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Balicasag Island and Bohol water activities from Cebu

A private 2-day Bohol water trip from Cebu. Day one is the business class ferry and about 4 hours of island hopping from Panglao: Balicasag snorkeling and turtle watching, Virgin Island and Pamilacan. Firefly watching in the evening is an add-on. Day two is a second water morning with your guide, or the Bohol countryside route, before the ferry back. Round-trip ferry tickets are included. For the Chocolate Hills and Loboc River lunch cruise, see the Bohol countryside day tour.

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Popular searchBalicasag Island tour from Cebu
Tour stylePrivate direct booking
PaymentPHP 500 after confirmation
SupportWhatsApp / LINE / Instagram
Private vehicle always Clean vehicles, no foul smell, guaranteed Free cancellation up to 24h Reservation fee PHP 500 per guest per tour day (up to PHP 5,000), after confirmation WhatsApp / LINE staff support No OTA commission markup

Why this tour wins direct

Balicasag reef and Bohol sea activities with your own driver and guide.

A one-day Bohol trip is built around the countryside and rarely leaves time for the water. Two days with a Panglao overnight gives Balicasag and the other sea activities their own mornings.

Snorkelers who want clear reef water Guests with two days to spare Couples and small families

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What Balicasag offers

Balicasag is a small island off Panglao with a protected reef. Snorkeling depends on the boat schedule, sea conditions and local permit rules.

The two days

Day one is the ferry from Cebu, about 4 hours of island hopping from Panglao, lunch and a Panglao hotel stay. Firefly watching is an add-on. Day two is a second water morning, or the Bohol countryside tour with ATV and zipline add-ons, then the ferry back to Cebu. Dolphin watching leaves Panglao at 5:00 AM.

Hotel not included

Your Panglao hotel is not part of the package, so you choose the stay and budget you like. We can suggest areas near the boat pier.

Route options

Choose the private plan that fits your group

2D1N Bohol Signature Package

Round-trip ferry tickets, Panglao overnight, Balicasag snorkeling and turtle watching, other Bohol water activities when conditions allow, with firefly watching available as an add-on.

From PHP 14,250 per person for 4 guests

Best for guests who want Bohol without rushing the ferry schedule. Hotel not included.

Add-ons

Add-ons for your day

Start from the base tour and add what you want. Prices are per person unless marked flat, and the total updates as you pick. Stops that do not fit together in one day are blocked on the booking page.

firefly watching in Panglao

Firefly watching at a river in Panglao after dark, starting about 5:00 PM. Subject to conditions. Price is per guest.

PHP 500 per person

Bohol countryside tour on day 2

Replaces the day 2 island hopping with the Bohol countryside route: Tarsier Sanctuary, Loboc River lunch cruise and Chocolate Hills. Priced in writing before you pay.

Custom quote

Chocolate Hills ATV ride

ATV ride near the Chocolate Hills. Minimum age 7 years.

PHP 1,700 per person

Zipline adventure

Zipline stop on the countryside route. Minimum age 7 years.

PHP 900 per person

Bike zipline adventure

Bike zipline (also called sky bike) in the Chocolate Hills area. Minimum age 7 years.

PHP 900 per person

dolphin watching (5:00 AM boat from Panglao)

Dolphin watching is offered only together with the Bohol island hopping tour, never as a separate tour. It starts with a 5:00 AM boat departure from Panglao on day 2. Sightings are natural and not guaranteed. Subject to sea conditions. Price is per guest.

PHP 500 per person
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Discover Scuba Diving in Panglao

Try scuba for the first time with a certified instructor in Panglao on an island-hopping day 2. No experience needed. Price is per guest and covers the guided dive and equipment.

PHP 3,500 per person

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Sample timing

Private itinerary overview

Day 1, 5:00 AM

Cebu hotel pickup and transfer to Pier 1. If your hotel offers breakfast, ask the reception the night before to pack your breakfast, because you leave before breakfast opens. Eat it in the car or on the ferry.

Day 1, 6:00 AM

Fast ferry from Cebu City to Tagbilaran in business class seats, about 2 to 2.5 hours. Tickets and terminal fees are included.

Day 1, 8:30 AM

Arrive in Tagbilaran, meet your Bohol driver and guide, and travel to Panglao. Luggage is stored before the boat.

