We meet in Cebu to take advantage of the international airport but the next day we are off to Bohol by boat. We ride directly from the dock to explore this unique island that is home to the big-eyed tarsiers, terraced ride fields and languid rivers. We head to the more remote resort town of Anda and then explore the white sands of Alona Beach on the southern tip of Panglao Island.Here is your highly detailed, expanded day-by-day cycling itinerary. It features precise timing, geographic layout, terrain expectations, specific cultural context, and optimal food/activity recommendations.
Tour Metrics at a Glance
  • Total Cycling Distance: ~500 Kilometers
  • Total Elevation Gain: ~4,800 Meters
  • Terrain Profile: 65% Flat Coastal Roads, 20% Rolling Rural Dirt, 15% Steep Mountain Climbs
  • Support Level: 100% Van Support (available for SAG wagon seat/luggage transport at all times)
Day 1: Arrival & Briefing in Cebu City

Cycling Distance: 0 km (Rest/Travel)

Elevation Gain: 0 m

Terrain / Road Surface: N/A

Hourly Breakdown:

14:00 – Airport pick-up from Mactan-Cebu International Airport via private air-conditioned van. Transfer to your Cebu City hotel.

Day 2: Cebu to Bohol Island — Villages, Tarsiers & Rivers ( B, L )

Cycling Distance: 35 km 

Elevation Gain: +320 m

Terrain / Road Surface: 60% packed dirt/gravel tracks, 40% quiet countryside asphalt. 

Hourly Breakdown:

06:00 – Early breakfast at your hotel; carb-loading with tropical fruits and local rice cakes (Puto).

07:00 – Group transfer to Cebu Pier 1 to board the fast ferry to Tagbilaran Port on Bohol (2-hour sailing).

09:30Roll-out from the dock. We instantly exit the main city streets onto unpaved, rustic backcountry trails.

10:00 – Cycle past traditional bamboo stilt-house villages, waving to local children while navigating light dirt rollers.

11:30 – Arrive at the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary in Corella (KM 22). Take a quiet 45-minute guided jungle walk to spot the world's smallest primates.

12:30 – Local lunch near the sanctuary featuring grilled Chicken Inasal and fresh coconut water.

14:00 – Back in the saddle. Enjoy a mostly flat, sun-dappled cruise heading down into the lush river basin.

15:30 – Arrive at your eco-resort overlooking the emerald waters of the Loboc River (KM 35).

Day 3: The Heart of Bohol — Forests, Butterflies & Chocolate Hills ( B, L )

Cycling Distance: 45 km [

Elevation Gain: +680 m

Terrain / Road Surface: 100% paved tarmac with continuous rolling hills and a sharp mountain plateau ascent. 

Hourly Breakdown:

07:00 – Breakfast overlooking the river.

08:00Kickoff with a punchy 4 km climb directly out of the river valley, testing your legs early.

09:30 – Enter the Bilar Man-Made Forest (KM 18). Enjoy a cool, shaded 2 km stretch under a dense, towering mahogany canopy.

10:15 – Hydration and snack stop at the Simply Butterflies Conservation Center (KM 22). Enjoy a fresh mango shake.

11:00 – Push forward onto a high-altitude rolling plateau flanked by traditional farming plots.

12:00 – Heavy buffet lunch featuring traditional Boholano vegetable dishes and fresh catch of the day.

13:30 – Tackle the grand finale: a steep, twisting asphalt wall leading up to the main observation deck of the Chocolate Hills Complex (KM 42).

14:30 – Take photos of the 1,200+ geological limestone domes stretching across the horizon.

15:30 – Short descent and flat recovery spin to your highlands hotel (KM 45).

Day 4: High Peaks to Coastal Paradise — The Road to Anda ( B, L )

Cycling Distance: 55 km 

Elevation Gain: +810 m / -950 m 

Terrain / Road Surface: High-mountain mountain passes transitioning into flat, sweeping coastal highways.

Hourly Breakdown:

07:00 – Quick breakfast; check tire pressures and brake pads for high-speed descending.

08:00The Queen Stage Climb Begins. Face a grueling, sustained 6 km mountain pass through the Sierra Bullones ridge line.

09:30 – Reach the mountain summit peak point (KM 6). Adjust wind vest jackets.

09:45The Big Descent. Enjoy an exhilarating, sweeping 20 km downhill run on immaculate asphalt, plunging from the clouds right down to the sea level.

11:00 – Hit the eastern coastal highway (KM 26). Transition your pace into a smooth paceline with wide open sea views on your right side.

12:30 – Coastal lunch stop in Guindulman (KM 40) for Sinigang sour soup and grilled pork belly.

