Time to explore the northern side of CEBU! From island hopping, cliff diving, snorkeling and food tripping to witnessing and experiencing the local fish market scene. Here’s a 4D3N itinerary of Bantayan Island that will show you just why people are falling inlove with this side of the province.
| DAY 1 | ACTIVITY | NOTES |
| ARRIVE IN MACTAN CEBU AIRPORT; TRANSFER TO HAGNAYA PORT | HOTEL DETAILS: ANIKA HOTEL | |
| 7:25 | Arrive at Mactan International Airport | |
| 8:00 – 11:00 | Pick-up at Mactan International Airport, heading to Hagnaya Port – via private | |
| transport [4 HRS] | ||
| 11:30 | Quick snack on the way | There are lots of food options on the road. You can go for a quick food stop, drive-thru or take-away. |
| 12:00-1:30 | Board a ferry boat from Hagnaya Port Authority to Sta Fe Port–via Ferry | |
| [1:30 HRS] | ||
| 1:30 | Arrive at Sta Fe Port and travel to Anika Hotel, – via private transport | |
| Check in and LUNCH @ Anika Hotel | Order the Danggit! | |
| 2:00 | Bantayan Coastal tour | |
| Ogtong Beach | ||
| Paradise Beach | ||
| Mangrove Eco Park • Butterfly Garden | ||
| 5:30 | Sunset at Madredejos | |
| 6:30 | Dinner | Your choice if you want to have dinner in town or in the hotel. |
| 8:00 | Back to hotel | |
| DAY 2 | ACTIVITY | NOTES |
| BANTAYAN ISLAND HOPPING | ||
| 6:00 | Early wake-up call at 6:00 AM | |
| 6:30 | Fish Market tour | See the freshest catch of the day and choose the seafood you want to bring and cook for the island hopping. |
| 7:30 | Back to Hotel and proceed to hotel BREAKFAST | |
| 9:00 | Hotel Pick-up for Island Hopping | |
| 9:00-2:00 | Bantayan Island Hopping [5-6 HRS] | |
| Hilantagaan Marine Sanctuary | ||
| Virgin Island Leisure Trip with LUNCH | ||
| Z lagoon | ||
| 4:00 | Back to Hotel | |
| Free time | ||
| 6:30 | Dinner | Your choice if you want to have dinner in town or in the hotel. |
| 9:00 | Rest | |
| DAY 3 | ACTIVITY | NOTES |
| BANTAYAN CULTURAL TRIP | ||
| 8:00 | Early wake-up call at 8:00 AM | |
| 8:30 | Dried fish tour @ Fish Market | |
| 9:30 | Egg Farm Tour @ Sta Fe | |
| 11:30 | LUNCH @ Panyangs | |
| 1:00 | Bantayan Bamboo Innovation Workshop tour | You can have your name or logo engraved on Bamboo straws! |
| 3:00 | Return and drop-off at Anika Hotel | |
| Free time | ||
| 6:30 | Dinner at MJ Square | Try the Bantayan Burrito company! |
| 9:00 | Back to hotel / REST | |
| DAY 4 | ACTIVITY | NOTES |
| AIRPORT DROP OFF | ||
| 8:00 | Breakfast at hotel | |
| 10:00 | Hotel check-out @ 10:00 AM | |
| 10:20 | Transfer to Sta Fe Port | |
| 10:20 – 11:50 | Board a ferry boat from Sta Fe Port to HagnayaPort [1:30 HRS] | |
| 12:00 | LUNCH | |
| 1:30-5:30 | Arrive at Hagnaya Port, then travel to Airport– via private transport [4HRS] | |
| 5:30 | Arrive at airport | |
There are more activities you can infuse when you visit Bantayan Island —- Like skydiving! Yes, this island is known for those mind-blowing beach landings or go scuba diving, surfing and kite surfing.
For your no-fuss and complete North Cebu tour needs and inquiries you can check out Happy Juanderer Travel Inc! They’re also the ones who arranged the itinerary laid out above.
Bantayan is an absolute dream! Excited for your upcoming trip, make sure to tag us on your photos!
Thanks for sharing this! Hopefully I’ll be able to go on a cebu food trip once things here settle down.
welcome!