A national treasure of the Philippines, it is the smallest primate in the world, with a body length less than the size of a palm. They have a pair of large, bright eyes, their heads can rotate 180 degrees, and their long tails wrap around trees. They are very lively and adorable, endearing to people. Tips: You can take photos when observing tarsiers, but you must not use flash, as it will harm their eyes. Tarsiers generally do not appear on rainy days, so please try to avoid visiting on rainy days.
Python Museum
The Python Museum houses a giant python over ten meters long. When it was captured by local villagers in 1996, it was less than 5 feet long and weighed just 5 kilograms. By 2005, it had grown to 200 kilograms. Visitors can have close encounters with this giant python and experience its might up close.
Butterfly Valley
The full name is Simply Butterfly Conservation Center. Here, you can see various kinds of butterflies. Visitors can interact closely with these butterflies and take photos with them. Patient guides will explain the growth process of butterflies in detail to visitors. It is both interesting and educational, making it a perfect place for children to visit.
Doljo Beach
Doljo Beach is the starting point for island tours, where most tourists choose to set sail and begin their day. From here, there is a 70% chance of seeing dolphins. These adorable and agile dolphins chase the boats, freely leaping on the sea surface and emitting wonderful and melodious whistles, bringing joy and delight to visitors.
Napaling
Diving in Napaling allows you to witness the famous sardine run, where schools of sardines gather and disperse around you. The spectacle is truly mesmerizing.
Cabilao Island is a quiet small island and a popular diving destination. It is home to unique pygmy seahorses and is a frequent spot for shark sightings.
Pamilacan Island
Pamilacan Island is a less developed island and is not well known to the public. Because of this, it boasts beautiful natural scenery and well-preserved ecology. It is also worth mentioning that this is a home for whales and dolphins.
Oslob Island
Oslob Island is an excellent place to watch whale sharks. These gentle giants were heavily hunted by local villagers in the 1980s, leading to a sharp decline in their numbers. However, their population has gradually increased due to government protection. Visitors can see these huge and gentle animals in Oslob, get close to them underwater, and dance with them in the ocean. Tips: To protect the whale sharks, please do not touch them or feed them when you are in the water. Do not use sunscreen when entering the water to avoid harming the whale sharks with chemical ingredients.
Abatan River
Rowing a small boat on the beautiful Abatan River in search of fireflies is certainly the most romantic chapter of a trip to Bohol Island. These charming little elves inhabit the mangroves, tirelessly flickering their lights in the dark night as if playing hide and seek. The trees where the fireflies hide are thus called Christmas trees, incredibly dreamy and mysterious. Tips: Hire a car to Abatan Riverlife Center, then rent a canoe or crab boat to tour the fireflies. You can also join a travel agency's firefly tour for more convenience and time-saving.
