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Bantayan Island + Virgin Island Hopping

Private Tour · Cebu

Bantayan Island +

Virgin Island Hopping

16 hours
Private Transport
Pick-up: Cebu City, Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu City, Mactan Island
Min. 2 guests
🏃‍♂️ Activity: Easy

Tour Highlights Gallery

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Itinerary

All times are estimates — subject to traffic, sea conditions, and your hotel location.

04:00 AM
Hotel Pick-up & travel north to Hagnaya Port
06:30 AM
Arrive Hagnaya Port (register & board ferry)
07:00 AM
Ferry departs Hagnaya to Santa Fe, Bantayan
08:30 AM
Arrive Santa Fe & meet guide multicab
09:00 AM
Virgin Island Snorkeling & Beach Hopping
11:00 AM
Explore Omagieca Camp Sawi, German Ruins, & Paradise Beach
12:00 NN
Local Lunch Feast
01:30 PM
Visit Kota Beach, Bantayan Church, & Public Market
04:00 PM
Return to Santa Fe Port
04:30 PM
Ferry departs Santa Fe back to Hagnaya
06:00 PM
Arrive Hagnaya Port & travel to Cebu City
08:00 PM
Estimated Hotel Drop-off

What to Bring

Swimwear (wear under clothes)
Waterproof dry bag
Quick-dry towel & dry change of clothes
Reef-safe sunscreen only
Hat, UV sunglasses, SPF lip balm
Aqua shoes
Reusable water bottle
Valid government ID
Cash

Cancellation & Refund Policy

7d+

7+ Days Before Tour

Full refund or free reschedule

3-6d

3–6 Days Before Tour

50% refund or free reschedule

Less than 3 Days / No‑show

No refund

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Weather & Sea Conditions — The tour proceeds rain or shine. If suspended due to safety/coast guard warnings, you may reschedule or receive a full refund.
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Rescheduling — Changes are allowed at least 24 hours in advance, subject to vehicle and guide availability.
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Group Size Changes — Adjustments to the number of guests must be notified 48 hours prior to confirm transport and meals.
Reservation: Secure your slot with a 50% downpayment upon booking; settle the remaining 50% balance upon pick-up or anytime during the tour.
Confirmation: Bookings are only confirmed once we receive and verify proof of payment.
Accepted Methods & Fees:
  • 📲 GCash, Maya, Alipay, WeChat Pay — +2% service fee
  • 🧾 PayPal — fees follow live PayPal transfer rates
  • Western Union
  • 🏦 BDO, Metrobank deposit/transfer — no extra fees (sender pays inter-bank charges if applicable)
Verification: Send proof of payment to 📩 jpotravel21@gmail.com / Viber / WhatsApp. We will issue your official Travel Voucher + Booking Confirmation within 24 hours.
Under 3 years old: Free of charge; not counted in official headcount or seat allocation.
3 years old: Php 500 less than the regular adult rate per child.
4 years old & above: Full adult rate applies.
Whale sharks are wild, free-roaming animals — sightings are never guaranteed. Tours may also be delayed, rerouted, or suspended due to rough seas, bad weather, or safety orders from the coast guard/authorities beyond our control.

If no whale sharks are sighted or the activity is cancelled for these reasons:
Rescheduling: We offer free rescheduling or an alternative activity of similar value when available.
Non-refundable costs: No refund applies for already incurred costs such as land/boat transport, fuel, permits, and guide fees.
Unused portion: Partial refund or travel credit may be arranged only for fully unused portions of the tour.
Tour Type: Fully private; pace and order are adjustable with guide agreement.
Weather Safety: Light rain proceeds; unsafe seas or storms will trigger reschedule or full refund. No partial refund applies mid-tour.
Liability: The operator is not liable for delays from weather, road/ferry closures, personal injury, or lost items. A safety waiver must be signed before Badian canyoneering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — fully private & flexible; tell your guide what you prefer.
No — purely optional; guides will advise if conditions are safe.
No — eat before pick‑up or buy at Hagnaya Port.
~2.5–3 hrs each way; roads winding in parts.
Famous danggit, dried squid, fish fillets, pusit, dried puso & native snacks.
Virgin Island sandbar widest at low tide; partly submerged at high tide.
Not on this day tour — return ferry schedule is fixed. For overnight, book separate package.
We secure tickets in advance; if canceled by operator, full refund or reschedule offered.

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