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Panglao Island

Stay 3–4 nights; dive Balicasag, relax Alona Beach, explore Hinagdanan cave, then day‑trip Bohol for Chocolate Hills.

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Key facts · Philippines

Visa: Depends on your passport
Currency: Peso (PHP, ₱)
Language: Filipino and English
Plugs: A · B · C · 220 V
Time zone: UTC+8 all year

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Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
Philippines ↗Complete the free eTravel registration on the official government site within 72 hours before arrival; ignore lookalike sites that charge.
Philippines ↗Typhoon season runs roughly June to November: flights and boats are cancelled at short notice; buy flexible tickets and keep a spare day.
Philippines ↗Carry pesos in small notes; many stalls, jeepneys and taxis are cash-only.

Panglao Island is famed for world‑class diving at Balicasag, the resort strip of Alona Beach, and easy bridge access to Bohol’s Chocolate Hills.

Where to sleep

3 places in this region

Sleep base

Alona BeachCity guide
Resort strip with dive shops, restaurants and nightlife.
Best Jan–May
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DauisCity guide
Quieter, cheaper rooms; near the airport and bridge to Bohol.
Best Dec–May
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Day trip

Panglao TownCity guide
Local market, church and a few eateries; half a day.
Best Jan–May
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Plan the nights

How to split the nights, day-trips and what to do with your bags

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Night sequences

3 nights: Alona Beach base, dive Balicasag, day‑trip Bohol
4 nights: Alona Beach base, dive Balicasag, explore Hinagdanan, day‑trip Bohol
5 nights: Alona Beach 3 + Dauis 2, dive Balicasag and Napaling, day‑trip Bohol and Anda

Christmas and Easter fill beds months ahead; book early.
Common scams and pickpocketing occur in tourist areas; keep valuables secure.
Kushikatsu-style shared sauce is not a local custom; ignore that note if copied from elsewhere.

Day-trips door to door

To	From	Door-to-door p50	Last return	Note
Bohol mainland	Panglao Island	30 min	check	Bridge crossing + tricycle; tours to Chocolate Hills and tarsier sanctuary are easy to arrange.
Anda	Panglao Island	90 min	check	Quieter beach destination on Bohol's east coast; arrange a van or tricycle.

Bags between cities

Luggage forwarding is not common on Panglao; most hotels hold bags for same-day check-in/out.

When to go

Months and weather

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Seasons at a glance

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Country	JJan	FFeb	MMar	AApr	MMay	JJun	JJul	AAug	SSep	OOct	NNov	DDec
Alona Beach	go	go	go	go	go	ok	×	×	×	×	ok	ok
Dauis	go	go	go	go	go	×	×	×	×	×	×	go
Panglao Town	go	go	go	go	go	×	×	×	×	×	ok	ok
Philippines (country-wide)	go	go	go	ok	ok	ok	ok	×	ok	ok	ok	go

Go: the good monthsFair: workable, mixedPoor: heat, rain or hazeAvoid: storms, floods, closuresno data yet

Computed from each country’s own data; hover a country name for the source. Advisory countries are left out.

Climate strip

Month by month

Zone	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Panglao Islandcentral Bohol	dry	dry	dry	dry	dry	wet	wet	wet	wet	dry	dry	dry

wet: daily rain

Panglao Island: Dry season Dec–May; avoid heavy rains Jun–Sep.

Peak season Dec–May coincides with the best weather; book accommodation months ahead for Christmas and Easter.

Getting in and passes

Arrival times and regional passes

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Get in

Door-to-door p50, 2026 estimate

From	To	How	p50	Note
Bohol–Panglao International Airport (TAG)	Alona Beach	Taxi or shuttle	~15 min door‑to‑door	Airport 9 km (5.6 mi) from Alona; taxis ₱500‑₱600.Airport 5.6 mi (9 km) from Alona; taxis ₱500‑₱600.
Tagbilaran ferry terminal	Alona Beach	Taxi or tricycle across bridge	~30 min door‑to‑door	Taxi ₱500‑₱600, tricycle ₱350‑₱450.
Cebu City (ferry)	Tagbilaran ferry terminal	Ferry (OceanJet, SuperCat)	~2 h crossing	Multiple departures daily; check schedules.

Eat and move on

Regional food and where to go next

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Regional food

Where and when it works

Dish	Where	Timing / trap
Seafood grill	Alona Beach restaurants	Mid‑range prices, fresh catch daily.
Filipino candelaria	Local eateries	Cheap, filling meals.
Massage (Swedish)	Alona Beach	₱350 for one hour on the beach.

Go next

Bohol travel guide

Bridge 5 min from Panglao

Explore Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, river cruises.

Plan your trip to Philippines

Overview of visas, flights and itineraries

Helpful for multi‑island planning.

Things to do in Alona Beach

Detailed dive and beach activities

Dauis travel guide

Northern town, quieter beaches

Philippines best time to visit

planned

Climate guide for all regions

Philippines itineraries

Sample multi‑island routes

Planning aids

Built from this guide's own data

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Region in numbers

Where to sleep: 2 bases
Day trips: 2, 30 min to 1 h 30
Nights suggested: 3–5 nights
Ways in: 3 listed
Best months: No month rated best

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Sources

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