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When to go to Cebu & Bohol

Whale sharks, Chocolate Hills and the Philippines' best dive sites.

Cebu and Bohol combine canyoneering at Kawasan Falls, swimming with whale sharks in Oslob, tarsiers, the Chocolate Hills and nearby Panglao beaches. Visit December to May.

Month by month

Best: January, February, March, April, May, June
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Avoid Poor OK Good Excellent Peak

Worth avoiding: September, October.

How long to stay

5–7 days is the sweet spot.

Flight time

About 22h from the US East Coast, 15h from Europe, 6h from South Asia.

Good to know

  • Choose ethical whale shark operators and avoid touching.
  • Ferries link Cebu City and Bohol hourly.
  • Rent a driver or scooter for Bohol's inland sights.
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