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  • Cebu Tours
    • Cebu Day Tours (Hub + Top Guides)
      • Cebu Day Tours & Travel Packages — Master Guide (2025–2026)
      • Cebu Whale Shark, Tumalog Falls & Sumilon Sandbar: Tips Before You Go
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      • Day Trip from Cebu to Bohol: How to See Chocolate Hills in One Day
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      • Cebu Car & Van Rental – Airport, Hourly, Out-of-Town
        • Airport & Seaport Transfers (Instant Confirmation)
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      • Bus Rental in Cebu — Coaster, Minibus & Big Bus (2025–2026)
      • Yacht Rentals & Cruises — Private Charters & Island Adventures
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      • Bohol Day Tours & Travel Packages — The Master Guide
      • Bohol Countryside Tour (Shared or Private) – Instant Booking Available
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      • Puerto Princesa Firefly Watching Tour — Iwahig River Eco Experience
      • 3D2N Puerto Princesa Package — Underground River + City + Honda Bay
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Cebu Highlands & Busay Tours 🌄

Cebu City Tours (Overview) 🏙️

Discover Cebu from city to summit! Begin with the Historic Cebu City Tours or go straight to the highlands of Busay for cool air, scenic drives, and Instagram-worthy spots.

View Historic Cebu City Tours (Half-Day & Full-Day)

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Trade the city heat for cool mountain air in Busay and along the Transcentral Highway. These scenic routes offer panoramic views, seasonal blooms, and photogenic landmarks like Temple of Leah and Tops Lookout—perfect for golden-hour and night-view shots.

🚐 Option A — Highlands Tour with Tops Lookout (Short Route)

Best for: Half-day explorers, sunset chasers, and photo lovers.

  • Sirao Flower Garden — Seasonal blooms and photo props
  • Temple of Leah — Roman-inspired monument with sweeping views
  • Tops Lookout — Skyline views at sunset and night

Pacing: ~4–5 hours (PM start recommended for sunset/night views). Bring a light jacket for windy evenings.

Temple of Leah

🌿 Option B — Highlands Escape via Busay & Transcentral Highway (Long Route)

Best for: Nature fans and repeat visitors who want to go farther into the mountains.

  • Sirao Flower Garden → Temple of Leah
  • Transcentral Highway scenic drive (valleys, peaks, cafes)
  • Optional Adventure Café / Balamban food stop (time permitting)

Pacing: ~6–8 hours with more scenery and cafe/rest stops. Start late morning or early afternoon to catch golden hour on the way back.

💡 Travel Tips

  • Best time: Late afternoon → sunset → night view at Tops Lookout.
  • Weather: Breezy or cool; bring a light jacket or shawl.
  • Footwear: Comfortable shoes for garden paths and steps.
  • Traffic: Weekends can be busy; allow buffer time for queues at photo spots.
  • Add-ons: Pair Option A or B with a short Historic City Loop for a full-day plan.

🗓️ Suggested One-Day Combo

  • AM: Historic city core (Magellan’s Cross, Fort San Pedro, Basilica)
  • PM–Night: Highlands Tour (Sirao → Temple of Leah → Tops Lookout)

Plan your morning withHistoric Cebu City Tours.

🔗 Related ILINK Guides

  • Cebu City Tours — Overview
  • Historic Cebu City Tours (Half-Day & Full-Day)
  • Oslob Whale Sharks & South Cebu Adventure
  • Aloguinsan Eco-Tour: Bojo River & Hermit’s Cove

🧭 Booking (TripHappy Partner)

Bookings are handled by our partner TripHappy.ph, a DOT-accredited Cebu operator offering instant confirmation and secure online payment.

  • Highlands Tour with Tops Lookout
  • Highlands Escape via Busay & Transcentral

Planning a full-day with heritage + mountains? Start with Historic Cebu City Tours.

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