Real per-person prices for joiner and private tours, what's included, and the extra costs to plan for.
A 4 days, 3 nights (4D3N) tour lets you see Cebu and Bohol in one trip: Cebu City, Moalboal, Oslob and Bohol's Chocolate Hills. Here's what it costs with Pox Travel and Tours, and what affects the price.
1. The short answer
| Tour type | Price per person | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Joiner (shared van, minimum 2 people) | ₱8,887 | One price per person; it changes by travel month |
| Private (your group only, 1–12 people) | ₱12,000 – ₱36,250 | The bigger your group, the lower the price per person |
Prices are per person, in Philippine pesos, from our live price list. Your quotation shows your exact total.
2. Joiner price this month
| Travel month | Price per person |
|---|---|
| November | ₱8,887 |
Prices for travel in November.
Joiner prices change by travel month. Holiday and summer months are usually higher. Your quotation shows the exact price for your dates.
3. Private price by group size
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 person | ₱36,250 |
| 2 people | ₱22,150 |
| 4 people | ₱16,325 |
| 6 people | ₱14,750 |
| 8 people | ₱13,375 |
| 10 people | ₱12,550 |
| 12 people | ₱12,000 |
Prices for travel in November.
Private tours cost more per person for small groups because the van, driver-guide and hotel rooms are only for you. The bigger your group, the lower the private price per person.
4. What the price includes
Joiner 4D3N includes:
- Transportation in our own vans, with a local driver-guide
- 3 hotel nights, a private room for your group (you never share a room with strangers)
- Entrance fees for the stops in the itinerary
- Guiding fee
- Ferry fare to Bohol
Private 4D3N also includes:
- A van and driver-guide for your group only
- Breakfast (Days 2–4)
- Use of GoPro, a complimentary towel, a souvenir T-shirt, daily bottled water and a travel kit
5. Extra costs to plan for
These are not included in the tour price:
- Airfare to and from Cebu (Mactan-Cebu International Airport)
- Food: lunch and dinner (and breakfast on joiner tours)
- Optional activities, only if you want them, paid on the day. For example:
- Whale shark watching in Oslob: ₱500 per Filipino guest, ₱1,000 per foreign guest
- Canyoneering at Kawasan: ₱1,800 per person, with food
- Loboc river cruise: ₱1,200 per person
- ATV ride: ₱1,500 per person
- Other options are listed on each tour page
- Overtime on private tours, if your group stays past the planned end time (we tell you the amount first)
- Transfers outside your tour dates, for example if you arrive the night before
6. Kids' rates
- Under 4 years old: free
- Ages 4–10: 10% off the adult price
- 11 and up: adult price
7. What changes your price
- Travel month: peak months cost more.
- Joiner or private: joiner has the lower price per person; private gives you your own van, driver-guide and schedule.
- Group size (private): more people means a lower price per person.
- Optional activities you add on the day.
Not sure which to choose? Read Joiner vs private tour: which is right for you?
8. How to book
- Send a free quotation request with your dates and number of travelers.
- We send your quotation with the exact total.
- Pay the reservation fee: ₱500 per person (maximum ₱2,500 for groups of more than 5), deducted from your total. GCash, bank transfer, card or cash.
- Your booking is confirmed once we verify the reservation fee.
- The remaining balance is paid to your driver in cash on the first day of the tour.
9. Quick answers
Is airfare included? No. You book your own flights to Cebu.
Is the ferry to Bohol included? Yes, on the 4D3N tour the ferry fare is included.
Do joiners share a hotel room with strangers? No. Your group always gets its own room.
What if the tour is cancelled because of bad weather? You can choose a 70% refund or rebook to another date with no extra payment.
Are there hidden fees? No. Your quotation shows the full price. Only optional activities, food and airfare are extra.