Bohol Day Trip from Cebu: Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers & Cruise

Chocolate Hills and a river cruise through Bohol's interior in a single day from Cebu.

A full-day tour from Cebu to Bohol by high-speed boat, with hotel pickup and drop-off, a licensed English or Japanese-speaking guide, entrance fees to four sites, and lunch on the Loboc River cruise. The itinerary moves through Chocolate Hills, a tarsier conservation area, a man-made forest, and Baclayon Church, returning to Cebu by evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Chocolate Hills1h · entry included
2. Baclayon Church1h · entry included

Explore Bohol's highlights from Cebu

• Depart from Cebu City port
• Arrive at Tagbilaran port, buy breakfast
• Visit Chocolate Hills
• See Philippine Tarsiers
• Walk through Man Made Forest
• Enjoy Loboc River Cruise with buffet
• Visit Baclayon Church
• Depart from Tagbilaran port
• Hotel drop-off

The experience

The day starts with a high-speed boat departure from Cebu City port, crossing to Tagbilaran in Bohol. After arrival, you stop at Chocolate Hills (geological formations that rise in rows across the landscape), and spend time observing the tiny indigenous Philippine tarsiers at a conservation area. A walk through the Man Made Forest, a tunnel of trees planted close together, breaks up the morning before lunch arrives on the Loboc River cruise, where traditional Filipino dishes come with views of the river's color shifting with the season and weather.

Baclayon Church, built from coral stone and among the oldest in the Philippines, closes out the inland stops. The guide handles the route and the history. Entrance fees to each site are included, as is the round-trip boat ticket and travel accident insurance. The tour runs roughly 13 to 14 hours door to door, with the schedule subject to change if weather turns.

Hotel pickup and drop-off bookend the day, and a licensed guide in English or Japanese walks the group through each stop. Cash is needed for any snacks or drinks you want to buy along the way.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• entrance fees to Chocolate Hills, Tarsier Conservation Area, Man Made Forest and Baclayon Church.
• licensed guide in English or Japanese.
• high-speed boat round-trip ticket from Cebu to Bohol.
• lunch on the Loboc River cruise.
• travel accident insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 04:30

AgesAdult (12 to 75 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

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.

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Good to know

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

Operated by Fun Group Cebu

Is this one for you?Book this if you want four major sites (Blood Compact Monument, Baclayon Church, tarsiers, and Chocolate Hills) covered in one day with a guide. The fixed itinerary and shared group pace mean limited time at each stop, so skip this if you need flexibility to linger.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

Can children come?

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

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.

What are the Chocolate Hills and what do they look like in person?

The Chocolate Hills are geological formations that rise across Bohol's landscape in rows, resembling the shape of sweets. You'll have time to explore and photograph them during the tour.

What is included in the Loboc River cruise lunch?

The Loboc River cruise includes a buffet of traditional Filipino dishes served aboard while you travel through the lush nature of Bohol Island. The river's color changes with the seasons and weather, adding to the setting.

Do I need to bring my passport to board the boat?

Yes, you'll need to present your passport when boarding the high-speed boat. A screenshot is accepted. You must also provide the names and dates of birth of all participants for the boat tickets in advance.

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

The schedule may change due to weather conditions, and any changes will be decided by the guide on the day of the tour.