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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines
Dauis
Spend a half day in Dauis for the church and a quick beach stop; add a night if you want resort amenities.
Dauis is a small municipality on Panglao Island, just across the bridge from Tagbilaran. Its main sights are the Assumption of Our Lady Shrine and easy access to Alona Beach. One half‑day covers the church and a beach walk; a night adds resort stay and dining.
- Country
- Philippines
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- Avoid
- Jun–Nov (rainy season)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- PHP
- Money
- Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₱1,200–2,000 excl. bed · Mid ₱2,000–3,500 excl. bed · High ₱3,500+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Globe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.
- Emergency
- Police 117 · Fire/ambulance 117
- Plugs
- Types A, B, C · 220 V · 60 Hz · US flat pins common; check your devices for 220 V.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10% if no service charge.; Grab / taxi: Round up.; Boat crew: ₱100–200 per tour.; Massage: ₱50–100.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.
- Toilets
- Called 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a local café | ₱80–150 |
| Snack (banana cue, lumpia) | ₱30–80 |
| Tricycle ride (short distance) | ₱50–100 |
| Bohol Bee Farm product (jam, honey) | ₱120–250 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TAG · Tagbilaran Airport
- 30 min by road to Dauis
Typical fares
- Tricycle Tagbilaran ↔ Dauis
- ≈ ₱300 round trip, 5 min by bridge (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk or tricycle within Dauis; hire a tricycle for the 3 km (1.9 mi) bridge to Tagbilaran. No public bus service directly to the church.Walk or tricycle within Dauis; hire a tricycle for the 1.9 mi (3 km) bridge to Tagbilaran. No public bus service directly to the church.
See and do
Known for
- Assumption of Our Lady Shrine
- Proximity to Alona Beach
- Bohol Bee Farm products
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Alona Beach | Walk or short tricycle ride (≈10 min) from most resorts | ≈15 min total |
| Tagbilaran City | Cross the bridge by tricycle or taxi, about 5 km (3.1 mi)Cross the bridge by tricycle or taxi, about 3.1 mi (5 km) | ≈20 min |
Sleep
- Bohol Vantage Resort
- Panoramic view, 6‑10 min walk to Alona Beach; good for one night.
- La Pernela Beachfront Resort
- Beachfront rooms, A/C, from ₱3,990; suitable for a short stay.
- Olman's View Resort
- River view, rooms from ₱3,250; quiet option.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much? | Tagpila?Tag‑pila |
| Where is the beach? | Asa ang baybay?A‑sa ang ba‑y‑bay |
| I would like a room for two nights | Gusto ko sang kwarto para sa duha ka gab-iGus‑to ko sang kwar‑to pa‑ra sa du‑ha ka ga‑b‑i |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Smile, handshake; 'po' to elders; avoid: Loud confrontation
- Beckoning: Palm down, wave; avoid: Palm up (used for animals)
- Invitations: Accept food offered or decline politely; avoid: Refusing bluntly
- Time: Expect 'Filipino time' socially; avoid: Lateness for flights and boats
- Churches: Covered clothes; avoid: Loud tours during Mass
Scams and watch-outs
- Check opening hours of the church (no official schedule listed).
- Roads can be busy during local festivals; allow extra travel time.
Dauis is generally safe for tourists; petty theft is rare but keep valuables secure on the beach.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Dauis yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Assumption of Our Lady Shrine
- Proximity to Alona Beach
- Bohol Bee Farm products
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Dauis: www.wikidata.org/wiki/QXXXXX
- Wikivoyage: Dauis, revision 5217088 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5217088
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/dauis). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.