Bohol Day Tour from Cebu: Chocolate Hills & Loboc River

See 1,268 cone-shaped hills, then float down a river with lunch

This full-day tour departs Cebu by ferry for Bohol, combining the island's signature landmarks: the Chocolate Hills (1,268 cone-shaped formations spread across 50 square kilometers), the Philippine Tarsier wildlife sanctuary, a motorized boat cruise with lunch on Loboc River, and the historic Baclayon Church, in a single itinerary. Round-trip ferry tickets, hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch, and entrance fees are included. The tour runs 15 hours total.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Bohol's top attractions

• Visit Chocolate Hills Complex
• See the Philippine Tarsier
• Enjoy Loboc River boat cruise

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup in Cebu and a 2-hour ferry ride to Bohol on air-conditioned seats. Once on the island, you'll drive through the Bilar Man-made Mahogany Forest before reaching the Chocolate Hills in Carmen town or Sagbayan Peak. Two viewpoints for the same geological formation: 1,268 cone-shaped hills ranging from 30 to 120 meters high, spread across 50 square kilometers. The hills are the most photographed attraction on the island, and the tour builds the day around them.

After the hills, you'll visit the Philippine Tarsier sanctuary to see one of the world's smallest primates (no longer than a grown man's hand), before heading to Loboc River. There, you board a motorized pump boat decorated with buntings and native crafts for a cruise along palm-fringed banks and lush inland vegetation. Lunch is served on the floating restaurant during the boat ride, which ends near Tontonan waterfalls where you can swim. The route also includes Baclayon Church, one of the oldest in the country, and the Butterfly Garden if time allows.

An air-conditioned vehicle and professional English-speaking guide stay with you between each stop. Other languages are available on request, subject to availability. The ferry back to Cebu departs in the late afternoon, and the full day (ferry, transfers, guide, lunch and all entrance fees) wraps by early evening.

What’s included

• Round-trip ferry tickets on air-conditioned seats.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Cebu for selected hotels.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• lunch on the Loboc River floating restaurant.
• entrance fees to the Chocolate Hills, Philippine Tarsier sanctuary, and Baclayon Church.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport between all stops.
• Tagbilaran Terminal Fee.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to15h before

AgesAdult (11 to 60 years) · Child (2 to 10 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by DIVAISHNAVI INTL. INC.

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so you'll follow the commentary comfortably without translation. A minimum of two people per booking is required, and the tour runs 15 hours total, so plan the day before or after your flight rather than on arrival or departure day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 10 years); Infant (under 2).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the ferry ride from Cebu to Bohol?

The ferry takes 2 hours each way on air-conditioned seats. Trolley bags and strollers must be checked in for the crossing.

What are the Chocolate Hills and why are they called that?

The Chocolate Hills are 1,268 cone-shaped limestone formations spread across 50 square kilometers in Bohol. They're named for their brown color during the dry season. The tour visits two viewpoints (Chocolate Hills Complex in Carmen town and Sagbayan Peak) to see them from different angles.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Yes, lunch is served on the floating restaurant during the Loboc River boat cruise. Please advise any dietary requirements at booking.

What is the Philippine Tarsier and where do you see it?

The Philippine Tarsier is one of the world's smallest primates, no longer than a grown man's hand, and mostly active at night. The tour includes a visit to a sanctuary where you can observe them.

Does the tour include hotel pickup in Cebu?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included for selected hotels in Cebu. Confirm your hotel location at booking to verify pickup availability.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of the tour?

Tours are subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered an alternative date or a full refund.