Explore Bohol’s Majestic Attractions By Taking A Country Side Tour

Billed as one of the finest and most popular tourist destinations in the Philippines, the province of Bohol is a truly a tropical paradise teeming with natural beauty. From pristine white sand beaches to its famous Chocolate hills, Bohol is blessed with wealth of scenic and majestic attractions that will certainly delight all your senses. Besides featuring a myriad of natural wonders, Bohol is also a host to a few historic monuments and sites as well the country’s most intriguing wildlife.

One the best ways to explore the awe-inspiring attractions of Bohol is to get a country side tour. As the name suggests, a country side tour would take you to some of the most distinguished and remarkable sites and attractions of the province. With a Bohol country side tour, you get to enjoy the following sites and activities:

Tarsier encounter

A 3-inch tarsier

Despite the emergence of other interesting animals (pythons and flying lemurs) in the province, the tarsier remains as the undisputed star of Bohol’s wildlife. For those who are unfamiliar with this animal, the tarsier is an adorable small mammal that captivates the attention of its spectators by its sheer cuteness and quirky charm. With its gaping eyes and sensitive nature, it is no surprise that tarsier draws a great number of tourist and visitors each day. Besides its unique physical features, the tarsier is known for its diminutive proportions. With an average height of three to six inches, the tarsier is widely considered the smallest primate on the face of the earth.

Visit the Chocolate hills

The famous Chocolate Hills 

By far, no trip to Bohol is complete without a visit to the Chocolate Hills, the most famous tourist attraction in the province.  Basically, the Chocolate hills are giant mole hills with unusual and intriguing geological formations covered in green grass. During the dry season, the hills’ grass turn to brown, making the hills look like giant chocolate mounds.

Baclayon Church

For history buffs, do not miss out on the opportunity to drop by Baclayon Church during your trip to the province of Bohol. Established in 1727, the Baclayon Church is one of the oldest and most historic stone churches in the country.  Aside from its well-preserved and majestic architecture, the site also features a serene ambiance as well as slew of beautiful religious carving and altar pieces.

Simply butterflies Conservation Center

Go to Simply Butterflies Conservation Center, and take an informative and interactive tour around the center. Obviously, this conservation center is a lovely attraction that houses a butterfly garden with lush flowering plants and of course, over 60 vibrant and colorful species of butterflies.  

River cruise down the Loboc River

A Loboc river cruise with buffet and harana

Take a river cruise down the Loboc River, and enjoy the beautiful sights and sounds of the river. As you drift down the river, make sure to savor the sumptuous Filipino dishes offered by the cruise. Aside from offering a wide variety of dishes, a Loboc River cruise ride also comes with live folk music.

These are some of the things you can do and sites you can enjoy in a Bohol country side tour. To get the best rates for your Bohol country side tour, please visit us at our Facebook page or send an SMS to 09225495586

Things To Do In Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Blessed with a wide array of natural wonders, the city of Puerto Princesa is truly a paradise for nature lovers and adventure seekers. From wildlife reserves to pristine beaches, the city offers a myriad of picturesque sights and breathtaking activities to its visitors and tourist. With its wealth in beautiful sights and natural
attractions, it is no surprise that the city of Puerto Princesa has been named as one the top destinations in the Philippines.

Aside from boasting a multitude of natural attractions, the city is also known for a lot of things, including its quaint ambiance, exotic foods and historic sites.  So, if you haven’t been to this lovely destination, we at Sugbo Air Travel & Tours suggest that you fly to Puerto Princesa, and enjoy its majestic scenery, sumptuous meals, and amazing natural wonders.

As a tourist, there are an awful lot of things you can do and sights to enjoy in Puerto Princesa. If you are traveling to this green, lush and peaceful city for the first time, make sure to consider these tips and pointers:

Take a city tour

A giant croc

A trip to the city of Puerto Princesa is best kicked off with a tour around the city. Obviously, a city tour would take you to the city’s most famous and celebrated attractions, including the Crocodile Farm, Baker’s hill, Mitra’s Ranch, Butterfly garden, Plaza Cuartel and many more. In most cases, a tour around the city’s finest attractions would consume a day or less.

Baker's Hill

For the city tour, travel operators would usually charge tourist with a price of Php 600 per person. You can, however, save a lot of money from your city tour by taking a tour from a tricycle. In our case, our city tour via a tricycle only cost us Php 300 per person. 

