From Panglao: Bohol Balicasag Snorkeling & Dolphin Tour - Sea Turtle Coral Garden & Virgin Island Sandbar

Meet at McDonald's Panglao
and set off for Balicasag Island and Virgin Island

Meet your guide at McDonald's Panglao, walk down to Alona Beach, and board a motorboat (bangka) into the Bohol Sea. An English- and Tagalog-speaking guide and local crew accompany you, and the tour lasts about 8 hours.

Look for wild dolphins in the morning sea

Gather at 6:00 AM and enjoy the fresh morning breeze while searching for pods of wild dolphins swimming and jumping in their natural habitat. Dolphin watching depends heavily on morning light and sea conditions.

Snorkel with sea turtles in the Balicasag coral garden

On arrival at the Balicasag Island Marine Sanctuary, register at the island office, then transfer to a smaller paddle boat with a local guide to reach the snorkeling spots. Put on the provided snorkel mask and life jacket, jump into the clear water and explore the Balicasag coral garden, home to colorful marine life and sea turtles.

After snorkeling, relax on the white sand beach or explore the island's local village and take photos. Bring your own snacks or buy them at your own expense from local stalls on the island.

Walk the crescent-shaped Virgin Island sandbar

Board the larger boat again and head to Virgin Island. Walk along the crescent-shaped fine white sandbar and capture the clear sea in photos. Finally, return to Panglao mainland and finish the tour at Alona Beach.

※ Dolphins, sea turtles and other wildlife live in the wild, so sightings are not guaranteed.