Bohol + Kuya Dodong = Cheap and Super Fun trip

    Meet the right person to be with if you are planning to make a trip in Bohol. Just saw his ad in the net. I emailed a lot of agents regarding our 2010 Bohol trip, never did I imagine that a certain guy named KUYA DODONG would make our stay super worthwhile and affordable!
   Jeconias Ursos, Jr is his real name. He has facebook account so people do not fail to add him :))

Kuya Dodong and his Starex Van

       Kuya dodong owns the van himself and he has more than one to accommodate the growing number of his tourists. He has been into the business for years now. That has made him a pro when it comes to Bohol trips. 

at Tagbiliran Airport

Feelin' comfy in the van

     He provided us with the following itineraries for 4 days and 3 days.

TOUR GROUP OF 12PAX
      
DAY01= PANGLAO/DAUIS TOUR-- 4HRS
              > Shell Museum
              > Hinagdanan Cave
              > Bee Farm
              > Bayoyo the Dwarfman
              > Dauis Church   

DAY 02 = DOLPHIN WATCHING AND ISLAND HOPPING TO VIRGIN       ISLANDS,SNORKELING- 8Hr
              > On-board Motorized Banca with life saving gadgets,boat operator and crew.
              > Jump-Off time 5:30 AM
              > Guests will be the one to rent swimming gadgets
DAY 03 = BOHOL COUNTRYSIDE TOUR- 8HRs
              > Blood Compact Shrine 
              > Baclayon  Church ( one of the oldest stone church in the Phils.)
              > Python Snake ( the largest in captivity 250kg.)
              > Loboc River Cruise and Luncheon
              > Tarsier Watch (smallest primate)
              > Manmade Forest 
              > Hanging Bridge
              > Butterfly Sanctuary
              > Chocolate Hills
              > Souvenirs
           

INCLUSIONS

        > Accomodation 3 quad sharing aircon rooms,h/c,kitchen,stove,ref,utinsels.

      > You can cook your food at the resort. I will give you enough time for groceries shopping at the mall in tagbilaran city

        > Transpo for day 1 & 3 tours

      > Motorized Banca for Dolphin and Island Hopping for Day 2. You can bring food for lunch
      > Entrance Fees In All Tours
      > Buffet Lunch at Loboc River Cruise

        > Free tempura snacks

        > Tour Driver-guide

       >Fuel

DAY 04 - Free day and departure


     We requested for a place in Bohol where we could cook. We were really in a tight budget then hehehe. With his full effort, Kuya Dodong looked for a place that would fit to our budget. We stayed in a nice resort in Alona Beach with airconditioned rooms, kitchen and swimming pool!

The swimming pool

     Aside from minimal problems in the resort because the caretaker was not that approachable (hehehehe), the tour went on smoothly. Kuya Dodong himself would pick us up and drop us off at the hotel. He would always check us from time to time through call and text. 

     Kuya Dodong is really the best! Though, the city history and other things in Bohol were not part of our itinerary, he toured us around the city and showed where the mall, municipal and city hall, port, bank, etc were all located. We even had a side trip in the old houses near the port. These houses were built with stones that only the rich residents of the town could afford back then.

Old house

       Most churches in Bohol are located near the shore. Kuya Dodong explained to us that during the Spanish times, the churches were built with stones, sand and materials that were harnessed from the shores. So laborers would not have a hard time transporting the materials to other places. Tell you, he is really knowledgeable.
    He was like a father/tatay to us. You would feel his concern and eagerness to give his best so his visitors would enjoy their stay in Bohol. Love the part when we were in the Loboc cruise, the performers were singing a Boholano song. Sensitive enough, he knew that we hardly understand any word so he translated the song for us! So sweet! The song was about how Boholanos show their love and compassion to their partners.

Kuya Dodong enjoying the food

     One of the best things? He even cooked his "best known" tempura for us! When Kuya Dodong sent the itineraries of our trip, he included a free tempura snack for everybody. I was thinking it was the same tempura that we could buy in Manila. On our way to Chocolate Hills, we stopped in  Man-made Forest, while we were enjoying taking pictures, our tatay was preparing our snacks. 
   Tempura, similar to the kikiam, but it was far more delicious! Very tasty! It's main ingredient was blue marlin fish. His relative has been supplying him with tempura from Cebu. We were so delighted that Kuya Dodong even brought with him his own stove, pan and sticks! 
    Bohol trip would not be complete without Kuya Dodong's tempura! We even brought tempura back in Manila. The tempura was nicely sealed inside a styro box.
    May be you're thinking that we must have spent a lot to afford Kuya Dodong's service. Honestly, each us only paid Php 3, 000.00! (tour and accommodation) after a long negotiation through chat and text. Price varies depending on the number of guests and length of stay. But since, the commodities are now soaring high (especially the fuel), please bear with him if he has put additional "little" increase in his service. :))


CONTACT KUYA DODONG

Facebook: Kuya Dodong Ursos
Email: boholgrandscenery@yahoo.com
Contact Number: 09212824728/09292742015