Enjoy the city’s exotic treats

Savor the city’s exotic delicacies, such as the tamilok (wood worms), adobong ostrich and of course, crocodile meat.

Honda bay tour

Explore the shores of Palawan by taking a Honda bay tour. With a Honda bay tour, you will get a chance to sunbathe, snorkel, and swim on several beaches including the Marufinas, Panaguran, Napsan, and Nagtabon beaches.  

Visit the Puerto Princesa Underground River

Hop on a wooden paddleboat, and explore the Puerto Princesa Underground River, which happens to be one of the new Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. An hour journey through the river’s caves will give you a glimpse of the site’s awe-inspiring rock formations and stunning stalactites.

Amazing rock formations at the Puerto Princesa Underground River

Ziplining or caving at Ugong Rock

For a heavy dose of fun and adventure in Puerto Princesa, head off to Ugong Rock, and ride the fastest zipline in the whole Philippines. Aside from zipline rides, Ugong Rock also offers caving adventures to its visitors.

Unlike the other tourist destinations in the country, there is no way you can fit your getaway or holiday vacation in Puerto Princesa in just a couple of days. If you want to make the most out of your trip to this destination, you should stay in Puerto Princesa for at least three days. In our case, we stayed in Puerto Princesa for four days. 

Cebu's Most Celebrated Gems

Aptly named the Queen City of South, Cebu is truly a beautiful and history city that offers a myriad of fascinating natural attractions, iconic monuments and mesmerizing sights to its tourists. Besides its wealth in attractions, the city of Cebu is also known for  its unique blend of laid-back setting and urban vibes. As a major trading center of the country, Cebu does not lack the luxurious modern amenities that a traveler would need. At Cebu, tourists get to enjoy the harmonious mix of modernity, culture and history.

JVR Island in the Sky

Located along the Transcentral highway of Gaas, Balamban, Cebu, the JVR Island in the Sky has become a popular tourist destination for people who want to get away from the hustle bustle city life. With its cool mountain temperature and fascinating scenery, this astounding tourist destination is often referred by many tourists as the “little Baguio” of Cebu. Like Baguio, the JVR Island in the Sky resort has scenic sights, cool breeze and lush greenery that would certainly reinvigorate your senses. Besides boasting a relaxing and enticing environment, JVR resort also offers a slew of unique amenities like a zip line ride, a swimming pool, a cable car ride, and a whole lot more.

Malabago beach resort

If you are looking for a clean, serene and pristine beach resort in Cebu, then visit Malabago beach resort. Located at barangay Santa Lucia in Asturias, the Malabago beach resort is a popular tourist destination known for its lovely golden sand beach and flowing spring water. In addition to that, this beach resort has healing clay massage services that would help you relax and meditate.

Tan-awan, Oslob

Nestled at the southern part of Cebu, barangay Tan-awan, Oslob, Cebu is known to many Cebuano tourists as a host to the friendly whale sharks or “butanding”. Since 2011, Oslob has become one the most visited tourist destinations in Region 7. At Oslob, you get an opportunity to experience the ultimate adventure of a lifetime by swimming with these friendly and gigantic whale sharks.

Santo Nino Basilica

By far, one of the most famous religious sites in the Philippines is the Santo Nino Basilica. This famous basilica was practically made during the early Spanish colonial era. However, unlike other archaic churches, the Santo Nino Basilica is well preserved and maintained. For most Filipinos, this historical basilica is the most popular landmark in Cebu.

Tops

If you are looking for a tourist destination in Cebu that gives you an overlooking pcitrueaue view of the whole city, visit Tops in Busay Hills, Lahug, Cebu City. As the name suggests, Tops is the highest point of the entire Cebu City. By visiting tops, not only will you get amazing views of the entire Queen City of the South, but you also get to enjoy its romantic and cozy ambiance. 

Alegre beach resort

Alegre beach resort is a stunning tropical paradise located in Sogod, Cebu. This popular beach resort is widely known across the world for its quiet luxury and tantalizing natural beauty. Like other world class beach resorts, Alegre beach resort has spacious rooms with a number of luxurious amenities. In addition to that, their staff and personnel are very friendly and accommodating. 

Billed as one the world's livable cities, Cebu City has everything that a tourist would need from his or her ideal vacation or getaway. From its delectable cuisines and pulsating nightlife scene to its natural attractions and iconic sights, there is something for everyone to enjoy here in Cebu City. If you need travel and transportation services in Cebu, make sure to contact us at 09225495586.