Bohol Countryside Tour: Chocolate Hills, River Cruise, Tarsiers

Chocolate Hills, a river cruise with lunch, and the world's smallest primates in one day from Cebu

A full-day private tour from Cebu City to Bohol's countryside covers the Chocolate Hills, Loboc River cruise with lunch, Tarsier Conservation Area, and Baclayon Church, with round-trip ferry tickets, an air-conditioned vehicle, professional guide and all fees included. The ferry crossing takes two hours each way. Terminal fees apply at both ports. A live guide speaks English, Korean or Japanese.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Chocolate Hills30m · entry included
2. Baclayon Church30m · entry included
3. Blood Compact Monument30m · entry included

Explore Bohol's natural and cultural sites

• Visit Chocolate Hills
• Walk through Bohol Mahogany Forest
• See tarsiers at conservation area
• Enjoy Loboc River cruise with lunch
• Tour Baclayon Church
• Visit Blood Compact Monument

The experience

Chocolate Hills anchor this tour: over 1,000 limestone mounds rise from the landscape like giant chocolate kisses, a geological formation found nowhere else. The day moves through the Bohol Forest, a two-kilometer stretch of densely planted mahogany trees that line the border between Loboc and Bilar towns, before reaching the Loboc River for a scenic cruise. Lunch happens on a floating restaurant where live music and dancing accompany the meal, and the river views unfold as you eat.

The Tarsier Conservation Area lets you see the world's smallest primates up close in their natural habitat: tarsiers measure only 3.5 to 6 inches long, with tails twice that length. Baclayon Church, one of the oldest in the Philippines, stands as a testament to the country's colonial history. The Church of Immaculada Concepcion sits in a quiet, historic setting worth a stroll. The Blood Compact Monument marks an ancient Philippine ritual that sealed friendships and treaties, a cultural detail woven into the island's past.

The full day runs 14 hours from pickup in Cebu City. Round-trip ferry tickets are included based on available seats, and the crossing itself takes two hours each way. An air-conditioned vehicle carries you throughout, with bottled water provided. Terminal fees at Cebu and Bohol ports are paid on arrival (25 pesos at Cebu, 30 pesos at Bohol), since prepayment is not allowed.

What’s included

• Round-trip ferry tickets from Cebu based on available seats.
• professional live guide in English, Korean or Japanese.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• lunch with live music and dancing on the Loboc River floating restaurant.
• bottled water.
• all fees and taxes (terminal fees at Cebu and Bohol ports are paid separately on arrival).
• hotel or port pickup in Cebu City.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Japanese and Korean

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Island Escape Adventure

Is this one for you?Pick this tour if you want a guide speaking English, Korean, or Japanese to explain what you're seeing: otherwise choose a different departure date.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Korean and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3).

What are the Chocolate Hills and why do they look that way?

The Chocolate Hills are a group of over 1,000 shaped limestone mounds located in the middle of Bohol. They resemble giant chocolate kisses and form a geological landscape unique to the island. The formation is found nowhere else on earth.

What happens during the Loboc River cruise?

The Loboc River cruise includes lunch served on a floating restaurant with live music and dancing. You eat while floating on the river and taking in the natural views and cultural performances along the water.

How small are the tarsiers, and where do you see them?

Tarsiers are the world's smallest primates, measuring only 3.5 to 6 inches long with tails about twice that length. You see them at the Tarsier Conservation Area in their natural habitat, where you can observe these elusive creatures up close.

How long is the ferry ride from Cebu to Bohol?

The ferry crossing takes two hours each way, so four hours of the 14-hour day is spent traveling by water. Round-trip ferry tickets are included in the tour price based on available seats.

Is Baclayon Church still used, and how old is it?

Baclayon Church, formally the Church of Immaculada Concepcion, is one of the oldest churches in the Philippines and remains a historic site worth visiting. It stands as a testament to the country's colonial heritage.