Philippines · PANGLAO AND BALICASAG ISLAND TOURS
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Here are the 15 best panglao and balicasag island tours in the Philippines: what each one costs, how long it runs, and the kind of traveller it suits. Number one is up there for a reason, but read down before you commit.
Bohol dolphin spotting and turtle snorkeling on Pamilacan Island, plus a local lunch and beach time from Panglao on an 8-hour tour.
“Ruby and the team were fantastic. We were lucky enough to see dolphins and swim with sea turtles. Just amazing! 😃👍”
Private Panglao Bohol tour with Dao market, cage-free tarsiers, Man-Made Forest, Chocolate Hills, Filipino lunch, and a waterfall swim.
“David was so knowledgeable about the area and we felt very safe with the driver. My parents are elderly and they accommodated us perfectly. Wonderful experience would definitely recommend.”
A 5-hour shared boat-and-snorkel day in Bohol with dolphin chance-sightings, Balicasag reefs, and a Virgin Island sandbar stop if running.
“L'une des pires expériences Get your guide, ils nous ont abandonné 2 heures sur l'île sans information sur le prochain bateau, uniquement un guide qui nous disait que le bateau allait bientôt arriver. puis ils ont meme abandonné des gens de notre groupe qui ont encore attendu 30 minutes supplémentaires. Aucun respect des heures de départ (30 minutes d'arrêt sur Virginie island sont devenues +1h). L'aventure est censé durer 5h, nous etions plus 8h en mer. Je ne recommande pas”
Full-day Bohol tour with Blood Compact history, Baclayon Church, Chocolate Hills, and a Loboc-Loay river cruise with lunch in a small group.
“Guide and driver excellent, was just the two of us on the tour, was only 6.5 hours not 8 hours and didn’t go to see the people make stuff and stopped at a different church. No problems with trip itself and booked in advance due to timescales. If was to do again would find local as would of been a lot cheaper”
1-hour breath-hold underwater session at Napaling Reef in Panglao, with a sardine run, the Napaling Crack, and GoPro photos for $53.
“It was an incredible experience. Our guide provided detailed explanations and showed us the spot. He also captured some fantastic pictures and videos of us. The location is breathtaking, and the underwater world is teeming with colorful fish and vibrant corals. The reef wall is simply stunning.”
Private Balicasag snorkeling from Panglao with morning dolphin spotting, extra time in the water, and a quick, crowd-smart plan.
“Very good, we saw Dolphins, lots of colourful fish and a turtle. Our guide was good. One minor disappointment was the provided lunch which was Bread, Banana, pineapple slices and water. (We had done other trips in the Philippines and provided lunch had been much better)”
Napaling Reef sardine snorkeling in Panglao with GoPro photos, life jackets for non-swimmers, and a guided 1-hour private tour for $39.
“We didn’t manage to see the sardines, but the team was very professional, and the guide took care of us while taking amazing footage!”
Private Panglao cave pool swim and quiet beach time, plus optional Bee Farm lunch and a choice of farm or mangrove walk.
“Had a great time! Alex did a fantastic job and was super flexible with timing. He was friendly, genuine and just all round great tour guide.”
Private Bohol day trip from Panglao for dolphins, Balicasag snorkeling, turtle spotting, paddle boat, and a local lunch.
“Er was eerst was miscommunicatie over de plaats van vertrek dag geweizigd werd door een congres in de streek. Dit werd rechtgezet en de extra transportkosten werden vergoed. de organisatie was heel soepel, we hebben het vertrekuur met een uur kunnen verlaten. Toch dolfijnen gespot, uur gesnorkeld en gaan zwemmen op Virgin Island. Enkele tips: oordoppen meenemen wat de boot maakt heel veel lawaai. T-shirt aandoen tijdens het snorkelen: wij waren goed verband. Laat je niet vangen aan de woekerprijzen voor een pintje tijdens de lunch: 200 pesos!”
Private Pamilacan trip from Panglao: dolphins, unlimited guided snorkeling, coral garden and turtles, plus a local seaside lunch and walk.
“it was a very nice and chill trip! the beach is beautiful, the coral is nice to swim in and the lunch was tasty”
Private morning hike from Bohol to Alicia hills, Can-umantad Falls, rice terraces, and Anda Beach with round-trip pickup.
“We chose the private ultimate tour because of the uniqueness of the places & activities and we didn't regret it. The driver was very open, friendly, sharing infos about their culture, which we really enjoyed. At every place we had our own gRead more”
Panglao IG-Jeep Tour on a colorful jeepney, with sea breezes, Hinagdanan Cave, Bee Farm snacks, and a photographer. 4 hours.
“I had such a fun and memorable experience exploring Panglao Island by this jeep tour. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Overall, this tour is a fantastic mix of culture, beautiful scenery, tasty food, and photo-ready moments— highly recommended for anyone visiting Panglao!”
Paddle the Abatan River mangrove tunnels with a small-group guide, learn local ecology, and finish with snacks in a calm setting.
“Très agréable ballade en kayak dans la mangrove, au calme. Le guide était très sympa, donne des explications à chaque arrêt et discute facilement. Le repas après était vraiment bon et en quantité suffisante. Rien à redire, bien au contraire.”
A guided 4-hour Alona Beach pub crawl on Panglao with welcome drinks at each stop, transport included, and a social crowd of international travelers.
Private Pamilacan island hopping in Bohol with dolphin watching, turtle-and-coral snorkeling, and a local lunch on white sand. 7 hours.
“A day well spent! The island tour worths it 100%, the coral reef there is phenomenal and the overall experience highly recommended.”
