{"product_id":"visayas-wonders-6-days-bohol-siquijor-dumaguete","title":"Visayas Wonders 6 Days | Bohol · Siquijor · Dumaguete","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Central Visayas region of the Philippines is one of the country's most rewarding and varied travel destinations — a cluster of islands where extraordinary marine life, lush tropical landscapes, ancient cultural traditions, and a handful of genuine mysteries combine to create an experience unlike anywhere else in Southeast Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePalm Tree Travel and Tours brings you a 6-day journey through three of the Visayas' most captivating destinations. Begin in Bohol, where the iconic Chocolate Hills rise above the Philippine countryside and the world's smallest primate peers out from the forest shadows. Dive into the year-round sardine run at Napaling Reef, drift down the Loboc River at lunch, and watch wild dolphins leap alongside your boat en route to Balicasag Island's spectacular marine sanctuary. Cross to Siquijor — the Philippines' most mysterious island — for a day of ancient Balete trees, traditional healers, cascading waterfalls, and a colonial convent said to be the largest in Asia. Then settle into Dumaguete, the charming \"City of Gentle People,\" for a snorkeling adventure at Apo Island where sea turtles glide through one of the most pristine marine sanctuaries in the Philippines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTOUR HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlunge into Napaling Reef and swim through a breathtaking sardine run — thousands of shimmering fish moving in perfectly synchronized formations, available year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeet the Philippine tarsier — the world's smallest primate and the national animal of the Philippines — at its forest sanctuary in Bohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarvel at the iconic Chocolate Hills viewpoint, where over 1,000 perfectly cone-shaped mounds stretch to the horizon, turning caramel-brown each dry season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrift down the tranquil Loboc River aboard a floating restaurant, enjoying a Filipino lunch and live cultural performance as the jungle riverbanks glide past\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch wild dolphins leap and spin in open water on the crossing to Balicasag Island — home to at least seven species of wild cetaceans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnorkel the Rose Coral Garden at Balicasag Island's protected marine sanctuary, where vibrant coral walls, tropical fish, and sea turtles thrive in stunning underwater clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisit the ancient Enchanted Balete Tree on Siquijor, where a mysterious spring flows beneath the roots and tiny fish nibble on your feet in the pool below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperience one of the Philippines' most fascinating living folk traditions with a visit to a local traditional healer on Siquijor Island\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisit the Lazi Convent — one of the oldest and largest convents in Asia, built from coral stone during the Spanish colonial era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwing from a rope and plunge into the crystal-clear tiered pools of Cambugahay Falls, one of Siquijor's most beloved natural attractions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnorkel the Coral Garden at Apo Island in Dumaguete — a pristine 74-hectare marine sanctuary home to 600 species of fish, 400 species of coral, and sea turtles that swim freely alongside you in the shallows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTOUR AT A GLANCE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 Days \/ 5 Nights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoute:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bohol → Siquijor → Dumaguete\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTour Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nature · Wildlife · Marine Life · Island Hopping · Culture · Waterfalls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e From USD 899 per person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S INCLUDED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional English-speaking guide and private driver throughout the tour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplimentary airport transfers on arrival (Day 1) and departure (Day 6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll inter-island ferry transfers as listed in the itinerary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdmission and conservation fees for all attractions listed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHotel accommodation (twin-sharing) for 5 nights: 2 nights in Bohol, 1 night in Siquijor, 2 nights in Dumaguete\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreakfasts on Days 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLunch included on Days 2 and 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic snorkeling equipment (mask and snorkel) during all island-hopping and marine activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll boat transportation during island-hopping days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplimentary bottled water during all vehicle and boat transfers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24\/7 support throughout the trip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S NOT INCLUDED\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel insurance — strongly recommended; purchase before departure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhilippine entry visa fees (if applicable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational airfares to and from the Philippines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal expenses: additional meals, beverages, souvenirs, laundry, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle room supplement (available on request)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional activities not listed in the itinerary (e.g., scuba diving at Apo Island or Balicasag)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTipping for guides, drivers, boat crew, and hotel staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny costs arising from force majeure events: typhoons, severe weather, or ferry disruptions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDAY 1 — ARRIVAL IN BOHOL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWelcome to Bohol — one of the most beloved islands in the Philippine archipelago! Your Palm Tree Travel and Tours representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel on Panglao Island for check-in. