How to Get to Cebu City:
Easiest and fastest way to get to the Queen City of the South is through direct flights. You can check the following airlines for your references of schedules and rates: Cebu Pacific, Zest Air, Philippine Airlines, or AirPhil Express.
It is advisable to purchase plane tickets during seat sales; for me, I do not buy tickets more expensive than Php350.00. I got the Manila-Cebu and Tagbilaran-Manila tickets for Php700.00 in total.
Roaming Around the City:
One can explore Cebu City by utilizing the available public transportation. Top and more convenient choice, is renting a taxi. This is advisable for groups of 4 and above. Use your haggling skills. We got our Cebu City Tour which includes a visit to Lapu-Lapu Shrine, Fort San Pedro, and CNT Lechon for Php500.00/4 pax.
Another option is to ride the multicab. Multicab is the popular and no. 1 public transpo in Cebu City. Make sure to bring exact fare only especially if you do not know how to speak Bisaya.
The following are the Important Words you need to remember while roaming the city:
Palihug
– means Please. This is used when you’re paying and you’re sitting far from the driver; term to ask someone to get the fare from you to the driver.
Lugar Lang
– means “Para” in Tagalog. This is used to indicate to pull over to stop.
Asa
– means “Saan” in Tagalog. This term is used by the driver to ask where you are heading.
Where to Stay in Cebu:
*Sampaguita Suites JRG
Contact Info: (47) 2529978, (02) 4044784, 09228830006, 09237222123, 09178328050, 09399080373
Location: General Maxillom Avenue (Mango Avenue), Cebu City
Website: http://www.sampaguitasuites.com
*Sampaguita Suites Plaza Garcia
Contact Info: (47) 2529978, (02) 4044784, 09228830006, 09237222123, 09178328050, 09399080373
Location: Magallanes St., Cebu City (near Sto. Nino Basilica and Magellan’s Cross)
Website: http://www.sampaguitasuites.com
Where to Go/What to Do’s in Cebu City:
* Pay a visit at Basilica del Sto. Nino Church
* Take pictures of the famous Magellan’s Cross
* Get High at Skywalk and Edge Coaster Ride
At long last, I got to see the famous Magellan’s Cross. I’d been seeing this in books and postcards only. Weeheehoo!
Want to see Cebu City? Then view it from top. 🙂Getting High at Edge Coaster Ride
Where to Eat in Cebu City:
* CNT Lechon
* Casa Verde
See also: A Quick Stop at the Queen City of the South: A 1 Day Cebu City Travel Guide
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How to Get to Bohol:
From Cebu City, you can ride a ferry going to Tagbilaran. A fast ride would approximately be about an hour and a half through Ocean Jet.
Where to Stay in Bohol:
* Cherry Homes Too
Contact Info: (38) 5024049, 09088921412, 09497172333
Email Address: reservation@cherryshome.com
Website: http://www.cherryshome.com
* El Portal Inn
Contact Info: (38) 4112124, (38) 5010744, 09287591352
Email Address: elportalinn@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.elportalinn.net
Where to Go/What to Do’s in Bohol:* Visit the Blood Compact Site
* Pay a visit to Baclayon Church
* Meet Prony (the Giant Python)
* Have lunch at Loboc River Cruise
* Visit the famous Chocolate Hills.
* Play with friends at the Man-Made Forest.
* Find Tarsiers.
* Watch Dolphins.
* Snorkel/dive at Balicasag Island.
* Do island hopping.
* Experience the Adventure at EAT Danao.
Me and my friends at the famous Chocolate Hills 🙂Happiness!
Photo Ops at the Blood Compact Site
We were all required to wear Sarong inside the Baclayon Church.Remember: No shorts and mini-skirts allowed
I am really scared of snakes. So meeting Prony is not really my favorite. Tsk!
Enjoying a sumptuous lunch at Loboc River.
Our quest to meet the smallest primate in the world, Tarsier – Success!
My barkada at the Virgin Island 🙂
Lovely dolphins playing in the middle of Bohol Sea
Loving the adventure at E.A.T. Danao
Itinerary for 5 Days/4 Nights:
Here’s the Budget for this 5-Day-4-Night-Cebu-Bohol-Trip:
(Budget updated as of August 2012. Van rental fee in Bohol is Php3000-Php3500.00, budget computed for 8 pax, van is good for 10-13pax. Taxi Fares in Cebu City not included since it will depend on the destination; if cabs are utilized, 4 pax per taxi, share per pax will be around Php37-Php50.00 only)
Other Expenses (Optional):
Souvenir picture in Edge Coaster Ride and Skywalk Extreme Adventure is Php250.00/shot.
Bohol Bee Farm Ice Cream at the Buzzz Cafe (Loboc River) is Php50.00 for 2 scoops.
Donation at Tarsier Sanctuary in Carmen.
Souvenir Shirts from Cebu & Bohol will cost Php100-Php150 each.
Friendly Tips/Things to Remember/Important Info
(Whatever you might wanna call it, READ it):
* For budget travelers, don’t take cabs in front of Mactan International Airport. For cheap taxi service (metered taxi), go straight to the Exit area and cross the street. On the other side of the street, you’re going to see stairs that lead to a small white tent where you can wait for a cab. Fare should be Php200 and below only.
* Make sure to specifically tell the taxi driver to which Sampaguita Suites you are headed to. There are 2 Sampaguita Suites in Cebu. One is near Fuente Osmena (Sampaguita Suites JRG) and the other one is near Basilica de Sto. Nino. Though, both are of good quality and great value for money, do not forget to consider your itinerary. If you’re planning to do the Skywalk Extreme Adventure & Edge Coaster Ride at Crown Regency Hotel, then a dinner at Casa Verde, a stay in Sampaguita Suites JRG is recommended.
* Much better to do the Skywalk Extreme Adventure before riding the Edge Coaster. The 360-degree-night-view while you are on that Edge Coaster Ride is very captivating.
* Do not forget to pee before doing The Plunge.
* Bring waterproof/swimming shoes and goggles if you have; renting these gears for the snorkeling activity will cost Php250.00/pax.
* There’s a lot of cheap car rentals in Bohol (van or car), but I highly recommend this guy with contact number 09059691947. I forgot his exact name though because we just called him “Kuyang Masayahin”. He is very knowledgeable about Bohol, its history, secret hideaways, and stories from the locals. He is very friendly, accommodating, and is willing to make adjustments with the itinerary just for your group to enjoy your Bohol tour. He is also an instant photographer and Bohol dialect tutor at the same time. (The driver that we hired on our first day in Bohol was so snob and kept on complaining. Sure, you do not want someone who keeps on ranting while you are on a roadtrip, right?)
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