Discovering Bohol: Budget and Plan

Going on a trip is a lot of fun but the process of preparing the trip will never be that easy. The hassle of finding a place to stay and planning where to go maybe cumbersome and time-consuming. For people just like me who are on a tight budget, looking for a cost-effective trip will require some extensive researching, planning and budgeting in order to maximize every resources that we have. Good thing that airline companies nowadays offer seat sale promos which allow travelling to be more possible and tourist destinations to be within reach. In addition, various blogs, reviews and articles about different service tours and accommodations are definitely a big help as they now provide options to better help us with our decisions. Thanks to Google and the Internet, planning a trip is now as easy breezy which can take place even at the convenience of our own home.

English: Chocolate Hills, Bohol Province, Philippines (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

     In a few days, me and my family are off to Bohol for a vacation. Its been a while since we had our last family bonding and outing so we are all definitely looking forward to this trip. It took us some time to prepare for this one as all of our schedules barely match with each other and all of us are working. However, there’s a saying that goes, “if there’s a will, there’s a way.” Just to give a brief background, we got our ticket since last January so the amount we paid for each person were way lower than the usual rates. It’s a good thing that seat sales are common this time around as these gave us a reason to book for this long-awaited flight. For the accommodations and tours, we just closed it off last week since it took us several months to negotiate for the rates as well as the availability of the service. After several attempts of haggling, we finally got ourselves the trip that we wanted and we were able to find a house that are well  within our budget.

     As seen below, here are our trip’s itinerary as well as the cost that we have incurred for this trip alone. Other expenses such as the foods and pasalubong are still not included here so its better to have extra cash in your pocket. Enjoy! ^_^

RP-C3228 (Photo credit: airforcefe)

Round Trip Ticket Per Person via Air Philippines (Promo Fare) : Php 916.00  (inclusive of  taxes, fees & charges except terminal fee)

 Note: fare varies depending on seat sale

Vacation Tour Package : 5 pax @ p2,980.00 per person (tour services rate without accommodation)

Contact Person: Kuya Dodong (09292742015)

ITINERARY:

DAY 01 = Check-in Resort Upon arrival

• 40 minutes grocery shopping is allotted (to buy your provisions at BQ grocery department)

DAY 02 = BOHOL COUNTRYSIDE TOUR (8 hrs – start 9am)

The famous Loboc River (Photo credit: JeneaWhat)

• Blood Compact Site
• Baclayon   Church
• Python Snake/Ostrich
• Loboc River Cruise and Luncheon
• Tarsier Watch (smallest primate)
• Man-made Forest
• Hanging Bridge
• Butterfly Sanctuary
• Chocolate Hills
• Souvenir shop

DAY 03

• Activity 01= DOLPHIN WATCHING, ISLAND HOPPING,SNORKELING,SWIMMING 6-8hrs = time flexible
  • On-board Motorized Boat with life-saving gadgets and boat operator/crew assistance.
  • Jump-Off time 5:30-6:00 AM
  • Guests will be the one to pay for:
    • Php100/set of snorkel & face mask.
    • Php 150 per pax payment for swimming guide
    • Php150 per pair of swimming shoes
    • payment food in the island – lunch
• Activity 02 = New Exciting Firefly Watch at Maribojoc River – 5:30pm

DAY 04 = PANGLAO/DAUIS TOUR 3-4 hrs – start 9am

DAUIS CHURCH, PANGLAO,BOHOL (Photo credit: martindemo)

• Panglao shell museum
• Hinagdanan cave
• Dauis church
• Bee Farm – guest may have their lunch in the farm-guest expense
• Bayoyoy the dwarf man
• To airport after tour

INCLUSIONS:

• transfers IN/OUT
• Air con transport for Day Tours
• Motorized boat for sea tour – including firefly watch
• Entrance Fees
• Buffet Lunch at Loboc River on board floating restaurant
• Fuel
• Tour driver/guide

House No. 10

ACCOMMODATION: Alonaland Resort

Overnight Rate: Php 2300

• good for 6 persons

• 2 Sleeping Rooms (1 King size bed and 2 Double beds) 

• 2 Split Type Airconditioner

• Warm Water Shower

• Living room with Cable TV

• Electronic Safe

• Kitchenette with Refrigerator and Gas stove

• Internet, Billiard Table and BBQ places are free to use

• just a 10 minute walk to the Alona Beach Center or a 3 minute travel with the resort’s free beach shuttle (8am-11pm)

Source: http://www.alonalandresort.com

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