Bohol countryside tour from Cebu: Chocolate Hills and tarsiers

Eight hours in Bohol's interior, from Chocolate Hills to river lunch, without arranging your own transport

A full-day countryside tour of Bohol departing from Cebu with private land transport, English-speaking guide and buffet lunch at a floating restaurant on the Loboc River. The itinerary covers Chocolate Hills, Loboc Tarsier sanctuary, Loboc River Cruise, Man Made Forest, Baclayon Church, Blood Compact site, and two adventure parks. Pickup is included. A minimum of two people per booking is required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Bohol Countryside Tour with River Cruise

• Visit Chocolate Hills
• See Loboc Tarsier
• Enjoy Loboc River Cruise
• Explore Man Made Forest
• Visit Baclayon Church
• See Blood Compact Shrine
• Visit Chocolate Adventure Park
• Explore Loboc Adventure Park
• Shop at Aproniana Souvenir

The experience

How do you get from Cebu to Bohol's interior without renting a car or navigating local transport? This tour handles the ferry crossing and all ground movement for you. The day starts with pickup, then a ferry ride across the strait to Bohol (about four hours from Cebu), followed by a full itinerary of countryside stops. Private transport and a driver are included throughout, so you move between sites without waiting for a group or managing schedules.

The route centers on three main draws. Chocolate Hills are the geological landmark Bohol is known for: a landscape of distinctive cone-shaped formations you see from a viewing platform. Loboc Tarsier takes you to the habitat of the world's smallest primate. The sanctuary is built around preserving and observing them. The Loboc River Cruise is a buffet lunch on a floating restaurant, a meal included in the price, moving slowly through the river valley. Between these, the tour also passes Man Made Forest, Baclayon Church, the Blood Compact historical site, and stops at two adventure parks on the grounds.

An English-speaking guide travels with you and explains the sites. The full day runs eight hours from start to finish. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

What’s included

• Private land transportation and fuel throughout the day.
• English-speaking guide.
• driver.
• buffet lunch at the floating restaurant on the Loboc River.
• entry to all stops on the itinerary including Chocolate Hills viewing platform, Loboc Tarsier sanctuary, and the adventure parks.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 43 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Esquieres Excursions PH

Is this one for you?Pickup is included from your Cebu location, and private transport handles the ferry crossing and all ground movement in Bohol, so this tour suits anyone without a rental car or staying outside the main tourist zones. You don't arrange the ferry or navigate between sites yourself.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

How long is the ferry ride from Cebu to Bohol?

The ferry crossing takes about four hours. This is the travel time between islands. The countryside tour itself begins once you arrive in Bohol.

What is the Loboc River Cruise and is lunch included?

The Loboc River Cruise is a buffet meal served on a floating restaurant that moves along the Loboc River. Lunch is included in the tour price and is one of the main stops on the itinerary.

What are the Chocolate Hills?

Chocolate Hills are Bohol's most famous landmark: a series of cone-shaped geological formations across the landscape. The tour includes a viewing platform where you can see and photograph them.

What is the Loboc Tarsier?

The Loboc Tarsier is the world's smallest primate, and the tour visits a sanctuary dedicated to observing and protecting them. You'll see them in their habitat during this stop.

Is the guide included, and what language do they speak?

Yes, a live English-speaking guide is included with the tour and travels with you throughout the day, explaining the sites and history.

Can I book this tour if I'm traveling alone?

A minimum of two people per booking is required. Solo travelers would need to book with another person or arrange a private option separately.