The first REAL tour company in Beautiful Bohol...

Bohol is emerging as a premier tourist spot in the Philippines because, well it's fantastic! There are plenty of people willing to take you to the Chocolate Hills or to see a Tarsier, but there is so so so so so much more to Bohol. But finding and getting to all the great places here can be difficult. That's why Barkada Tours evolved... All our trips are personalised, so just talk to us about what you want and we will make it happen. Whether it be swimming in waterfalls, visiting remote beaches, exploring Bohol's lush rainforest, sweating it out on a hike, famous sights, fine dining or spectacular views, or just plain chilling out, Barkada...

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The Barkada Philosophy

See what others won’t - we can take you to places most locals don't even know! Small group size - personalised, low-impact service Respect for locals - we wouldn't go into your space unless you were happy with it... Environmental responsibility - we want to look after the place we love (and stay in business) Having fun - "find a job you love and you'll never work". Staff have (almost) as much fun as the customers Who is 'Barkada Tours'? Barkada Tours was started because we wanted to give tourists the opportunity to see the real Bohol, the one that we love ourselves. The standard tourist trail in Bohol doesn't do justice to the people, places...

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Local Language Tips

There are a lot of different languages spoken in the Philippines although "Filipino" (or Tagalog) is spoken everywhere, as is English. But the language spoken in Bohol is a dialect of "Visaya", which is used throughout the Visayas region (stangely enough!). Visaya is spoken in Bohol, Cebu, Leyte, Siquijor, parts of Mindanao & Negros. If you really want to learn Visaya, its possible to buy various dictionaries and phrase books in the National Book Store. Alternatively, the much more satisfying way to learn any language is to hang out with locals and just try! Here are a few useful words and phrases in Visaya to get you started... The Basics... A...

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Eating in Tagbilaran

Tagbilaran Garden Cafe (International Deaf Education Association) A unique organisation that is helping deaf youth and adults across Bohol to achieve equality in education and employment. While in Bohol, make sure to visit the Garden Cafe (Tagbilaran and Jagna) where staff are almost exclusively deaf. www.ideadeaf.org Cainguit A little hard to find, but some of the best seafood around.. Choose what you want from their display and then have it cooked for you. It sits right on the water on the edge of Tagbilaran Bay. To find it, go out Graham Ave. past Bohol Tropics (after the ferry pier) and look for a small sign on the left. A small set of stairs leads down to the restaurant. Golden Place Want cheap, good Filipino food? This is a slightly more sophisticated version of the Carendaria (local...

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Eating in Panglao

Panglao  Bee Farm This place is becoming one of the highlights of many people's holiday in Bohol, and for good reason. We are very happy to take all our Barkada there because they provide an organic, charismatic, calming alternative. Nice mix of Filipino dishes with a contemporary flare. www.boholbeefarm.com Cafe Lawis Found in Poblacion Dauis, at the opposite end of Panglao Island to Alona Beach (next to the church). This is one of our favorite places to get away from the crowds and enjoy a coffee, light meal, or their sublime chocolate eh' (shot of hot chocolate with cream). We often drop by here as a last stop on our tours. ...

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Getting to Bohol

ManilaThere are 2 Cebu Pacific and 2 Philippine Airlines flights per day from Manila to Tagbilaran (1 hr 15mins) Cebu Bohol’s neighbouring island, Cebu, has an international airport with budget flights from most Asian destinations. It can be a great alternative to Manila when coming to Bohol from overseas. Check out Cebu Pacific among others. FerriesThere are about 8 ferries per day between Cebu and Tagbilaran, from 6.30am to 10.30pm. Fast boats take around 2hrs and cost about 500php (depending on promotions available). Slow boats taking 4-5hrs for and cost around 200php. Ferries for Tagbilaran leave from either pier 1 (Ocean Jet, Lite Shipping) or Pier 4 (Super Cat, Weesam Express). It's best to check at these piers for actual schedules and prices...

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Map of Bohol

Map of Bohol ...

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About Bohol

Bohol is truly a tropical paradise. Everyone that comes here agrees it is one of the best islands in the Philippines. Small enough maintain a remote feel and big enough to house uncountable secluded beaches, waterfalls, caves, springs and forest paths, (which is why Barkada Tours exists!). See http://www.bohol.ph/ for all the information you need (and more) on Bohol                                       Where is Bohol??? Quick Facts · 626km south of Manila, in the ‘Visayas’ region of the Philippines · Main city: Tagbilaran ·...

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Other Places in Bohol Accomodation

If you have booked a tour with Barkada and haven't figured out yet where to stay in Bohol, here are some recommendations: NOTE: Barkada Tours do not arrange accommodation reservations (for now). Please contact the hotel/resort directly for bookings. We are not paid to advertise these places and we will update our list from time to time when we discover new places worth recommending. *Most of the resorts require an advanced full payment to confirm bookings. *Resort prices may change without notice, please confirm the rates prior booking. **Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included free of charge on the same day of the tours. Other places in Bohol Bohol Bee Farm (Panglao Island, about 9km from Tagbilaran and 9km from Alona beach) Besides offering great organic alternatives in their...

