If you leave Cebu without enjoying its hidden gems in the north, then you definitely didn’t travel enough. Bantayan, for one, offers a peaceful and laidback experience. This North Cebu tour is packed with adventures on every day to ensure you get the most of what North Cebu has to offer.
You'll spend five days discovering all the famous beaches and attraction in North Cebu and why it is so popular. You'll be visiting three incredible neighbouring islands, Bantayan, Malapascua and Kalanggaman Island with awesome viewpoints and breathtaking white sand beaches. Swim with vibrant marine life on the island and shipwrecks.If you leave Cebu without enjoying its hidden gems in the north, then you definitely didn’t travel enough. Bantayan, for one, offers a peaceful and laidback experience. This North Cebu tour is packed with adventures on every day to ensure you get the most of what North Cebu has to offer.
You'll spend five days discovering all the famous beaches and attraction in North Cebu and why it is so popular. You'll be visiting three incredible neighbouring islands, Bantayan, Malapascua and Kalanggaman Island with awesome viewpoints and breathtaking white sand beaches. Swim with vibrant marine life on the island and shipwrecks.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Your Cebu Tour Starts in Bantayan Island
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Start your trip by exploring the hidden gems in the north. You will take a ferry ride to the island of Bantayan, which offers a peaceful and laidback experience. Beach bum in Paradise Beach’s long stretch of powdery white sand on its shores. Fill your camera with beautiful pictures at Mangrove Ecopark and Butterfly Garden. Then, visit the island’s local bamboo workshop and have your name engraved in one of the products.
Accommodation
Anika Island Resort★3 star
Activities
Santa Fe Butterfly Garden
Obo-ob Mangrove Garden
Bantayan Bamboo Innovation Workshop
Ogtong Cave
German Ruins Santa Fe
Paradise Beach
Kota Beach
Transportations
Private Driver from Cebu City to Hagnaya Port
Ferry from Hagnaya Port to Bantayan Island
Meals
Lunch
Destinations
Santa Fe
Bantayan
Consolacion
Day 2
Hilantagaan Island and Virgin Island
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On this day you will spend some time in true Filipino tropical paradise. You will take a boat to visit the two small islands just off of the southern tip of Bantayan: Hilantagaan Island and Virgin Island. Offering pristine waters and fine white sand, they are the perfect place to relax and spend some time adventuring. In the afternoon you will take a ferry back to Cebu and then travel to the island of Malapascua.
Accommodation
Malapascua Budget Inn★2 star
Activities
Bantayan Island Hopping
Transportations
Boat from Virgin Island to Santa Fe
Ferry from Santa Fe to Hagnaya Port
Private Driver from Hagnaya Port to Maya New Roro Port - Malapascua Ferry
Boat from Maya New Roro Port to Malapascua Island
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Santa Fe
Central Visayas
Daanbantayan
Day 3
Malapascua Island Hopping
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On this day you will take an island-hopping tour around the nearby sites from Malapascua. This day will be full of sun, sea and adventure! You will start by visiting the underwater magic in Coral Garden and then you will get a chance to snorkel or dive at an old Japanese warship. Later, spend some time lounging on the beach and visit some interesting rock formations which have an abundance of marine wildlife. After the tour, you'll be taken back to Malapascua by boat.
Accommodation
Malapascua Budget Inn★2 star
Activities
Coral Garden
Japanese Shipwreck
North Beach
Dakit-Dakit Islet
Transportations
Private Driver from Malapascua Garden Resort to Malapasqua Port
Boat from Dakit to Malapascua Island
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Daanbantayan
Philippines
Central Visayas
Day 4
Kalanggaman Island Staycation
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On this day you will take an island staycation experience on a Hidden Gem in North Cebu. You'll start off by riding an outrigger boat and once on the island, you'll enjoy its fine powdery white sands as you roam around the island.
Accommodation
Malapascua Budget Inn★2 star
Activities
Kalanggaman Island
Transportations
Private Driver from Malapascua Island to Malapasqua Port
Boat from Malapascua Island to Kalanggaman Island
Boat from Kalanggaman Island to Malapascua Island
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Daanbantayan
Philippines
Day 5
Departure from Cebu
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This morning you will take a one-hour ferry ride from Malapascua back to Cebu. After arriving at Maya Port a private driver will transfer you back to Cebu City centre, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport depending on your itinerary arrangements. This is the end of your memorable 5 day Cebu tour.
Transportations
Boat from Malapascua Island to Maya New Roro Port - Malapascua Ferry
Private Driver from Maya New Roro Port - Malapascua Ferry to Cebu City
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Daanbantayan
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What’s included?
4 nights accommodation
13 activities
4 breakfasts and 3 lunches
Airport transfer
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Licensed English speaking guides
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Notes
Price Also includes the following:
RT Ferry Ticket to Bantayan Island
RT Boat Ride to Malapascua Island
Starting From
AU$ 1,460/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Philippines in 5 days
3-star, 2-star accommodation
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