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.
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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Historic cross planted in 1521 and the Santo Nino Basilica.
Crispy roast pig, a celebrated Cebuano specialty.
Hilltop Greek-style tribute and Chinese temple with views.
Provincial museum in a former prison, covering Cebu's history.
Jump, swim and slide down canyons to turquoise falls.
Snorkel or dive beside gentle whale sharks at dawn; choose operators that keep a respectful distance.
1,200 grass-covered mounds that turn brown in the dry season.
See the world's smallest primates in a protected forest.
Floating buffet lunch with live music along the jungle river.
White sand with dive shops, bars and seafood grills.
Marine sanctuary with turtles and drop-off reefs.
Snorkel through a swirling ball of millions of sardines.