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Tagbilaran Accomodation

If you have booked a tour with Barkada and haven't figured out yet where to stay in Bohol, here are some recommendations: NOTE: Barkada Tours do not arrange accommodation reservations (for now). Please contact the hotel/resort directly for bookings. We are not paid to advertise these places and we will update our list from time to time when we discover new places worth recommending. *Most of the resorts require an advanced full payment to confirm bookings. *Resort prices may change without notice, please confirm the rates prior booking. **Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included free of charge on the same day of the tours. Tagbilaran Most people prefer to stay at the beach rather than in Bohol’s main city, Tagbilaran, but if you want to be closer to the amenities of the city (shopping,...

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Dumaluan Beach Accomodation

If you have booked a tour with Barkada and haven't figured out yet where to stay in Bohol, here are some recommendations: NOTE: Barkada Tours do not arrange accommodation reservations (for now). Please contact the hotel/resort directly for bookings. We are not paid to advertise these places and we will update our list from time to time when we discover new places worth recommending. *Most of the resorts require an advanced full payment to confirm bookings. *Resort prices may change without notice, please confirm the rates prior booking. **Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included free of charge on the same day of the tours. Dumaluan Beach A much quieter beach, and perhaps more beautiful than Alona, Dumaluan beach is about 12km from Tagbilaran and 6km from Alona beach. There are far fewer...

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Alona Beach Accomodation

If you have booked a tour with Barkada and haven't figured out yet where to stay in Bohol, here are some recommendations: NOTE: Barkada Tours do not arrange accommodation reservations (for now). Please contact the hotel/resort directly for bookings. We are not paid to advertise these places and we will update our list from time to time when we discover new places worth recommending. *Most of the resorts require an advanced full payment to confirm bookings. *Resort prices may change without notice, please confirm the rates prior booking. **Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included free of charge on the same day of the tours. Alona Beach Alona is the main tourist spot in Bohol because of its white sand beach, proximity to great dive sites, and the high density of dive shops, resorts, restaurants...

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Barkada Scuba

Bohol is renowned for its amazing diving and snorkelling, particularly around Panglao Island. There are also some great dive sites in Anda, in the far south-east corner of Bohol. We at Barkada also love a spot of underwater adventure from time to time so we have made it our business to know all the best dive instructors, guides and dive shops around Bohol. We can take the hassle out of booking your diving experience - no more searching up and down the beach for the best deals, best gear or best instructors. We know people who can help you in English, French, German, Dutch, Italian or Japanese! **Don’t sweat, we have NO BOOKING FEE. We can book dives for the same price as you get direct from the dive shops. Just give us an email and we will give all the options and prices. Discover Scuba Never...

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Mountainbike Tours

The best way to see Bohol! All tours include hotel pick up, mountain bike hire (front suspension, 24 speed), entrance fees, guide, support vehicle, fuel and driver All-Rounder Want to see the major attractions, experience the natural wonders of Bohol and have some adventure?? This is for you! PRICE: Php 2,200/person* (minimum of 4 people) This is a great trip for those with moderate fitness level because all the exhausting uphill is done by vehicle, leaving the downhill for back-road mountain bike fun! First stop: the Tarsier Sanctuary, where you can take a short stroll through the natural habitat of the world’s smallest primate,...

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Hiking Tours

Picnic at the Falls  PRICE: Php1,800/person* (minimum 4 people) Includes hotel pick up, transport, guiding, entrance fees and gourmet picnic lunch. For those that haven’t already seen it, this trip starts with the option to stop in at the Tarsier Sanctuary where you can take a short stroll through the natural habitat of the world’s smallest primate, take some photos and learn something about these amazing little critters.A scenic drive later, we stop off at a local market to buy supplies for our picnic lunch.From here a short trip takes us into the midst of village life where we start the short but challenging...

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Motorbike Tours

All trips include rental of a 110cc motorbike, guiding, picnic lunch and entrance fees. Riders are responsible for buying their own gasoline, which is dirt cheap! Celebrities of Bohol PRICE: Php3,500*/1st motorbike* (1 or 2 people), Php2,000*/each additional motorbike note: add Php 400 to have your own driver (1 person/per motorbike) This trip takes in the famous destinations of Bohol but also takes you to a rarely visited waterfall and passes along some great back roads through the jungle. First stop is the Tarsier Sanctuary where the world’s smallest primate can be seen in its forest habitat (we...

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Vehicle Tours

All trips include hotel pick up, transport in an open-air vehicle, entrance fees, picnic lunch, guiding, water and snacks. Please enquire for large group discounts. Celebrities of Bohol This trip takes in the famous attractions of Bohol but also goes along back roads and alternate sites. PRICE: Php1,800/person* (minimum 4 people) First stop is the Tarsier Sanctuary where the world’s smallest primate can be seen in its forest habitat (we always take people to this place rather than seeing the tarsiers in the zoo-like conditions of the Loboc cages…).Passing along a scenic back road our next stop is the Butterfly...

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