Panglao to Baclayon
Baclayon is the first real stop east of Tagbilaran on the south coast road, and for most visitors coming off Panglao it is the heritage half of a countryside day rather than a destination you set aside a whole day for. The church, the museum in the old convent next door and the Pamilacan dolphin boats are all in the same municipality, so what you actually need to decide is how long you want on the ground and what else goes in the same run. Tell us your Panglao accommodation and the shape of the day, and we quote the vehicle, the driver and the waiting time in one go.
Your transfer at a glance
- Pickup
- Your hotel, resort or other accommodation on Panglao
- Drop-off
- Baclayon, on the south coast road east of Tagbilaran City
How booking works
- 1Send your Panglao accommodation, travel date, preferred pickup time, group size and whether Baclayon is a stop on a longer countryside day or the whole trip.
- 2We reply by email with the vehicle plan — including the driver waiting while you visit the church and museum — and one fixed, all-in price.
- 3Your driver collects you on Panglao, crosses the causeway bridges and follows the coast road east to Baclayon, then brings you back to the drop-off confirmed in your quote.
What to include in your request
- The drive leaves Panglao over the Dauis and Panglao causeway bridges, passes through Tagbilaran City and then follows the south coast road east — so Baclayon is the natural first stop on any countryside itinerary heading towards Loboc, Corella or the Chocolate Hills. Booking it as a stop rather than a return trip of its own usually gets you more out of the same vehicle.
- The Church of the Immaculate Conception was completed in 1727, is built from coral stone, and is declared a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines as well as a National Historical Landmark. It is an active parish church, not a museum piece.
- The Baclayon Museum in the old convent beside the church holds religious artefacts and ecclesiastical art. Church and museum entrance fees are collected on site and sit outside a transport quote — what we price is the vehicle, the driver and the waiting time.
- The 7.2 magnitude Bohol earthquake of October 2013 severely damaged the church; it was extensively restored and has reopened to visitors.
- Pamilacan Island is one of Baclayon’s 17 barangays — an island barangay in the Bohol Sea whose roughly 240 families now make their living mainly from dolphin- and whale-watching. If you want the boat trip as well as the church, say so in the enquiry: it is an early start and it changes the pickup time and the shape of the whole day.
- If you want to attend Mass rather than look around, tell us in your enquiry and we will plan the timing around the schedule.
- Say whether you want the return to Panglao or a different final drop-off, and flag bulky items, mobility needs or child seats so the vehicle matches the group.
Questions we get asked about this transfer
The things people check before they send a quote request. If yours is not here, put it in the message box and we will answer it with your price.
How old is Baclayon Church?
The Church of the Immaculate Conception was completed in 1727 and is built from coral stone. It is declared a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines and a National Historical Landmark, and it is still an active parish church rather than a museum piece.
Is Baclayon worth setting aside a whole day for?
For most visitors it is the heritage half of a countryside day rather than a trip of its own. It is the natural first stop on any itinerary heading east towards Loboc, Corella or the Chocolate Hills, and booking it as a stop usually gets more out of the same vehicle.
Can we do the Pamilacan dolphin boats on the same trip?
Say so in the enquiry, but plan it as a separate early start. Pamilacan Island is one of Baclayon’s 17 barangays, and the boat trip changes the pickup time and the shape of the whole day.
Was the church damaged in the 2013 earthquake?
Yes. The 7.2 magnitude Bohol earthquake of October 2013 severely damaged it. It has since been extensively restored and has reopened to visitors.
Get the transfer arranged
Tell us the arrival details, accommodation, group and bags. We will reply by email with one fixed quote.
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