BOHOL TRAVEL GUIDE: Top Tours And 3 Most Popular Things To Do

May 15, 2023

BOHOL TRAVEL GUIDE: Top Tours and 3 Most Popular Things To Do

The way the island of Bohol has captured my water and adventure spirits was never a surprise to me at all. I knew the moment I set foot on the island that it would be one of my favorite islands, along with Siquijor, Siargao, Cebu, and Coron.

Bohol is a top-tier destination for beach bums, thrill-seekers, and it’s a freediver’s paradise.

This ultimate Bohol travel guide is for people who enjoy adventure both on land and underwater, and love chilling out or going extreme. I stayed in Bohol for over a week, and then I never stopped coming back. It’s like a craving that I couldn’t get out of my system, no matter what. Bohol is always on top of my list whenever someone asks me about my favorite province in the Philippines.

This guide is best for first-timers, but if you want to visit again, this can be helpful too.

TOP 3 MOST RECOMMENDED TOURS IN BOHOL

Before I visited Bohol back in 2022, I had already researched the things that I wanted to do – listed down all tourist attractions and read other people’s blogs to get an idea of the itinerary and budget.

I am recommending the 3 most booked tours in Bohol, depending on your level of adventurous spirit.

COUNTRYSIDE TOUR --- The Best Land Tour in Bohol

The “Countryside Tour” is Bohol’s most recommended and highly popular tour. If you visit Panglao Bohol for the first time, you’d get a lot of offers to do this tour.

The typical Bohol countryside tour will take you to the popular Bohol inland attractions

What I did was book a private countryside tour when I went to Bohol for the first time. It includes a car at my own disposal, a driver who was also a guide. It was so convenient and saved a lot of time. He managed the full itinerary for me, and it was the best.

Here are some of the beautiful places in Bohol that you can expect to see on a Bohol Countryside tour:

CHOCOLATE HILLS
BOHOL TARSIER CONSERVATION AREA
BILAR MANMADE FOREST
LOBOC ZIPLINE
BACLAYON CHURCH
BLOOD COMPACT SHRINE
BILAR BOHOL ENCHANTED
SHIPHAUS
APRONIANA GIFT SHOP
BOHOL LEMUR BUTTERFLY PARK
LOBOC RIVER CRUISE

Optional tourist spots that you can add if you want an extra jampacked itinerary.

BOHOL MIRROR OF THE WORLD
HINAGDANAN CAVE

Read the full details, itinerary, and expenses of the Bohol Countryside tour through the link below.

DANAO ADVENTURE PARK --- A Must-try Extreme Adventure in Bohol

Danao Adventure Park is a must-visit for thrill-seeking tourists. It is where the longest and tallest zipline in the Philippines is found. It has the deepest free-fall adrenaline activity as well. Not for faint-hearted people, but definitely for anybody who loves to go extreme.

Located in Barangay Magtangtang, Danao Adventure Park is a 2-hour drive from Panglao. Here are some activities that I did in Danao Adventure Park.

Here are the activities you can do in Danao Adventure Park:

THRILL RIDES

The Plunge: A 200-meter free-fall with a pendulum swing.
Suislide: A 480-meter zip line with speeds up to 60 km/h.
Sky Ride (Cable Car): Provides an aerial view of the park.
Giant Swing: An extreme ride for those looking for a thrill.
DAPZipBike: A ride that offers aerial views of the park from a height of 200 feet

Other adventures

Kayaking: Enjoy a ride on the water.
Caving: Explore underground cave systems.
Wall Climbing: A great way to test your climbing skills.
Rappelling with Root Climbing: An activity that involves rappelling and climbing roots.

FREEDIVING IN BOHOL --- The Best Dive Spots in Bohol

Freediving in Bohol is such a dream! I had proudly checked it off my bucket list, and now, it’s one of my highly recommended destinations for other freedivers out there.

The underwater environment and landscapes of Panglao, Bohol is beyond breathtaking, and it has A LOT to offer — a wreck, sea turtle sanctuary, sardines run, abundant marine life, gentle sea creatures, and an out-of-this-world dive point.

Up until this writing, I’m still in awe just by looking at my underwater photos. I post freediving videos on TikTok, too.

I know I haven’t explored everything yet. I might add more to this list if I can dive more spots, but here are the best dive spots to freedive in Bohol.

NAPALING CRACK – Most famous spot in Panglao, Bohol for all types of divers. This is where you can experience the popular Sardines run.
BALICASAG ISLAND – Home of the turtle sanctuary, school of jacks, and a wide variety of underwater life creatures.
BOHOL PLANE WRECK – no longer exists as of 2025.
LILA WHALESHARK – under rehabilitation as of 2025.
#FREEDIVING – A good side trip spot when you visit Lila Whaleshark.
ESTACA REEF – A reef spot for me near the Virgin Island, yet under rehabilitation as of 2025.

On the list are the most popular ones. Most of it can be enjoyed by beginner to expert freedivers. You don’t need to be certified to dive on these spots, but tourism has highly suggested booking a certified freediver (also a local guide) to safely guide you.

If you’d like to know more, I have written down a dive guide about freediving in Bohol. There are tips, my exact dive days itinerary, and budget, so you can plan your freediving trip accordingly.

BOHOL JETSKI & WAKEBOARDING - A Must Try Experience in Tagbilaran Sea (Optional)

I found an amazing new activity in Bohol on TikTok, and before it would blow up like crazy, I had to try it myself. My first jetski moment was in Dakak Park and Beach Resort. It was an incredible experience, but this was more amazing and breathtaking.

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It’s like living the Fifty Shades Freed experience to jets ki the Tagbilaran sea in the most beautiful time of the day — sunset. If you’re staying in Panglao, then you really have to purposely add it to your itinerary.

It’s located in Tagbilaran in a beautiful Becca Cafe x Bistro. I highly suggest booking a session during sunset, then you can have your dinner at the cafe after. There’s also a steakhouse in front of the cafe if you want other options.

For bookings, message Bohol Wakeboarding on Instagram or TikTok.

WHERE TO STAY IN PANGLAO BOHOL

I have been in and out of Panglao, Bohol, multiple times. As a solo female traveler, I love staying in a hostel, but sometimes I want an entire private room to myself. So my choices in accommodation depend on my mood. But whenever I go, Abraham Bohol is my top choice.

ABRAHAM BOHOL - Best Hostel in Panglao, Bohol for Solo Female Traveler

This hostel is my top favorite accommodation in Panglao, Bohol. It’s only a 10-minute drive from the Bohol-Panglao International Airport and a 15-minute walk from the famous Alona beach.

For other options, these are the other hostels and resorts that I stayed in when I visited Panglao, Bohol.

MOON FOOLS HOSTEL – A budget hostel near Alona Beach. Has all-female, all-male, and mixed dormitories with free light breakfast.
MAD MONKEY HOSTEL – If you like to be with a lot of foreign tourists, then book this.
CAPTAIN’S LODGE – Located near Alona Beach.
ULTRA MINT DIVE RESORT – It’s one of the many Chinese-owned resorts. Has a dormitory type for all females, but a bit expensive.
BOHOL CATTLEYA RESORT – Mid luxury resort near Alona beach and restaurant establishments.

WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK IN PANGLAO BOHOL

I have so many recommendations as I have been visiting Panglao, Bohol, quite often. I suggest that you bookmark this blog post and check it from time to time for updates to this list.

Here are some of the popular dining spots — restaurants, coffee shops, snack bars, & hangout places, that a lot of first-time visitors want to dine in. Most are popular on the gram.