Cebu - Siargao Island
Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, surf lessons and Siargao island hopping.
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From U$1,150
U$690 / person
Just U$86.00 per day
Pay a U$280 deposit and spread the rest interest-free.
Balance due 60 days before departure.
Eight days in the corners of the Philippines most people haven't found yet. In Bohol, we explore the Chocolate Hills, meet tiny tarsiers, plant trees and dance on a Loboc River lunch cruise. Then it's Siargao, the surf capital, for a surf lesson and a day island hopping. Sunsets, beach days and real local culture. Go now, before everyone else does.
When we say classic, we mean the perfect balance of culture, adventure, beaches and parties. High number of inclusions, low cost. Tru-ly authentic experiences from home-stays & hostels to beach huts, hotels and boats. A classic tour means maximum adventure, minimum hassle. Built for backpackers by backpackers.
5 Experience Types · 1 Intentional Journey
Local Lens
Experiences
Direct connections with local culture, traditions, and communities. Cooking with families, exploring neighbourhoods with locals, and participating in generational cultural practices.
Rise Up
Experiences
Intentional challenges in supportive settings. Summit hikes, independent navigation, and experiences that push your limits.
Bucket List
Experiences
World-famous landmarks, extraordinary landscapes, and universally recognised destinations that inspire travel aspirations.
Tru-ly Unique
Experiences
The moments you won’t get anywhere else! These experiences are exclusive to Tru trips and really are something special!
Unplugged
Experiences
Intentional slowness, presence, and tech-free moments in nature or group settings enable reflection and authentic connection.
Touchdown in Cebu. Your eight-day adventure starts today, so unpack, relax and take a first look around the city while the rest of the group arrives. Tonight we all meet for our welcome dinner, swap travel stories and get to know the people you'll be island hopping with all week. We can't wait to get started.
We're off. This morning is a travel morning: a private transfer and a ferry across to Bohol, an island you might not have heard of but won't forget. We reach the hotel in the early afternoon. It's two minutes from the beach, with a pool made for an obligatory mini swimming gala, so sand between your toes in no time.
After breakfast it's go go go. First, the Chocolate Hills, over a thousand rolling mounds that look like truffles and still puzzle locals. Next we meet endangered tarsiers and learn how they're protected. Lunch is a floating feast on the Loboc River with music and folk dancing. We finish planting native trees for a local biodiversity project.
The day you've been dreaming of: a full beach day. After breakfast, we head down, towels in hand, ready to jump in the waves. Then it gets competitive, with volleyball matches and frisbee, beer or piña colada in hand. We close our final night in Bohol with another Filipino sunset on the sand.
After breakfast, it's Siargao time. Getting to this teardrop-shaped island, the surf capital of the Philippines, takes a private van, a ferry and a flight, but trust us, it's worth every minute. Once we land you'll have time to unpack, explore the local area and get your first taste of the island's magic.
Coming to the surf capital and not surfing would be rude. After breakfast, our patient local instructors get us up on boards and into the waves. We can't promise you'll stand for more than five seconds, but the whole group will cheer every attempt. Afterwards, the afternoon is yours for the beach, volleyball or a swim.
Our last full day, and we're going out with a bang. After breakfast, we island-hop around Siargao, snorkelling and hunting for Nemos and Dorys, with lunch along the way and the sea breeze in our hair. Then it's back to base to get ready for our final night out. Don't be sad it's over; be happy it happened.
After breakfast it's checkout day. Heading home or exploring more of the Philippines? Your Local Legend can help with onward plans and ideas for your next adventure. Eight days of island hopping, first waves, amazing food and local culture, shared with friends you didn't know a week ago. See you on the next one.
Cebu City is close to Mactan Airport so you can dump your bags asap! There are loads of restaurants nearby so you can get your fill of tasty Filipino delicacies and unwind before heading off to Moalboal the next day! In this hotel, you are also near Ayala Center Cebu shopping mall which is perfect for a bit of retail therapy :)
All rooms come with both air conditioning and a fan. The private bathrooms all have hot water and towels.
Bohol, this island is lush and so is our accommodation! This hotel is only a 2-minute walk from the beach so we'll spend a lot of our time there of course. We are also close to the amazing Chocolate Hills, Tarsier Monkeys Centre and island hopping spots...could it be any better?
We've saved one of the best until last! We loveeee Siargao and this hotel is something special. There is so much to see and do around the hotel, or you can chill pool side and live the ultimate island dream! The only downside is you'll never want to leave this amazing island...
The trip starts in Cebu and ends in Siargao
Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Airport transfers are not included.
You can book a transfer up to 30 days before your tour, in one of two ways:
-Through your online account area
-Through our Sales team, you can contact them at info@trutravels.com for more information!
Sayak Airport (IAO)
You can fly from Sayak Airport (IAO) directly to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB.) This isn't included in the price of the tour but our customer service team (info@trutravels.com) can give you advice on booking the flight.
All our included flights come with a free 20kg check-in bag. If you have oversize and additional bags to check in you will need to pay for them yourself.
The accommodation on this trip is twin shared rooms.
If you would like to arrange a pre-night please email info@trutravels.com.
Philippine Pesos
It depends where you are travelling from! Please check with your government's travel information to find out the most accurate information on Visas.
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Most of the people that join us on tour are 18-thirtysomethings! We do have an upper age limit of 45 on our tours. If you are over 45 and have travelled with us before please contact our sales team at info@trutravels.com.
Our Essentials trips are exclusively built for travellers aged 18-29! Don't worry if this isn't you - our incredible Classic, Flashpacker, Limited Edition, Multi-country and Ski tours are open to everyone under 45! There's a perfect style of tour for everyone - happy browsing!
Yes! Let us know when you are booking your trip about any requirements you might have we can plan ahead and make sure this doesn’t affect your trip!
Yes, the majority of our travellers will be travelling on their own! Roughly 65% of our TruTravellers come solo! We have designed our trips specifically with solo travellers in mind, so you can be assured you’ll meet lots of others travelling alone like yourself along the way. This of course doesn’t mean our trips are only for solo travellers, but it does mean that you don’t need to worry you’ll be surrounded by a group that already knows each other.
Yes, of course! You will receive a welcome email from your tour leader a week before your tour starts. This will include a QR code to join the group chat on WhatsApp and other important information before joining. In the meantime, you can join our Facebook group TruTravellers to connect with others.
No! Whether you love a sunset beer or prefer an early night in order to make the most out of every day, or even a bit of both, it's up to you how you spend your time on tour! Our guides are always on hand to suggest a range of evening activities on tour. From night markets to rooftop bars, fire shows and local cultural experiences, there's a huge variety of options! There's no pressure, ever - it's your adventure after all!
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Cebu City is close to Mactan Airport so you can dump your bags asap! There are loads of restaurants nearby so you can get your fill of tasty Filipino delicacies and unwind before heading off to Moalboal the next day! In this hotel, you are also near Ayala Center Cebu shopping mall which is perfect for a bit of retail therapy :)
All rooms come with both air conditioning and a fan. The private bathrooms all have hot water and towels.
Bohol, this island is lush and so is our accommodation! This hotel is only a 2-minute walk from the beach so we'll spend a lot of our time there of course. We are also close to the amazing Chocolate Hills, Tarsier Monkeys Centre and island hopping spots...could it be any better?
We've saved one of the best until last! We loveeee Siargao and this hotel is something special. There is so much to see and do around the hotel, or you can chill pool side and live the ultimate island dream! The only downside is you'll never want to leave this amazing island...
Deposit U$280.00. Free date change up to 60 days before departure
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