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Cebu City, Philippines
Take Public Transport directly to Alegria: 4 hours
* Taxi to Cebu South Bus Terminal: $4
* Bus to Matutinao $4
* Bus to Alegria $2
If you want to book a transfer from Cebu Airport in advance Click Here for the
most recommended (and cheapest) private taxi service from the airport to South
Cebu.
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Alegría, Philippines
Why you should stay in Alegria: Alegria is the perfect base to start your
adventures. In this region are several key tourist attractions and epic
adventures. The most well-known attraction in this area and one of the must-see
spots in the Philippines is Kawasan Falls. Alegria is also close to Mainit Hot
Springs and is a good jump-off spot for the sunrise trek up Osmena Peak.
How long to stay: I recommend two days in Alegria. One day to do the
canyoneering adventure from Badian to Kawasan Falls and one day to do the Osmena
Peak hike for sunrise and Mainit Hot Springs later in the day. There are other
waterfalls accessible by bus but those are the three key spots to visit nearby
Alegria.
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Oslob, Philippines
Oslob has long been known as the whale-shark capital of the Philippines. It
processes the most tourist swims with whale sharks in the entire country.
However, because the procedure at Oslob involves feeding the whale sharks and
can be intrusive to their environment it is definitely a contentious issue.
Having said that, there is still a reason to travel to Oslob aside from the
whale sharks.
Without going into too much depth. The whale sharks are better off than when
they were being hunted. They are also better off now than 2 years ago when the
whale shark tourism was a circus. Oslob now has pretty strict rules and while it
is definitely not perfect it is getting better every year and the sharks are not
harassed or touched.. only fed.
Sumilon island is a short boat trip away and it is also a good base for your
transfer to Bohol, the local way. There are also several waterfalls in the area
if you do stay more than one day in Oslob such as Tumalog Falls.
- Tumalog Falls
- Sumilon Island
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Sumilon Island, Philippines
The boat ride to Sumilon island is only 15 or so minutes and I drove the boat
for five or so minutes in the middle of the ocean. Music was playing on board
and everyone was having a great time.
The tour to Sumilon Island costs about $15 per person return trip and runs for
about half a day depending on your tour. Once you are at the island, you can
relax, hang out in the crystal clear water, unwind and enjoy your isolated
island looking back towards Oslob.
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Bohol, Philippines
Bohol is an amazing little island with so many draw-cards. The biggest drawcard
is the world-famous Chocolate Hills. However, other attractions are the epic
waterfalls of Bohol. The island is also home to a unique animal, the incredibly
tiny and cute Tarsier. A man-made tree tunnel, island hopping, scuba dive scene,
and reggae beach bars make Bohol an action-packed part of your Philippines trip!
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El Nido, Philippines
El Nido is one of the most amazing spots in the world. The island hopping in El
Nido is some of the best I have ever done in the world. It is getting a little
crowded these days but it is still beautiful and well worth the visit.
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Coron, Philippines
- Mount Tapyas Cross
- Hidden Lagoon
- Kawayan Lake
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Manilla, Philippines