Bohol Island Hopping – Snorkeling and Nature

Upon arrival in Tagbilaran, transfer to Anda - home to Amun Ini Resort. After lunch at the resort, spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the house reef that exists just a few feet from the resort. This reef is known for its clear, blue water and huge diversity of soft corals. The reef is located right in front of the resort and you can easily spend the entire afternoon admiring the corals and fish that reside here. Overnight at Amun Ini Resort.

After breakfast, depart for Snapper’s Cave, a snorkel site near the resort. Huge channels are carved into the reef system and each channel has a variety of hard and soft corals along the walls. In the afternoon, a short boat ride takes you to a different snorkel site called Sanctuary. In contrast to the house reef, this area is covered with hard corals. Huge stands of branching and table corals can be found here, each with its own compliment of colorful fish. Overnight at Amun Ini Resort.

In the morning, visit the beautiful islands of Lamanok and explore them via paddleboat. In the afternoon, head to Lumayag reef for the opportunity to snorkel amongst shallow hard and soft coral gardens. Overnight at Amun Ini Resort.

After breakfast, bid goodbye to the resort and head into the heart of Bohol Island. Upon arrival, head to the Philippine Tarsier Foundation in the town of Corella, which serves as a refuge for the smallest primate in the world, the tarsier. Proceed to Baclayon and make a short stop at the historical Blood Compact site, where Spain’s Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Datu Sikatuna, a native chieftain, sealed their friendship with a symbolic drink. In Baclayon, visit a centuries-old stone church that houses a museum containing a collection of religious art, ecclesiastical vestments, as well as librettos of church music inscribed in Latin on animal skins. Continue with the tour, passing by Bilar man- made forest, a thick undergrowth of towering mahogany trees grown on the fringes of the highway leading to the Chocolate Hills, the country’s geological wonder. From a distance, these hills look like huge candy drops that change in color with the season, and are aptly named ‘chocolate’ when the hill grasses turn deep brown in summer. Hike up to the viewpoint for a bird’s eye view of the surrounding area before moving on to Loboc River where a cruise downstream on a floating restaurant is made more enjoyable with a delectable lunch served on board. After lunch, make your way to Panglao Island for your extension stay or flight to Manila.

A 25-hectare islet off the mainland of Panglao that is famous for its dive sites is Balicasag Island. The island is accessible by a 35-minute boat ride from the mainland. Crystal clear blue waters ideal for snorkeling greet each visitor as he nears the island, with underwater formations and tropical fishes visible from as low as two feet deep. Tour the island on foot and visit the village. Lunch at the island’s resort.

Day at leisure. Enjoy your stay and visit nearby Alona Beach walking distance a head.

Transfer to Panglao airport or continue to your next destination.