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Bohol Travel Advisory

Travel Philippines

Oct 09, 2020

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Planning a trip to the newly reopened Bohol? Make sure you’re well-prepared by reading all of these safety guidelines as well as a list of all of the tourist attractions, activities, and private establishments that are open to visitors.

Quarantine Category

• Bohol is currently under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ). But the province is temporarily closing its borders to non-essential travelers until further notice.

Entry Requirements - Once Tourism Resumes

• Negative nasopharyngeal or saliva RT-PCR test result taken not more than seventy-two (72) hours before departure (saliva test must be administered by the Philippine Red Cross)
• Pre-booked accommodation in DOT-accredited / UBE Seal establishments
• Pre-booked tour with DOT-accredited tour operators
• QR Code (see below) and letter of acceptance (register at https://tourism.bohol.gov.ph/)
• For tourists staying in the Municipality of Panglao, you are required to register at the LGU portal, https://panglaolgu.gov.ph. Registered tourists will be issued a letter of acceptance prior to arrival. Failure to present Letter/s of Acceptance will not be allowed to stay in the Municipality.
• Approved S-Pass Travel Coordination Permit from the LGU of destination

Steps in getting the QR Code

• Visit https://tourism.bohol.gov.ph to find a list of all DOT-accredited accommodation establishments, tour operators, and transport services.
• On the same website, click “Tourist Registration”.
• Wait for email confirmation, which will contain the download link for the tourist application and instructions on how to register for the QR Code.
• Make sure you have a printed copy of the QR Code once you enter Bohol.

Notes:

• All incoming tourists will be issued a QR code which would serve as their contact tracing system while inside Bohol.
• Fully vaccinated passengers are still required to present a negative RT-PCR test upon entry to Bohol
• Upon arrival, the traveler will not be required to undergo quarantine and repeat testing unless they exhibit COVID-19 symptoms.
• If guests are staying in Bohol for more than five days, they must undergo a repeat nasopharyngeal RT-PCR test, and they will be asked to undergo quarantine at their accommodation until they receive a negative result.
• Tourists must have printed copies of the required documents on hand when they enter Bohol.
• Tourists are not allowed to have DIY tours, and they are highly discouraged from engaging in personal activities outside of the tourism bubble.
• Tourists are also highly discouraged from visiting and/or meeting with relatives and friends who are in Bohol. Should relatives and friends visit, they must present a negative RT-PCR test result taken 72 hours before their visit. Otherwise, they must undergo quarantine in the accommodation establishment for 14 days.

List of Bohol establishments open to tourists

Corella

• Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary

Loboc

• Loboc River (river cruise)
• Loboc River Resort
• SUP stand up paddle boarding at Loboc River
• Water bikes at Loboc River

Carmen

• Chocolate Hills Complex
• Solera’s ATV Rides
• Chocolate Hills Adventure Park
• The Acacia Glamping Park

Panglao

• Alona Beach
• Balicasag Island (island hopping, snorkeling, dolphin watching, diving)
• Virgin Island
• Various Panglao accommodations

Antequera

• Product display center (Antequera baskets)

Maribojoc

• Punta Cruz
• Abatan River (community life tours)
• kayakasia Philippines

Danao

• Danao Adventure Park

Buenavista

• Cambuhat River (village tour)

Anda

• Quinale Beach
• Lamanoc Island
• Anda Pearl Premier Resort
• Magic Oceans Dive Resort
• Parklane Bohol Resort and Spa
• Bluestar Dive Resort

Alicia

• The Alicia Panoramic Park

Talibon

• Bongan Sandbar

Ubay

• Philippine Carabao Center dairy store
• Fascination Farm

Loon

• Vita Isola Leisure Farm

Jagna

• MUSFA Organic Farm
• Ilihan Hill
• St. Michael the Archangel Parish
• Ching’s Calamay

Alburquerque

• Sta. Monica Church

Sikatuna

• Mirror of the World

Pamilacan Island

• Island hopping and dolphin watching

Emergency Contacts

• Philippine National Police: (+63 919) 414 0832
• Provincial Director’s Secretary: (+63 906) 942 0554, (+63 38) 411 4343
• Governor Celestino Gallares Hospital: (+63 38) 412 3181; (+63 38) 411 4831
• Holy Name University Hospital: (+63 38) 501 9946; (+63 38) 501 9947
• Ramiro Hospital: (+63 38) 411 3515; (+63 38) 411 4595
• Provincial Health Office (PHO): (+63 38) 411-0138 loc. 41034
• PHO Head: Dr. Cesar Thomar M. Lopez: (+63 920) 900 2868