Balicasag Island Hopping Tour in Bohol – Dolphin Watching, Snorkeling & Virgin Island Sandbar
Explore the beauty of Bohol with this Balicasag island-hopping tour featuring dolphin watching, snorkeling in a marine sanctuary, and a visit to the stunning Virgin Island sandbar. Package tour includes boat rental, local guide, and an island-style lunch.
Overview
Experience one of Bohol’s most popular island adventures with our Balicasag Island-Hopping Tour Package. This guided tour takes you across crystal-clear waters to discover vibrant marine life, pristine sandbars, and iconic island destinations.
Start your morning with dolphin watching, followed by a visit to Balicasag Island, a protected marine sanctuary perfect for snorkeling and diving. Continue to the breathtaking Virgin Island sandbar, known for its powdery white sand and scenic views.
Enjoy a relaxing day with organized transfers, safety gear, and a delicious island lunch.
Tour highlights
- Dolphin Playground watching experience (seasonal, not guaranteed)
- Visit to Balicasag Island and its marine sanctuary
- Snorkeling and diving with coral reefs and marine life
- Virgin Island sandbar photo stop
- Visit to Isola di Francesco (spiritual retreat island)
- Family-style lunch by the island
Itinerary overview
Pick-up time: 6:00 AM / 6:30 AM
Duration: maximum of 9 hours
- Hotel pick-up and transfer to docking area
- Dolphin watching activity
- Travel to Balicasag Island
- Snorkeling & free time
- Lunch on the island
- Visit Virgin Island sandbar
- Return to mainland
Package inclusion
- Private roundtrip transportation (to/from hotel ↔ docking area)
- Motorized boat service
- Local tour guide or tourist driver
- Snorkeling gear (snorkel mask & life vest)
- Environmental & entrance fees
- Local snorkeling guide
- Family-style lunch at the island
- Light snacks
- Bottled water
Not included
An additional fee of P100.00/person applies for foreign guests; this fee will support local tourism and site maintenance (to be paid on-site).
Boat details
- 1–13 pax: Standard boat
- 14–23 pax: Medium boat
- 24–28 pax: Big boat
- 29–49 pax: 2 boats (1 guide per boat)
Meeting point & location details
Meeting point
Pickup point is at your accommodation/hotel/resort within Panglao Island and Tagbilaran City area. If outside these areas, additional charges may apply. Please specify upon booking.
NOTE: Please arrive and be ready at the location 10 mins before departure time.
The tour operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance.
How to find the host
A local tour guide wearing a DOT ID with a name badge or for those booking only with driver, the name of the driver will be provided by the tour operator at the latest 2 days before the day of tour.
End location/return
To hotel/personal address
Please note that the tour can extend until 6 pm, and if your hotel/resort is outside Panglao Island and Tagbilaran City area, additional charges for drop-off may apply.
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