With tropical sceneries, white sand beaches and an abundance of leisure activities, Bohol is the perfect destination for travelers everywhere, especially for those who seek adventure and thrill. Bohol is blessed with some amazing geographical sceneries and formations that make for one-of-a-kind adventures. Check out the list below on the top things to do in Bohol, Philippines.
1. Surf The Skies
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A surfboard sits in the sky at 230 feet high above Chocolate Hills Adventure Park (CHAP), ready to take those who dare on an exhilarating wave of adrenaline and speed. Known as “The Wave Runner,” this activity uses zipline-model construction and state-of-the-art safety equipment. It is the only surf zipline in Asia and provides a breath-taking 360-degree view of the Chocolate Hills. Entrance to CHAP costs about 50 pesos, and the activity costs about 450 pesos.
2. Go Way Up In A Hot Air Balloon
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For an even more incredible view of the Chocolate Hills, hop on a hot air balloon ride right before sunset. The balloon will take you around the hills, hundreds of feet high in the sky, for about 45 minutes, depending on the wind. Take your camera for some awesome photos of the sun setting above the picturesque hills. This thrilling ride costs about 4500 pesos per person and fits 7 to 8 passengers, depending on total weight. You can rent a motorcycle to get there, for only about 500 pesos a day, from Tagbilaran City or Panglao Island.
3. The Plunge
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Imagine the adrenaline that builds up from free-falling for 150 feet and swinging over a canyon that is 660 feet high and 980 feet wide. Also a zipline-model construction, The Plunge gets it name from that initial free-fall or “plunge” that every single plunger must experience in order to swing. The hardest thing is letting go of fearful thoughts and freeing your body into an empty sky where you will feel an intense excitement and witness glorious views. The experience is made available for only about 700 pesos.
4. Dive Into A Cave Pool
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There are numerous cave pools around Bohol, and especially around Anda municipality due to the area’s limestone formations, which allow caves to easily form with water pressure. Bohol’s most popular cave, Cabagnow, is one that every adrenaline junkie absolutely should experience.
Cabagnow Cave
This electrifying cave pool is formed by limestone and houses 20-25 feet of clear water. It takes about 10 minutes to get there from the road by walking through a dirt path surrounded by palm trees and vegetation. You will arrive at a cliff about 15-18 feet high from which you can jump into the cave. Note that the only way out is to rent a ladder from a local, for only about 150 pesos. Inside, you will witness the cave’s mysterious beauty filled with colorful and spiked limestones. You may also see some small tilapia fishes swimming around you! In order to preserve the highly frequented pool, it costs 50 pesos to swim.
5. Rope-Swing Among The Ingkumhan Falls
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Imagine swinging like Tarzan in a paradise-like jungle. That is what rope-swinging in Bohol’s Ingkumhan Falls feels like — complete and utter freedom. It is strongly recommended to befriend or hire a local who can take you there, as it is pretty hidden and requires a long journey down countless dirt stairs. Once you get there, the long journey will be more than worth it as you admire stunning waterfalls pouring into a huge 12-feet-deep pool of unbelievable turquoise water. To get your adrenaline going, jump off the 20-foot cliff or rope-swing into the tropical ride of your life.
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