Getting there and around, the Chocolate Hills and tarsier sanctuaries, diving Panglao, and the money details that matter in Bohol.
Tagbilaran is served by direct flights from Manila and Cebu, and by fast ferries from Cebu City that cross in around two hours. Most international travelers route through either hub; ferries are the scenic and often cheaper option from Cebu.
The classic Bohol day is a private car or van tour linking the Chocolate Hills, a tarsier sanctuary, the Loboc River and the heritage churches of the interior. Scooter rental suits confident riders staying several days, while tricycles and habal-habal cover short hops around Panglao.
The Chocolate Hills' viewing decks, a legitimate tarsier sanctuary, and the Loboc River cruise form the classic inland triangle. On the coast, Alona Beach anchors diving and snorkeling trips to Balicasag Island's marine sanctuary.
ATMs concentrate in Tagbilaran and on Panglao, so carry cash into the interior where card payments are rare. Mobile coverage is good in the towns and patchy in the hills, and tours are best arranged a day ahead through your accommodation.
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Plan Your Bohol TripFast ferries run from Cebu City's pier to Tagbilaran, taking roughly two hours, with several sailings a day. Direct flights between Cebu and Bohol also exist if you prefer to fly.
No, but a car-and-driver day tour is the easiest way to link the hills with the tarsier sanctuary and river cruise in one day. Independent travelers can hire a scooter and drive the same route themselves.
Visit an established sanctuary such as the one near Corella or the Tarsier Conservation Area, where viewing follows welfare rules. Avoid roadside attractions that handle the animals.
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