Day 1, 9:30 AM

Island hopping by boat from Panglao, about 4 hours: Balicasag Island snorkeling and turtle watching, Virgin Island sandbar, and Pamilacan Island. Dolphin watching is added only when you select or request it, and then the boat leaves Panglao at 5:00 AM on day 2. Subject to boat schedule, sea conditions and local permit rules.

Day 1, 1:30 PM

Lunch in Panglao (included), then hotel check-in at the property check-in time.

Day 1, 2:30 PM

Rest and free time at the hotel.

Included planning advantages

  • Private vehicle and route coordination for your group
  • Written confirmation before reservation fee payment
  • Fast WhatsApp, LINE, and Instagram backup contact
  • English, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese support on request
  • Digital waiver link connected to your booking ID

Why travelers choose direct

  • Quote confirmed before reservation fee payment
  • Private route planning instead of a fixed group schedule
  • Multilingual support for key traveler markets
  • Fast direct messaging when tour timing matters

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Answers before you book

Is Balicasag Island included?

Yes. Island hopping from Panglao is included, about 4 hours with Balicasag Island snorkeling, Virgin Island and Pamilacan Island, subject to the boat schedule, sea conditions and local permit rules.

Are ferry tickets included?

Yes. Round-trip business class ferry tickets between Cebu and Bohol are included. We need the first name, last name, age and gender of each traveler for the tickets.

Is the Panglao hotel included?

No. You book your own hotel, and we recommend, assist and coordinate it. We can book it for you when the hotel payment is sent with your tour reservation payment.

Can I book dolphin watching by itself?

No. Dolphin watching is only offered as an add-on to the Bohol island hopping tour, never as a separate tour. The boat leaves Panglao at 5:00 AM on day 2.

Can I do Balicasag in one day?

Not comfortably. The ferry takes most of the morning each way, so the 2-day plan gives the water activities their own time.

What can I add to Bohol Balicasag Island and Water Activities Private Tour and what does it cost?

Choose add-ons on the booking page and the total updates as you pick. firefly watching in Panglao PHP 500 per person, Chocolate Hills ATV ride PHP 1,700 per person, Zipline adventure PHP 900 per person, Bike zipline adventure PHP 900 per person, dolphin watching (5:00 AM boat from Panglao) PHP 500 per person, Discover Scuba Diving in Panglao PHP 3,500 per person.

What is included in the Bohol 2-day package?

Round-trip business class ferry tickets and terminal fees, about 4 hours of island hopping from Panglao (Balicasag Island, Virgin Island and Pamilacan Island), and lunch on both days are included. Add-ons per guest: firefly watching PHP 500, dolphin watching PHP 500 (5:00 AM boat) and Panglao scuba PHP 3,500. On a Bohol countryside day 2, ATV and zipline are the add-ons. Your Panglao hotel is not included, and you book your own hotel. The Chocolate Hills, tarsier sanctuary and Loboc River lunch cruise are part of the Bohol countryside day tour.

What time is pickup on Bohol Balicasag Island and Water Activities Private Tour, and how long is the day?

The planned pickup is Day 1, 5:00 AM from your hotel, and the day lasts about 2 days recommended including the drives. Pickup from outside Cebu City can start earlier, and we confirm your exact time in writing. Please be in the lobby 10 minutes early. If you change hotel, tell us at least one day before.

How active is Bohol Balicasag Island and Water Activities Private Tour, and what should I wear or bring?

Activity level: easy to moderate. Bring swimwear, towel, dry bag, light clothes, sun protection, valid id, extra cash. Wear clothes you do not mind getting wet. Tell us the ages of children and any health condition, and we confirm the day suits everyone before you pay.

Is lunch included on Bohol Balicasag Island and Water Activities Private Tour?

Yes. Lunch on both days and 1 round of drinks per guest. Breakfast and other meals are not included, and drinks beyond the free bottled water are at your own expense.

How long is Bohol Balicasag Island and Water Activities Private Tour?

Bohol Balicasag Island and Water Activities Private Tour takes approximately 2 days recommended, including hotel pickup and drop-off from Cebu, Panglao, or Tagbilaran. Exact timing depends on your date, group size, and selected add-ons, the confirmed schedule is sent in your written quote.

