Tour overview

This 10-day trip hops between islands in the central Philippines, for travellers aged 18 to 35, with a local leader and a group of up to sixteen. You stay nine nights in hotels, including a riverside lodge, with a few meals included.

After a city tour of Cebu you take the ferry to Bohol for stand-up paddleboard yoga on the Loboc River, a village visit and a riverside lunch, then a sunrise breakfast among the Chocolate Hills, the Can-umantad Falls and the Cadapdapan rice terraces.

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Panglao Island offers white sand and free time for diving or snorkelling. A ferry takes you on to Siquijor, an island of waterfalls, beaches and folklore, for a full-day tour.

You return to Cebu for a final night. The physical rating is low.

Trip highlights

  • A Cebu city tour (Day 2)
  • Paddleboard yoga on the Loboc River (Day 3)
  • Sunrise at the Chocolate Hills (Day 4)
  • Can-umantad Falls (Day 4)
  • Panglao Island (Days 5–6)
  • A Siquijor island tour (Day 8)

Your route

6 stops from Cebu City to Cebu City

10-day route: Cebu – Bohol – Panglao – Siquijor – Cebu
  1. Cebu City Day 1
  2. Bohol Days 2–4
  3. Chocolate Hills Day 4
  4. Panglao Island Days 5–6
  5. Siquijor Island Days 7–8
  6. Cebu City Days 9–10

Why choose this tour

Designed for 18 to 35-year-olds. Three islands by ferry.

Best suited to

  • Travellers aged 18 to 35
  • Beach lovers
  • Solo travellers
  • First-time visitors to the Philippines
Panglao Island's white beach from above

Day-by-day itinerary

10 days from Cebu, Philippines to Cebu, Philippines

  1. Day 1 · Cebu Cebu

    Welcome to the Philippines.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  2. Day 2 · Cebu, Bohol Bohol

    Cebu and the ferry to Bohol.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  3. Day 3 · Loboc River Bohol

    Paddleboard yoga.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  4. Day 4 · Chocolate Hills, Can-umantad Falls, Cadapdapan Rice Terraces Bohol

    Chocolate Hills sunrise.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  5. Day 5 · Panglao Island Panglao Island

    To Panglao.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Panglao Island Panglao Island

    A free beach day.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  7. Day 7 · Siquijor Island Siquijor Island

    Ferry to Siquijor.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  8. Day 8 · Siquijor Island Siquijor Island

    Touring Siquijor.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Lunch
  9. Day 9 · Cebu Cebu

    Back to Cebu.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  10. Day 10 · Cebu Cebu

    The trip ends.

A dramatic beach sunset in the central Philippines

Where you stay

  • Cebu (1 night) Hotel
  • Bohol (3 nights) Hotel and riverside lodge
  • Panglao Island (2 nights) Hotel
  • Siquijor Island (2 nights) Hotel
  • Cebu (1 night) Hotel

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 9 nights in hotels and a riverside lodge
  • Meals 3 breakfasts and 3 lunches
  • Inter-island ferries and private transfers
  • Cebu city tour and Loboc River paddleboard yoga
  • Chocolate Hills sunrise breakfast
  • Siquijor island tour
  • Local leader throughout

Not included

  • International flights
  • Meals not included 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 9 dinners
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
A beach with colourful boats in the central Philippines

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You are over 35
  • You want luxury resorts
  • You want most meals included
  • You want international flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 3–5 · Lunch: Days 3–4 and 8 · Dinner: none included
A beach with boats on Panglao, Bohol

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £1,195 per person, twin share, tour only. 12 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a visa for the Philippines?

No, UK citizens can visit the Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days.

Who is this trip for?

Travellers aged 18 to 35 who want a sociable, relaxed trip.

Which meals are included?

3 breakfasts and 3 lunches.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement may be available; otherwise solo travellers share with someone of the same gender.

How many people travel together?

No more than sixteen travellers, with a leader.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

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If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

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