Tricycle to Caticlan Airport | 5 minutes
βοΈ Flight to Manila | 1 hour | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Air Asia)
βοΈ Flight to Bohol | 1 hour | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Air Asia)
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 Camiguin
Best Route
π Bus from Tagbilaran to Jagna | 1.5 – 2 hours
π₯οΈ 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
π₯οΈ Ferry to Cebu | 2 hours | (book online)
π Taxi to Cebu Airport | 30 – 45 minutes
βοΈ 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.
π Camiguin Sample Itinerary
Sample only! See my Camiguin travel guide for more info
Day 1: Mt. Vulcan
πͺ Climb the Walkway to the Old Volcano
βͺ Check out the Guiob Old Church Ruins
βοΈ Visit the Sunken Cemetery
Day 2: White Sand Islands
β±οΈ Visit the White Island sandbar
π Chill and snorkel on Mantigue Island
π¦ Marvel at Katibawasan Falls
β¨οΈ Relax in Ardent Hot Spring
Day 3: Springs and Waterfalls
πββοΈ Swim in Sto. Nino Cold Spring
π¦ Check out Tuasan Falls
π₯€ Swim in / drink the water in Bura Soda Water Park
π Watch the sunset in Tongatok Cliff
Optional: β°οΈClimb Mt. Hibok-Hibok (fit people only)
β‘οΈ Camiguin to Siargao
Via Cebu
βοΈ Flight to Cebu City | 1 hour | (Cebu Pacific)
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 route, but it can also be quite expensive because of the double flights.
- General Luna, the main tourist town of Siargao, is 45 minutes away from the airport. There are shared vans waiting to bring you there, or you can book ahead here.
Via Surigao
πΊ Tricycle to Benoni Port | 30 minutes
π₯οΈ Ferry to Balingoan Port | 1 hour
π Bus or van to Butuan City | 2.5 hours
π Bus or van to Surigao City | 3 hours
πΊ Tricycle to Surigao Port | 15 minutes
π₯οΈ Ferry to Dapa Port, Siargao | 1.5 hours | (book online)
πΊ Tricycle or van to General Luna | 25 minutes
Notes:
- This route is significantly longer and more difficult for inexperienced travelers. However, it is also cheaper than taking 2 flights to get to Siargao.
- If you’re going this route, I don’t recommend booking anything ahead since your arrival time will depend greatly on if there are any delays on the road. Plus, there are a lot of buses and ferries doing these routes, so you shouldn’t have too many problems just showing up and buying a ticket.
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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