Island Hopping in the Philippines

Day 1: Arrival in Cebu 
Day 2: Cebu City - Moalboal, 31 mi. (50km)
Day 3: Moalboal - Negros, 42 mi. (68 km) 
Day 4: Negros - Siquijor, 47 mi. (75 km) 
Day 5: Siquijor Highland Loop, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 6: Siquijor - Tagbilaran - Dimiao, 43 mi. (69 km)
Day 7: Dimiao - Anda, 43 mi. (69 km)
Day 8: Anda Rest Day
Day 9: Anda - Sierra Bullones, 37 mi. (59 km)
Day 10: Sierra Bullones - Loboc, 41 mi. (66 km)
Day 11: Loboc - Cebu, 24 mi. (39 km)
Day 12: Departure from Cebu 

* This adventure cycling tour often goes beyond the beaten track and therefore is not always predictable. Due to these reasons, it is occasionally necessary to reroute or update itineraries. The trip will not be changed unless needed for safety or improvement. 

Day 1: Arrival in Cebu 
Upon arrival, there is a transfer included from the airport to the hotel. In the evening, there will be an introductory meeting and dinner during which you will learn about the tour and meet your fellow cyclists. (D)

Accommodation: Be Resort

Day 2: Cebu City - Moalboal, 31 mi. (50km)
You will take an early morning transfer out of the city, to the start of your bike tour in the Philippines. You will ride from east to west, crossing the narrow but hilly island of Cebu. The route leads through small villages, terraced rice paddies, orchards, and farming countryside. Your afternoon is reserved for relaxing; take a dip in the pool, swim in the clear ocean waters, or walk along the beach. (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Turtle Bay Dive Resort
Elevation gain/loss: +740 m/-747 m

Day 3: Moalboal - Negros, 42 mi. (68 km) 
After breakfast, a beautiful coastal ride takes you down the western edge of Cebu Island to the southernmost tip. The ocean breeze and fantastic beach scenery set the scene of your second cycling day, and you will enjoy a local lunch en route to the pier at Liloan Port. From here, you will board your first ferry of the trip, bound for the island of Negros. Keep an eye out for the blowhole spout of a whale or jumping dolphins; both are known to be active in the waters between the two islands. On arrival, you will have a short ride to your hotel on the beach. (B,L,D)

Accommodation: El Dorado Resort
Elevation gain/loss: +525 m/-528 m

Day 4: Negros - Siquijor, 47 mi. (75 km) 
Rise early for an action-packed day, as you bid goodbye to Negros and head for the second island: mystical Siquijor. The island has a reputation as a place of magic and sorcery; it is now famous for its healers that perform rituals where incantations are sung and where potions of herbs, roots, insects, and tree barks are concocted. You'll board the ferry for Siquijor, and once arrived, hop into the saddle for an exploratory ride around the coast of this stunningly beautiful island. Along the way, you'll visit Cang-Isok House, dating back to the mid-19th century, the oldest on the island, along with one of Asia's first and largest Catholic convents. Feel free to unpack your bags, as you'll enjoy the resort for two nights on Siquijor. (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Coco Groves Resort
Elevation gain/loss: +655 m/-655 m

Day 5: Siquijor Highland Loop, 31 mi. (50 km)
Your hard work on the bike today will be rewarded with incredible views. Today, you will cycle Siquijor's “Highlands” - with some serious climbs - as you visit the heart of this mysterious island. There is also a possibility to visit with a local healer. Once you reach Mount Bandilaan National Park, you have a spectacular downhill waiting. As you near the coast, you'll take a break at the refreshing Cambugahay Waterfalls for a dip. You then have the option to ride or take transport back to the resort, depending on how the legs feel after all those climbs! (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Coco Groves Resort
Elevation gain/loss: +947 m/-953 m

Day 6: Siquijor - Tagbilaran - Dimiao, 43 mi. (69 km)
After two days on scenic Siquijor, you'll pack your bags and bikes, and head for Bohol, another island in the Philippines archipelago. You'll board the high-speed boat bound for Bohol's main city, Tagbilaran. On arrival, feast on some lunch before cycling along the island's southern coastal road, where many hidden gems can be discovered. You will stop in Baclayon and visit the stone church, considered one of the oldest in the Philippines, before heading off on a fun dirt track to your resort on the beach. (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Kayla'a Resort
Elevation gain/loss: +723 m/-723 m

Day 7: Dimiao - Anda, 43 mi. (69 km)
You will cycle through rural Bohol, with rice fields to your left and right as you cycle through the scenic countryside to the Incambacan Falls. If you want, you can take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear pools before heading on. It will be a long, slow climb to the top of the falls, but after that, gentle and flat terrain can be expected, followed by a fun descent down to the beaches of Anda - some of the most beautiful on the trip. (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Anda White Beach Resort
Elevation gain/loss: +723 m/-581 m

Day 8: Anda Rest Day
After many kilometers of cycling, today you'll enjoy a much-deserved rest day! One option is to head to the beautiful beaches of Anda, where you can relax, snorkel the coral reefs, and sunbathe. Another option would be to visit Lamanok Island and the anthropologically important cave paintings - made with bare hands - that date back tens of thousands of years. You can also see fossilized giant clams on the island. The sparking pool awaits you back at the resort. (B,D)

Accommodation: Anda White Beach Resort

Day 9: Anda - Sierra Bullones, 37 mi. (59 km)
Today you circumnavigate the mystical island on the coastal road, stopping along the way to visit Cang-Isok house, which dates back to the mid-1800s and is the oldest house in Siquijor, the St. Isidore Convent, known as the biggest convent in the whole of Asia and Capilay Spring Park a natural spring. On the ride, you will meet many locals working on their fishing nets or boats, reminding us how important the sea is to island life. Overnight at Coco Grove Resort. (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Villa del Carmen
Elevation gain/loss: +1137 m/-692 m

Day 10: Sierra Bullones - Loboc, 41 mi. (66 km)
Your descending ride continues, with rolling terrain in the morning, followed by a fun descent to the world-famous Chocolate Hills, the main attraction on the island of Bohol. You'll stop here to gaze at these incredible and unusual formations, before taking lunch and heading on to a butterfly garden. From there, it's a rolling ride to the tranquil atmosphere of Loboc, where you'll have a fabulous stay at a resort on the river. (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Loboc River Resort
Elevation gain/loss: +748 m/-1190 m

Day 11: Loboc - Cebu, 24 mi. (39 km)
Your last cycling day begins with a ride out of the resort on a winding road through the pretty Bohol countryside. En route, you will visit the Tarsier Sanctuary, and learn about unique primates from the Philippines that call this home. A transfer will then take you to the port of Tagbilaran for a boat ride back to Cebu. A final farewell dinner with your group will be enjoyed back at the resort. (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Be Resort
Elevation gain/loss: +582 m/-528 m

Day 12: Cebu, departure 
Your tour ends today. After breakfast at the hotel, you will take a transfer to the airport for your flight. Alternatively, you can extend your trip in laid-back Cebu for a few nights. (B)

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Carefully chosen accommodations that are the best available for the location and offer a good mix from comfortable to luxurious lodges and resorts. On each day’s itinerary, you will find the preferred accommodation listed. If for any reason, a change is necessary due to availability or other circumstance, the alternative will always be of the same standard or better.