14:00 – Final flat 15 km time-trial spin alongside swaying coconut groves.

15:30 – Roll directly onto the sand at your private beach resort in remote Anda (KM 55).

Day 5: Rest & Ancient Caves — Anda Exploration ( B, L )

Cycling Distance: 0 to 10 km (Optional recovery spinning)

Elevation Gain: Flat

Terrain / Road Surface: Smooth concrete local lanes. 

Hourly Breakdown:

08:00 – Sleep in late; leisurely breakfast by the water.

09:30Optional Cultural Excursion. Ride a brief 5 km to the mangrove dock. Board a small paddle boat to Lamanoc Island.

10:30 – Guided eco-trek around prehistoric limestone cliffs to see ancient hematite handprint paintings dating back tens of thousands of years.

12:30 – Return to mainland Anda for wood-fired pizzas or fresh seafood pasta.

14:30 – Free afternoon. Choose to swim in the ocean or visit the breathtaking Cabagnow Cave Pool for a plunge into a freshwater sinkhole.

Day 6: Rural Interior to the Hidden Falls ( B, L )

Cycling Distance: 55 km 

Elevation Gain: +280 m

Terrain / Road Surface: Flat, agricultural coastal backcountry lanes, followed by gravel waterfall tracks.

Hourly Breakdown:

07:00 – Breakfast and morning bags packed into the support van.

08:00The Rice Basin Tour. Spin through a completely flat 50 km route looping around eastern Bohol's vast green rice terraces and water buffalo farms.

11:00 – Finish the morning segment (KM 50). Load bikes onto the support vehicle racks to bypass the main national commercial highway.

11:15 – 1-hour air-conditioned van transfer up to the hills of Bilar.

12:30 – Picnic lunch featuring savory chicken Adobo and sweet ripe mangoes.

14:00 – Unload bikes. Enjoy a short, rolling 5 km gravel path ride deep into the forest to Inambacan Falls (KM 55).

14:30 – Dive into the hidden, multi-tiered crystal pools for a long afternoon swim

Day 7: Heritage Road to Panglao Island ( B, L )

Cycling Distance: 50 km 

Elevation Gain: +150 m

Terrain / Road Surface: Flat, smooth seaside asphalt; minor city traffic upon entering the resort peninsula. 

Hourly Breakdown:

07:30 – Early morning breakfast.

08:30 – Ride westward down the coastal corridor with light sea breezes keeping things cool.

10:30 – Arrive in the heritage town of Baclayon (KM 28). Take a walking tour of the Baclayon Church, built out of coral stones and egg whites in 1727.

11:30 – Quick snack stop for Puso (hanging rice in woven coconut leaves) and local braised meats.

12:30 – Cross the bridge connecting mainland Bohol to Panglao Island (KM 38).

13:30 – Spin down the southern coastal loop of the peninsula directly into Alona Beach (KM 50).

Day 8: Mystic Siquijor — Cascades & Tarzan Swings ( B, L )

Cycling Distance: 30 km 

Elevation Gain: +210 m

Terrain / Road Surface: Well-paved island perimeter highway with gentle slopes. 

Hourly Breakdown:

05:30 – Early breakfast and transfer to Tagbilaran Port.

06:30 – Board the morning fast ferry to the mystical island of Siquijor (1.5 to 2-hour crossing).

09:00Siquijor Roll-Out. Unload at the pier and immediately begin riding Siquijor’s famously pristine, traffic-free coastal asphalt.

11:00 – Pull up to Cambugahay Waterfalls (KM 25). Hike down the stairs to the three-tiered turquoise pools.

11:30 – Spend 2 hours swimming, jumping from platforms, and flying on the Tarzan vine rope swings.

13:30 – Tropical lunch of roasted Liempo (pork belly) and green papaya salad nearby.

15:00 – Light 5 km spin to your beachfront resort (KM 30).

Day 9: Circumnavigating Siquijor & Historic Convents ( B, L )

Cycling Distance: 80 km 

Elevation Gain: +450 m

Terrain / Road Surface: 100% smoothly paved national coastal loop highway. Long-distance endurance stage. 

Hourly Breakdown:

07:00 – Power breakfast (oats, eggs, fruits).

08:00The Full Siquijor Ring Ride. Embark on an epic 80 km full circle loop around the perimeter of the island, keeping the sparkling blue ocean constantly on your left shoulder.

10:00 – Arrive at the town of Lazi (KM 32). Step inside the St. Isidore Labrador Church and Convent, known as the largest ancient timber convent structure in Asia (1887).