Where does Bohol Balicasag Island and Water Activities Private Tour depart from?

Hotel or accommodation pickup is arranged from Cebu, Panglao, or Tagbilaran. Enter your hotel name or meeting point in the booking form and the team confirms the exact pickup time after availability is checked.

Is this tour private?

Yes. Your vehicle, driver and guide are for your group only, all day, with no other passengers. Ferries, river cruises and public activity sites are shared with other visitors.

When do I pay?

Nothing is paid until we confirm your date, pickup time and final total in writing. Then you pay the reservation fee (PHP 500 per guest per tour day, maximum PHP 5,000). It is part of the price, not extra. You pay the balance in cash on tour day. For example, 4 guests on one tour day pay PHP 2,000 to reserve, and the rest on the day. Payment options: GoTyme, BPI transfer or PayPal (PayPal adds 5%).

Can I cancel or reschedule?

Free cancellation and free rescheduling are available up to 24 hours before the activity. Late cancellations and no-shows keep the reservation fee and any supplier costs already paid for your group. If we cancel for weather, safety or a government order, you choose a full refund or a free reschedule. If only one activity cannot run, we offer a replacement activity or a refund of that part, and our team sends you the final refund amount in writing before anything is settled. For this tour, the return ferry tickets are bought for your date and cannot be refunded once issued, so their cost stays with a cancelled booking.

How fast will I receive confirmation?

Most requests receive a staff reply within the same day. Urgent and same-week bookings are handled fastest through WhatsApp or LINE, usually within a few hours. We reply in writing with availability, pickup time and the final total. Only after that do you pay the reservation fee, and we confirm the booking again in writing.

Is a hotel included in the price?

Hotels are not part of our tour prices. You book your own hotel, and we recommend, assist and coordinate it. We can also book a hotel on your behalf when the hotel payment is sent together with your tour reservation payment.

What is the pickup arrangement?

Hotel or accommodation pickup and drop-off are included. The pickup time depends on the tour and on where you stay, and the first tour day time is stated in the written reply. Please be in the lobby 10 minutes early. If you change hotel, tell us at least one day before.

How much does Bohol Balicasag Island and Water Activities Private Tour cost?

Bohol Balicasag Island and Water Activities Private Tour starts from PHP 14,250/person (based on 4 paying guests) per person. The price drops as your group grows. The written quote we send is the final price. Transport, guide, entrance and environmental fees, equipment and any lunch listed are all in the price. You pay extra only for optional add-ons you choose, meals not listed, tips and personal purchases.

Is there an age or fitness requirement?

Many Cebu tours can be adapted, but no activity is suitable for every age or ability. Staff check current operator rules, ages, swimming confidence, mobility, relevant health information, and conditions before confirming a recommendation.

What should I bring?

Sun protection, comfortable clothes, a change of clothes if swimming, reef-safe sunscreen for water activities, cash in pesos for meals not listed, tips and souvenirs, and any personal medications. Each guest gets 1 free bottled water per day. Full packing details are sent in your confirmation.

What happens if the weather is bad on our tour day?

If weather makes the tour unsafe or the destination inaccessible, the tour is rescheduled at no charge or fully refunded. Staff monitor conditions and notify you the evening before if there is any concern. Whale shark and island hopping tours are the most weather-dependent. Ferry tickets already issued for your date cannot be refunded, so their cost is deducted from any refund.

Do you have guides who speak Japanese or Korean?

A Japanese, Korean or Chinese-speaking guide is available as an add-on at PHP 2,000 per guide per tour day, subject to guide availability. Tick it on the booking form or mention it on WhatsApp or LINE when checking availability. English-speaking guides are standard.

Which hotels and areas do you pick up from in Cebu?

Hotel or accommodation pickup is included from Cebu City, Mactan Island (Lapu-Lapu), Mandaue, Talisay and most resort areas, at no extra charge. Enter your hotel name in the booking form. Pickup from farther areas starts earlier, and we tell you the exact time in writing.

Can I request a custom itinerary or combine two tours?

Yes. Add stops from the add-on list on the booking page, or message the team on WhatsApp or LINE with your preferred destinations and dates for a custom route. Some stops cannot share one day, for example Kawasan and Moalboal on an Oslob day, and we plan a second day for them.

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