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Take a stroll along the shoreline, try a fresh seafood dinner at a beachside restaurant, or simply settle in and rest before the full days of adventure ahead. Overnight in Bohol\/Panglao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDAY 2 — BOHOL FULL-DAY TOUR: NAPALING REEF SARDINE RUN, LOBOC RIVER CRUISE, TARSIER SANCTUARY \u0026amp; CHOCOLATE HILLS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter breakfast, your guide collects you for one of the most varied and rewarding days of the entire trip. Begin with an early morning boat ride to Napaling Reef on the northern coast of Panglao Island for the sardine run. Unlike seasonal sardine runs found elsewhere, the sardine population at Napaling Reef is present year-round. As you slip beneath the surface, thousands of shimmering sardines move around you in perfectly synchronized formations, shifting and swirling in response to light and the movements of nearby fish. The reef also teems with vibrant corals, tropical fish, and the occasional sea turtle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt lunchtime, board a floating restaurant on the Loboc River for a leisurely cruise through one of Bohol's most beautiful waterways. A freshly prepared Filipino buffet lunch is served on board as local performers serenade you with traditional music and dance, with the dense jungle riverbanks creating a wonderful sense of seclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the afternoon, visit the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary in Corella — home to the world's smallest primate and the national animal of the Philippines. These extraordinary little creatures have enormous luminous eyes larger than their brains and can rotate their heads nearly all the way around. Observe them respectfully in the quiet shade of the sanctuary forest before heading to the Chocolate Hills viewpoint — a sweeping panorama of over 1,000 perfectly conical mounds rolling to the horizon, turning a rich chocolate-brown each dry season in one of the Philippines' most recognized and beloved natural landscapes. Return to your hotel. Overnight in Bohol\/Panglao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDAY 3 — DOLPHIN WATCHING, BALICASAG ISLAND, THEN FERRY TO SIQUIJOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAn early start after breakfast as your guide transfers you to the boat departure point for this morning's island-hopping adventure. The crossing toward Balicasag Island passes through open water home to a remarkable diversity of wild cetaceans, including spinner dolphins, spotted dolphins, and bottlenose dolphins. Keep your eyes on the sea — the morning hours are when these animals are most active. Please note that sightings are not guaranteed, as these are wild and free-roaming animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt Balicasag Island — one of the Philippines' most strictly protected marine sanctuaries — snorkel the famous Rose Coral Garden, featuring stunning coral formations teeming with parrotfish, clownfish, lionfish, and dense schools of jackfish. The turtle point on the southeastern coast offers regular encounters with sea turtles grazing in the shallow reef flat. Transfer back to Tagbilaran City in the early afternoon and board an Ocean Jet ferry for the approximately 2-hour crossing to Siquijor. Your guide will transfer you to your hotel upon arrival. Overnight in Siquijor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDAY 4 — SIQUIJOR ISLAND TOUR: CAPILAY SPRING PARK, TUBO BEACH, LUGNASON FALLS, ENCHANTED BALETE TREE, LAZI CONVENT, KAGUSUAN BEACH, CAMBUGAHAY FALLS, THEN FERRY TO DUMAGUETE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA full and fascinating day exploring one of the Philippines' most distinctive and mysterious islands. Known as the \"Island of Fire,\" Siquijor has long been associated with folk magic, traditional healing practices, and a quiet enchantment that permeates every corner of the island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBegin at Capilay Spring Park in San Juan, where a natural freshwater spring feeds a clean, tree-shaded public pool. Continue to Tubo Beach for a quiet and uncrowded stretch of sand, then head inland to Lugnason Falls — a tucked-away waterfall with a serene plunge pool that sees far fewer visitors than the island's more famous cascades, making it a genuinely tranquil spot for a cool swim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the day's most memorable stops is the Old Enchanted Balete Tree — an ancient, enormous tree draped in hundreds of hanging vines, fed by a mysterious underground spring whose source the locals cannot trace. In the pool at the tree's base, hundreds of tiny \"kissing fish\" nibble at the skin of anyone who wades in, providing a uniquely pleasant natural experience. Nearby, you may have the opportunity to visit a local mangkukulam — a traditional folk healer whose practice blends indigenous plant medicine and knowledge passed down through generations. This is a genuine encounter with a living tradition rather than a tourist performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContinue to the magnificent Lazi Convent — a coral-stone structure built during the Spanish colonial era and widely regarded as one of the oldest and largest convents in Asia. From here, head to Kagusuan Beach for a peaceful swim before ending the day at Cambugahay Falls — a three-tiered waterfall with clear, warm spring water cascading through a series of beautiful natural pools. Descend 135 steps into the lush valley below and enjoy the famous rope swings that launch visitors into the emerald pools with great joy. After the tour, board the Ocean Jet ferry for the short crossing to Dumaguete. Overnight in Dumaguete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDAY 5 — APO ISLAND: CORAL GARDEN SNORKELING WITH SEA TURTLES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter an early breakfast, your guide transfers you to Dauin Port for the boat crossing to Apo Island — one of the finest marine sanctuaries in Asia. This 74-hectare volcanic island has been carefully protected for decades, resulting in an underwater ecosystem of staggering richness: over 600 species of fish, more than 400 species of coral, and a population of sea turtles so accustomed to respectful human visitors that they swim freely alongside snorkelers without fear or disturbance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYour snorkeling session takes place at the Coral Garden — a lush, colorful reef system where sea turtles graze and drift through the coral heads, clownfish dart in and out of their anemone homes, and manta rays occasionally pass silently through the blue water beyond. After your time in the water, enjoy a freshly prepared beachside lunch on the island before spending the afternoon exploring at your own pace: walk to the viewing deck for sweeping views of the island and the Negros coastline, visit the small local community, or simply rest on the beach. Return to Dumaguete by late afternoon. Stroll the Dumaguete Boulevard, the city's beloved tree-lined baywalk, and enjoy the excellent selection of local seafood restaurants along the waterfront. Overnight in Dumaguete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDAY 6 — DEPARTURE FROM DUMAGUETE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter a final breakfast, check out of your hotel and enjoy any remaining free time in the city before your Palm Tree Travel and Tours driver transfers you to Sibulan Airport for your onward flight. It has been a truly rich six days through the heart of the Visayas, and we hope the sardines, sea turtles, chocolate hills, and enchanted trees of these extraordinary islands have left a lasting impression. Thank you for traveling with Palm Tree Travel and Tours — we look forward to welcoming you back on your next Philippine adventure. Safe travels!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Palm Tree Travel and Tours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43295828213819,"sku":null,"price":899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/9601\/2091\/files\/deb-dowd-6i1xgcTRaQI-unsplash.jpg?v=1774114111","url":"https:\/\/palmtreetravelandtours.com\/products\/visayas-wonders-6-days-bohol-siquijor-dumaguete","provider":"Palmtree Travel and Tours","version":"1.0","type":"link"}