You’ll need a Philippines Visa to fly for this trip. The process can be started as early as 6 months before departure and you will have to attend the appointment in person.

If you have a valid US or Schegen Visa, you can get an e-visa for Philippines.

We have an in-house visa team who will consult you and assist you through the entire journey over calls & email.

Every Bucketlist edition is built end-to-end for maximum impact:

• Handpicked chic & comfortable stays

• On-trip transport

• 7 Breakfasts and 2 meals

• 7 Anchored experiences

• Experienced Facilitator & Vibe host

• Access to our app with day-by-day details, maps & insider tips

• Post-trip invites to exclusive meetups & the 5,000+ member tribe community

We keep things transparent so you can plan ahead:

• International & domestic flights to/from your edition start point

• Airport Transfers

• Travel insurance

• Visas

• Meals beyond those highlighted as part of each edition & drinks

• Add-on experiences

• Transport for self explore or activities beyond the anchored experiences

• Gratuities, personal shopping & any unscheduled extras

We recommend having a read-through of the itinerary above, and getting in touch if you have specific questions on fitness here.

This adventure is fast-paced and includes a road trip, however, the activities aren’t too strenuous so it is a fantastic trip for those with a normal level of fitness who want to see a lot in their time here. We also design our flow where we give enough downtime & space to explore on your own pace as well.

Fly into Manila International Airport (MIA). Fly out of either Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) after taking a ferry from Bohol or take a connecting flight from Bohol-Panglao International Airport (TAG).

Please arrive in Manila before 1 pm on Day 1, allowing ample time for immigration and reaching the hotel. You can have enough time to check in (3 pm) and rest, before the welcome meeting & dinner.

The trip ends in Cebu at 12noon. We will be taking a ferry out of Bohol to Cebu on Day 8. Please book an evening flight from Cebu to India.

We don't offer airport transfers to the hotel because of the different arrival times of Bucketlister. Easiest way is to book a Fly Bus from the KEF airport to Foss Hotel Baron. We do recommend getting in touch with your fellow travellers on the WhatsApp group to coordinate if anyone is landing around the same time and take a Fly Bus to the hotel with them.

The luggage allowance for the internal flights is 15kg. You can pay locally for extra luggage at a cost of INR 5000 for each additional 5kg.

This isn’t a flag-waving group tour. This is a well-orchestrated experience designed to leave room for discovery.

Some adventures are pre-planned. Some unfold on the fly. Add-ons can be chosen in advance, and the rest? Facilitators often suggest spontaneous ideas you can join in — like a museum pop-in, a hidden cafe stop, or a live gig. These aren’t included in the package, but they’re often the most memorable.

Expect space to explore solo, connect with your tribe, or recharge at your own pace. This is an edition, not an itinerary.

Note: Gameplans, experiences & hotels are subject to change based on on-ground conditions. These changes are rare but can happen with little notice due to availability, poor weather, seasonal changes, or other circumstances beyond our control, but we’ll always do our best to ensure it has little impact on your experience. From time to time, we may also make changes to your itinerary to try out new ideas and keep things fresh and exciting, which we will always try and communicate to you.

1. Changes & Transfers

• Request all changes in writing (by the lead traveler) as early as possible.

• We’ll do our best to accommodate your request but cannot guarantee it.

• A ₹7,000 administration fee + any supplier charges applies per change.

• Changes to dates or tours allowed up to 60 days before departure; after that, they’ll be treated as cancellations.

• You may transfer your booking up to three times (each transfer incurs the ₹7,000 fee). Further transfers require payment of any outstanding fees.

• If we can’t accommodate your change and you opt out, it’s treated as a cancellation.

2. Cancellations

• Notify us in writing—cancellation takes effect on the date we receive your notice.

• Cancellation charges per person (excluding admin fees & insurance):

  • More than 90 days before departure: your full deposit is retained

  • 45–89 days: 50% of total tour cost

  • 30–44 days: 75% of total tour cost

  • Less than 30 days: 100% of total tour cost

• All fees are based on the original start date, even after transfers.

• Amendment fees, insurance premiums, single supplements, extra nights, and optional experiences are non-refundable per the above schedule.

3. Credit Voucher Option

• For a ₹7,000 fee, convert your payment into a 3-month credit voucher (non-transferable, single use).

• If your new booking costs less than the voucher value, no refunds or additional credit will be issued.

We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance to cover any unforeseen cancellations or changes.

Whale Shark spotting is a a natural phenomenon and we believe in doing tours with companies that carry them out ethically. The tours happen through the year, but December - May is the best time to spot them in Bohol. It's the migrating season and the newer breed of whale sharks have been breeding off Bohol's coast.