Philippines Trip — Apr 25 – May 7, 2026

Cebu · Bohol (Panglao) · Siquijor · Cebu  ·  13 Days · 2 Travellers

Cebu — ArrivalApr 25 · 1 night
Day 1Saturday, Apr 25Arrival & Rest
12:00 PM
Arrive Cebu — Mactan International Airport
Kolkata → Singapore → Cebu via Singapore Airlines / Scoot
1:30 PM
Check in to hotel, freshen up
Evening
Light dinner near hotel — rest early
Long travel day. Save energy for the trip ahead.
TipStay near Mactan Airport area — easy ferry access next morning to Bohol
Bohol — PanglaoApr 26–29 · 4 nights
Day 2Sunday, Apr 26Ferry + Arrive Bohol
Ferry: Cebu → Tagbilaran (Bohol) · OceanJet · ~2 hrs · Depart early morning
Afternoon
Check in at resort, Panglao — settle in
Evening
Alona Beach walk & dinner
7:30 PM
Bohol Show — Ocean Fantasy
Book tickets in advance · confirm show runs on Sundays
Day 3Monday, Apr 27Island Hopping
7:30 AM
Depart for island hopping — Balicasag Island
Sea turtles, snorkelling, coral gardens
Midday
Virgin Island — sandbar, swim, picnic lunch
Afternoon
Return, relax at resort beach
TipBook a private banca boat — more flexibility on timing vs group tours
Day 4Tuesday, Apr 28Anniversary
Morning
Slow morning — breakfast in bed or beach breakfast
Daytime
Full resort day — pool, beach, spa if available
No touring. Complete rest and together time.
Evening
Pre-arranged anniversary dinner at resort
Confirm with resort 2 weeks before — request beachside table, candles, cake or flowers
Day 5Wednesday, Apr 29Bohol City Tour
7:00 AM
Early start — Chocolate Hills (Carmen)
~1.5 hr drive from Panglao · go early to beat heat and crowds
Midday
Tarsier Sanctuary · Baclayon Church
Afternoon
Loboc River Cruise (optional) · return to Panglao
Evening
Sunset at Doljo or White Beach · dinner out
TipHire a private trike or habal-habal for the day — approx ₱1,500–2,500 for full tour
SiquijorApr 30–May 3 · 4 nights
Day 6Thursday, Apr 30Travel to Siquijor
6:00 AM
Leave resort — tricycle to Tagbilaran Pier
~45 min from Panglao · be at pier by 7:00 AM
Ferry: Tagbilaran (Bohol) → Siquijor · OceanJet · 07:30 departs · ~2 hrs · Arrive ~09:30
9:30 AM
Arrive Siquijor Port · check in to resort
Coco Grove or chosen resort in San Juan area
Afternoon
Paliton Beach — relax, settle in
One of Siquijor's most beautiful beaches · ideal for a gentle first afternoon
NoteNo beach morning in Bohol on this day — the 07:30 ferry requires a 6:00 AM resort departure
Day 7Friday, May 1Wife's Birthday
Morning
Paliton Beach — sunrise, swim, relaxed start
Afternoon
Free time — spa, hammock, pool
Evening
Pre-arranged birthday dinner at resort
Confirm with Coco Grove 2 weeks prior · request special setup — cake, decoration, sunset view table
Day 8Saturday, May 2Nature Day
Morning
Cambugahay Falls — swim in turquoise pools
Go early before tour groups arrive · rope swing available
Midday
Balete Tree — ancient tree with fish spa
Afternoon
Return to resort · beach or pool time
Evening
Dinner at local San Juan restaurant
Day 9Sunday, May 3Island Tour
Morning
Siquijor island circumnavigation by scooter or trike
Hire for the day · approx ₱800–1,200 for motorbike rental
Midday
Salagdoong Beach — cliff jumping, snorkelling
Afternoon
Lazi Church & Convent · leisurely return
Evening
Final Siquijor sunset at Paliton · farewell dinner
TipPack and check out luggage tonight — early ferry departure tomorrow morning
Cebu — FinaleMay 4–7 · 3 nights
Day 10Monday, May 4Travel to Cebu
7:30 AM
Tricycle to Siquijor Port
Ferry: Siquijor → Tagbilaran → Cebu · OceanJet · 08:20 departs · ~4.5 hrs · Arrive Cebu ~1:00 PM
1:30 PM
Check in to Cebu hotel · freshen up
Stay near Mactan area for easy airport access on May 7
Evening
Explore Cebu — IT Park, dinner at Larsian BBQ or local favourite
Day 11Tuesday, May 5Mactan Island Hopping
7:00 AM
Hotel pickup for island hopping tour
9:00 AM
Depart Maribago Wharf — 3-island tour
Hilutungan, Caohagan, Nalusuan · snorkelling, BBQ lunch included
4:00 PM
Return · rest at hotel
Evening
Dinner at Mactan or Cebu City — seafood recommended
BookBook in advance via Klook or direct with Cebu Island Tours — fills up fast in peak season
Day 12Wednesday, May 6Cebu City Explore
Morning
Magellan's Cross · Basilica del Santo Niño
Midday
Colon Street · lunch at local Cebuano restaurant
Try lechon, puso (hanging rice), sutukil
Afternoon
Fort San Pedro · Heritage of Cebu Monument
Evening
Farewell dinner — splurge on a good restaurant
Last night of the trip — make it count
TipPack tonight — airport departure is 12 PM tomorrow, so be ready by 9:30 AM
Day 13Thursday, May 7Departure
9:30 AM
Check out · transfer to Mactan Airport
Flight: Cebu → Singapore → Kolkata · 12:00 PM departure · Singapore Airlines / Scoot
Afternoon
En route home — 13 days well spent
Philippines Trip · Apr 25 – May 7, 2026 · Cebu · Bohol · Siquijor