Inbound Philippines travel planning

Plan Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor, Palawan and more

Cebu OK Travel is a Cebu-based private tour operator for travelers visiting the Philippines. Start with the destination or activity you care about, then use the matching tour code and booking path to request a realistic itinerary.

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Where should you start?

Use Cebu as the main operating hub for private day tours, airport transfers and connected island routes. Bohol can often be planned as a ferry day or overnight. Siquijor, Palawan, Dumaguete and northern Cebu islands normally need a multi-day plan because ferry, boat, flight, port and hotel timing matter.

There is no universal best Philippine tour. The right route depends on your travel dates, pickup area, guest ages, activity interests, pace, ferry or boat schedule and available nights.

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Philippines destinations we can help coordinate

Each destination below is connected to existing tour codes. The live booking calculator governs listed tour pricing. Custom and multi-day routes receive a written quote.

Primary operating hub

Cebu

Cebu City, Mactan, South Cebu and northern island routes for private day tours, airport transfers and multi-day planning.

Best for: First-time Philippines visitors, families, couples, private groups and guests combining several activities.

Typical planning: 1 to 7+ days

Route note: Oslob, Moalboal and Badian are different South Cebu areas with early activity windows. A multi-day plan may be more comfortable than forcing every activity into one day.

Related codes A1 , A2 , A3 , A4 , A5 , A6 , A8 , A9 , A10 , A11 , A12 , A13 , A15 , A16 , A22 , A24 , A25 , A26 , A27 , A28 , A29 , A30

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Ferry-connected island route

Bohol

Bohol countryside, Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, Loboc River, Balicasag and Panglao planning from Cebu.

Best for: Guests staying in Cebu who want a countryside day, island activities or a 2-day Bohol extension.

Typical planning: 1 to 3+ days

Route note: A Cebu day trip depends on ferry seats and the return sailing. Panglao, Balicasag and longer stays are better handled as an overnight or custom itinerary.

Related codes A7 , A14 , A21 , B9 , B10 , B11

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Overnight island planning

Siquijor

Siquijor coastal routes, Cambugahay Falls, beaches and optional Apo Island coordination from a Cebu-based team.

Best for: Slower island travel, couples, families and guests combining Cebu with Siquijor or Dumaguete.

Typical planning: 2 to 3+ days

Route note: Siquijor is not a practical ordinary day tour from Cebu. Ferry connections, port transfers and an overnight stay must be checked for the requested dates.

Related codes A19 , A21

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Custom island itinerary

Palawan

Palawan island-hopping and connected travel planning, prepared as a written quote around flights, hotels, boats and local conditions.

Best for: Guests adding Palawan to a wider Philippines trip or requesting a custom island route.

Typical planning: 3+ days

Route note: Palawan is not treated as a same-day Cebu add-on. Flights, hotel nights, boat schedules and destination-specific suppliers require custom review.

Related codes A18 , A10

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South Philippines island route

Dumaguete, Apo Island and Manjuyod

Dumaguete, Apo Island and Manjuyod planning with ferry, boat, land-transfer and overnight coordination.

Best for: Snorkelers, divers and guests combining Cebu with Negros or Siquijor.

Typical planning: 2 to 4+ days

Route note: Boat and ferry schedules, sea conditions and an overnight stay affect the route. The final itinerary is written and confirmed before payment.

Related codes A20 , A17 , A19

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Longer island routes

North Cebu islands

Kalanggaman, Camotes, Bantayan and Malapascua planning from Cebu with port transfers, boats and optional overnight stays.

Best for: Guests with additional days who want sandbars, island scenery, diving or a slower north Cebu route.

Typical planning: 2 to 4+ days

Route note: North Cebu routes are not interchangeable with South Cebu day tours. Port departure, ferry timing and overnight needs must be checked together.

Related codes A22 , A24 , A25 , A26

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Connect the itinerary

Airport and private transfers

Airport-to-hotel, airport-to-South-Cebu and private inter-area transfers that connect the guest itinerary without forcing a day tour.

Best for: Guests arriving, departing, changing hotels or connecting Cebu with another Philippine destination.

Typical planning: One-way or scheduled transfer

Route note: The correct vehicle and travel time depend on the pickup area, drop-off area, luggage, guests and requested activity schedule.

Related codes A27 , A28 , A29 , A30

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Read before you book

Planning guides by island

Cebu

Bohol and Siquijor

El Nido and arrival

2027 holidays and seasons

Plan around the real route

What we check before confirming

Time windows

Whale sharks, canyoneering, snorkeling, ferries and boats operate on different schedules. We do not promise an impossible same-day combination just because two destinations appear close on a map.

Travel days and overnights

Long-distance island routes may need an overnight, a flight, a ferry or a separate transfer day. Your written itinerary explains the route before any payment is requested.

Exact price and availability

For listed tours, use the live booking calculator for the exact date and guest mix. Custom routes, hotels, ferry arrangements, large groups and exceptions are reviewed and quoted in writing.

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Tell us your travel dates, adults, children and ages, infants, pickup and drop-off locations, preferred destinations or tour codes, and any special requests. We will match the route, ask only necessary questions and send the next step.

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