11:15 – Stop at the nearby 400-Year-Old Balete Tree (KM 38). Sit on the edge of the natural spring for a natural fish spa pedicure.

12:30 – Cliffside seafood lunch overlooking the vast Mindanao Sea (KM 50).

14:00 – Complete the final 30 km leg of the coastal ring, working together in a tight rolling pace line.

16:00 – Return to the resort (KM 80)

Day 10: Conquering Siquijor’s Highlands ( B, L )

Cycling Distance: 40 km 

Elevation Gain: +920 m

Terrain / Road Surface: Category 2 and 3 mountain switchbacks. High incline grades reaching up to 12%. 

Hourly Breakdown:

07:00 – Early morning breakfast.

08:00The Alpine Assault. Turn away from the coast and head straight into the interior mountains via steep, winding switchbacks.

10:30 – Reach the absolute highest point of the island at Mount Bandilaan National Park (KM 18). Visit the mountain viewing tower to see panoramic views of the neighboring islands.

11:15The Screaming Downhill. Release the brakes for a fast, technical mountain descent carving down toward the western plains.

12:30 – Late lunch at a trendy cafe in San Juan (KM 35), refueling with grain bowls and local iced coffees.

14:00 – Final 5 km cool-down spin back to the hotel (KM 40).

15:30 – Free afternoon for ocean snorkeling inside the marine sanctuary zones. 

Day 11: Three-Island Transition to Moalboal ( B, L )

Cycling Distance: 65 km 

Elevation Gain: +410 m

Terrain / Road Surface: Undulating coastal roads spanning across three separate islands.

Hourly Breakdown:

06:00 – Early breakfast, hotel check-out.

07:00 – Board a morning ferry connecting Siquijor to Dumaguete City on Negros Island.

08:30The Negros Warm-Up. Cycle an undulating, scenic 20 km coastal route past university campuses up to Sibulan Port (KM 20).

10:15 – Board a second short vehicle ferry crossing the deep Tañon Strait over to Cebu Island (keep an eye out for spinner dolphins).

11:30 – Disembark at Liloan Port in South Cebu. Quick grab-and-go lunch of roasted pork and local bananas.

12:30The West Cebu Coast Sprint. Hop back on the bikes and cycle 45 km north along the dramatic, sun-drenched western coastal highway.

16:30 – Arrive in the dive capital of Moalboal (KM 65).

Day 12: Island Crossing ( B, L )

Cycling Distance: 45 km 

Elevation Gain: +750 m

Terrain / Road Surface: Intense trans-island mountain pass crossing, ending in historical city corridors.

Hourly Breakdown:

07:00 – Heavy breakfast before the final cycling segment.

08:00The Trans-Central Ridge Crossing. Ride straight east across the narrow waistline of Cebu Island. Push up steep rollers before dropping into Carcar City (KM 45).

11:00 – Tour past Spanish ancestral heritage homes and the historic St. Catherine of Alexandria Church.

12:00 – Celebration lunch at the Carcar Public Market. Sample world-famous Carcar Lechon drenched in its signature rich pork broth sauce, paired with crispy Chicharon.

13:30Tour Concluded. Pack all bikes safely into the support van. Take a comfortable, air-conditioned 2-hour transfer back to your Cebu City hotel to avoid heavy metro traffic jams. Say Goodbye your cycling team today .

Day 13: Homeward Bound ( B )

Cycling Distance: 0 km

Elevation Gain: 0 m

Hourly Breakdown:

08:00 – Relaxed breakfast at the hotel.

09:30 – Final bike packing session into specialized travel cases with assistance from mechanics.

TBD – Scheduled private van shuttle transfers back to Mactan-Cebu International Airport for your international flights home. 

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Tour Price Included
• English speaking cycle guide on whole trip.
• Meals as mentioned on detail itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch ).
• Accommodations based on twin share standard room - 12 nights
• All transfer and transport are comfort with air- conditioned vehicle.
• Transports bus and truck for group
• Sightseeing fees included on guided tours.
• All activities as indicated on detail itinerary.
• Boat trip in tour
 
Tour Price Excluded
• International flights.
• Admissions fees during free time, optional activity.
• Bike rental and helmet
• Visas & visa fee.
• Travel insurance.
• Tips & gratuities.
• Personal expenditure like shopping, drink, laundry, phone.
• Meals,D = Dinner and driking with meals
 

Health & Fitness required:
There is easy to moderate  suitable for all active traveler but not for heart, high blood pressure problem traveler.

Meeting point:
You will be welcomed at your hotel or at the airport

Finishing point:
Mactan International Airport.

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